Toyota developed the primary two generations of its smallest automotive in Europe with the assistance of Peugeot and Citroën (now a part of Stellantis), however that is not the case with the brand new Aygo because it’s an all-Toyota effort. The 2 former PSA Group manufacturers have determined to exit the phase, with no 108 and C1 replacements deliberate, so the Aygo should face fewer rivals.
Except for eschewing its French connections, the all-new diminutive Toyota mannequin is even altering its character by adopting the “X” suffix to mirror its swap from a hatchback to a crossover. Whereas it nonetheless suits into the Outdated Continent’s definition of an A-segment mannequin, the Aygo X is significantly bigger than its predecessor.
At 3,700 millimeters (145.6 inches) lengthy, the not-so-tiny-anymore metropolis automotive is 235 mm (9.2 in) longer than the mannequin it replaces, with 90 mm (3.5 in) of the stretch discovered within the wheelbase for higher legroom for passengers sitting within the again. Despite the fact that it is longer between the axles, folks sitting within the rear nonetheless cannot roll down the home windows because the Aygo X continues to function pop-out rear home windows.
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It is also 125 mm (4.9 in) wider, at 1,740 mm (68.5 in), and 65 mm (2.5 in) taller, at 1,525 mm (60 in), than the mannequin it replaces, bringing it in keeping with the likes of the Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto, and Fiat Panda. Following the expansion sprout, the cargo capability has elevated by greater than 60 liters to 231 liters if measured as much as tonneau cowl and to 269 liters as much as the roof. Fold down the rear bench and the quantity jumps to 829 liters as much as the roof.
It’s so giant now that Toyota sees match to put in 18-inch wheels, completed in matte black with contrasting orange (Mandarina) accents. The Aygo X rides on the GA-B platform and continues to supply a retractable cloth roof to keep up the open-air vibe with the third-generation mannequin. Regardless of the numerous leap in dimension, it has a turning circle of solely 4.7 meters (15.4 toes), thus making it ideally suited for the crowded city jungle with its slender and busy streets.
To intensify its newly gained crossover traits, the Aygo X has chunky black plastic molding on the wheel arches and provides an additional 11 mm (0.4 in) of floor clearance over the outgoing mannequin. You additionally sit up 55 mm (2.1 in) increased than earlier than in a automotive that will likely be practically as funky because the Prologue idea unveiled again in March.
The cabin is sort of as stylish as the outside, that includes vividly coloured accents and a wacky dashboard internet hosting a nine-inch touchscreen. Despite the fact that it is Toyota’s entry-level providing in Europe, the Aygo X nonetheless will get ambient lighting and wi-fi charging, to not point out full-LED headlights and even assist for over-the-air updates. There’s additionally an enormous array of security tech together with adaptive cruise management, evening pedestrian detection, lane hint help, and daytime bicycle owner detection, simply to call a couple of.
Toyota is maintaining issues very simple when it comes to engines since there’s only one. The Aygo X is powered by a naturally aspirated 1.0-liter gasoline mill with 72 hp (53 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 93 Nm (69 lb-ft) at 4,400 rpm. The three-cylinder unit works with both a five-speed handbook gearbox or a repeatedly variable transmission.
The do-it-yourself ‘field permits the little crossover / high-riding hatchback to succeed in 62 mph (100 km/h) from a standstill in an agonizingly gradual 15.6 seconds whereas the CVT shaves off a tenth of a second. The highest pace is 98 mph (158 km/h) with the handbook and a barely decrease 94 mph (151 km/h) for the CVT-equipped mannequin.
Relying on trim degree and tools, the Aygo X ideas the size at 940 to 1,015 kilograms (2,072 to 2,237 kilos). Being a featherweight, it sips simply 4.7 liter / 100 km (50 miles per gallon) and has CO2 emissions of solely 107 g/km.
Toyota has taken full possession of the manufacturing unit within the Czech Republic the place the Peugeot and Citroën fashions was once made as a part of the now-defunct 50:50 three way partnership. It is already making the latest-generation Yaris supermini there, with the Euro-designed Aygo X to observe shortly to compete in a rarefied A-segment. Gross sales are programmed to kick off in 2022.
