Toyota Aygo

Toyota Aygo five-door hatchback (2005-2009)

The Toyota Aygo is a predominantly designed for the European market microcar of Toyota with four seats and, optionally, three or five doors.

In its launch in July 2005, he presented to the introduction of the Toyota iQ is the smallest car model of Toyota Aygo dar. The targeting a rather young target group, the name Aygo shall mutatis mutandis I go (English, I go ') hint. The Aygo could - together with its two sister models of the PSA Group - place as the best non - hybrid vehicle in the VCD environmental ranking from 2005 to 2008.

Cost-cutting measures

The Aygo is built together with the identical Citroen C1 and the Peugeot 107 at the factory of Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile ( TPCA ) in Kolin (Czech Republic). All three models have the same three-cylinder VVT -i petrol engine with capacity of one liter and 50 kW (68 hp), which dates from the Daihatsu Sirion. For reasons of cost saving driver and front passenger seat are the same, in contrast to most of the other vehicles; the seat covers are only glued on the upholstery. The rear window of the five - door models are hinged window, which glass run and lift mechanism can be saved. The available ex factory Special equipment includes only five positions, which simplifies the fabrication process and storage.

Security

Toyota put in the design emphasis on safety. The car was given the Euro NCAP crash test rating of four stars, the ( 26 points ) for occupant safety and three stars (36 points) at the children's safety. The issue of pedestrian safety was a high priority in the development. The end of 2012 was the Toyota Aygo only three stars in NCAP crash test. This was due partly no more modern safety features that should be improved until July 2013.

Toyota Aygo three-door (2005-2009)

Model history

In September 2004, the first photos from the Erlkönig already appear. On 1 March 2005, the Aygo came as three-and five-door on the market .. At the same time the mass production began at TPCA Kolin in (Czech Republic). The base price for the small car was 8950 euros (as of April 2005). In May, the result of the Euro NCAP crash tests is presented for the identical Citroën C1: Four stars ( out of five ) In August, the Aygo has received a sporty look with TTE logo.

At the IAA in Frankfurt, the Aygo was presented with a diesel engine in September 2005. In January 2006 came to 580 Euro extra charge an automatic transmission in the offer, which can be switched manually by tapping function.

In June 2006, Toyota presented a roadworthy study with 200 hp at the British Motor Show in London.

In August 2006 it was announced that the Aygo is # 3 on the list of environmental Traffic Club Germany the most efficient, cleanest and quietest car.

As of March 2007, the vehicle dynamics control ( ESP) was in the trim level " Club" series standard. In the models, the " Aygo " and " City" as well as for all special models, the ESP for 445 euros is offered as an option.

Facelift

2009

End of 2008, the Aygo has undergone a small facelift, it was available from 24 January 2009.

Here, the air intakes were redesigned at the front and introduced a new sideline. In addition, the rear lights were fitted with chrome rings and the five-door variant equipped with black instead of body-colored B-pillars. The consumption has been reduced by applying the "Toyota Optimal Drive " concept further, so that the car is now 106 instead of formerly 109 g / km CO2 discharges. This was achieved by using a friction-reducing engine oil and a fuel cut-off, which also acts during gear changes.

Rear view

2012

A further revision took place in spring 2012. The front fascia has been revised. In addition, the car gets a LED daytime running lights. The engine was also revised. Now with unchanged power it consumes 4.4 l/100 km and emits only 102 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer driven.

Rear view

Models

The beginning of 2006 originally provided 40 kW 1.4-liter diesel engine ( four cylinders of PSA Peugeot Citroën) was not introduced to the German market. However, the diesel version was available in Switzerland or EU import from Belgium, Denmark and France. Meanwhile, the production of diesel has been set. The following trim levels are available:

• Aygo
• Aygo City ( Central locking, CD radio, electric. Windows, rear seatback split )
• Aygo Club (vs. City additionally VSC ( Vehicle Stability Control, ESP ) with TRC ( Traction Control, Traction Control System ), fog lights, alloy wheels, tachometer )
• Aygo Cool (03 /2006)
• Aygo Black ( 06/2006)
• Aygo Blue (05 /2007)
• Aygo ckIN2U (09 /2007, Calvin Klein Special Edition, saying: ck -in- to-you )
• Aygo team (05 /2008)
• Aygo Cool Blue (01 /2009)
• Aygo coolred (04 /2010)

Since January 2011:

• Aygo
• Aygo Cool (air conditioning, remote central locking, CD radio, electric. Windows, rear seatback split )
• Aygo Edition (Multimedia and GPS units connect, touch screen monitor, USB port with iPod control, sound kit )

Specifications

The vehicle is offered optionally with manual 5 - speed gearbox or the automatic 5-speed MultiMode transmission. The Aygo has a turning circle of 9.46 m and is not suitable for towing. The tank volume is 35 liters.