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Toyota Aygo Hatchback boot space, practicality and safety

2005 - 2014 (change model)
Practicality rating: 3 out of 53.0

Written by Richard Kilpatrick Updated: 6 February 2024

  • Passengers are the priority
  • Split-folding seats for occasional hauling
  • Large boot opening

Despite its compact dimensions, the Aygo has good passenger space, however its big weak point is the tiny boot. With just 139 litres of space and a high boot lip it is only really ideal for a few shopping bags and even small suitcases may struggle to fit. However Toyota does offer a glovebox lid for the open-fronted cubby to make it more usable and secure.

Toyota Aygo (2005-2014) used car buying guide review

Other compartments around the cabin including trays and cupholders add another 25 litres of storage while all but the most basic Aygo models have a 50/50 split rear bench which helps reach a compromise between extra luggage space and carrying passengers.

With a wheel at each corner, big windows and a glass tailgate extending down to between the tail lights, the Aygo Mk1 is very easy to park in cities and crowded shopping centres. It’s also quite robust and able to shrug off minor dents and bumps easily.

Toyota Aygo Mk1 (AB10) Safety

  • Safe handling and good visibility
  • Four-star score Euro NCAP downgraded to three in 2012
  • It’s about average for when it was made, despite the light weight

When introduced the Aygo (and its 107 and C1 siblings) achieved four stars, and was considered very competitive for one of the UK’s cheapest, lightest new cars. A retest against stiffer standards in 2012 saw it downgraded, but it remains a relatively safe bet when it comes to crash protection – it’s the lack of active tech, and a reassessment of the standards cars could meet, that results in the lower score and you’re still better off buying the newest used Aygo you can afford.

All Aygo models have ABS with electronic brake force distribution along with twin airbags. Side and thorax airbags became standard on all variants from July 2013. Previously, higher-spec models only added the side airbags and curtain airbags optional on Aygo+ and Sport models.

There is a light and buzzer seatbelt warning system on all models. All but entry-level cars feature remote central locking while front seatbelts feature pre-tensioners 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. The Aygo scored 53% for pedestrian protection in Euro NCAP tests.

Euro NCAP rating

Ratings for this model not available

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (6)
  • ABS
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Driver`s airbag
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Standard Trim Standard Equipment (3)
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Steel wheels
Standard Trim Optional Equipment (4)
  • Folding rear seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
+ Standard Equipment (7)
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
+ Optional Equipment (6)
  • Air conditioning
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Rear electric windows
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Active Standard Equipment (8)
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Folding rear seats
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
Active Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Active plus Standard Equipment (10)
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
Active plus Optional Equipment (1)
  • Air conditioning
Black Standard Equipment (7)
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Metallic Paint
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
Black Optional Equipment (10)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Rear electric windows
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Blue Standard Equipment (10)
  • Air conditioning
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Metallic Paint
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
Blue Optional Equipment (4)
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Rear electric windows
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Fire Standard Equipment (11)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
Fire Optional Equipment (1)
  • Air conditioning
Go Standard Equipment (10)
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
Go Optional Equipment (4)
  • Air conditioning
  • Rear electric windows
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Ice Standard Equipment (11)
  • Air conditioning
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
Ice Optional Equipment (4)
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • Rear electric windows
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Mode Standard Equipment (11)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
Mode Optional Equipment (1)
  • Air conditioning
Move Standard Equipment (12)
  • Air conditioning
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
Move Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Move with style Standard Equipment (12)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
Move with style Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Platinum Standard Equipment (9)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Metallic Paint
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
Platinum Optional Equipment (8)
  • Air conditioning
  • Audio remote
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Rear electric windows
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Sport Standard Equipment (8)
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Sport Optional Equipment (1)
  • Rear electric windows

Dimensions

Length 3405mm - 3430mm
Width 1615mm
Height 1465mm
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