Toyota Aygo (2014 – 2022) Review
Toyota Aygo (2014 – 2022) At A Glance
Plenty of kit as standard. Quirky looks. Very reliable.
Noisy engine. Interior feels cheap compared to a Volkswagen Up. Not much space.
The Toyota Aygo found plenty of favour with city car buyers, and rightly so as it offers a decent mix of low running costs, reliability and distinctive looks. There are compelling alternatives, though, including the Volkswagen Up, and Korean stablemates the Hyundai i10 and the stylish Kia Picanto. Read on for our full Toyota Aygo review.
Building on the success of the original Toyota Aygo, the second-generation car was once again a joint project with Citroen and Peugeot, who have their own versions in the shape of the Citroen C1 and the Peugeot 108.
However, this time around there was a lot more to differentiate the three, particularly in terms of looks.
The Toyota Aygo ditched the rounded look for a more angular and aggressive style, and in our opinion, it’s the most interesting of the trio.
There were lots of customisation options available with buyers able to choose different colours for the X on the front, rear bumper inserts and other exterior details.
It’s the same story inside with personalisation packs that provided gloss panels in various colours, giving it a youthful and funky feel.
The interior itself is more refined and comfortable than was the case in the first-generation Toyota Aygo, although it’s not as sophisticated as you’ll find in the Volkswagen Up.
Features like the dated trip display let it down somewhat. There’s a fair amount of hard plastic, too, but that doesn’t detract from the overall feeling of a well finished, durable interior.
This Toyota Aygo uses the same 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine as its predecessor, but with improvements to refinement and fuel consumption. It still has the same peppy nature, but is cheaper to run with official economy of 68.9mpg.
The model was updated in 2018 with extra sound insulation, but it’s hard to ignore the noise of the three-cylinder engine at higher speeds.
The car feels much more at home around town, with a tight turning circle and easy steering, although the short clutch travel takes a bit of getting used to. The gearchange is surprisingly precise for a car in this class.
While the Toyota Aygo doesn’t do anything revolutionary, it’s affordable to own as a used car and easy to live with. Of course, being a Toyota, a five-year warranty was standard from new, while fuel and insurance costs ought to be low.
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Toyota Aygo (2014 – 2022) handling and engines
- Engines range from 1.0 VVT-i to 1.0 VVT-i automatic
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 43–70 mpg
Toyota Aygo (2014 – 2022): Handling and ride quality
In town, the Toyota Aygo really comes into its own with a tight turning circle and effortless steering making potentially tricky manoeuvres easy.
But the clutch pedal’s short travel means it’s difficult to sympathetically find the biting point, leading you to give it a lot of revs and create unwanted noise.
The rear visibility is somewhat hampered by the rising door line and thick rear pillar, but that aside, the view out is good.
It rides well, too, given the short wheelbase and small overhangs. It is a touch bouncy, but not notably uncomfortable.
In terms of handling, the Toyota Aygo is nimble and reassuring, albeit not quite as sharp or as grippy as a Volkswagen Up. But it’s an improvement over the first-generation model thanks to a more rigid body structure and a more direct electric power-steering system.
The suspension, as with the engine, was carried over from the original Toyota Aygo, but a range of tweaks ensures cornering is more enjoyable, with less body roll.
Toyota Aygo (2014 – 2022): Engines
Unlike the closely related Citroen C1 and Peugeot 108, there’s just one engine in the Toyota Aygo range – the 1.0-litre VVT-i three-cylinder petrol unit.
It was carried over from the previous Toyota Aygo, and offers the same buzzy, characterful sound and nippy performance, despite a modest 72PS.
Refinement is better than on the original, helped by superior soundproofing (from 2018), although there’s still a lot of noise from the engine.
With peak torque of just 95Nm you do have to work the engine somewhat to get meaningful performance, but it’s happy to be revved hard when required.
It’s helped by a positive-shifting five-speed gearbox, while an automated manual – the x-shift – was available as an option.
Performance is aided by the car’s light weight. The Toyota Aygo is just 905kg at its heaviest, so while a 0-62mph time of 13.8 seconds isn’t much to write home about, the car feels nippy away from a standstill and only really struggles for pace on the motorway.
Toyota Aygo (2014 – 2022): Safety
When the Toyota Aygo was first tested by Euro NCAP in 2014, it scored four stars as the car used had the optional safety pack fitted.
In 2017, the Toyota Aygo was retested in standard form and scored a very mediocre three stars, as it had no automatic emergency braking or lane assist tech, unless you chose the top x-clusiv trim.
What you do get are six airbags, ABS, ESC traction control and two Isofix child seat mounts in the back seat. There’s also a tyre pressure monitoring system fitted.
Toyota Aygo (2014 – 2022): Towing
No figures have been published for the Toyota Aygo’s towing capacity, so it cannot pull any sort of trailer, which is not a surprise for a lightweight city car.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 VVT-i | 69 mpg | 13.8–14.2 s | 93–114 g/km |
| 1.0 VVT-i automatic | 67 mpg | 15.2–15.5 s | 95–118 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Toyota Aygo (2014 – 2022)
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
81%
Real MPG
43–70 mpg
MPGs submitted
284
Toyota Aygo (2014 – 2022) interior
- Boot space is 168–198 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of four stars
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3455–3465 mm |
| Width | 1615 mm |
| Height | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2340 mm |
Toyota Aygo (2014 – 2022): Practicality
The Japanese company moved away from the back-to-basics approach of the original Toyota Aygo, giving this generation a more plush cabin.
There’s less exposed metal, improved space and better comfort, including wider and more supportive seats.
The driver’s seat comes with height adjustment as standard – apart from on base level x models – so although the steering column only adjusts for height and not reach, it’s easy to find a comfortable driving position, even if you’re tall.
The instrument cluster is simple, dominated by a large speedometer with a digital rev counter on the side. It’s all incorporated in the steering column and moves with it, so you can always see the display.
In the middle is a digital trip computer, but the display looks quite dated compared to rival cars. Similarly, the indicator and wiper column stalks feel a little old-fashioned.
The Toyota Aygo can’t match the Volkswagen Up for space in the back, while the boot is smaller too.
The maximum carrying capacity is 168 litres, and a spacesaver spare wheel is included. But the Volkswagen Up has 251 litres, and strangely, the Toyota Aygo’s close relation, the Citroen C1, offers much more at 196 litres.
Cabin storage is good, despite the narrow door pockets, with two cup-holders in front of the gear lever and a small cubby ahead of that.
Toyota Aygo (2014 – 2022): Quality and finish
The overall fit and finish of the interior is impressive and although there aren’t any soft plastics, the harder materials used on the doors and dash top do at least feel hard-wearing and durable, rather than cheap.
Toyota Aygo (2014 – 2022): Infotainment
A seven-inch infotainment touchscreen was included with most Toyota Aygo trims, with only the lowest x missing out altogether.
The screen is mounted in the upper middle of the dash and is easy to reach.
It’s also easy to operate and you can pair a smartphone using MirrorLink. However, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were only available as standard with the x-cite and x-clusive versions.
Toyota Aygo (2014 – 2022) value for money
Toyota Aygo (2014 – 2022): Prices
A 60,000-mile Toyota Aygo x-play model from 2015 will cost from around £6500 and should provide years of sterling service, given the company’s reputation for reliability.
Go for something a bit newer, and a 2020 x-trend version with 30,000 miles on the clock will start at about £8800.
Toyota Aygo (2014 – 2022): Running Costs
The 1.0-litre petrol in the Toyota Aygo is the only engine available, and it delivers a combined claimed economy of 68.9mpg with the manual gearbox.
If you choose the x-shift auto, that dips slightly to 67.3mpg. Our Real MPG data shows the Toyota Aygo typically returns economy figures in the mid-50s, which is to be expected when most are used around town.
Carbon dioxide emissions of 93g/km for the manual and 95g/km for the auto mean cars registered prior to 1 April 2017 qualify for free road tax.
Those registered after this require the standard flat rate of £180 for 12 months of Vehicle Excise Duty.
Reliability is a big draw with the Toyota Aygo for used buyers, along with low servicing costs. Stick with a Toyota dealer for maintenance and the five-year warranty can be extended up to as much as 10 years and 100,000 miles.
Insurance premiums won’t be expensive, either, as the car sits in groups one to nine.
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The Toyota Aygo x comes with electric front windows, a tilt-adjustable steering column, AM/FM radio with two speakers and an aux-in/USB connection.
There’s also remote central locking, adjustable front seats, dark grey fabric seat upholstery, a one-piece folding rear seat back, front seats with integrated head restraints, LED daytime running lights, rear LED lights, 14-inch steel wheels and a tyre repair kit.
A Toyota Aygo x-play adds a speed limiter, tachometer, power-adjustable heated door mirrors, steering wheel-mounted audio and phone controls, four speakers, an infotainment system with DAB radio and a rear view camera.
There’s also air-conditioning, driver’s seat height adjustment, grey fabric seat upholstery with white bolsters, a 50:50 split/fold rear seat back, detachable rear headrests, a leather steering wheel and gear knob, chrome interior door handles, colour-coded door handles and mirrors and 15-inch steel wheels.
The Toyota Aygo x-press models feature automatic air-conditioning, dusk-sensing headlights, front foglights, rear privacy glass, red or black front and rear bumper accents, red or black side sills and roof decals, and 15-inch gloss black alloy wheels.
The Toyota Aygo x-plore adds navigation and 15-inch machined/black alloy wheels.
Toyota Aygo x-cite trim comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, grey fabric seat upholstery with magenta detailing, a gloss black roof, 15-inch gloss black alloy wheels, metallic paint, bi-tone finish with black or silver roof and pillars and a connectivity pack.
With the Toyota Aygo x-clusiv, you get Toyota Safety Sense (including pre-collision system, autonomous emergency braking and lane departure alert) and part leather seat upholstery.
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3455–3465 mm |
| Width | 1615 mm |
| Height | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2340 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 840–910 kg |
| Boot Space | 168–198 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Servicing | 10000–20000 miles |
| Spare Wheel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Full-size spare wheel | ||
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £9,260–£14,900 |
| Insurance Groups | 1–9 |
| Road Tax Bands | A–C |
| Official MPG | 67.3–68.9 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | 4 |
On sale until April 2022
On sale until August 2018
On sale until September 2017
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.0 VVT-i X-CITE3 TSS 3dr | £12,465 | 68.9 mpg | - |
| 1.0 VVT-i X-CITE3 TSS Bi-Tn X-Shift 5dr | £13,565 | 67.3 mpg | 15.5 s |
| 1.0 VVT-i X-CITE3 TSS Bi-Tone 5dr | £12,865 | 68.9 mpg | 14.2 s |
| 1.0 X-CITE3 3dr | £12,090 | 68.9 mpg | - |
| 1.0 X-CITE3 Bi-Tone 5dr | £12,490 | 68.9 mpg | 14.2 s |
| 1.0 X-CITE3 Bi-Tone X-Shift 5dr | £13,190 | 67.3 mpg | 15.5 s |
On sale until April 2017
On sale until October 2015
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| X cite 1.0 VVT-i 69 3dr | £11,295 | 68.9 mpg | 14.2 s |
| X cite 1.0 VVT-I 69 5dr | £11,695 | 68.9 mpg | 14.2 s |
| X cite 1.0 VVT-i x-shift 69 Auto 5dr | £12,395 | 67.3 mpg | 15.5 s |
Model History
- March 2014: New Aygo revealed
- June 2014: Aygo prices revealed
- January 2015: Aygo x-wave full length electric canvas sunroof option announced
- June 2015: Aygo range updated with new features
- August 2015: Toyota Safety Sense now available
- February 2016: Top of the range Aygo x-clusive announced
- April 2016: Toyota Aygo x-cite launched
- December 2016: Toyta Aygo x-press and x-style launched for 2017
- February 2017: Specification changes announced for Aygo x-clusiv
- May 2017: Toyota Aygo X-Claim announced
- June 2018: Range revamp announced for Toyota Aygo
- February 2019: Aygo x-trend trim level added
- September 2020: Toyota Aygo JBL Edition announced
March 2014
New Aygo revealed
The new Aygo is designed to have a distinctive and characterful design with a wealth of customisation options. At the same time new Aygo builds on the qualities that made the original such a success throughout its lifetime, keeping the car compact, nimble and reliable, with genuinely low running costs. The latter are supported by revision to its award-winning three-cylinder 1.0-litre VVT-i petrol engine to secure class-leading fuel economy and emissions.
The overall length has increased by just 25mm to 3,455mm, which means it keeps the class-leading compactness of the previous model, and although front headroom has been increased by 7mm, vehicle height has actually been reduced by 5mm to 1,460mm, supporting the car’s aerodynamic efficiency. Both front and rear tracks have been widened by 8mm.
Although the wheelbase is unchanged at 2,340mm, the cabin is longer by 9mm, Wider armrests also improve comfort. There’s more room for luggage as well – an extra 29 litres – and loading is easier thanks to the space between the sill and rear seatback being made 5mm wider.
On the outside the X-shaped front grille, rear bumper insert, enhanced front bumper and alloy wheels can all be specified to suit, while in the cabin the instrument panel, centre console, air vents, shift knob and gear lever surround can easily be changed, even after years of ownership.
To make life simple, customers can also choose from a range of exterior and interior styling packs if they prefer, rather than selecting piece-by-piece customisation.
The new Aygo will be available with Toyota’s new x-touch multimedia system, operated using a fully integrated seven-inch touchscreen. It’s the first system in its segment to come with a rear view camera as standard.
The new Aygo features a comprehensively revised version of Toyota’s three-cylinder 1.0-litre engine. There’s more power and torque: 68bhp at 6,000rpm and 95Nm at 4,300rpm; 85Nm of torque is available from as low as 2,000rpm.
Combined cycle fuel consumption is reduced from 64.2mpg to 68.8mpg and bring CO2emissions down to 95g/km, below the 100g/km threshold for annual road tax (VED) exemption. The Aygo will be offered with a five-speed manual transmission or optional new x-shift, a much-improved automated manual transmission that can be used in fully automatic mode, or with manual gear selection using paddle shifts or the shift lever itself.
| ENGINE | Aygo | Aygo (with x-shift) |
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| Type | 1.0 VVT-i | 1.0 VVT-i | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Valve mechanism | 4-valve DOHC | 4-valve DOHC | |
| Displacement (cc) | 998 | 998 | |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 71 x 84 | 71 x 84 | |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 | |
| Max. power (bhp) kW @ rpm | (68) 51 @ 6,000 | (68) 51 @ 6,000 | |
| Max. torque (Nm/rpm) | 95 @ 4,300 | 95 @ 4,300 | |
| BRAKES | |||
| Front discs (mm) | 247 x 20 | 247 x 20 | |
| Rear drums (mm) | 200 | 200 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut | |
| Rear | Torsion beam | Torsion beam | |
| TRANSMISSION | |||
| Type | M/T | MMT (x-shift) | |
| PERFORMANCE | |||
| Max. speed (mph) | 99 | 99 | |
| 0-62 mph (sec) | 14.2 | 15.5 | |
| FUEL CONSUMPTION (subject to final homologation) | |||
| Combined (mpg) | 68.9 | 67.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 35 | 35 | |
| CO 2 EMISSIONS (subject to final homologation) | |||
| Combined (g/km) | 95 | 97 | |
| VEHICLE WEIGHT | |||
| Curb weight (kg) | 840 – 890 | 855 – 910 | |
| Gross vehicle weight (kg) | 1,240 | 1,240 | |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
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| Length (mm) | 3,455 | 3,455 | |
| Width (mm) | 1,615 | 1,615 | |
| Height (mm) | 1,460 | 1,460 | |
| Front overhang (mm) | 675 | 675 | |
| Rear overhang (mm) | 440 | 440 | |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,340 | 2,340 | |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.29 | 0.29 | |
| Wheel Size (in) | 14 or 15 | 14 or 15 | |
| Tyre size | 165/65R14 or 165/60R15 | 165/65R14 or 165/60R15 | |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |||
| Interior length* | 1,630* | 1,630* | |
| Interior width* | 1,250 (3-door) 1,300 (5-door) |
1,250 (3-door) 1,300 (5-door) |
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| Interior height | 1,205 (normal) 1,155 (canvas top) |
1,205 (normal) 1,155 (canvas top) |
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| Couple distance | 806 | 806 | |
| Luggage space (l) | 168 | 168 | |
June 2014
Aygo prices revealed
The new Aygo hit the road in the UK from 1 July 2014 with on-the-road prices from £8,595 – reduced to £7,995 with the benefit of a £600 customer saving offer. It will be launched in the UK in three and five-door bodystyles and three grades, x, x-play and x-pression, plus two special editions, x-cite and x-clusiv, offering customers exceptional choice. The colours ramp up new Aygo’s fun factor, with five options: White Flash, Silver Splash, Electro Grey, Deep Blue Buzz and Red Pop. In addition, the x-cite will be offered only in Orange Twist and the x-clusiv in Bold Black.
An optional x-nav pack (£395), unique to the new Aygo, can be linked to the multimedia system, using a dedicated storage pocket in the glovebox. This is activated using the Connect menu and gives driver access to fast and accurate pan-European route guidance.
Customisation packs are key to Aygo’s character and individuality. The OUTstand pack (£395) lets owners transform the exterior with three elements – the front X, A-pillar x-tension and rear bumper insert, in a choice of three colours. Yet more can be added with the OUTburst pack (£245), which comprises a front bumper decal, side sills and rear diffuser decal, available in red or chrome. The cabin can be transformed with the INspire pack (£165) with surrounds for the air vents and gear shift to match any exterior colour; other interior components have a piano black finish. The mood heightens further with INtense (£165), which introduces body colour-matched instrument panel, centre console and gear surround.
Owners can also have the double-bubble roof of their Aygo covered in a contrasting coloured decal (£195), and can ramp up the street style with option five-spoke alloys (£499) in silver, glossy black, machined glossy black and white. A twin-spoke alloy (£499) can also be specified in the same finishes, plus a customised centre cap in any of six body colours.
| GRADE | DOORS | TRANSMISSION | OTR PRICE |
| x | 3dr | 5MT | £8,595 |
| x | 5dr | 5MT | £8,995 |
| x-play | 3dr | 5MT | £9,795 |
| x-play | 5dr | 5MT | £10,195 |
| x-play | 5dr | x-shift | £10,895 |
| x-pression | 3dr | 5MT | £10,995 |
| x-pression | 5dr | 5MT | £11,395 |
| x-pression | 5dr | x-shift | £12,095 |
| x-cite | 3dr | 5MT | £11,195 |
| x-cite | 5dr | 5MT | £11,595 |
| x-cite | 5dr | x-shift | £12,295 |
| x-clusiv | 3dr | 5MT | £11,295 |
| x-clusiv | 5dr | 5MT | £11,695 |
| x-clusiv | 3dr | x-shift | £12,395 |
January 2015
Aygo x-wave full length electric canvas sunroof option announced
Costs an estra £895 on top of the prices of the 5-door Aygo x-pression. Aygo x-pression already features 15-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps, projector headlights with LED daytime running lights, the x-touch multimedia system with DAB and Bluetooth, reversing camera and air conditioning. Gloss black elements in the bodywork and the cabin help the small car make a big style statement, contrasting with White Flash, Electro Grey, Silver Splash, Red Pop and Deep Blue Buzz paint options.
June 2015
Aygo range updated with new features
The updated x-cite follows the theme set by the original x-cite model, replacing the vibrant Orange Twist paintwork with bright Cyan Splash. The blue metallic bodywork strikes a strong contrast with gloss black custom features, including 15-inch twin-spoke alloy wheels, door mirror casings, front X, front pillar extensions and rear bumper inserts. The theme is carried through to the cabin where the Cyan Blue shade is featured on the air vent surrounds and carpet mat edging. The seats are finished in dark grey with contrasting blue and light grey bolsters and the centre console and gear shift surround are gleaming gloss black.
For even more street-impact, customers can opt for the bi-tone version of x-cite, which adds metallic black painted roof and front and rear pillars, plus rear privacy glass for an additional £395. Looks are not the only attraction: x-cite is equipped with the x-touch multimedia system, including Bluetooth and DAB, and a reversing camera. Standard equipment also runs to air conditioning, power-adjustable heated door mirrors, driver’s seat height adjustment, split-folding rear seats, leather steering wheel and gear knob trim, front fog lights and LED daytime running lights, Safety provisions include six airbags ABS with emergency brake distribution, vehicle stability control and a tyre pressure warning system.
Three and five door versions are available, powered by Toyota’s three-cylinder 1.0-litre engine with manual or automatic x-shift transmission. Proving that something stylish can be affordable and practical too, both x-cite and x-pure deliver combined cycle fuel economy from 68.9mpg and CO 2 emissions from 95g/km – below the 100g/km threshold for annual VED (road tax).
The Aygo x-pure features white and silver are the colour co-ordinates. On the outside the White Flash paintwork is teamed with rear privacy glass, white-painted alloys and silver-finished bodywork elements. Inside, the standard grey seat fabric is accompanied by white and light grey bolsters. The centre console and gear shift surround follow the trend with a silver-white finish. The x-pure provides the same features and choices as the x-cite, apart from the bi-tone package.
The updated x-cite and x-pure were available to order from June 2017, with first deliveries to customers from June 2015 for x-cite and from August 2015 for x-pure and the bi-tone model. All are covered by Toyota’s five-year/100,000-mile new car warranty.
| MODEL | BODY STYLE | POWERTRAIN | OTR PRICE |
| x-cite | Three-door | 1.0 VVT-i manual | £11,295 |
| x-cite | Five-door | 1.0 VVT-i manual | £11,695 |
| x-cite | Five-door | 1.0 VVT-i x-shift | £12,395 |
| x-pure | Three-door | 1.0 VVT-i manual | £11,295 |
| x-pure | Five-door | 1.0 VVT-i manual | £11,695 |
| x-pure | Five-door | 1.0 VVT-i x-shift | £12,395 |
August 2015
Toyota Safety Sense now available
Providing a laser-controlled Pre-Collision System that warns the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle ahead (Forward Collision Warning) and readies Pre-Crash Brake Assist to deliver emergency braking as soon as the brake pedal is pressed. Should the driver fail to take action after the warning, the system will initiate Autonomous Emergency Braking to reduce speed by about 19mph, potentially bringing the car to a stop, to prevent a collision or reduce the force of impact. The Forward Collision Warning works at speeds between 10 and 86mph, when the relative speed between the Toyota and the car ahead is greater than 10mph. The Pre-Crash Brake Assist functions at speeds between 19 and 49mph, with relative vehicle speeds greater than 19mph. For Autonomous Emergency Braking, the speed range is from seven to 49mph. A Lane Departure Alert function is also included. This monitors lane markings on the road and helps prevent accidents and head-on collisions caused by a vehicle moving out of its lane. If the car starts to deviate from its lane without the turn indicators being used, the system alerts the driver with visual and audible warnings. Toyota Safety Sense is available now as an option on all Aygo models apart from x grade, price £375.
February 2016
Top of the range Aygo x-clusive announced
Has x-wave electrically retracting canvas roof, 15-inch alloys, rear privacy glass, climate control, leather upholstery and keyless entry with push-button start; Electro Grey exterior paintwork with contrasting silver customisation elements, including front ‘X’, front pillar extensions, front bumper trim and rear bumper insert; Electro Grey trim details and gloss black centre console; x-touch multimedia system with DAB radio, rear-view camera and Bluetooth, climate control, carpet mats, and dusk-sensing headlights; three and five-door body styles, all with under 100g/km 1.0-litre VVT-i petrol engine; Five-speed manual or optional x-shift automated manual on five-door models; Available to order with on-the-road prices from £12,995. Toyota Safety Sense option adds £375 to the on-the-road price.
| MODEL | BODY STYLE | POWERTRAIN | OTR PRICE |
| Aygo x-clusiv | 3-door | 1.0 VVT-i 5MT | £12,995 |
| Aygo x-clusiv | 5-door | 1.0 VVT-i 5MT | £13,395 |
| Aygo x-clusiv | 5-door | 1.0 VVT-i x-shift | £14,095 |
April 2016
Toyota Aygo x-cite launched
With 'Yellow Fizz' paint and contrasting black roof and pillars. Front ‘X’, front pillar extensions, door mirror casings and rear bumper insert all finished in 'Bold Black' and 15-inch twin-spoke alloys painted Glossy Black. Also has rear privacy glass. Inside, Yellow Fizz finish seat side bolsters, door panel inserts, air vent surrounds, gearshift knob and carpet mat edging. Instrument panel, centre console and gear lever surround all feature Bold Black Inserts and interior doorhandles are chrome-finished. Standard 7-inch, full-colour x-touch multimedia system with DAB, MirrorLink for compatible mobile phone integration and a rear-view camera. Also six airbags, Vehicle Stability Control, Bluetooth, air conditioning, driver’s seat height adjustment, split-folding rear seats, projector headlights with LED tracers, front fog lights and leather steering wheel and gear knob trim.
December 2016
Toyta Aygo x-press and x-style launched for 2017
Prices from £11,935 for manual and £12,635 for x-chift automatic.
Eye-catching red accents below the front bumper and rear diffuser, the side sills and a full roof decal distinguish the x-press. Four body colours: Silver Splash, White Flash, Electro Grey and Bold Black, matched with a black front X (or silver with the black paint finish).
Rear privacy glass and multispoke, gloss black 15-inch alloys with machined face finish and Bold Black paint. Body colour doorhandles and door mirror pods. Instrument panel matches the body colour, with black surrounds for the air vents and gear shift and a black centre console. Automatic air conditioning system with digital display. Three-spoke steering wheel has controls for the audio and mobile phone. Aygo’s x-touch multimedia system and dusk-sensing headlights are also part of the standard x-press package.
The Aygo x-style adopts features of the OUT-stand accessory pack: grey front X, front pillar extensions and rear diffuser. If Electro Grey is the body colour the same custom elements are fitted, but in silver. 15-inch alloys come in gloss black (with Red Pop, White Flash or Bold Black paintwork) or machined face finish (Electro Grey, Deep Blue Buzz and Silver Splash). Rear privacy glass, body colour doorhandles and door mirror casings are all included as well.
The x-style gets the same interior theme as x-press, with a matching body-colour instrument panel and black trim details. Automatic air-conditioning, x-touch and dusk-sensing headlights are also featured.
The x-press and x-style are exclusively five-door models, priced alike at £11,935 with manual transmission and £12,635 with x-shift. Like all new Toyotas, they come with a five-year/100,000-mile new vehicle warranty.
February 2017
Specification changes announced for Aygo x-clusiv
Prices £13,035 with five-speed manual transmission, £13,735 with x-shift automated manual, plus £895 for full length electric canvas 'Funroof'.
Choice of of seven different colours: Electro Grey, White Flash, Silver Splash, Bold Black, Red Pop, Deep Blue Buzz and – exclusive to the x-clusiv – Cyan Splash. Body colour is carried through to the cabin, sweeping through the upper door panels and across the dashboard.
New Vogue leather seats with integrated headrests are fitted, with a multi-panel design in dark grey with contrasting lighter Anthracite grey sections on the seatback and cushion.
Rest of spec includes 15-inch machined face alloy wheels with silver centre caps, climate control, the x-touch multimedia system with seven-inch colour touchscreen, reversing camera, dusk-sensing headlights, smart entry and push-button start, rear privacy glass, Bluetooth, power-adjustable heated door mirrors, DAB radio reception and carpet mats with Anthracite edging. Toyota Safety Sense available as an extra, equipping the car with a Pre-Collision System with Autonomous Emergency Braking and Lane Departure Alert.
May 2017
Toyota Aygo X-Claim announced
Top of the range model. Numbers limited to 350. White Flash bodywork and contrasting Burgundy decals, plus a new Bordeaux red electric retracting canvas Funroof. The decals are applied beneath the side window line, around the leading edge of the bonnet, across the width of the front lip and below the licence plate surround. The front “X” and rear bumper insert are in gloss black, heightening the visual impact.
Wheels are machined white five-spoke 15-inch alloys with large Burgundy-edged centre caps are fitted as standard. In the cabin the instrument panel has a Burgundy finish with white air vent surrounds and upper door trims. The Burgundy colour matching is also applied to the carpet mat edging and inserts in the Vogue black leather seats. Equipment is in line with the x-claim’s range-topping status, including automatic air conditioning, x-touch multimedia system with seven-inch touchscreen, reversing camera, front fog lamps and automatic headlights.
The five-door Aygo x-claim 5-door went on sale at £14,195 for the five-speed manual and £14,895 for the x-shift automated manual.
June 2018
Range revamp announced for Toyota Aygo
Different model grades are now distinctly divided by easily recognisable different front bumper executions, dedicated alloy wheels and interior finishes, each variation tailored to appeal to the tastes and needs of different target customers. All are five-door, except for the x version three-door.
Aygo x-play standard equipment includes air-conditioning, steering wheel-mounted audio switches, a height adjustable driver’s seat, an adjustable speed limiter, LED rear lights and the x-touch multimedia system with DAB and Bluetooth. Options include satellite navigation and Toyota Safety Sense.
Aygo x-plore adds to this with 15-inch machined alloy wheels, front fog lights, automatic air conditioning, automatic headlights, rear privacy glass, a reversing camera and satellite navigation. It can also be specified with a power-retracting canvas Funroof and Toyota Safety Sense.
Aygo x-cite has a Magenta Fizz bi-tone paint finish and matching interior with Manhattan seat fabric and magenta stitching, body-coloured inserts for the air vents and gear-knob and piano black instrument panel and gear lever surround. It is fitted with 15-inch black alloys, front fog lights, automatic air conditioning, automatic headlights and rear privacy glass. Toyota Safety Sense is available as an option.
Aygo x-clusiv builds on x-play standard specification with a distinctive bi-tone paint scheme in a choice of three colours – black with silver roof or blue and silver with black roof. It has 15-inch alloy wheels with a twin-spoke design, seats with part-leather upholstery, automatic air conditioning, smart entry and start, Toyota Safety Sense and the x-touch multimedia system which supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Aygo x-press is restricted to 2,500 in 2018. Its exterior features a full roof decal and coloured accents for the front and rear lips and side sills, plus 15-inch black alloys. The specification also includes front fog lights, automatic air conditioning, automatic headlights, rear privacy glass and a reversing camera. Buyers can add either the connectivity package or navigation as an option, and can also specify Toyota Safety Sense.
The x-touch multimedia system uses a seven-inch full-colour touch screen fully integrated in the instrument panel. The package includes a rear view camera fitted as standard. The main menu has a clear, five-icon lay-out, offering at-a-glance identification of all functions. Optional x-nav navigation unit can be linked to the multimedia system, giving drivers easy access to fast and accurate, pan-European route guidance.
A new Display Audio with Smartphone Integration Powered by Pioneer is fitted as standard on high grade x-cite and x-clusiv models and is available as an option for the x-press. It builds on all the features of the standard system with the addition of voice control and support for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Phone, message, navigation and music apps are mirrored on the touchscreen, while Apple Siri and Google Voice Command provide easy and safe operability. DAB is standard on both multimedia systems.
The rear-view monitoring system can help the driver safely negotiate parking or manoeuvring in tight spaces. It is activated whenever reverse gear is selected and uses a rear-view camera to display an image of the area behind the car on the x-touch colour screen.
Aygo x-plore and x-clusiv can be fitted with an optional Funroof, a large, power-operated canvas top with a generous 785mm x 730mm opening.
Aygo x-clusiv’s smart entry and start system offers drivers the convenience of being able lock and unlock the car, and start the engine via a dash-mounted button, without having to take the key out of their pocket.
The revamped Toyota Aygo is on sale in the UK from 1-7-2018, apart from the x-clusiv models which follow in summer 2018. All Aygos are covered by Toyota’s five-year/100,000-mile new car warranty.
|
GRADE |
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION | BODY STYLE | OTR PRICE |
|
x |
1.0 VVT-i 5MT | 3dr | £9,695 |
|
x |
1.0 VVT-i 5MT | 5dr | £9,995 |
|
x-play |
1.0 VVT-i 5MT | 5dr | £11,375 |
|
x-play |
1.0 VVT-i x-shift | 5dr | £12,075 |
|
x-press |
1.0 VVT-i 5MT | 5dr | £12,630 |
|
x-press |
1.0 VVT-i x-shift | 5dr | £13,330 |
|
x-plore |
1.0 VVT-i 5MT | 5dr | £12,630 |
|
x-plore |
1.0 VVT-i x-shift | 5dr | £13,330 |
|
x-cite |
1.0 VVT-i 5MT | 5dr | £12,975 |
|
x-cite |
1.0 VVT-i x-shift | 5dr | £13,675 |
|
x-clusiv |
1.0 VVT-i 5MT | 5dr | TBA |
|
x-clusiv |
1.0 VVT-i x-shift | 5dr | TBA |
February 2019
Aygo x-trend trim level added
The new x-trend sits between the x-play and x-cite model in the Aygo range. Prices are £12,710 with the manual gearbox and £13,410 for the x-shift transmission.
Standard equipment includes 15-inch alloy wheels with a machined finish, rear privacy glass, front fog lights and a red decal pack, adding eye-catching detailing to the door mirrors, side sills and the lower section of the front and rear bumpers. Opt for Red Pop, Cyan Splash or Silver Splash for the paint finish and the red decals are changed to black.
Apple Carplay and Android Auto are standard, plus automatic air conditioning and automatic headlights. Customers can also opt to have an electric, full-length retractable Funroof and the added protection of Toyota Safety Sense, with Pre-collision System with autonomous emergency braking and Lane Departure Alert.
September 2020
Toyota Aygo JBL Edition announced
New special edition packs a punch with a premium JBL sound system. Further highlights include special Electro Grey paint with a contrasting Mandarin Pop orange roof, front pillars, side sills and lower grille surround. Inside, there's Mandarin Pop accents around the front air vents, door trims and gear shift. The colour is also picked up in the front seat bolsters and carpet mat edging.
The new Aygo JBL Edition is on sale now, price £14,150 with the five-speed manual transmission and £14,850 with the x-shift automated manual gearbox.
What to watch out for
Original MirrorLink system is not compatible with iPhones beyond the iPhone 4S, so not compatible with iPhone 5, 5S, 6 or 7. A software patch is being worked on but is not yet available.
08-09-2016:Report of Toyota Aygo automated manual jumping around and being difficult to control when parking, despite adjustments to the clutch.
08-10-2016:Report that if a door or the hatchback is not closed completely when the doors are centrally locked, the open door or hatch remains open with no warning.
10-05-2017:The basic Aygo X without aircon does not have an air-recirculation button.
11-01-2018:Complaint of condensation inside satnav screen of September 2016 Toyota Aygo, now at 10,304 miles. Replacement of satnav unit quoted at £2309 when car is out of warranty.
11-05-2018:Strange report that after 3 year service & MoT of 2015 Toyota Aygo by supplying dealership all the dashboard lights came on, but a few seconds later all went off. Driver unable to pull off the road to check and continued safely back home. Since then, exactly the same thing happened again. Yesterday, he started the car OK, but then all the dash lights came on again.
30-08-2018:Report of driver's seatbelt of December 2017 Toyota Aygo splitting in its inertia reel. Toyota dealer unwilling to replace under warranty.
04-10-2018:Report of owner of 2015/65 Toyota Aygo at 23,000 miles being charged £834 by a Toyota dealer to replace the clutch. Owner later obtained quotations from specialists of between £398 and £585.
26-01-2019:Report of clutch of 2018 Toyota Aygo failing in 400 miles.
22-08-2019:Numerous 'wear and tear' problems reported on 2015 Toyota Aygo 1.0VVT-i X-play purchased used in September 2018. At 3 months, the rear brake drums had to be serviced. At 6 months, the clutch failed without warning. Then the rear tyres had to be changed because the wheel alignment was so badly wrong that they had shredded all along one side. Now covered 10,000 miles since purchase. Latest faults are: the exhaust has developed a hole, there is a problem with the rear suspension, the power steering warning light occasionally comes on and beeps, the seat belt warning lights only work sometimes, the daytime running lights turn off randomly on rainy days, the drivers door hinge is broken and the back windows keep falling off the winder rail. Owner has spent "over £1,000" on repairs all deemed "wear and tear" and thereefor not covered by the 5 year warranty.
23-06-2020:Report of x-shift gearbox problems on 2018 Aygo. While driving in first gear coming to a junction the car refuses to engage gear and just revs. Owner has to switch off and restart. Problem is identified as an intermittent sensor problem on the gearbox.
