2006 echo/yaris/vitz sedan

Merciles · 08-20-2005, 06:35 PM

Since i can't read Japanese I am not sure what it says, but I read on another forum (which I can't remember right now) that this is the rumored sedan that the US and Canada will be getting to replace the echo sedan.

http://autos.blog2.net/belta/

Lasse D · 08-20-2005, 08:38 PM

You should try to use one of the many language tools to translate.
Here is what you get with Google's Japanese->English:
http://translate.google.com/translat...language_tools

The front does look like a slightly toned down version of the new Yaris, so this will very likely be your replacement for the Echo.

I like the look of it. A huge improvement over the current Echo. I hope the same will happen for the Yaris Verso.

Tideland Prius · 08-21-2005, 02:11 AM

Looks like it gained some weight too

chindo · 08-21-2005, 03:28 AM

It seems like Toyota is trying to establish a "design theme" for their cars....
that thing looks like the avalon and most likely the camry too. Which is good in my opinion.

echo_hrs · 08-21-2005, 12:24 PM

The front grill looks like it came off a Mazda3 Sport...

Buurin · 08-23-2005, 01:11 PM

OK. I'll try out my Japanese skillz

here.

Summary:

"Belta 1.0x is equipped with a 3-cylinder 1KR-FE engine, giving plenty of low-to-middle-end torque well needed for urban street use. And it attained an emissions level of 75% below Heisei 17 (2005) standards."

BTW, Belta means "beautiful" in Italian according to the article.

02RSX90camry · 08-23-2005, 03:37 PM

wouldn't it be bella, not belta then?

CrimsonO2 · 08-23-2005, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02RSX90camry

wouldn't it be bella, not belta then?

You're talking about a language that has no equivalent pronunciation for the letter "L". Just enjoy the Engrish, or in this case...Itarian.

CrimsonO2

rolla-XRS · 08-23-2005, 10:48 PM

That ain't the new Echo/Yaris (thank God!)

echo_hrs · 08-24-2005, 11:27 AM

Whenever the wraps comes off the Echo Sedan replacement, it will either be completely new like the hatchback, or most likely based on the VIOS (Baby Corolla) which uses Echo underpinnings...

Cheers

***REN69*** · 08-24-2005, 11:30 AM

I thought the Echo sedan was to be discontinued due to low sales, and only the new Yaris HB was to be brought into North America.

echo_hrs · 08-24-2005, 11:44 AM

I know we up here in Canada are getting the new Yaris HB, since I take delivery of mine on October 17th...

There is no news of a sedan replacement up here...

I can't speak for the US, because I don't know...As for the what the sedan may look like, this is only speculation based on the thread starter...I just don't think if there is a sedan coming it will be the Belta...

TRD4EVR · 08-31-2005, 07:10 AM

From: http://tsikot.yehey.com/index.php

echo_hrs · 08-31-2005, 11:06 AM

Toyota Canada Press Release
Aug 29, 2005

Toyota Motor Marketing Europe (TMME) will stage the world premier of the all-new RAV4 sport utility vehicle (SUV) and unveil the all-new Yaris three-door and five-door hatchbacks, at a press conference at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.

Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) will launch the all-new Yaris in Canada this fall as its entry in the extremely popular sub-compact segment replacing Echo Hatchback (the current Echo hatchback is a rebadged version of the current Yaris). The US will also get the tiny hatchback for the first time, when Yaris enters the market in the spring of 2006.

With the introduction of Yaris, Toyota will again raise the bar and set a new standard in the segment. Yaris will feature dynamic exterior styling, a roomy and chic interior, precise handling, class-leading safety features and outstanding fuel economy.

Merciles · 09-02-2005, 02:54 AM

http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/future/yaris.html

here is a link that shows a 3-door version of the yaris hatch and the interior that we will be getting.

The interior looks a lot cheaper than Japan and europe versions.