New Toyota AYGO 1.0 Vvt-I X-Cite 4 Tss 5Dr Petrol Hatchback for Sale

Background

So, what makes a car feel 'fun'? Sprightly handling? Cheeky looks? Clever marketing? And can an urban runabout really qualify for purchase on those grounds? With this model, the second generation Toyota Aygo, we're told that it can. You might think you know this car but if you haven't tried this MK2 version, launched here in the Summer of 2014, then you probably don't. Yes, it shares many of its mechanicals with the original design. No, it's not the same. Let's start with the fundamental thing that hasn't changed. As before, this design has been produced as part of a joint Toyota/PSA Group venture that's also brought us French alternatives sharing most of this car's important bits - namely Peugeot's 108 and Citroen's C1. That was also the case with the first generation Aygo, but that car didn't make much attempt to differentiate itself. This one's very different. It's not only the look that's unique but also the very specific way you can personalise it to suit almost any kind of taste or preference.
Driving Experience

So, this car is supposed to be 'fun to drive'. But just how much 'fun' is it really possible to have in a car with just 69 braked horses beneath its bonnet? Actually, a surprising amount. For a start, the 998cc petrol unit (the only engine on offer) sounds playful, its normally aspirated note filling the cabin with a characterful three cylinder thrum. True, the long first and second gear ratios mean you'll have to rev it quite hard for meaningful progress but there's plenty of performance for town trips. You can get a self-shifting 'x-shift' gearbox as an option (we hesitate to call it an 'automatic'). Actually, it's what the engineers call an 'automated manual' gearbox that can be used in fully automatic mode, or with manual gear selection using paddle shifts or the shift lever itself. Could you comfortably venture further afield in this car? Potentially yes. Both wind and road noise have been more effectively suppressed at typical A-road speeds to make that more possible and you certainly notice the difference on the motorway. There doesn't though, seem to have been much effort put into isolating the engine note. If anything, that's been emphasised as Toyota believes it contributes to this car's whole 'fun' ethos.
Design and Build

'Go fun yourself'. I'm not going to tell you what I think of that particular marketing slogan but it does accurately sum up the 'out-on-a-limb' 'love-it-or-hate-it' approach that Toyota is taking with this car. It simply has to be different, not only because the citycar segment is over-stuffed with talented opposition but also because it must share so much under the skin with its design stablemates, Peugeot's 108 and Citroen's C1. This model's distinctive and characterful design - dubbed 'J-Playful' in reference to Japan's hip youth culture - sees the designers use the concept of a soft object breaking through the hard shell of the design, creating break lines and giving Aygo its distinctive frontal 'X-graphic'. This spreads outwards across the surface of the bodywork and takes in all the vehicle's main external features, including upper and lower grilles, headlamps, foglamps, and even mirrors and side glazing. It's incredibly bold and makes the Aygo look bigger and more assertive. It's isn't very much bigger than the first generation model though, as you'll find when you inpect the tiny 168-litre boot. The cabin features a trapezoidal-shaped centre console, with this design theme reflected in details such as the air vents, door trims and gear shift surround. The console supports a wide dashboard with a matt, anti-glare finish, set between slim A-pillars. The instrumentation features a meter made of up concentric rings which are permanently lit. It incorporates an easy-to-read central multi-information display.

Market and Model

Prices range in the £9,000 to £13,500 bracket and there's a £500 premium if you want to go from the three-door to the five-door bodystyle. The revised trim range starts at 'x', then rises through 'x-play' and 'x-press' to 'x-style' and 'x-cite'. Avoid entry-level trim and, for £375 more, you'll be offered the option of adding in the 'Toyota Safety Sense' package of active safety features, including a Pre-Collision System, Autonomous Emergency Braking and Lane Departure Alert. Dealers expect the 'x-press' and 'x-style' variants to be especially popular, these derivatives making good use of this second generaion Aygo model's scope for personalisation. The 'x-press' sports a bright red front bumper, with further red trim on the roof, the side sills and the rear diffuser. The 'x-style' comes with contrasting grey or silver for the front 'X' treatment, with the chosen colour also carried forward to the A-pillar extensions and the rear diffuser. The reason that variants like this are so easy for Toyota to create is that this MK2 model Aygo has been designed to feature clip-on interior and exterior panels that can be swapped at will. Inside, the instrument panel, centre console, air vent, shift knob and gear lever surround all feature sections that can easily be changed. To try to keep things easier for the customer and to offer better value, Toyota has also created a range of exterior and interior styling packs, rather than forcing people to select piece-by-piece customisation. If you haven't yet tried this current generation model, you'll also be impressed by Toyota's x-touch multimedia system - a fully integrated seven-inch touch screen that features on most models. It incorporates a rear view camera as standard and uses a five-function main menu, giving easy control of audio, phone, connectivity, vehicle and journey information functions. Customers will also be able to access a wide choice of navigation and social media applications. You'll need to make sure your smartphone has a generous data plan if you're going to get the best of it.

Cost of Ownership

You'll be expecting very low running costs here - and by and large, you'll get them. Expect 68.9mpg on the combined cycle. Couple that economy with a 35-litre fuel tank and you have a vehicle with a range of over 530 miles, which given typically small citycar annual mileages will probably mean you won't get on first name terms with the staff at your local filling station. CO2 emissions meanwhile, are rated at 95g/km. What else? Well there's no diesel option of course. I say 'of course' because the figures show that 90% of citycar buyers historically haven't wanted to pay the premium for fuelling from the black pump and there seems no prospect of that attitude changing very soon. And residual values? Well, they may not be quite as strong as those commanded by a Volkswagen up! but once you've had a chat with your friendly Toyota dealer, you'll probably end up paying less for an Aygo, which will sort that out anyway. And depreciation on this car has traditionally been slightly less than is the case with its Peugeot and Citroen design stablemates. Insurance is rated at group 3E.

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Specification
Body Glass
Electric front windows
Green tinted glass
Rear wiper
Heated rear windscreen
2 speed wipers/variable intermittent/mist function
Brakes
ESP
ABS
Hill start assist
Collision mitigation braking system
Chassis/Suspension
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Communication
Bluetooth system
MirrorLink
Driver Aids
Rear view camera
Lane departure warning system
Speed limiter
Electric power steering
Driver Information
Fuel indicator with low level warning
7" touch screen
Lights on warning
Tachometer
Digital clock
Driving Mirrors
Heated door mirrors
Electric adjustable door mirrors
Gloss black door mirrors
Embellishment Trims
Red air vent surround
Gloss black centre console
Gloss black dashboard
Entertainment
Stereo radio
Multimedia System
DAB Digital radio
USB Connection
Auxiliary input socket
4 speakers
Exterior Body Features
Rear spoiler
Black front X
Special solid paint
Gloss black rear diffuser
Roof mounted aerial
Body colour door handles
Body colour bumpers
Exterior Lights
Front fog lights
Auto high beam
Dusk sensitive headlamps
LED daytime running lights
Headlamp levelling
Automatic headlights
Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
Auto air conditioning
Air recirculation system
Pollen filter
Rear window demister
Interior Features
Storage bins on all doors
3 spoke leather steering wheel
Leather gear knob
Stepless tilt adjustable steering column
Driver and passenger sunvisors
Tonneau cover
Front cupholder
Beam cloth upholstery
Glossy black gear shift surround
Chrome insert to gearknob
Steering wheel mounted radio/phone controls
Front and rear door pockets
Glovebox
Centre console storage
Rear cupholders
12V Accessory socket
Chrome interior door handles
Interior Lights
Front map reading lights
Packs
Outburst pack red pop - Aygo
Safety
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Tyre pressure warning
Rear child proof door locks
Driver and passenger airbags
Road sign information display
Side curtain airbags
Height adjustable front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters
Front side airbags
Fasten seatbelt reminder
Seats
Isofix system on outer rear seats
Driver's seat height adjuster
Rear headrests
Height adjustable front head restraints
50/50 split folding rear seat
Driver/passenger seat recline/slide adjust
Security
Lockable fuel cap
Engine immobiliser
Remote central locking
Vanity Mirrors
Driver/passenger vanity mirrors with covers
Wheels - Spare
Tyre repair kit

Paint - Special
Bi-tone - Red pop	Standard
Trim - Cloth
Beam cloth - Black with red pop bolster	Standard
Wheels - Alloy
15" Twin spoke alloy wheels in gloss black	Standard
15" alloy wheels	Standard

Performance
0 to 60 mph (secs)
0 to 62 mph (secs)	14.2
Engine Power - BHP	68
Engine Power - KW	51
Engine Power - PS
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - LBS.FT	70
Engine Torque - NM	95
Engine Torque - RPM	4300
Top Speed	99

Toyota AYGO 1.0 Vvt-I X-Cite 4 Tss 5Dr Petrol Hatchback

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