Lisa Kathleen Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Hi, I love my Echo hatchback, and it's a 4-seater with those useless cupholders in the back center. Apparently the 2000-2005 was produced as a 5-seater as well, with a bench seat in the back. I drive carpool with 4 teenagers, and am currently borrowing a car 3 days a week to make it possible. Luckily they are all small people, or this would be a totally ludicrous idea. That said.... Question 1) Can anyone out there confirm that there is such a thing as a 5-seater HATCHBACK? Apparently any car from 2000-2005 should work for same seats. Question 2) Can anyone confirm that the rear bench seat from a sedan will/will not work in my hatchback? I am aware that I will need to move some frame pieces as well, and a seatbelt. Question 3) Am I crazy to think this is a better idea than buying a new car? I live by the beach and it is a MAJOR plus to drive a car small enough to park in the leftover in-between spaces on busy beach days, so I don't want a bigger vehicle. Even a foot longer would mean I would lose my parking advantage. B-) Thank you to anyone who can help with this!! ~Lisa K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyota Owners Club Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Hi Lisa It seems a logical idea to swap out the rear seats, assuming that the replacement one will fit. It is certainly a good route to go down and one that I would embrace to accommodate another passenger rather than change the vehicle. However, I think the best route to go would be to visit a breakers yard that has a Echo or even a Yaris hatchback and see if you can match the seats...if so, problem solved and also a cheap mod to carry out. Let us know how you get on with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecked Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 so have you tried to swap the rear seat of a sedan in your hatchback? im looking to do the opposite, curious to see if it all fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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