Toyota Aygo (2005 – 2014) Review
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Toyota Aygo (2005 – 2014) At A Glance
Low road tax and insurance. Averages a claimed 60mpg. Cheap to run and drives decently. 99g/km CO2 from 2012.
Doors feel flimsy. Reports of water leaks. Clutch and waterpump failures common but stronger clutch fitted from 2009. Water leaks into rear.
It must be a tough life being a car designer these days. There you are, refining the styling of the spoiler on your next imaginary supercar when along comes Toyota, Peugeot and Citroen with an impossible brief for a new small car.
First there are all the rules and regulations any new car sold in Europe must comply with: ABS, crumple zones, emissions; an almost endless list. Then there are the crash tests it must pass. Then there's fuel economy and insurance group. Then there's the tiny amount of money it must be built for and still make a profit. And, oh yes, it will have to look good and drive well so people will buy it.
At this point the bad designers jack it all in and slope off to become a dive master on Koh Samui. But the good ones relish the challenge. And Toyota, Peugeot and Citroen must have picked some good ones because between them they came up with the Aygo.
Of course it isn't just the Aygo. It's also the Peugeot 107 and the Citroen C1, all sharing the same basic structure, engine and running gear, and built in the same Czech Republic factory, but with different funky looks to set them apart. Under the bonnet is the lightest four-seater car petrol engine in the world, an all aluminium 998cc three-cylinder VVT-i petrol engine that weighs just 67 kilos, yet pumps out 67bhp and 93Nm torque. Average economy is 61.4mpg.
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Toyota Aygo (2005 – 2014) handling and engines
- Engines range from 1.0 VVT-i to 1.4 D-4D
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 41–79 mpg
Get going and the variable assistance electric power steering is very light, yet still transmits reasonable 'feel'. The gearshift seems a bit sloppy at first, but I never mis-shifted so it's precise enough. Handling is cheeky and cheerful, like a Panda's. No nasty surprises there, with more grip as you press on rather than less. Ride quality is very good on the standard 155/65 R14 tyres.
The engine isn't exactly a fire-breather but with maximum torque at 3,600 rpm and very sensible gear ratios you can overtake safely. 2nd is good for more than 50 and 3rd for more than 70. From 3rd you can pop it straight into 5th in normal driving. In fact it changes very neatly from 3rd to 5th, almost as if it was designed to. On the motorway it cruises happily at far greater speeds than are currently allowed, with minimal wind, engine and tyre noise, and doesn't get blown about.
A week later I got to drive it on famous Millbrook proving ground hill route, which shows up the finer points or weaknesses of any car's handling better than any other track in the world. To the Aygo's immense credit, it really shone here with no nasty traits at all. So there are definitley going to be a lot of people driving Aygos with smiles on their faces.
You can have any colour you like as long as it's solid Chilli red, or, on the Aygo + and Sport, optional extra-cost Ice Blue or Carbon Quartz black metallic.
Other options include air conditioning, a Travel Pack, which is a Samsonite glovebox bag with CD pocket, a trolley bag and a rucksack. And a Navigation Pack consisting of a Tom Tom Go touch screen portable satnav system covered by 3 years of warranty and mapping updates.
Toyota asks buyers to think total running costs rather than low list prices, which is fair enough. The Yaris has shown how well small Toyotas can hold their value. And the fact that Citroen and Peugeot will offer their own slightly different versions adds to the attraction and makes the cars easier to service.
The MMT is an electronically controlled electric clutch manual posing as an automatic. The shift pattern is very simple. You just move it across the gate for standard auto. Then to change manually push forward for downchanges and back for upchanges.
Left in auto the change from 1st to 2nd comes with a lurch until you learn to lift the accelerator to help it. Other changes are generally smoother. It works best changing manually. I found myself naturally leaving it in Drive when I wanted to be lazy and changing manually when I needed to get a move on. Though not as smooth as a full automatic or Honda's excellent CVT it is at least acceptable for people who need an automatic but don't want to go to the expense of one. It's also more economical on fuel than a full automatic.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 VVT-i | 61–66 mpg | 14.2 s | 99–109 g/km |
| 1.0 VVT-i MultiMode | 61–63 mpg | 14.9 s | 104–107 g/km |
| 1.4 D-4D | 69 mpg | 16.8 s | 109 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Toyota Aygo (2005 – 2014)
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
86%
Real MPG
41–79 mpg
MPGs submitted
323
Toyota Aygo (2005 – 2014) interior
- Boot space is 138–751 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of three stars
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3405–3420 mm |
| Width | 1615 mm |
| Height | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2340–2850 mm |
There are three grades of trim: Aygo, Aygo + and Sport and a choice of manual or 'MMT' (Multi-Mode Manual) electric clutch semi-automatic. Nest year there will also be a 53bhp 1.4 PSA diesel (not the Toyota diesel as used in the Yaris, MINI and Corolla). There's a choice of two side doors or four, and four doesn't put up cost or weight much because the rear windows simply pop open rather then winding up and down.
At first it all feels a bit flimsy because, to keep weight down Toyota uses thin sheet metal in the tactile bits that don't provide structural strength, like the door skins and the bonnet. But 50% of the bodyshell is high tensile steel and most of it is galvanized which allows a 12 year no perforation warranty at a time when other manufacturers are cutting back their corrosion warranties. The rear seatbacks fold down and that's it, as in the FIAT Panda and base model Citroen C2. The 'parcel shelf' just pop-fits onto a couple of lugs and, to save unnecessary expense, is lifted by just one cord instead of the usual two. The hatchback is simply a big rear window so there is a high sill. And the luggage compartment itself is tiny: just 139 litres, but enough for the average supermarket trip. At least the bags won't fall over.
The steering wheel adjusts up and down and takes the instrument pod with it so nothing ever gets obscured, though some drivers may find the minute mileage display hard to read. All the controls are where you'd expect them to be without having to check the handbook and work well. All trim levels come with a radio/CD player with MP3 socket, while the Sport gets a cute rev counter on a separate pod sprouting out of the main instrument cluster. The seats are okay, for 80 miles at least, which was the length of the test route. There are lots of places to store small items so they won't roll about. The dash top has a high-tech carbon fibre look. And the single pantograph wiper is organised to clear the drivers side properly.
Toyota Aygo (2005 – 2014) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3405–3420 mm |
| Width | 1615 mm |
| Height | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2340–2850 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 835–890 kg |
| Boot Space | 138–751 L |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Servicing | 10000 miles |
| Spare Wheel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Full-size spare wheel | ||
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £7,725–£11,620 |
| Insurance Groups | 2–3 |
| Road Tax Bands | A–B |
| Official MPG | 61.4–68.9 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | 4 |
| Child | 4 |
| Pedestrian | 2 |
| Overall | 3 |
On sale until July 2014
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Active 1.0 VVT-i 68 3dr | £8,700 | 65.7 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Active 1.0 VVT-i 68 5dr | £9,100 | 65.7 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Active Plus 1.0 VVT-i 68 3dr | £9,300 | 65.7 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Active Plus 1.0 VVT-i 68 5dr | £9,700 | 65.7 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Active Plus 1.0 VVT-I 68 MultiMode Auto 5dr | £10,200 | 62.7 mpg | 14.9 s |
| Mode 1.0 VVT-i 68 3dr | £9,800 | 65.7 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Mode 1.0 VVT-i 68 5dr | £10,200 | 65.7 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Mode 1.0 VVT-I 68 MultiMode Auto 5dr | £11,200 | 62.7 mpg | 14.9 s |
| Move 1.0 VVT-i 68 3dr | £10,220 | 65.7 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Move 1.0 VVT-i 68 5dr | £10,620 | 65.7 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Move 1.0 VVT-i 68 MultiMode Auto 5dr | £11,120 | 62.7 mpg | 14.9 s |
| Move with Style 1.0 VVT-i 68 3dr | £10,720 | 65.7 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Move with Style 1.0 VVT-I 68 5dr | £11,120 | 65.7 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Move with Style 1.0 VVT-I 68 MultiMode Auto 5dr | £11,620 | 62.7 mpg | 14.9 s |
On sale until June 2013
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | £8,535 | 65.7 mpg | 14.2 s |
| 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | £8,890 | 65.7 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Fire 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | £9,635 | 65.7 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Fire 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | £9,990 | 65.7 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Fire 1.0 VVT-i MultiMode 3dr Auto | £10,635 | 62.7 mpg | 14.9 s |
| Fire 1.0 VVT-i MultiMode 5dr Auto | £10,990 | 62.7 mpg | 14.9 s |
| Ice 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | £9,935 | 65.7 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Ice 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | £10,290 | 65.7 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Ice 1.0 VVT-i MultiMode 3dr Auto | £10,435 | 62.7 mpg | 14.9 s |
| Ice 1.0 VVT-i MultiMode 5dr Auto | £10,790 | 62.7 mpg | 14.9 s |
| Plus 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | £9,135 | 65.7 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Plus 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | £9,490 | 65.7 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Plus 1.0 VVT-i MultiMode 3dr Auto | £9,635 | 62.7 mpg | 14.9 s |
| Plus 1.0 VVT-i MultiMode 5dr Auto | £9,990 | 62.7 mpg | 14.9 s |
On sale until February 2012
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Go! 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | £9,855 | 61.4 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Go! 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | £10,210 | 61.4 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Go! 1.0 VVT-i MultiMode 3dr Auto | £10,875 | 61.4 mpg | 14.9 s |
| Go! 1.0 VVT-i MultiMode 5dr Auto | £11,230 | 61.4 mpg | 14.9 s |
On sale until October 2011
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Blue 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | £10,105 | 61.4 mpg | 14.2 s |
On sale until April 2011
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Blue 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | £9,750 | 61.4 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Blue 1.0 VVT-i MultiMode 3dr Auto | £10,260 | 61.4 mpg | 14.9 s |
| Blue 1.0 VVT-i MultiMode 5dr Auto | £10,615 | 61.4 mpg | 14.9 s |
On sale until November 2010
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Black 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | £9,548 | 62.8 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Black 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | £9,896 | 62.8 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Black 1.0 VVT-i MultiMode 3dr Auto | £10,537 | 61.4 mpg | 14.9 s |
| Black 1.0 VVT-i MultiMode 5dr Auto | £10,885 | 61.4 mpg | 14.9 s |
On sale until January 2010
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Platinum 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | £9,494 | 62.8 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Platinum 1.0 VVT-i 3dr Auto | £9,494 | - | - |
| Platinum 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | £9,841 | 62.8 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Platinum 1.0 VVT-i 5dr Auto | £9,841 | - | - |
On sale until May 2009
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Black 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | £8,495 | 62.8 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Black 1.0 VVT-i 3dr Auto | £8,495 | - | - |
| Black 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | £8,835 | 62.8 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Black 1.0 VVT-i 5dr Auto | £8,835 | - | - |
On sale until November 2008
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Platinum 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | £8,045 | 61.4 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Platinum 1.0 VVT-i 3dr Auto | £8,045 | - | - |
| Platinum 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | £8,385 | 61.4 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Platinum 1.0 VVT-i 5dr Auto | £8,385 | - | - |
On sale until July 2007
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Black 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | £7,995 | 61.4 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Black 1.0 VVT-i 3dr Auto | £7,995 | - | - |
| Black 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | £8,245 | 61.4 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Black 1.0 VVT-i 5dr Auto | £8,245 | - | - |
On sale until April 2007
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Plus 1.4 Diesel 3dr | £8,315 | 68.9 mpg | 16.8 s |
| Plus 1.4 Diesel 5dr | £8,565 | 68.9 mpg | 16.8 s |
| Sport 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | £7,725 | 61.4 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Sport 1.0 VVT-i 3dr Auto | £7,725 | - | - |
| Sport 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | £7,975 | 61.4 mpg | 14.2 s |
| Sport 1.0 VVT-i 5dr Auto | £7,975 | - | - |
| Sport 1.4 Diesel 3dr | £8,815 | 68.9 mpg | 16.8 s |
| Sport 1.4 Diesel 5dr | £9,065 | 68.9 mpg | 16.8 s |
Model History
- March 2005
- May 2007: Aygo Blue joins Aygo range
- December 2007: Aygo Platinum announced
- May 2008: All blue Aygo Blue launched
- February 2009: Updated Aygo launched
- January 2011: High Spec Aygo Go launched
- January 2012
- February 2012
- August 2013
- April 2015
March 2005
New Aygo revealed. Being built in conjunction with PSA at Kolin in the Czech Republic. Aygo is 3,405mm long by 1,615mm wide by 1,465mm high. See also Peugeot 107 and the Citroen C1.
May 2007
Aygo Blue joins Aygo range
High specification, including Bluetooth and air conditioning as standard. Exclusive Lagoon Blue metallic paint and blue-themed interior. On sale from 14 May, priced from £7,995. New Aygo Style accessory pack available for Aygo+ and Aygo Blue.
Aygo range revised with deletion of Sport grade. Aygo Style pack, available for Aygo Blue and Aygo+ models provides front fog lamps, five-spoke 14-inch alloy wheels and chrome-effect front scuff plates for £600
December 2007
Aygo Platinum announced
Has £1,555 worth of additional equipment beyond the range-topping Aygo+, yet price premium kept down to £550. Standard Alcantara and leather upholstery, leather trim for the steering wheel and gear knob and 14-inch Turbine alloy wheels with locking nuts.
Crystal Silver metallic paint. Additional to regular Aygo+ specification, which includes six airbags, electric front windows, tilt-adjusting steering column, remote central locking, removable rear parcels shelf, six-speaker sound system with CD player and AUX-in socket for connecting portable audio equipment, 50:50 split-folding rear seats and body colour-matched door handles. £7,995 for the three-door model and £8,245 for the five-door.
May 2008
All blue Aygo Blue launched
Colour co-ordination includes door mirrors and bumper inserts on the out side and continues inside the cabin with new carpet mats with matching blue stitching and slate blue bezels for the air vents and instrument display.
The Aygo Blue sits alongside Aygo Platinum at the top of the model range, offering an attractive array of premium equipment features. Bluetooth connectivity, air conditioning and, on manual models, leather gear knob trim are all part of the standard specification. And for those owners looking to make their Aygo Blue even more special, two accessory packs are available.
Aygo Xtra Protected equips the car for life in the urban jungle with rear parking sensors, mud flaps and unpainted rear and side protection strips, while Aygo Style adds élan with alloy wheels, front fog lamps and front scuff plates. The packs are priced £335 and £595 respectively (including VAT). Same official 61.4mpg in combined cycle driving. With carbon dioxide emissions of just 108g/km. Aygo Blue is powered by a 67bhp 1.0-litre engine with five-speed manual or Multi-mode transmission. Priced from £7,995 on the road.
February 2009
Updated Aygo launched
CO2 emissions reduced to 106g/km. The engineering improvements that make this possible include a new cut-off system that saves fuel during gear changes and the adoption of low viscosity oil for less engine resistance.
With its all-aluminium construction, the 1.0-litre VVT-i is the lightest internal combustion engine on the market, weighing just 67kg. It is also the most powerful in the A-segment, producing 67bhp (68 DIN hp), and it delivers class-leading torque of 93Nm at 3,600rpm.
Economy is now improved from 61.4 to 62.8mpg in combined cycle driving with five-speed manual transmission (the figure is unchanged for versions with the MultiMode gearbox at 61.4mpg).
Owners can add more features to their Aygo with a choice of two accessory packs. The Style pack for Aygo Blue (£580) provides alloy wheels, front fog lamps and front scuff plates. The Xtra Protected pack, available for Aygo Blue (£330), includes rear parking sensors, mud flaps and carpets. For Aygo Black the Xtra Protected Pack (£380) also provides side and rear bumper protection mouldings.
January 2011
High Spec Aygo Go launched
Comes as standard with a removable TomTom satellite navigation unit that has touch screen controls and a voice recognition function. Also Bluetooth and a USB port for connecting iPods and other digital music players to the audio system, which itself provides a CD player that can play MP3 files from disc.
The 4.3-inch navigation screen offers a bird's eye route view and can also display playlist and album details and SMS messages, with a handy speech-to-text facility if required.
Aygo Go includes new-design alloy wheels, dark-tinted rear privacy glass and a leather-trimmed steering wheel. New exterior colours are Chilli Red and Cirrus White, with metallic Carbon Quartz available as an option. Air conditioning can also be specified, together with the dedicated AYGO Style and Protection option packs.
January 2012
Toyota’s Aygo gains a new front-end design, new interior trims, and revised engine now below 100g/km CO2 with EC combined cycle fuel economy above 65mpg.
Front-end treatment that follows Toyota’s new corporate design. Optional LED daytime running lights set into the lower edge of the grille add further emphasis to the look. The re-style has added just 15mm to Aygo’s length; other dimensions – including the tight 4.73m turning circle – are unchanged, making the car as well-suited to life around town as ever.
Extra street style comes courtesy of dark-tinted rear privacy glass for both three and five-door versions, new 14-inch wheelcap designs and a range of seven exterior paint choices, including a vibrant new metallic orange.
In the cabin the look and feel of the fixtures and fittings has been improved. This higher perceived quality can be witnessed in a new dark grey finish for the upper and lower dashboard sections, giving the cabin a more integrated appearance. A new-design steering wheel comes with a leather trim, plus paddle controls on the steering column for models using Toyota’s Multimode automated manual transmission.
Adding an extra flash of style, the ring surrounds of the speedometer, tachometer and air vents are finished in grey, orange or black, with the front door speaker surrounds coloured silver or orange. Attention to detail goes as far as changing the opening angle of the rear parcel shelf to give easier access to the loadspace.
Aygo’s Toyota-designed and manufactured all-aluminium three-cylinder 1.0-litre VVT-i petrol engine weighs just 67kg. It also gains harder-wearing iridium-tipped spark plugs. 67bhp (50kW) at 6,000rpm and 93Nm of torque at 3,600rpm are unchanged. But with five-speed manual transmission CO emissions fall from 105 to a road tax-busting 99g/km and combined cycle fuel consumption improves from 61.3 to 65.7mpg. For versions fitted with Multimode, emissions are down from 106 to 104g/km* and fuel economy rises from 61.4 to 63.8mpg*
Toyota has also taken measures to make life on board quieter and more comfortable. Extra insulation has been added under the bonnet and adjustments made to the clutch system to reduce noise and vibration, and damping performance of the front and rear shock absorbers has been tweaked for a smoother ride.
February 2012
Toyota Aygo has both better looks and more efficient performance for 2012. The new range is available in the UK with prices little changed or even cheaper than the previous line-up. A revised Aygo line-up introduces special Fire and Ice versions for 2012.
Aygo Fire comes equipped with 14-inch alloys, front foglights and LED daytime running lights, rear privacy glass, leather steering wheel and gear knob trim and a rev counter. Owners can also ramp up the hotter look with a new Burnt Orange paint finish, with matching side protection mouldings and interior trim.
Aygo Ice’s specification puts the emphasis on in car comfort, entertainment and connectivity, featuring air conditioning, Alcantara and leather trim, a more powerful four-speaker sound system that is DAB-ready, Bluetooth and a USB port for connecting digital music players. The entry level Aygo and the Aygo+ carry over their specification from the 2011 model year.
An Xtraprotected Pack is available to prepare Aygo Fire and Aygo Ice inside and out for the scuffs and scrapes of everyday driving, with rear parking sensors, mud flaps, carpet mats, a rear bumper protection plate and side protection mouldings. For those wanting to add a few extra style flashes, Aygo Ice can be specified with a Style Pack offering rear chrome trim, aluminium scuff plates and a chrome exhaust pipe, or the Style Pack Plus with all of the aforementioned plus 14-inch alloy wheels.
Air conditioning can be specified as an option on Aygo+ and Aygo Fire, and metallic paint is available for all models apart from the entry level Aygo. Prices for the new Aygo and Aygo+ models are up to £105 cheaper than their 2011 equivalent. Where Aygo Ice is concerned, there is a modest increase of no more than £40.
August 2013
Revised Aygo range announced with prices from £8,595. The new grade line-up runs from Active and Activeplus through to Mode and Move. The principle change has been to equip all versions with the same complement of safety features.
That means even the entry level Active now comes as standard with VSC stability control, curtain airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts and seatbelt buckle-up reminders for driver and front passenger, in addition to the ABS, EBD and driver and passenger front and side airbags that are established features. A 50:50 split-folding rear seatback with detachable headrests has also been added to the Active specification.
The new Mode model gets 14-inch eight-spoke Ragno alloy wheels, front fog lights, rear privacy glass, LED daytime running lights, tachometer, electric front windows, remote central locking and body colour-matched door handles and mirrors.
Central to the new Aygo Move is a neat portable TomTom navigation system that slots easily into place on a folding dock on top of the dashboard. Loaded with the latest map data, it brings with it Bluetooth, a USB port and iPod connection that allows the player to be controlled using the satnav’s touchscreen. Air conditioning, a tachometer and leather steering wheel and gear knob trim are also part of the Move package.
To increase the spec buyers can opt for the new 'Aygo Move with Style', gaining in six-spoke alloys, privacy glass and LED daytime running lights. Air conditioning is an option on ActivePlus and Mode versions.
A Protection Pack is available for the five-door Aygo Mode and Move, providing rear parking sensors, front and rear mud flaps, carpet mats and side protection mouldings. All versions of Mode and Move can also be treated to a Design Pack, adding front scuff plates, chrome trim at the rear and a chrome finisher on the tailpipe.
The range of seven colours for Aygo includes two new shades. Nero Rosso (available for Mode and Move grades) combines deep red bodywork with a contrasting black roof, and adds gloss black trim details around the cabin. Napoli Blue metallic is exclusive to Move grade, with matching trim on the door panels, air vent and tachometer surrounds.
There is a new range of roof decals: customers can choose from Union Jack designs in classic red-white-and-blue or monochrome; a racing chequer design; white gloss; and gloss or matt black.
April 2015
Haynes manual now available for Citroën C1. Peugeot 107, Toyota Aygo Petrol (2005 - 2011) 05 to 11 reg, price £22.99. Covers hatchbacks with 998cc 1.0 litre petrol engines. Does NOT cover diesel engines. HAYNES.
What to watch out for
Exhaust back boxes may only last two years before rusting through.
Water pump failures are common at about three years old.
Clutches seem to let in water, leading to surface corrosion and premature wear and can last as little as two and a half years, becoming quite a big issue at £650 a time.
Water leaks into load area via extractor vent. Have also been water leaks into load area and rear via misfitted rear door and hatch seals or rear light seals, otherwise reader feedback so far very positive.
'Whirring whine' from 1.4HDI may be failing timing belt tensioner, which is a roller bearing device like the idler pulley, but with a reddish rubber/nylon damper. Gates cambelt kits include this part. Wise also to replace waterpump which it driven by the timing belt
One report of a transmission oil leak.
Reports of leaking waterpumps on 1.0 petrol engines at about 3 years old.
Clutches seem to let in water, leading to surface corrosion and premature wear. Can last as little as two and a half years. TSB to replace 180mm clutches with 190mm clutches. All fitted with 190mm clutch from January 2009 facelift. See Recalls.
Rear wheel brake cylinders prone to failure. One case after 4 years and 4,000 miles. Another just 2 months from new.
On 5 door models the glue holding the rear door windows to the hinge eventually fails and the windows fall out.
Well used key operated drivers door and boot doorlocks may only last just over 3 years.
Cat converters may also fail after 2 - 3 years.
Reports of power steering failures at 3 - 4 years old, costing £650 for a new motor, though may have been caused by drivers burning out the motor by holding it on lock.
Water leaks into load area via extractor vent. Have also been water leaks into load area and rear via misfitted rear door and hatch seals or rear light seals. More leaks reported through radiop aerial seal and passenger door seal.
'Whirring whine' from 1.4HDI may be failing timing belt tensioner, which is a roller bearing device like the idler pulley, but with a reddish rubber/nylon damper. Gates cambelt kits include this part. Wise also to replace waterpump which it driven by the timing belt.
One reader experienced all the regular problems, with a March 2007 Aygo over 3.5 years: "In the life of the car, the following have all been done under warranty: 2 x clutches 1 x water pump 1 x anti-roll bar bushes 1 x stabiliser link bushes 3 x Leak investigation (the boot is damp - carpets replaced also under warranty). This seems to be a standard fault on many Aygos. (This is also an on-going, and separate, issue)"
21-02-2011:Report of parking brake caliper seizing, wearing out rear brake disc, pad and clutch.
03-03-2012:Reader reported clutch noise on 107 just over 3 years old. Quoted £ 664 to replace. In addition the dealer also found: radiator bottom joint rusty cost £ 314, water pump leaking cost £ 256, rear suspension mountings pierced cost £143. The car had been serviced by the same dealer just 5 months previously and the service report attached to the invoice showed no defects whatsoever.
08-07-2012:Red paint on plastic front bumpers seems to be peeling off. Toyota has offered some owners a 50% contribution to recrtification.
28-07-2012:Clutch and waterpump failures common on 2005 - 2009 C1s, 107s and Aygos. Bigger, stronger clutch fitted in production from 2009.
11-02-2013:Mysterious engine fire of 2009 Aygo left standing for 30 hours previous to fire wrote the car off.
24-03-2014:Another water pump failure on a 19k mile 6 year old Aygo, costing £278 + VAT to replace. This is to be expected in C1s, 107s and Aygos at around 6 years of age.
09-06-2014:Automated manual of 2007 Aygo MMT "jerking and shaking" intermittently. Quoted £2,200 to fix by Toyota dealer and £1,500 by an independent. Best advice: get rid of the car.
27-04-2015:Complaint of 'bleeping' from 2006 Aygo automated manual.
05-02-2016:Report of rear light units of 2012 Aygo needing to be replaced 6 times due to water ingress. Also 2 faults where water was coming into the car via the speaker seals. Hatchback glass blew off entirely when opened in high wind.
04-03-2016:Another complaint of repeated water leaks through doors of March 2014 registered Aygo (not the new model).
05-04-2016:Yet another report of water ingress, this time to the back seat of a 2012 Aygo, possibly via the pop-out rear window. Dealer said not covered by 5 year warranty.
03-10-2016:Report of clutch failing on 2013 Toyota Aygo used on a small island after 8,000 miles.
31-10-2016:Report of 2006 Toyota Aygo starting to use oil at the rate of around 0.5 litres per 1,000 miles. Probably needs a new set of valve stem oil seals.
05-02-2018:Report of problemds with 2011 Toyota Aygo MMT automated manual. "M iss shifting with a noise as it was arising from slipping disk or from slipping synchronizer. This slippage noise and miss shifting occured most of the times when acceleration was increased. Local mechanic connected a scan tool and started clutch assembly calibration and after that the vehicle stopped moving from its place. The gear selection display from the combination meter has disappeared."
05-07-2018:Report of problems with 2009 Toyota Aygo 1.0 MMT. Started beeping intermittently a couple of days ago then stopped, then started again. Now the clutch is slipping. Beeping stops foot off the accelerator while driving.
16-10-2018:Report of 2012 Toyota Aygo 1.0 Ice using a lot of oil. "The oil warning light flashed during a quick corner." "eats oil and getting a reading off the dipstick is impossible.Doesn't smoke at startup and most of the time I let it get some warmth into the oil before I set off, especially in autumn/winter."
11-04-2019:Report of used 2007 Toyoga Aygo with 85,000 miles using oil at the rate of around 1,000 miles a litre. Might need new valve stem oil seals. See: 31-10-2016.
17-10-2019:Report of MMT actuator finally failing on 2007 Toyota Aygo automated manual. Clutch replaced in 2017 at a cost of £600. Porous seals to rear windows. Rear windows that unglued themselves. Car now an economic write-off.
18 dated faults reported since January 2011
