Toyota Aygo X 2022 - it might be small but it's mighty

[@ericrochford3134]

This size car would have been perfectly acceptable a few years ago and still should be if we look at what space we actually need day to day

[@BobFlavinVideo]

This was a big car in the 80’s 😂

[@stephendoherty8291]

The problem is the existing Yaris crossover which is in the fiesta/polo class. Considering its small size, an EV would be more ideal or the hybrid. Assuming most will be petrol sales, the lack of ev power is not great. Maybe its aimed at rural townfolk? Ultra small cars never sold much in Europe (think smartcar/aygo/vw up/skoda citgo/twingo. Might sell well in India/africa

[@peteg8920]

Well it's faster than my old Vw Beetle back in the 70s, and we all loved them.

[@oliverstemp9132]

I love how fun it is. I love the two tone paint. I’d say a competitor is a Dacia Sandero Stepway. However, the Aygo X is much more youthful.

[@fastrace14]

The best aygo was the original really simple and had all you need in car and ultra reliable.

[@antoniopodesta8738]

Even they had a few problems. Water leaking through the back window. Window handles coming off. The parcel shelf bowing. I wouldn’t mind a clean, well designed car to take me around town. I’m thinking about it.

[@micheals1992]

@@antoniopodesta8738 the water leak in the back is quite a quick easy fix. Personally I just replaced the seal in the brake light bar. I think the only other thing I've had a problem with is the exhaust systems tendancy to rust, I've just fitted the 3rd exhaust but this time coated it all in an anti-corrosion high temp exhaust paint and it seems to have done the trick externally. The exhaust system is cheap though, you can replace the centre pipe and muffler for less then £100. Not had any issues with the CAT yet. bought it with 10,000 miles and now at 93,800 miles on the clock and not really had any major issues. Still on the original clutch too (although it's a 2012 model with the upgrade clutch, plus there's a recall for the old clutch to get a free replacement upgraded clutch).

[@antoniopodesta8738]

@@micheals1992 Thanks for the reply. I like the idea of having a cheap reliable city car. To think you’ve got 93,000 miles on the clock with no major problems is very encouraging. Again thanks for the reply.

[@micheals1992]

@@antoniopodesta8738 95,500 now. I think the engine will last over 200,000 miles with good maintenance. (Like Oil & oil filter changes every 5,000 miles and then air filter, coolant and spark plugs at the specified intervals). I may change the timing chain if the car gets to 150,000 miles with no issues. I reckon there's a high risk these cars will rust as the paintwork isn't the best quality which is why I get under the car once a year, clean it and apply an underbody waxoyl sealant paint in any areas that look like they have early signs of rust and areas where paint has been chipped off.

[@lawrenceholden5716]

There's probably better enforcement of driving standards in Spain than in Britain. I liked smaller cars, especially Fiats which I looked forward to driving as so much fun, but after being deliberately tailgated at speed on 3 occasions, by idiots in big suvs and once a livestock artic, when coming back from a country restaurant with a friend at night, at over 50 on a country road, I changed to an older Mercedes, purely for self preservation, had front and rear cameras fitted at Halfords. I like the car, but regret having to lose my Punto which I'd had from new and suited me perfectly. A friend has got a civilian Hummer on lpg, maybe that's the next step in this lawless situation! Personally I wish we all had Fiat 500s or Aygos, what a pleasant friendly experience motoring would be, but people's egos won't allow. Good to see a new small car with a proper engine though.

[@JPhillips-v4d]

Great little car. I was a tad unsure about buying it, but the more I drive it the more I love it. It’s a keeper. I had an i10 a few years back and got rid of it due to reliability problems (went back to the garage with 3 different faults in 14 months). I have also had a Yaris and that was very reliable too.

[@terrydelahunt842]

Good review. These less affluent countries will tend to go for smaller, cheaper cars but I agree that Irish people really do see a car as a status symbol and therefore like bigger, flashier ones.

[@john-hg1dc]

Thanks bob! I had a 2014 aygo and dont understand why the smart car sells so well with this around my favourite thing about it was the long 1st and 2nd gears

[@arnaudmoeykens844]

haha true, i have an 2012 aygo and if accelerating on a short onramp I have to go 1st - 2nd - 5th.

[@alunhoskins4513]

I had a 2019 Aygo with that same engine - I loved it. Huge fun little thing. Just the two of us and we have another car. We permanently lowered the back seats, and it became the car for carrying a greyhound and a Terrier - no problem at all. Great fun to drive and, of course, completely faultless and very cheap to run. Dealerships faultless too. Changed it for ‘something a bit bigger.’ Have a Citroën C3 Aircross now - on a PCP agreement. Again a lovely car to drive and be in and, because we don’t drop the back seats, the dogs actually have less room! Another, so far - 14 months, faultless car. 3 cylinder engine too which I like. You know what though? I miss the Aygo and it’s ‘honesty’. This looks like a really good little car and looks well worth thinking about. Another honest and refreshing car review.

[@nothingmuch.3014]

Those 3 cylinder PSA puretechs are a bad engine long term. Wet timing belt, with a very long replacement interval. Over time, chucks break off & block up the oil strainer. This starves the engine of oil & could end in catastrophe if not caught. The problem is exasperated by using the wrong oil or engine flushes

[@peterhayward1848]

I thought it was a Daihatsu engine with a chain drive cam.@@nothingmuch.3014

[@automotivel3501]

One of my neighbours has the new Yaris Cross it is huge, the juxtaposition when parked against the original Yaris is funny. Good Video, Bob. At least Toyota are still making 'cheap' cars. Euro7 is killing other cheap cars.

[@andyhuggins1915]

Thanks for a great review ,made me chuckle in places ... you,ve reassured me as some reviewers didn,t like the manual car ,but you seemed to be having fun with it!. Hope it will be a fun second car with the canvas roof....

[@thesingingshade7984]

Bob it looked like you were having in that car, especially with the gear range. I wonder how would the Aygo cope with the Irish country roads!? Great review as always!

[@thesingingshade7984]

Out of interest is there a review of the CVT Ginger Version with the soft roof?

[@O123-j9s]

Nice enough but overall it is only for around town, not bad looking but for Ireland it will do people fine because of the bad roads

[@nicholaswilliams1296]

Got mine on order, 17 week's to wait though!

[@core_fin]

Getting mine tomorrow!

[@Olyshka.]

How was it guys so far? I want to order mine, but still have a doubt 😕.

[@nicholaswilliams1296]

@@Olyshka. No regrets, love mine, getting an average of 55 mpg, not to bad at all

[@kofib3]

Nice interior. Maybe Toyota didn't want it to make it any bigger as it would of been too close in comparison to the Yaris and probably be a better buy??

[@spyder6711]

Great down to earth review, and Toyota should be applauded for designing and manufacturing a European only City Car in LHD & RHD. As an older driver whose next car will likely be their last, it is great to have an alternative to the Suzuki Ignis / Swift or Dacia Sandero / Sandero Stepway which like the AygoX utilises a circa 2016 platform, anything else offered in the UK 15-20K bracket is old and end of life. Regarding the engine, though the Engine Family has different configurations in other markets the cost of updating the Poland Engine Plant as well as making these engines Euro7 is not cost effective. Regarding the lack of back seat space, it is no worse than a Yaris from 20 years ago, and it must be accepted that most of these city cars rarely have full occupancy. So in a nutshell a great little city car which is not only fit for purpose but with the Toyota bullet proof reputation will see out 20 year of low mileage poodling about.

[@chrismorgan9460]

The best car reviewer bar none

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Thanks Chris!

[@billybutlin7857]

Bob, love your videos, and I'm not even in the market for a new car!! Love from Leeds x

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Thanks for watching Billy!

[@richbarr4865]

HI Bob, brilliant honest review from someone who understands small sensible vehicles.. Exactly - why buy a large truck sized car for 2 people, what's the point? Unless you want to pointlessly keep up with the car on the neighbours driveway? Very good remark about small and underpowered being fun to drive, especially with this engine - which is super characterful. So many have reviewed this car and unfortunately don't get it, I assume because they're used to driving Land Rovers and suchlike. You, Bex, Richard Fanders, Autogefuhl, definitely did get it, plus a few selected others, Me too. I have one on order. Cheers! 😀👍

[@Silpophow69]

Just recently brought the wife the Aygo X🎉its a great 2nd car🎉Bob have you made a video on the Volvo EX30 ?I've ordered mine for October 24 🎉keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@txemopanocki7884]

A todos los que critican negativamente éste coche, habría que preguntarles con que tipo de coche lo comparan.... Porque estamos hablando del coche de acceso a la marca y queremos que sea lo más de lo más, en calidad y prestaciones..... No entiendo nada.... 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@ndie8075]

Greetings from Germany to Ireland.....we appreciate you very much .😍.....I consider to buy the Aygo X next year....I would prefer white or black colour.......take care....

[@kingoneeyed3433]

Thinking about getting the new Aygo to replace my MK2. Absolutely brilliant for the daily commute and so inexpensive but at that money it's very close to the Yaris which is a hybrid.

[@nothingmuch.3014]

Aygo X has lost its way. It's no longer a simple, light, nippy, cheap car. Why they felt the need to turn a car the size of a matchbox into a crossover, idk. And the wheels are ridiculous. 2× the price of the original Aygo. The 18" wheels use odd size very expensive tyres. Too much electrical bs to go wrong. Yes, the engine is proven reliable, but the car is too heavy for acceptable performance.

[@danielrichards8472]

2:40 is the climate set to 22C? 😅

[@BobMartinsback]

Those who like the Tonka toy looks of the Aygo X will follow their heart, regardless of the flaws. But everyone else who follows their head will opt for a Hyundai i10 or Kia Picanto, both of which can comfortably accommodate 4 medium sized adults.

[@txemopanocki7884]

No estoy muy de acuerdo con eso.... 🤔🤔

[@bluewillow245]

Come on Bob show us the boot and mpg please

[@rabit818]

This is a perfect inflation era car. Gas in my little town is almost $5.00. This would be great for a quick grocery run plus it's got Toyota reliability.

[@barryrathbone]

Sounds like a 2CV in pain! Love it though Bob!

[@user-ze7hp2jf5x]

how does this cars puny engine handle slope driving though?

[@Silver-st2zq]

Another good review, liked the current Aygo but only fit for one person this one looks fit for two 😁 and with the 10 year warranty if you service it through Toyota 👍

[@connclissmann6514]

Boot space? Four or five safety belts? Do tell more...

[@timwattison4419]

Great little car but the boot leaks. 🤔

[@nothingmuch.3014]

Citroen C1 production ended in January 2022. The C3 is being offered as a cheaper base model to replace it.

[@vpenywise]

I have literally never seen you enjoying so much a car before! :) And when you think about it, is there anything that matters more than that? :)

[@gib321]

Fond memories of my C1.

[@BobFlavinVideo]

It will be missed 🥲

[@andyantonioap]

Correction It's not a different cross version. It is, but it completely replaces the current Toyota Aygo. Which is a shame cause I loved the last toyota Aygo. Was a perfect City Car.😢

[@hologramcard1175]

competition is Fiat Panda and Suzuki Ignis, how come you don't know this???

[@nickgeorgie1957]

I didn’t get it what did you mean by “eggs” at the very beginning of your video. I would be surprised if you meant that “aygo” in Greek means “egg”.

[@AndyPanai-h3x]

Dont be ridiculous it's not a granny's car. It's a fashionable car with a massive statement.

[@andyhowlett2231]

A really cute & attractive car, but why such a low power engine? Fifteen secs to 60mph is pretty poor. It'd be good if they brought out a warmed-up version with a turbo.

[@delboyoelmundo4718]

Problem is it's much larger than standard Aygo, much wider taller and slightly longer.

[@bondjamesbond9041]

Good car, but the Suzuki Ignis is better and much cheaper in the UK

[@BobFlavinVideo]

I love Ignis weirdly great car

[@ndie8075]

But so ugly....😵

[@tonyedgecombe6631]

I love small cars, you can chuck them around in a way that would be irresponsible in something larger and faster. I'd probably go for the standard Aygo though, I hate anything with even a hint of SUV.

[@andyantonioap]

Spoiler alert.... LED headlamps as shown on model only standard with the top model exclusive, which costs almost 20k. Unfortunately it's a step backwards for Toyota as all last gen Aygos came with front LED lights. I mean, that was part of the appeal.😢

[@ST-ur7oh]

Good review - shame peugeot didn’t take and make a 106 (like from the 90s)

[@sokfat]

I really love this #AygoX front design but wish it get bigger as #Toyota #Raize

[@albionmyl7735]

I would choose the white colour...

[@micheals1992]

As a huge fan of the original Aygo I really don't like this car. I don't really like big cars though, unless by being big they've managed to get an exceptionally low drag coefficient. In terms of Co2 emissions and fuel economy this car is a massive step backwards for Toyota, considering the Latest Aygo puts out 95g of co2 and this car puts out about 120g co2. I can't imagine the average driver getting much more then 40mpg in this car. It's rated for ~56mpg. The old Aygo was rated for ~64-68mpg and got a realmpg (user submitted) score of 55mpg. I drive the 2012 Toyota Aygo fire and use Fuelly to track fuel use and it has averaged 69.4mpg over 80,000 miles. My best tanks are in the 77-80mpg range. The Aygo was the car that convinced me that you don't need a diesel to get good fuel economy, it also made me realise how inefficient traditional hybrids are. No hybrids other then plug-in hybrids beat the Aygo on fuel economy, oh and the original Honda insight (which was a 5 speed manual with a 1L electric assist engine, the flywheel doubled up as an electric motor. The insight was quite capable of getting over 100mpg)

[@danielrichards8472]

I’m disappointed there’s no hybrid option and my god that engine sounds like you’re going way faster than you actually are 😂

[@nigelturner3251]

Rear doors are useless, they hardly open, unless you are a limbo dancer forget trying to use the rear space for passengers or in my case a small dog.

[@moonrakor2000]

Ahmm 20k is a lot of money for a City Car don't you think. Since when did city cars start costing near 20 grand? get a reality check please . Great review.

[@grahamcullen5329]

Aygo X has good looks, spec & price but a Mazda 2 GT sport has comparable spec & price + better performance.

[@adolynch]

Suzuki Ignis in the same category.

[@amparr]

Nineteen thousand pounds!?! For that? They’ve got to be joking!

[@rodneylowe9526]

Euros I would guess, only the Launch edition comes with that hefty a pricee tag. Range starts at £14805, and has stonking residual forecasts. Order our Edge and will cost very little difference to our Aygo on a PCP over a shorter term.

[@fingerhorn4]

Outrageous price for a little 1 litre engined runabout. Mixing black with other colours never works. It looks hideous. How about 12k Euro. Even then it's a bit too expensive.

[@monkey0078]

The dacia stepway or sandero is a far better proposition value for money. Nice to hear it has the usual quality tinny sound when you shut the doors like all Toyotas😂 and only for £20,000🤣🤣

[@timm3670]

DACIA=CHEAP FRENCH JUNK-EVERYTHING ABOUT THEM IS VERY POOR QUALITY-NEVER!! At least Toyota has far superior engineering long term reliability qualities.

[@waynekerrr9027]

Aygo great for a couple of years, until they leak in water from everywhere..I've had 3 different ones, and still have one..nightmare for leaking in water..stay away us my advice

[@andyhuggins1915]

This is a completely different car ,different panels ,doors etc and on a different platform ,you never know it might not leak ,though i expect the one i have ordered to leak as its got a canvas roof . Anyone have a spare bucket and sponge handy !.

[@adolynch]

😂 The only adults in the back of these for anything more than a lift home from the pub will be a family of yanks that's gonna hire one at Knock airport to go do the wild Atlantic way😅

[@bankatlau9050]

Very poor not to mention Kia Picanto and Hyundai i10 as competition

[@cglphotographyni4826]

Nice review! But go buy a second hand vw up and forget this one. 20 grand?… please!!!

[@adolynch]

A more expensive Ignis

[@andyantonioap]

It's not a small car from the outside anymore, it's pretty chunky and tall. Looks wider than a Fiesta from the front. It's a car that really doesn't know what it wants to be. Suv/city car. Its small inside, in the back seat area. Not a fan of the retro oval-shaped infotainment System. Its trying too hard to look like a Mini,only cheaply made, with hard plastics but costs a premium. Some models are £20.000. Cheper models start near £16.500. A City Car should not cost as much.

[@DEVILTAZ35]

It looks too much like a Kia product.

[@cmartin_ok]

I wish Toyota didn't make their cars look so ugly, especially at the front; what happened to pretty styling?

[@martinbowden5724]

Can you see any young lad driving this "No" , GIRLS on the other hand would love it, small and easy to park, I think Toyota will be on a winner here

[@Megatronman1]

Why wouldn't a young lad or a man drive this car? Do you think a woman shouldn't drive a Ferrari? What a stupid, ignorant statement.