Overview & Reviews

Toyota has left the Echo untouched for 2002.

• Good gas mileage, speedy acceleration, roomy and functional interior, likely to be reliable.

• Cartoonish styling, annoying gauge placement, tilt-a-whirl handling, deceptively low base pricing.

User Reviews:

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  Great Car! - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By Krystal - July 4 - 5:30 am

  This car is tops! I got an ECHO in 2001 for Christmas, Ive never had a problem with it (other than a recall in 2006). Starts up in bad weather and is a great car for teens. Cheap to maintain and the gas mileage is wonderful. I drove from Madison to Chicago and back (~350miles) and still had 1/4 tank of gas left! Very roomy, especially the trunk. People are always surprised how much room is in that small of a car. Extremely reliable and REALLY fun to drive (5 speed manual)!

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  Great commuter on a budget - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By Vivorodz - June 2 - 12:36 am

  I have never been displeased with the impact on the pocket book. This car has been driven as a commuter to college (20 miles one way) and as a teacher (25 mi one way) with LOW impact on the pocket book. When gas was in the $1 range I could fill up for around $15, now a days I spent closer to $25 but I am not complaining. I avg. around 30-35 miles per gallon in my automatic and make several trips to San Antonio a year for conventions. This car makes it from the Dallas Fort Worth area to San Antonio (around 300 miles) on 3/4 of a tank easily, fully loaded and with the air conditioner running.

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  This thing is a blast! - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By Nuanu - November 10 - 11:20 am

  The reviewer said the Echo suffers from cartoon- like styling. I say thats the whole idea. My Echo is like driving a cartoon. Never have I had a vehicle with absolutely *no* features--mine doesnt even have power steering--that is so delightful. Its so impressive, its a joy to drive. Just bought it last week with 16k miles. I [a designer] am quite impressed with all the thought that went into making this car, at its most stripped-down level, really neat. The driving environment is wonderful, its plenty big inside, it floats down the road effortlessly and with a smile. And the best thing: with a basic, used car my expectations were low. So I am overjoyed. Hope that helps.

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  Me and my Echo - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By dham2 - June 22 - 6:50 am

  This is a terrific little car. People who ride with me cant believe how big, solid and quiet it is compared to its exterior size. Love the placement of the instrument cluster-center and far enough away to maintain distance vision. And I average 45 miles per gallon.

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  This is KISS car - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By ARY - February 8 - 9:33 pm

  The less features the less failures, keep it simple. My manual Echo does 41 mpg and accelerates faster than almost any V6. I carry 8 scuba tanks and two huge gearboxes in it. I can park two Echos on one car spot. Now it is over 90K and i never experienced any problems. Front wheel drive is safe and lightweight body can be easily pulled from mud if you occasionally adventured into dirtroad driving. It is certainly the best buy for $13K i spent on it.

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  GREAT CAR - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By sillygirl2 - December 30 - 2:00 am

  Great Gas mileage. Love the panel in center of dash...little strange at first...but never want to go back. SOOOO roomy for such a tiny car. So easy to park. Drives great!

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  laugh if you want to . . . - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By jekyl - October 3 - 11:00 am

  I bought this car because I was looking for the cheapest new car available. I had owned an 81 Tercel and I loved it. I figured the Echo took up where the Tercel left off. I loved the Echo immediately. 40 mpg, no trouble, fast, lots of fun to drive. Have a hard time not speeding with the get up and go manual transmission. If I can manage to get 3 kids carseats into the back seat (which will be difficult, but possible) Ill never get rid of it. I might get laughed at because of the way the car looks, but I laugh every time I pass a gas station full of gas guzzling SUVs in the urban jungle. Its too bad theyre not making Echos anymore. Its a great little car.

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  GREAT CAR!! - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By JAN - June 11 - 10:00 am

  AFTER ONLY ONE DAY OF OWNERSHIP, I LOVE THIS CAR. IT HANDLES WITH GREAT EASE, EXCELLENT ON GAS AND MORE COMFORTABLE THAN MOST SMALL CARS. YOU SIT UP HIGHER WITHOUT THAT FEELING OF SITTING ON THE FLOOR.

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  it becomes your friend - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By wrgraham - May 4 - 2:00 am

  After 2 years I like the Echo as much as when I started with it. It responds quickly to steering inputs. It accelerates smoothly and strongly. Great turning radius and good visibility makes it so easy to park. Fuel economy is excellent. I agree that the car is not physically attractive, but that fades as an issue when you live with the Echo.

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  Best car Ive ever had. - 2002 Toyota Echo
  By bolvo - March 13 - 10:26 am

  I have had many cars in my life... from Mercedes Benz to Volvos to Nissan and Hondas. But boy did I ever own a Toyota? Not until now. Im 40 and I can tell you reliability and Toyota go together. This little car goes. 5 Speed Standard. 350 miles per tank!! Thats driving all over Houston for 10 days non-stop to the point where you forget what the car rolls on! And finally you remember to look at the fuel gauge... why? Because after 10 days of nothing but driving you are no longer concerned about gas or prices or even worrying about re-fueling. Cold A/C... small; easy to change the oil by yourself, brakes,etc... cheaper to fix... and its a Toyota. Yep, reliable (period).