The all-new Toyota Aygo X has been unveiled. Toyota worked with Peugeot and Citroen to build the first two versions of its smallest vehicle in Europe, but that is no longer the case with the new Aygo, which is an all-Toyota effort. In 2014, the trio received a second-generation as radically revised versions of the original models, although Peugeot and Citroen decided not to replace them.
The production version of the Aygo X Prologue will arrive in Europe in 2022 with a single non-hybrid engine choice, retaining most of the concept car's distinctive appearance.
The Aygo X is a city vehicle in the A-Segment that incorporates crossover characteristics.
Toyota's designers performed an excellent job converting the concept's design to the manufacturing vehicle. The third-generation Aygo X is based on the GA-B platform and features a retractable fabric canopy to keep the open-air feel.
The 17- or 18-inch large-diameter wheels have a good effect on the car's proportions while enhancing ground clearance by 11mm.
The plastic wrapping surrounding the wheel arches matches the bi-tone treatment of the aggressively contoured bodywork, giving the crossover a more appealing appearance. The full-LED headlights and taillights also sport contemporary graphics.
The Aygo X has a length of 3,700 mm, a width of 1,740 mm, and a height of 1,525 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,430 mm and a curb weight of 940 kg.
The load capacity is 231 liters with the tonneau cover-up, and 829 liters with the rear seats folding.
Inside, the style is likewise geared at a younger audience, with curved lines and color accents that mirror the outside. Ambient lighting and wireless charging are still available on the Aygo X, as are full-LED headlights and the capability for over-the-air upgrades. Adaptive cruise control, night pedestrian recognition, lane tracing assist, and daytime bicycle identification are just a handful of the safety features available.
The Toyota Smart Connect infotainment system has a 9-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, as well as over-the-air updates and cloud-based navigation. The three-spoke steering wheel has integrated buttons, there's a tiny display on the instrument cluster, ambient lighting, wireless charging, and a JBL 4-speaker audio system in the trunk with a 300W amplifier and a 200 mm subwoofer.
The Aygo X is powered by a 1.0-liter gasoline engine that produces 72 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 93 Nm at 4,400 rpm. A five-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission is available for the three-cylinder engine. There is no AWD option and power with both transmissions goes to the front wheels.
The manual-equipped model sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 15.6 seconds and tops out at 158 km/h, while the S-CVT accelerates in 15.5 seconds and tops out at 151 km/h.
Toyota claims a WLTP combined fuel economy of 4.7 lt/100km with the manual transmission and 4.9 lt/100km with the CVT transmission. In the combined cycle, carbon dioxide emissions are 107 g/km.
The Aygo X weighs between 940 and 1,015 kg, depending on trim level and accessories.
Cardamon, Chilli, Ginger, and Juniper are among Aygo X's bright color options, which are all blended with black on the b-pillars, roof, and rear area.
Starting in 2022, the Toyota Aygo X will be available in the European market. Pricing will be revealed closer to the start of the market.