“A center-located instrument binnacle might make it easier for Toyota to make right- and left-hand-drive versions of this car, but we think it's a step backward.” — Automobile
“If you care more about mpg than mph, the Echo is a deal.” — AutoWeek
“Its subcompact dimensions belie a true compact within.” — Motor Trend
“The 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine...is of Toyota-like sophistication.” — AutoWeek
“The large, round air/heat ducts in the dash look like vacuum heads.” — Chicago Tribune
“Honda's Civic wallops the Echo on resale value.” — Edmunds.com
“Focus' Achilles' heel...is mediocre engines. Echo hasn't that problem.” — USA Today
“Doors close with a tinny sound.” — USA Today
“Huge walk-in storage bins in the dash (okay, a slight exaggeration).” — Car and Driver
“[The Echo] has no tachometer, which the company says isn't relevant to Echo buyers. We'd disagree.” — The Car Connection
“It's hard to imagine a better city car.” — New Car Test Drive
“Short wheelbase, just 93.4 inches, surely contributes to the Echo's unforgivable drunken-sailor path in crosswinds.” — Car and Driver
