Toyota Aygo 1.0 Test Drive - p1


The small overhangs and the cheeky face work well, and Toyota offers a plan of action to block it from ageing too hastily. From the beginning all models will be manufactured in only Chilli Red, just the pricier Aygo and Sport obtaining the opportunity at extra cost of Carbon Quartz and Ice Blue metallics – the second choice best exposing the shapely size and shape. To keep things contemporary, you will get another colour released together with the non-turbo Peugeot-procured diesel the beginning of next year, as well as individual colour/interior combinations every half a dozen months afterwards.


There’s a typically irregular three-cylinder tickover, The advanced five speed manual gearbox’s widely spread out ratios exploit the powerplants enthusiasm to float close to the 6500 rpm max, although the rev dial, which comes attached to a spring along the side of the speedo, is suprisingly an cost option.

The Toyota Aygo manages a rather comfortable 70 miles per hour cruise at approximately 3000 revolutions per minute even so its low weight means it might be diverted by side winds. Over bigger jolts the ride feels flexible, but smaller sharp disturbances in the blacktop create a skittishness that could be trouble on British highways. The brakes are very good , with decent pedal feel and electronic brake force distribution as std.