Toyota Aygo (05 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on 02 December 2005

Last Updated: 22 May 2012

The Aygo is Toyota's take on an urban runabout aimed primarily at twenty-somethings. Jointly developed with Peugeot and Citroen (although the vehicle design is all Toyota's work), the Aygo has a frugal yet feisty three-cylinder engine, ultra-low running costs and superior quality to most cars this small. Available as a three or five-door, it will just about transport four six-foot adults in relative comfort, with nimble handling and a smooth ride - however the boot is tiny and the cabin is fairly basic too. The Aygo+ and Sport models add extra kit over the base model, while option packs include Samsonite bags and portable satellite navigation. An automated manual gearbox is also available with similar fuel consumption to the standard manual.

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Cheeky styling, fun to drive, low running costs, cheaper new than near-identical C1 and 107

Back to basics cabin, tiny boot, optional navigation system dislikes built-up areas

Driving & Performance

Performance

3 out of 5
"The 1.0-litre engine may only produce 67bhp along with modest pulling power but on the move it..."
Handling

4 out of 5
"Short overhangs with all four-wheels pushed to the corners, plus the widest stance of any car in its..."

Comfort

Comfort

3.5 out of 5
"With an airy cabin and room for four adults, the Aygo also has a surprisingly supple ride for a..."
Practicality

3 out of 5
"Despite its compact dimensions, the Aygo has good passenger space, however it's big weak point is..."
Equipment

3.5 out of 5
"The Aygo has most things you expect to find on a small car with a CD player, ABS, twin airbags,..."
Behind the wheel

3.5 out of 5
"Although the Aygo offers a limited range of seat and steering adjustment, the main instruments are..."

Costs

Running costs

5 out of 5
"Offering an average of 61mpg and falling into insurance group 1, running an Aygo is unlikely to..."
Green credentials

5 out of 5
"The Aygo is very eco-friendly and easy on the environment. With an average of 109g/km CO2 across the..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

4 out of 5
"Although the Aygo hasn't been crash tested by Euro NCAP, it's sister car the Citroen C1 received a..."
Reliability

4.5 out of 5
"Toyota's reputation for reliability is second to none, and as it has done the lion's share of..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

4 out of 5
"Despite Citroen and Peugeot having more of a reputation for budget cars than Toyota, the Aygo is..."
Buying used

3.5 out of 5
"Although it's cheap city runabout, air con is popular, so don't expect models with this option to..."
Selling

4 out of 5
"Demand for small cars is growing, and the quality of the Aygo as well as the Toyota brand will also..."