The 2022 Toyota Aygo X has been revealed ahead of its launch in Ireland in the first half of next year. Inspired by the Aygo X Prologue concept, the new model effectively replaces the Aygo city hatchback with a new crossover shape.
Bigger in every direction
Despite the Aygo name, the X is bigger in every direction than the city car, though still smaller than the Toyota Yaris. The Aygo X's wheelbase is 90mm longer than the Aygo's, while its overall length has been increased by 235mm. The X is also a significant 125mm wider and 50mm taller, with 11mm more ground clearance.
Those dimension increases translate into a more spacious cabin. For example, the front seats are now 20mm further apart, increasing shoulder room. Those seats are mounted 55mm higher as well, to fit with the crossover vibe. The boot is larger, too, accommodating 231 litres to the luggage cover, 269 litres to the roof or up to 829 litres with the rear seats folded down. The outgoing Aygo hatch managed 168-812 litres.
The cabin is completely new, with bespoke fabric upholstery featuring the 'X' motif, a modern new dashboard with partially digital instrumentation and a nine-inch touchscreen system set within a shapely housing that is colour-keyed to the exterior of the car. Toyota calls that Smart Connect and, as well as wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, there's a smartphone app called MyT for owners.
A JBL sound system is offered, too, and the Aygo X gets the latest generation of safety technology under the umbrella of Toyota Safety Sense.
No hybrid tech for now
Power comes from Toyota's proven 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. It's a three-cylinder unit using variable valve timing (VVT-i in Toyota-speak) to produce up to 72hp and 93Nm of torque. The fastest 0-100km/h time it can achieve is 15.5 seconds.
Toyota quotes fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of as low as 4.7 litres/100km and 107g/km, respectively. Those figures are for the five-speed manual version. Buyers can also opt for a CVT automatic, which makes the Aygo X slightly less efficient.
Reflecting the price-conscious end of the market that the Aygo X will compete in, it will not be offered with a hybrid powertrain. Nor are there any plans for an electric version, four-wheel drive or a high-performance GR variant.
Spicy colours
A spice theme has been applied to the colour schemes the Aygo X will be offered in. Cardamom is green, Chilli is red, Ginger is beige and Juniper is blue - and there are accents inside the car to suit each paint hue. A striking contrasting black section of the exterior is standard and alloy wheels of either 17-inch or 18-inch diameter are fitted. There's also the option to fit a sliding canvas sunroof.
In our image gallery you'll see orange accents on the Cardamom car - that's a limited-edition model that will only be available for the first six months of sales, and it's as yet unclear whether it will be offered for the Irish market.
As the Aygo X is a larger car, Irish pricing is expected to be set higher than the Aygo's, though still undercut the Toyota Yaris. That would suggest a price in the region of €18,000. Keep an eye on toyota.ie for up-to-date pricing information ahead of the Aygo X's arrival in Ireland in 2022.