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The Toyota Echo is a great choice for those
just stepping out of college as well as
those just stepping out of that old get-a-bout
that no longer takes you from point A to
point B. Affordable, attractive and simple
the Echo allows you to claim your independence
and define your personal space.
MSRP:
$10,895-$11,425
Invoice:
$9,733-$10,230
Fuel Economy: Miles per
gallon (city/highway)
Both 2 door and four door- Manual Transmission
35/42 Automatic transmission 33/39
Pros and Cons:
Pros: The standard features
for both models are 5-passenger seating
and good fuel economy. Based on information
provided the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) when the Toyota Echo
was subjected to the Front Impact test and
the Rollover Resistance test it scored 4
out of a possible 5.
Cons: The Echo is a fairly
basic car and does not come standard with
a variety of different features. Based on
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
when the Toyota Echo was subjected to Side
Impact tests it scored a 3 out of a possible
5 for front seat safety.
Safety:
Although the Toyota Echo is a pretty basic
car it still comes with a variety of standard
safety features. These features include:
Driver and front passenger airbags, front
and rear energy crumple zones and 3-point
rear seatbelts in all positions with Automatic/Emergency
Locking Retractors. What the Toyota may
lack in standard aesthetic features it makes
up for in standard safety features.
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