I did a seven week road trip in this vehicle and it really held up! Great as a city car though it did highways fairly well. It struggled on hills and unpaved roads. The exterior look is nothing special but the interior was very practical for backpackers.

I have owned my Toyota Echo for over 10 years and have never had a single issue with it. It runs great in the city and on the highway. It is very fuel efficient - even more so than my Dad's new hybrid vehicle! The style is a bit outdated but overall the car is very reliable for those who want a good vehicle to go from A to B.