The 2005 Toyota ECHO saw no significant changes in its last year of production in the US. The slow-selling sub-compact was due to be replaced by the Yaris, which would be released as a 2007 model.

The 2004 Toyota ECHO came in two body styles, a two door and a four door. Both shared a 108-horsepower 1.5-liter engine. It came standard with a five-speed manual transmission, and a four-speed automatic was an available option. Fuel economy was excellent, about 31/38 mpg.

The 2005 ECHO was appreciated by many as a good, reliable, basic car, though it didn’t come with a lot of frills (even power windows and locks were optional.) Those who complained did so about its lack of power, cheap interior, and lack of stability in the wind.