Do they still make Toyota Echo?
No. Toyota Echo is no longer in production; the nameplate was retired years ago and the model has been replaced by the Yaris/Vitz family in most markets. As of 2025, there is no new Echo badged Toyota on sale.
What happened to the Echo?
The Echo was introduced in several markets around the turn of the century as a compact, affordable hatchback. In the United States, it was offered for roughly the 2000–2005 model years. When Toyota rolled out the Yaris lineup in the mid-2000s, the Echo was phased out in North America and other major markets as the Yaris became the global subcompact badge. In Europe, Asia and elsewhere, the Echo branding faded as Toyota consolidated its small-car offerings under the Yaris (and its regional variants such as the Vitz). By the end of the 2000s, the Echo name had effectively disappeared from Toyota’s global lineup.
United States and Canada
In North America, the Echo was available from the early 2000s until the mid-2000s and was replaced by the Toyota Yaris for subsequent model years. Dealers and marketing eventually standardized on the Yaris badge for the subcompact segment.
Europe, Asia and other markets
European and many other markets did not retain the Echo name long term. Toyota’s small-car strategy in these regions leaned on the Yaris/Vitz family (with regional naming) rather than continuing the Echo badge.
Below is a concise, market-by-market snapshot of whether the Echo title was used and for how long.
- United States: Echo sold roughly 2000–2005; replaced by Yaris starting in 2006 model year.
- Canada and other major markets: Echo branding appeared briefly in some markets and was subsequently replaced by Yaris/Vitz variants.
- Global: Echo name retired in the late 2000s; today Toyota markets small cars under the Yaris/Vitz family rather than Echo.
These points indicate that there is no ongoing Echo production anywhere; the nameplate is retired and the subcompact role is filled by the Yaris/Vitz lineup.
What to consider if you want a Toyota subcompact today
If you are shopping for a current Toyota subcompact, the closest contemporary options are the Yaris family (and its regional equivalents such as Vitz or Yaris Cross) rather than any Echo-branded model. Availability, features, and naming vary by country, so check with local Toyota dealers for the latest lineup.
- Yaris hatchback – the current global subcompact option with modern safety and efficiency features.
- Yaris Cross – a small crossover variant for added cargo space and versatility.
- Vitz (Japan) or regional Yaris variants – domestic-market naming that aligns with Toyota’s global subcompact strategy.
Availability varies by country and model year; consult your local dealer for the most up-to-date offerings.
Summary: The Toyota Echo is no longer produced. The name has been retired in favor of the Yaris/Vitz subcompact lineup, and today’s small-Toyota options are found under those badges rather than Echo.
