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The first generation Aygo that appeared on the scene in 2005 was praised for its style, its value for money and its sense of fun, now 7 years on the latest incarnation of this popular city car remains as appealing as ever with new looks, new equipment features and greener performance, it’s set to win over a new generation of fans.

Exterior Design

The redesigned front-end that follows Toyota’s new design language gives the new Aygo a fresh new look.  A more planted, purposeful stance is acheived through a wider front bumper, integrated foglights, large trapezoidal air intake and optional LED daytime running lights.

The style stakes are upped through dark-tinted rear privacy glass, new 14-inch wheelcap designs and a range of seven exterior paint choices but there is no lack of substance either with the new model the new bumper is more aerodynamically efficient while the larger air intake improves engine cooling performance.

Interior Design and Comfort

In the cabin the upper and lower dashboard sections benefit from a new higher-quality dark grey finish, there is a new-design steering wheel with leather trim (with paddle controls on the steering column for Multimode transmission models) and coloured rings around the speedometer, tachometer and air vents add an extra touch of style.

There’s also a choice of two audio systems, one of which comes with Bluetooth, a multi-language display and a USB port for connecting portable music players such as iPods.

Extra insulation under the bonnet and adjustments to the clutch system and tweaks to the damping performance of the front and rear shock absorbers make the cabin quieter and more comfortable. All of these reduce noise and vibration and give a smoother ride, so appreciating the revised interior and audio systems is easy.

Engine

Whilst retaining its multi-award-winning three-cylinder 1.0-litre VVT-i petrol engine, a unit already renowned for its performance and efficiency new changes have resulted in even greater efficiency, reduced CO₂ emissions and increased fuel economy.

For instance, the five-speed manual transmission model features CO₂ emissions of 99g/km - that’s right, no road tax - and combined cycle fuel consumption of 65.7mpg*, all despite maintaining the same BHP and torque. Add the fact that Aygo occupies the lowest possible insurance groupings, and you have one of the cheapest cars on the road to run.

New Aygo will go on sale in the UK in March. Specifications, prices and further details of the UK model range will be announced nearer the on-sale date.

*Emissions and fuel consumption figures remain provisional prior to official homologation.