Value of a 2000 Toyota ECHO ($441 to $2,570) | Edmunds.
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Toyota Echo has front-wheel drive, right?
The Echo offers front-wheel drive traction, a nimble four-cylinder engine, over 30 mpg in town, and plenty of Toyota quality for a starting price of under $10,000.
Is power steering available in a 2000 Toyota Echo?
The Echo is a pleasant and effective vehicle that combines enticing pricing with Toyota’s solid reputation for dependability and quality. Sales have been slow for such a cheap vehicle, indicating that the intended young consumers are not fans of the look. Although Echo’s performance is average, it is roomier than many competitors and has a unique appearance that gives it “character.”
Overview
For 2000, Toyota introduced a brand-new “entry-level front-drive subcompact,” priced significantly less than the more expensive Corolla. The redesigned Echo had internal capacity comparable to the Corolla’s while having a smaller external size. There were 2- and 4-door automobiles available.
A 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine with 108 horsepower was used to power the vehicle. Although a manual transmission was the default, a 4-speed automatic transmission was also an option. This transmission included Toyota’s “uphill shift logic programming,” which was said to reduce “hunting between gears on long or steep increases.
Power steering was an option, although a tilt steering wheel was standard. Antilock braking, air conditioning, CD and cassette players, power door locks, and a split folding rear seat were further options. One of the rare cars on the market without power windows was the Echo.
The dashboard of the Echo, which was mostly made up of a speedometer and other gauges situated in the center, rather than in front of the driver, was just as unusual as its outward shape.