The Toyota Aygo X prologue previews how the replacement for the Aygo city car is going to become even more bold and standout.
The preview also confirms Toyota’s commitment to a sector other brands are pulling out of – and how the firm is going to reward loyal customers with an exciting new entry point to its range.
Toyota says the city car sector is a style-conscious one, which is why it’s created a ‘statement’ model.
The new Aygo is set to take on a crossover SUV appearance, with a higher stance and more distinctive profile.
It could even indicate Toyota is planning a range-topping ‘Aygo Cross’ variant, with big wheels, roof rails and two-tone paint.
Built on the same acclaimed platform that underpins the award-winning Toyota Yaris – recently named 2021 UK Supermini of the Year – the new Aygo will continue to use regular internal combustion engines, to keep the car affordable.
It is not going electric and is unlikely to get a hybrid alternative as financial accessibility is paramount in this entry-level type of car.
Based on a shortened version of the Toyota Yaris underpinnings, no interior images have yet been revealed, but we can expect that to be as distinctive as the exterior.
The Aygo X prologue was designed at ED2, Toyota’s European design HQ in the South of France.
Design director Lance Scott said the Aygo has “charmed youthful, progressive customers with its sense of playfulness and fun” since its launch in 2005.
“Now we have added an extra pinch of hot spice.”
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