The next-generation Toyota Aygo has been spied testing ahead of its planned launch next year.
The new Aygo will feature Toyota's new ‘Keen Look’ design language, which made its debut on the new Auris at the Paris Motor Show. This means that the front will be dominated by a large, low-mounted Toyota badge, as well as a set of LED headlamps.
A lower stance and higher waistline will help to give the Aygo a more athletic look, as will new black window surrounds and sharper creases down the sides. At the rear, new high-mounted brake lights will make the Aygo more visible in traffic, while also making room for a larger, more flexible boot opening.
The new Aygo will have a more upmarket interior, as Toyota attempts to compete with newer rivals like the VW up! and Skoda Citigo. This means we can expect better quality materials and more options for customisation in terms of colours and trims.
Power will be provided by a reworked version of the current car's three-cylinder 1.0-litre engine, with Toyota’s focus on weight reduction helping to improve the Aygo's dynamics and efficiency.
There's also a possibility of a hybrid version for the first time, which could use the powertrain shown on the FT-Bh concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The concept used a two-cylinder 1.0-litre engine combined with lithium-ion batteries to emit less than 50g/km of CO2.
Prices for the new Toyota Aygo are expected to remain largely unchanged, with the entry-level car starting from around £8,000.
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Gee, how exciting, one more hatchback car!
How many does that make now? 100!
Why is it manufacturers think everyone wants hatchbacks and stationwagens in a economy car. What the heck do they have against a BOOT / TRUNK?
I'm not purchasing these mom-mobiles!
Because they sell and are aimed at markets where there is heavy congestion.
They sell because there are no other choices with a boot in that Price Range.
Regarding congested areas, Please, a small automobile with a hatchback or a boot is still a small automobile.
The point is, there is a need for a small 2 door automobile with a trunk / boot. That same auto should be available as a inexpensive economy Convertable!!! The Convertible buyer needs a very low cost economy Convertable run-about.
Please know, some of us are not parants, some seek simple transportation and a little sun..... is that really asking so much? The world is full of Hatchbacks, an economy convertible with an accessory hardtop at extra cost! --->Why Not?
Is it just me or is this a picture of an Toyota IQ not an Aygo!?
Because they look gay?
Think about what you just said Jct.
Do you really think a HatchBack Mom-Mobile doesn't look Gay?
If that's an issue for you, you may not be a candidate for a 2 door coupe or convertible. Most of us don't carry that guilt around, good luck with your issues.
VW did actually produce a version of the Polo with a boot; I know someone who owns one. Presumably the sales figures did not warrant its continuation. There are various Minis available (at a price) for those who share the hangups of AgendaBuster.
Any time a company tries to sell a saloon version of small car in Western Europe, no-one buys it.