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Toyota Echo Coupe 1.5i 16V (109 Hp)
Overall Rating
Toyota Echo:
The Toyota Yaris is a supermini/subcompact car sold by Toyota since 1999, replacing the Starlet and Tercel.
Up to 2019, Toyota had used the Yaris nameplate on export versions of various Japanese-market models, with some markets receiving the same vehicles under the Toyota Echo name through 2005. Starting in 2020, the Yaris nameplate began to be used in Japan, which replaced the Vitz nameplate.
The Yaris nameplate has also been applied to other vehicles. From 1999 to 2005, the nameplate had been used for the Yaris Verso mini MPV sold in Europe, where it was known in Japan as the FunCargo. Since 2020, the nameplate has also been used for the subcompact crossover SUV offering called Yaris Cross. In North America, most Yaris sedan models sold from 2015 to 2020 and Yaris hatchbacks sold from 2019 until 2020 were restyled versions of the Mazda2, produced and developed by Mazda....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Coupe Overview:
Toyota Echo (Coupe). With 143 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 910 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 180 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Toyota Echo, sold as the Yaris in Europe, achieved a commendable 4-star Euro NCAP rating for adult occupant protection in 2000, indicating good safety performance for its class and era.
1.5i 16V (109 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.5L 1NZ-FE engine offers lively performance for a subcompact, especially when paired with the manual transmission, providing a more engaging driving experience than its automatic counterpart.
Fuel Economy
Outstanding fuel efficiency is a key strength of this engine, with the manual transmission typically delivering slightly better MPG figures than the automatic version, making it very cost-effective.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional fuel economy
- • Legendary Toyota reliability and low maintenance costs
- • Surprisingly spacious interior for its compact size
- • Easy to maneuver and park in urban environments
Cons:
- • Basic interior design and materials
- • Lacks modern safety features (compared to newer cars)
- • Engine can be noisy at higher RPMs
- • Uninspiring driving dynamics for some
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Echo |
| Generation: | Coupe |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5i 16V (109 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2005 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 109 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 72.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 143 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 1NZ-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 1496 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.7 l |
| Coolant: | 4.4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84.7 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.3 kg/Hp, 119.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.4 kg/Nm, 157.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 910 |
| Max. weight: | 1185 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 435 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4145 mm mm |
| Width: | 1660 mm mm |
| Height: | 1500 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2370 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1440 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14 S |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
Every driver has a story. What’s yours with the Toyota Echo?