The A-segment is dying in Europe, however Toyota will not be abandoning the ship simply but. The third-generation Aygo is being previewed in the present day by the X Prologue, basically an idea automobile giving us a style of issues to return relating to the corporate’s smallest automobile. In contrast to the outgoing mannequin co-developed with Peugeot and Citroën, the brand new Aygo is an all-Toyota affair, with no 108 and C1 sister fashions deliberate because the French are exiting this phase.
The idea automobile places the highlight on Aygo’s daring new design with large wheels and chunky fenders that make it seem like the world’s smallest crossover. The outsized alloys, pop-out door handles, and comparatively small aspect mirrors will not make the minimize on the manufacturing mannequin as a prototype was not too long ago spied with smaller sneakers, conventional handles, and greater mirrors.
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In typical idea automobile style, the Aygo X Prologue has a few neat options. For instance, the mirrors on either side include built-in “motion cameras” and Toyota says they’re “good for capturing and sharing moments of exploration.” On the again, the skid plate incorporates a bicycle-holder mount to additional intensify the idea automobile’s adventurous character. Despite the fact that it is a tiny automobile, the Aygo has an built-in roof rack to spice up storage capability.
The 2-tone look of its predecessor has been preserved, suggesting prospects will as soon as once more have extra personalization choices for Toyota’s youth-oriented metropolis automobile. The rear finish with its prolonged glass flanked by vertical taillights reminds us of the quirky Volvo C30 and we’re hoping this look will likely be retained on the manufacturing mannequin.
The inside cabin stays a thriller at this level and Toyota can be preserving the technical specs a secret for now. We do know the all-new Aygo has been designed and developed in Europe for Europe the place it would nonetheless have a combustion engine. Positioned under the Yaris supermini, the brand new pint-sized mannequin will probably be powered by a three-cylinder gasoline unit.
It will likely be underpinned by the identical TNGA-B platform utilized by its greater brother and the newly added Yaris Cross, permitting Toyota to attain the required economies of scale and construct a enterprise case for the Aygo. The manufacturing mannequin will in all probability be unveiled by the tip of the yr or early 2022 seeing as how prototypes have already been noticed hiding the ultimate look.
