Review of the 2003 Toyota ECHO
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We aren't fans of the Echo. For a low-budget small car, check out the superior offerings from Hyundai and Kia.
- Safety | Reliability
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Pros
Good gas mileage, speedy acceleration, roomy and functional interior, Toyota reliability.
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Cons
Cartoonish styling, annoying gauge placement, tilt-a-whirl handling, deceptively low base pricing.
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What's New for 2003
For 2003, the Echo receives a new look with a redesigned front and rear fascia. The front bumper and fenders feature sharper and more…
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What's New for 2003
For 2003, the Echo receives a new look with a redesigned front and rear fascia. The front bumper and fenders feature sharper and more prominent lines, a new chrome-slat grille and new headlamps with a distinctive bulb layout. Optional round foglamps accent the new front-end design. In the rear, a new trunk lid with chrome plate garnish, a new bumper and redesigned combination clear-lens taillights provide a more upscale look.
A new Appearance Package adds aerodynamic body enhancements, including overfenders that blend into the front and rear underbody. A rear trunk spoiler incorporates the LED high-mounted stop lamp.
The standard 14-inch wheels get a new wheel cover design, and, for the first time, the Echo can be had with optional 15-inch wheels. The new styling is topped off with five new colors.
(5 out of 5)