The Toyota Echo is a subcompact car produced by Toyota from 1999 to 2005, known for its reliability and fuel efficiency. Available primarily as a three or five-door hatchback and a sedan, the Echo succeeded the Toyota Starlet in various markets and offered a practical, economical urban driving option. Over its two generations, the Echo featured modest dimensions ideal for city use, compact interiors, and simple, durable engineering. It laid the groundwork for Toyota’s later subcompact models, blending affordability with Toyota’s reputation for quality.