2001 Toyota Echo Base 2-Door MT
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- Photo: 2004 Toyota Echo, Front Right, 09-06-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 03-05 Toyota Echo by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Facelift and Prefacelift Toyota Echo parked side by side by ChaoticKappa, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Toyota Echo in Electric Green Mica, Rear Right, 05-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: The inside of the Echo by Toyophilo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2001 Toyota Echo Base 2-Door MT is a 108-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual transmission w/od. It starts at $9,995 MSRP and is rated at 32 mpg combined.
It makes 108 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 105 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 29 mpg city and 37 mpg highway (32 mpg combined).
The Echo measures 163.2 inches long on a 93.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,030 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,995 ($18,342 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $10,450 ($19,177 *) |
| Destination Charge | $455 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1NZ-FE 1.5L DOHC 16-valve I4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 108 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 105 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 75 x 84.7 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | MPFi (multi-point fuel injection) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual transmission w/OD |
| 1st Gear | 3.55 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.9 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.31 |
| 4th Gear | 0.97 |
| 5th Gear | 0.82 |
| Reverse | 3.25 |
| Final Drive | 3.53 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 29 MPG |
| Highway | 37 MPG |
| Combined | 32 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Front Disc Brakes |
| Rear Brake Disc | Rear Drum Brakes |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | P175/65R14 |
| Tires Rear | P175/65R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 163.2 in |
| Width | 65.4 in |
| Height | 59.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.3 in |
| Front Track | 56.7 in |
| Rear Track | 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,030 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 51.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 50.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Toyota ECHO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 19, 2006 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER MOLDING OF THE RESIN BODY OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENOR INSTALLED ON THE ENGINE BLOCK, ENGINE OIL MAY PENETRATE THE SEAL AND ENTER THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR. THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY ATTACHED TO THE LOCKING TAB OF THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR.
Consequence: ENGINE OIL INSIDE THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE EXPANSION DUE TO THE HEAT OF THE ENGINE AND COULD DEFORM THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR. THE CONNECTOR MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING AND NOT BE ABLE TO BE RESTARTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA campaign 06V266000
Oct 1, 2002 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNDER REPEATED START AND STOP OPERATION IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND IN DEEP SNOW, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT SNOW COULD ACCUMULATE IN LARGE QUANTITIES INSIDE THE REAR WHEEL AND FREEZE. THE SNOW FROZEN INSIDE THE WHEEL COULD CONTACT THE REAR BRAKE LINE DURING WHEEL ROTATION.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS FREQUENTLY, THE REAR BRAKE LINE COULD BE DAMAGED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID, CAUSING A DECREASE IN BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LINES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 9, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA campaign 02V268000
55 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Toyota ECHO
Owner Complaints
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Toyota ECHO (17 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 11 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Hydraulic | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Power Train | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2001 TOYOTA ECHO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.