Overpriced city car or budget SUV? Toyota Aygo X review
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- Опубликовано: 6 янв 2025
- In a world that's nearly killed off the city car, Toyota's still plugging away with the diddy Aygo X - except the Japanese brand's desperate for us to believe that it's actually a small SUV and not a city car at all. Regardless, we sent Rebecca Jackson to the woods (again) to find out if it's any good, if it's decent to drive and if it needs a turbocharger.
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I swapped my 2019 Hyundai I10 for a new Aygo X last year. Whilst the I10 had a little more space, mine was terribly unreliable with electrical issues, a failed clutch release bearing and a engine fault which almost stranded me in Germany. It was also expensive to service with the dealer.
So far I'm loving the Aygo X (Edge Manual), it has a lot more kit than the Hyundai (the adaptive cruise is a brilliant feature), I prefer the higher driving position and the engine is more frugal too (61mpg over my 8,000 miles so far). And I can rest in the peace of mind that it's a Toyota, with a very proven, if a little underpowered, engine. I've had it into Europe too, where it coped well, and I find the seats very comfortable for long journeys.
I just thought have I already commented the Video?!😅 I swaped my brandnew i10 nline for a nearly base AygoX.
After just 7000km‘s the Hyundai had a broken Turbo and a broken clutch…and something broke on the drivers seatbelt…now im a Little much slower but I know it will Never fail me! Greetings from Germany ✌️
The fact the engine is more frugal when it was designed in the mid 2000s and in a car that sits higher and is far less aerodynamic should come as a big L to Hyundai the previous Aygo was far better than the Aygo X besides muh kit and high driving poisition.
It might look a bit pricey at first but it will look like great value 15 to 20 years down the line when it's still running sweetly and all you've done is serviced it routinely and swapped a few consumables. Aygos are really great little workhorses. People don't see the bigger picture when it comes to cost.....
And that's the good thing about Toyota's they will go on and on and on. Reliable and decent.
Yeah but so will a 2016 model which gets better fuel economy, zero VED and has tyres that cost less than £50. The weird wheel/tyre combo means tyres on the Aygo X cost £150 each. The engine and gearbox will be solid as ever obviously nothing has changed since 2006 in that respect. It's just the electronic rubbish like AEB and Lane Assist etc have ruined it. The Aygo X also handles poorly in comparision and in an effort to compensate they stiffened the suspension it's not a well balanced nor comfortable car to drive in compared to a normal Aygo but the one advantage is despite actually being bigger the turning circle is sharper as the tall wheels mean it's possible for the wheels to turn further. I drove one for a day and I have had the normal Aygo as a courtesy car I prefer the old normal style one.
Love my Aygo X Exclusive , I’ve had one every year since they came out
I test drove one with a CVT and really liked it - and now I feel very conflicted as an enthusiast…
I had a manual as a hire car, and agree the drive train isn’t pleasant, making smooth progress difficult (I’ve driven a Toyota hybrid for years, love how smooth they drive). The rest of the car is great, so hoping to try the CVT version before buying one to replace a vintage Yaris 1st generation.
Keep your Yaris don't spunk the money on a new car. If you want an Aygo get a 2016 It's where the Aygo peaked as an all round package and it has zero VED tax.
Love it!! Too bad not sold in USA.
Rebecca. Outstanding review from a brilliant journalist.
Great review! :D
It looks nice, price is not too bad and sort of fuel efficient.
Add the brand name to the equation and, ...
It'll sell like mad.
"brand name to the equation" What are you on about bro!
@@colors6692 Toyota's are reliable and decent, cheap to run and will last years. They have done well introducing a car this size, it will sell great.
@@colors6692 Toyota is the best automaker in the world for reliability and they are famous for it worldwide the phrase Toyota tax exists to describe the fact that Toyotas cost more than normal compared to equviliant cars on the market. The drivetrain in the Toyota Aygo X has been around since 2005 it's stupidly reliable.
Been searching for Rebecca for a while. Happy to see this newer channel finally!!
You forgot to mention the Suzuki Ignis which is more spacious and better value and has a more powerful engine.
The Ignis has now been discontinued.
@@chrisoncars4879 It is still available brand new on Suzuki UK website until 2025. Or you could go for a Suzuki Swift which is a better car altogether than a Aygo X. I am a huge Toyota fan but their small cars are a bit basic or in the case of the Yaris too expensive.
Or you could go for a Suzuki Swift which is a bigger car, you get more for your money and has a more powerful engine. No I don't work for Suzuki just pointing out the better alternatives.
@@bondjamesbond9041 we have an Ignis, it's a great little car. I had a new Swift from the dealers recently when the Ignis was in for a service, really good car with a lot to offer (the spec is incredible for one of the cheapest new cars), but I don't love what they've done to the styling of the current Swift. It is a likely replacement for our Ignis though, as its a good package.
@@chrisoncars4879The Ignis is still available on Suzuki UK website until 2025
It's real rival is the Suzuki Ignis, mini-SUV and cute too. I love them both
I drove it as a rental in one of my business trips because they didnt have a proper car readily available and i nearly died of old age trying to overtake a semi. I only watched this review for Rebecca, who is far more enjoyable than an Aygo 😊
I am running 5 days a week on Motorways around London..No problems as she explains..
Folding roof is fun, we have one, done 35k faultless miles. Live in the countryside so small B roads is where we drive. Everything else is stupidity big for the countryside.
Does the car have a canvas roof ?
Bought the Mrs one and she loves it. Previous car was a Fiat 500E (Electric con)
With all the reduction in these little cars being made, it looks like we are being encouraged, or should I say coerced, to go electric! Sorry, but here’s one guy that won’t be-ever! You can stick ‘em where the sun don’t shine as far as I’m concerned! I’m gonna buy a brand new combustion engine car the day before they stop selling them!
Yep, I agree and I think there will be many more people who think the same way! 😊
@@jeremyharker1575 You’re absolutely right. From discussions that I’ve had with friends etc, I don’t think we’re the only ones either. Too expensive to buy, either new or secondhand. Poor, or no infrastructure at all. Price of batteries is absolutely ludicrous to say the least. They are too quiet for another thing. The amount of times that one has ‘crept’ up on me without me knowing about is ridiculous! I think the cost of running them will eventually be enormous, whatever they tell you now. Finally, a lot of leased cars are now electric. If a new lease car costs say £50,000 and is leased out for 3 years, it’s value will plummet down to about £25,000 once those 3 years have elapsed. The cost of replacing the battery, if and when it needs replacing, will be at least half the cost of that vehicle. During the winter months, the battery is going to drain even more often., needing more and more recharging. Don’t know about you, but I haven’t got the time to be continually charging up an EV battery at about 40-60 mins per time! The secondhand EV market will become worthless!
They will be collectibles. Start collecting!
Had my AygoX since new in April 2022, used as a second car for just me and my tiny dog, still under 10k miles. Also, it came with a 10 year guarantee as long as dealer services it every year, great wee thing, not being reviewed fairly heŕe for what it is designed for.
Its much more philosophical review than actual review of AygoX for these types of cars(which Rebecca missed, IMO).
Toyota has wider(including Lexus) range of cars on every continent than any other manufacturer, and AygoX is just extension to this. Open the hood, check the suspension components, etc. And compare with mk8 VW Golf and you will see higher production quality still with AygoX(but built to a price point). Compare that with 10y warranty, all safety equipment as standard and great suspension and mobility in cities, its better car for intended purpose than most other cars on the road INCLUDING the price.
I live in Zagreb, Croatia and my long term speed average is 21km/h last 7, 8 years, and I travel highways quite often. Which goes to show people WANT more expensive cars but rarely they actually have engineering need for them. But I've lived with many more expensive(and less expensive cars) and reviewing them on their intended purpose compared to price they ask is how its measured.
However, 2024 Suzuki Swift up to 5 years of ownership might be more "enthusiast" choice IMO.
Can this thing do anything as well as a VW Up did just a few years ago - for thousands of pounds less? Progress - I don't think so.
The old Aygo was better than both the VW UP and the Aygo X the VW UP might have beat on it on features perhaps. Generally you're right though the Aygo X fails to be an economy car especially when the tyres are £150 a pop which nobody reviewing it ever mentions.
I had an Aygo X as a rental. Not a fan of the styling, like most modern cars view to the rear was deficient but it had a good large reversing screen. Comfortable seating position for the driver, good feel to the 5-speed manual box, a proper handbrake lever, extremely tight turning circle, it felt quite at home in country lanes, and it got over 55mpg - what's not to like? On the motorway you needed to change down into 4th early on a hill to hold 70mph but that's what driving is about, isn't it? (I mean, managing the power and the gears, not motorways!). YES a turbo would be fun, but it's adding an extra source of complications and probably earlier failures a few miles down the track. (For the same reason I wouldn't touch the CVT 'automatic' version, I don't care how good Toyota are, CVT is diabolical. Unless it's what Toyota misleadingly call 'eCVT' which is a different thing entirely, but I'd still go for the manual, every time).
The normal Aygo before this X version is far better as an economy car though. One basic thing that illustrates this perfectly is the tyres. A full set of tyres on a normal Aygo is £200 it's £600 on the X version because of the silly wheels which give you the insane turning circle. Ask yourself this is that turning circle worth £400 lets say for arguements sake every 40,000 miles? The drivetrain is perfect as it was back in 2005 nothings changed there. The pre 2017 Aygo got £0 VED a year too. If I was buying an Aygo I would get a 66 plate mid spec model it would make perfect sense but each to their own. You seem a sensible person who would research this stuff anyway unlike most people.
Perfect for 20mph wales😡
went on holiday a few months ago and never knew how tight they are down there
Edgie looking little car and as you a Toyota! small enough for these extra small parking spots and squeezing in thru city traffic. Thanks for Sharing! Good to see you back Rebecca always enjoy your Car views and perspectives.
has this got bmx tyres ?
My wife has had one for a month now and I really dislike the car but she’s happy with it. The manual gearbox is not great. You have to rev engine when putting it in first gear and reverse gear
If that’s an suv I can call my washing machine an suv.
It does have rivals, Suzuki Ignis
The Ignis is no longer in production, just a few cars left in stock with Suzuki.
They are a nice looking car, but they are also dreadfully slow, enough to almost leave a snail trail behind them.
Bro it's a go cart with an engine, what do you expect
Good car from Toyota apart from the bonkers tyre size limiting tyre choice to Falken or expensive Michelin if you can find them in stock?
£150 a pop it's interesting that not a single person reviewing the car highlights this issue. It's an economy car this sort of stuff matters. Nobody buying a car in this class wants to spend that kind of money on tyres, you would struggle to convince them to spend an extra £5 for Nexun tyres over the budget ones.
@@gravemind6536 Exactly 👍
Nice review 😊
Why is this being reviewed now. It has been out for at least two years!
Because we review used cars that are still popular :) -Tim
No power had mine for 2 weeks gave it back should have struck with a Yaris
I'm convinced I had drivetrain warning associated to low brake pads on my bmw
For a motoring journalist to not nod to the Toyota Land Cruiser which has been around nearly as long as the Land Rover , since 1951 in fact sold total of more than ten million vehicles worldwide and is one of the grandaddies of the SUV period to say to Toyota a Range Rover is a proper SUV is plain ignorant
Yes, as motoring journalists it's on us to mention every single possible car in each review. I look forward to our next two-hour long video ;) -Tim
One must be crazy to call this car SUV, it is a nonsense. It is a small and nice crossover (at most) and it doesn't even pretend to be more than that. But, as always there will be "haters" :). The best/beautiful car is the one you like and afford. I would love this one as every day car. And...by the way...I own an SUV (and use it at its full potential).
If the lorry behind you needs to push you up the hill then you know you're in a Toyota Aygo or Yaris
The new hybrid Yaris is quite quick for what is.
Finally found Rebecca's recent review ☝️
Country and city roads are no race tracks, so a car without a turbo is fast enough for daily driving.
"great for for new drivers on tight budget" ...are you serious, the cheapest one new is €21,705 and even second hand nothing below €17,500 given they have not been around for many years...even for working folks it is expensive giving the cost of living crisis. A 7-10 years old Sandero, swift, i20, i10, clio, fiesta, micra....that's what most/80% of "new driver on a tight budget" can afford in my opinion. Unless bank mom and bank dad are very generous.
city car with 18 inch wheels. what is the world coming to
Lovely and the car is ok too x
Cringe.
I would choose a Yaris over this
Ok if you drive a Yaris regularly otherwise it's a CTEK charger or sitting in it for half an hour in ready mode once a week or hello 12v battery problems none of that with the AYGO X with it being an ICE only.
Rebecca’s humour really came out here. So much more humble and likeable than Matt Watson and intelligent too, Matt got too big for his boots I feel.
I just dont understand city cars.
They are so expensive and offer so little.
The concept really only makes sense to me if you are so disgustingly rich and want a toy for the city.
If you are limtied to only one car it makes no sense to me. If you can only have the one car this is already expensive. But it offers such little value for money. So it just makes more sense to buy used or buy a bigger, more usable car. I dont even understand why they bother having rear doors and seats when its so impractical. How many people spend their entire time in the city at all times to justify these cars?
Gutless wonder. Shame Toyota has ruined the car for the sake of another 20 bhp.
It has gained 4hp since the drivetrain first released back in 2005. What's ruined the car is jacking up the ride height and giving it giant skinny wheels with £150 tyres, overly stiff suspension and poor handling combined. What also ruined it is the fact it is slower and worse on fuel than the outgoing version. The only and only good thing about the new one is the turning circle is much tighter thanks to the stupidly tall wheels.
Another new car designed by Mr Blobby design studio. I will keep my 15 year old Panda.
old
Looks good,to cheap in many area, not good enough,and expensive
Great fun and very natural 👍
She’s fit
Put your hands up in the air
For Rebecca's premiere!
Don't put video 'n the pause,
'cause Rebecca's in the house! :)))
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Suzuki Ignis is better.
In which way?
@@hanss8092 practicality, fuel economy, and acceleration.
@@joe80ss I agree. Shame the Ignis will no longer be for sale after 2025. The Suzuki Swift is also a better buy than the Aygo X.
Ignis is a tin can on wheels. It's gross. Looks like a fart would blow it over.
Hyundai and Kia are cars this sits much higher
Incredibly underpowered
You could have an Aston Martin cygnet in reality as an alternative
Not rapping in future videos, that is a “tragedy”…. 🎶…😮
The intro dance is the cringiest thing on the internet. Might want to dial down the wannabe comedian vibe
Aygo where you go ? 🤣🤣🤣
Terrible cars but given the moonscape that is the uk 🇬🇧 roads I get it lol 😜
It’s double the height of my Celica 😮
Automatic 😭😭
Aygos have always been ugly on the inside
Rebecca always 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Buy a Honda Jazz - less stylish but much better...
It is a better car than an Aygo X but is £10k more expensive than an Aygo X. I think for similar money to the Aygo X a Suzuki Swift is a better buy.
I get more mpg from my 2 litres diesel.
Thats a toy, not a car...😆
Overpriced and far too small...
Horrible looking car. Rear passengers would be small people I assume! Can't believe anyone would buy this!
I'm sorry but your voice is too pitchy.
What are we meant to do with that information?! -Tim
Very nice! Car not bad either.
It’s a small suv so they are right
Crap that’s what it is!
Aygo is a pile of overpriced junk. Is it even Toyota?