Toyota marked the world premiere of the facelifted
Aygo the Geneva Motor Show. Starting with the exterior, the model has been
equipped with a new fascia which features recessed accents beneath the restyled
headlights. Toyota says this change transforms the car’s X-shaped front end
into a “more powerful, three-dimensional architectural element.”
Additional changes are limited but the Aygo features
new taillights as well as a revised color palette that includes blue and
magenta. Lastly, the model can be equipped with “technical-look” wheel caps or
15-inch alloy wheels.
The cabin has a revised instrument cluster with new
graphics and illumination. Most models have also been equipped with new upholstery
and there’s a “more premium color scheme in Quartz Grey and Piano Black.”
Three different trim levels will be available and
the mid-level Aygo x-play comes with air-conditioning and a 7-inch infotainment
system. Moving up to the x-clusiv variant adds an automatic climate control
system, partial leather seats and a suite of Toyota Safety Sense systems. The
model also boasts a two-tone exterior and unique 15-inch alloy wheels.
Toyota will also be offering two specials editions.
The Aygo x-cite has a two-tone magenta exterior and 15-inch alloy wheels with a
black finish. Inside, there are body-color accents and special seats with
magenta stitching. The Aygo x-trend goes in a different direction as it has
black exterior with cyan accents and “sporting stickers.” That theme continues
in the cabin as drivers will find cyan details and partial leather seats.
Power is provided by an upgraded 998 cc
three-cylinder engine that features a higher compression ratio, a new fuel
injection system and an improved balance shaft to reduce vibrations when
idling. Thanks to these and other improvements, the engine now develops 72 PS and 93 Nm of torque.
The performance is pretty
underwhelming as the dash from 0-100 km/h takes 13.8 seconds and the
top speed is just 160 km/h. On the bright side, the model consumes
3.9L/100km (60.3 mpg US / 72.4 mpg UK) and has CO2 emissions of 90 g/km.
