NEW Toyota Aygo X review – the best small car? | What Car?

In this Toyota Aygo X review, we look at whether one HUGE problem stops this hatchback from being a great choice as a small car.



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Video Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:28 Background
01:17 Rivals
01:32 Price
01:57 Build quality
02:34 Infotainment
03:31 Practicality
05:05 Ride & handling
05:23 Performance
06:38 Best thing
06:56 Worst thing
07:15 What Car? Deals

[jakoblevesen]

I bought mine in september 2022 and preferred it to Hiundai i10, Kia Piccanto and another small car which name I have forgotten. The AygoX drives a lot better than the before mentioned cars. It feels bigger and lighter, a noble car to drive. You feel secure and not squeezed in a too small cabin. Yes, the engine is weak, but sounds great. Brakes are impressive and there is NO squeaking sounds - says a man, who is used to italian cars. I like the near-fact, that a Toyota very seldom sees the inside of a garage unless is it for service. All in all I am very happy for the car - never thought I would be.

[susanb.]

Had mine since July. Fantastic little car. No complaints. Does exactly what I need from it.

[rilauats]

Driving mostly rush hour traffic and short shopping trips to local mall, well - Aygo X excels exactly where I need it. And honestly, fast 0 - 60 and high max speed => I won't miss them.
Tight turning circle however and good mileage; that's what I want.

[davidlindop]

I have had mine since August after placing order mid June. One of the most pleasing / fun cars I have owned. Exclusive Auto, with the opening roof. Although the engine is not the most powerful, I have found it perfectly adequate … I am not sure how aggressive a driver I would need to be, to find it problematic. I drive mostly in town, but sometimes A roads and motorways too, and I generally find it quite fun to drive, perhaps because of the handling which you do acknowledge. Reasonable review in other ways, I guess, but people looking seriously at this kind of car are not bothered about the most luxurious interior plastics, or the absolute sizes of loadspace etc … if you can do weekly shopping, weekend trips etc. it is fine.

[juliemitchell]

Had mine since July, I love it. Perfect little town car

[roconnor]

It wasn't that long ago that you could buy a decent new B segment car such as a Ford Fiesta or VW Polo for that kind of money. We pay far to much for new cars in this country.

[luis]

I did 100 km with one yesterday (I rent in toytota while my yaris was in officine). Toyota puts a lot of quality in this "entry" car. I had the most equiped version with the big screen. The best things: steering, the screen, the outlooks. (6 liter on 100 km, all types of road/traffic, empty car)

[anthonystratton]

I have had the aygo x now for three months. and enjoy this car a lot. the fuel economy is great it is so easy to park. it is an ideal size for the small roads we have on this island. because people hare using far to bigger cars than they need

[c.b.r.]

The little engine is not important. Nobody buys such a car to get 0 to 60 times. You buy these cars to get to work and to the noodle shop.

[markweatherill]

Only motoring journalists ever see hard plastics and think 'got to scratch that with my nails! Scratch scratch!'

[davidmarshall]

When you look at the price you they are asking..?? 🤔2nd car prices are bloody crazy 😳 manufacturers are asking more for 3 to 4 years old vehicles now than when they were new ..the world 🌎 has gone totally mad..!

[spventures]

No doubt new cars are overpriced but I would still be interested in buying one. It is possible now to get a new one for 13.5k only the entry level model but it is still reasonably well equipped, although it isn't the best in class in many areas the 10 year warranty and the fact it is tried and tested technology is too much to ignore. Some of the mileage you see on the classified from older aygos is huge, I've never seen a small engine car do so many miles, although slow, the fact it's naturally aspirated unlike a lot of these newer engines with turbo chargers means it just won't go wrong in the long term... For that reason I would buy one

[kikikeel]

Not forgetting the bundles of standard safety equipments from the entry model that comes as extras from rivals.

[JjaysYoutube]

Seen lots of these on the roads around me lately, don't know much about them, however they seem to be appealing to some folks and selling well (up here anyway)

[martinmcdonald]

It`s a tiny car, instead of been so critical as to how tight it is in the back seat you should really be complementing the fact that you can even sit there in the first place. This little car will drive forever, and a great little run around as a second car.

[tburggraaf]

I have had mine november the 5Th Aygo X Envy its the top model.
my previus whas an Aygo 2020.
the I enjoy my Aygo cross very much its such alot of fun to drive and low milage.
i find the extra`s like the adaptive cruise contro; the lane assist and thinks like automatic beam a very much plus.
the minus is the back seat its litle space and very hard absolutly not comfertable.
so for max two people this car is perfect. anyway i enjoy my Aygo X Envy

[barriewilliams]

I have the older Aygo which I love for it's size. Brilliant for being able to park it where larger cars just will not fit. With parking spaces at a premium in most towns & cities, why oh why do manufacturers insist on making the smaller cars in their range bigger? They already manufacture larger cars if that's what you want. I will be keeping my old Aygo for a few more years & carry on laughing at the people who, when they park their huge car, they cannot open the door wide enough to get out😂

[ticolindo]

It is a cart only for running errands in the city and saving gas is basically for short trips. I love Toyota products they are very efficient and reliable. I liked the video Doug excellent

[damienj]

Looks retro inside with actual physical controls. Better than the complicated infotainment systems in modern cars.

[chaleclair]

It’s a decent looking car! I think it’s better than its rivals.