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Toyota Platz
Toyota
aka Echo (US and Canada), Xiali 2000, Xiali Vela (China 2000-2004 Xiali 2000, 2004-2012 Xiali Vela)
Production August 1998 - November 2005

2000-2012 (China)

Model years: 2000-2005
Class Subcompact
Body Style 4-door sedan
3/5-door hatchback (Canada only)
2-door coupe (North America only)
Length 1999–2002: 163.2 in (4,145 mm)

2002–2005: 164.6 in (4,180 mm)

Width 65.4 in (1,660 mm)
Height 59.1 in (1,500 mm) (FWD)

59.4 in (1,510 mm) (4WD)

Wheelbase 93.3 in (2,370 mm)
Weight Sedan: 1,874–2,227 lb (850–1,010 kg)

Coupe: 2,035 lb (923 kg)

Transmission 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
Engine 1.0 L 1SZ-FE I4 (petrol)

1.3 L 8A-FE I4 (petrol, China) 1.3 L 2NZ-FE I4 (petrol) 1.5 L 5A-FE I4 (petrol, China) 1.5 L 1NZ-FE I4 (petrol) 1.6 L CA4GB2 I4 (petrol, China)

Power 108 HP
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Designer Yoshiharu Nakajima

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The TOYOTA ECHO/PLATZ started production August 1999 and was sold in the US, Japan and Canada. It was sold in China under the name Xiali 2000 from 2000-2004 and as the Xiali Vela from 2004-2012. This car offered 1.0 liter, 1.3 liter and 1.5 liter engines, all with VVT-i Technology which offered decent power and good mpg.

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Recent Changes[]

In 2003 the Platz/Echo was facelifted and offered a new front and rear fascia with new headlights, fog lights and taillights. The license plate placement was moved from the bumper to the center of the trunk lid. Also a improved ECU from 16 BIT to 32 BIT.

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2000: Absolutely Red Alpine Silver Metallic Black Sand Pearl Electric Green Metallic Satin Gold Metallic Seafoam Blue Metallic Super White

2001:Absolutely Red Alpine Silver Metallic Black Sand Pearl Brilliant Blue Pearl Electric Green Satin Gold Metallic Seafoam Blue Metallic Super White

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Hybrid Models[]

No hybrid variant of the Platz/Echo was produced.

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Generations[]

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Awards[]

  • 2003 J.D. Power Quality Study 3rd winner (Compact)

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