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Consumer Reports Reviews the Toyota Echo

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The Toyota Echo is a 2-door hatchback, 4-door hatchback offered in a 3dr Liftback Man L (Natl), 3dr Liftback Auto L (Natl), 5dr Liftback Man SE (Natl), 5dr Liftback Auto SE (Natl), 3dr Liftback Auto LE (Natl), 5dr Liftback Auto L (Natl) and 5dr Liftback Auto LE (Natl). The powertrains include 1.5-liter 4 (106 hp) engines, and 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 30 mpg city to 35 mpg highway. The Yaris uses Regular fuel.

Competing models include Hyundai Accent, Honda Fit, Chevrolet Sonic and Scion xD.

Last Model Reviewed: 2012

Reviewed Toyota Echos from Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports has placed the following models through over 50 tests at our test track:

  • 2012 Toyota Echo hatchback LE 4-cyl
  • 2010 Toyota Echo sedan Base 4-cyl
  • 2009 Toyota Echo hatchback Base 4-cyl
  • 2007 Toyota Echo hatchback Base 4-cyl MT

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