Toyota Aygo (05 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
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.
4 out of 5

Safety

Although the Aygo hasn't been crash tested by Euro NCAP, it's sister car the Citroen C1 received a four star rating. All Aygo models have ABS with electronic brake force distribution along with twin airbags, with higher spec models adding side airbags and curtain airbags optional on Aygo+ and Sport models. There is a light and buzzer seatbelt warning system on all models and a robust safety structure underpins the car to optimise its crash performance. All but entry level cars feature remote central locking while front seatbelts feature pretensioners and there is a passenger airbag cut-off switch. Special attention has also been given to pedestrian protection in a crash with extra impact-absorbing structures.

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4.5 out of 5

Reliability

Toyota's reputation for reliability is second to none, and as it has done the lion's share of development of the Aygo, leaving just the diesel engine and seat design to its Peugeot and Citroen partners. As a result we believe the Aygo will be no different from any other Toyota.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported.

Other

No problems reported.