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New 2022 Toyota Aygo X revealed as first city car crossover

Aygo is the smallest model in Toyota’s European lineup. The first two generations of the car were developed jointly with Peugeot and Citroën, but the third Japanese manufacturer decided to release it on its own. The car is stylish and modern. In addition, it is supplemented with the X prefix in the name.

2022 Toyota Aygo X

With the change of generation, the car has grown in length by 235 mm and now reaches 3700 mm. It also became 125 mm wider (up to 1740 mm) and 65 mm higher (up to 1525 mm) than its predecessor. In this case, the distance between the axles increased by 90 mm and is 2430 mm. As a result of these changes, there is much more space for rear passengers. The volume of the luggage compartment has grown by almost 60 liters to 231, and with the seats folded down, it reaches 829 liters at all.

The developers called the novelty a crossover. The involvement in this segment is evidenced by a black plastic body kit, increased ground clearance by 11 mm and 18-inch wheels. Models have reduced the angle of the windshield. The body was painted in two colors. The manufacturer did not use a standard scheme where the roof is different in color from the rest of the body. Here the rear of the car with access to the fenders is painted in dark.

The interior looks no less impressive than the exterior. Its equipment includes a multimedia system with a 9-inch touchscreen, a JBL audio system and a slot for wireless charging of a smartphone. An advanced safety package is also available, which includes adaptive cruise control, night-time pedestrian detection and lane control.

The new Aygo X is powered by a 1.0-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine producing 72 hp. and 93 Nm of torque, which is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission or automatic transmission. The maximum speed is electronically limited to 158 km / h. Fuel consumption is 4.7 liters per 100 km. Sales of the model will begin in early 2022.

New 2022 Toyota Aygo X compact SUV set for launch in November

This is the first teaser for the production model 2022 Toyota Aygo X, which will replace the current Toyota Aygo hatchback . The car will be a development of the Aygo X prologue concept car shown in spring . This means that the smallest and most affordable Toyota in the European market will transform from a regular hatchback into a raised SUV with matching decor and image.

2022 Toyota Aygo X

The new Toyota Aygo X model will be based on the GA-B modular platform (a kind of TNGA architecture), on which the Toyota Yaris hatchback and the Yaris Cross SUV have already been created . Earlier, the company clarified that in order to maintain a competitive price, the five-door will have the most ordinary gasoline engine without any hybrid appendages. The premiere is scheduled for early November.

If the current generation of the model belongs to the hatchback segment, then the new product will be a compact crossover. She is promised increased ground clearance, wide wheel arches, large wheels and a plastic body kit. The vehicle is designed specifically for Europe and will only be offered in this region.

It is important that the development of the third generation Aygo model is carried out by Toyota alone: ​​there will be no more twin hatchbacks under the Peugeot and Citroen brands. Toyota and Stellantis have closed this collaboration, although they continue to collaborate on light commercial vehicles. As early as January 1, 2021, the joint TPCA (Toyota Peugeot Citroen Automobile) plant in Czech Kolín became the property of a Japanese company and is now called Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic.