The Toyota Aygo Generation I (AB10) is a quintessential A-segment city car born from the 'B-Zero' joint venture between Toyota and PSA Peugeot-Citroën. Manufactured in Kolín, Czech Republic, alongside its siblings (Peugeot 107 and Citroën C1), the Aygo was designed to be highly affordable, frugal, and easy to park. It received two major facelifts: Phase 2 in 2009 (revised front bumper, improved sound deadening, upgraded clutch) and Phase 3 in 2012 (LED daytime running lights, sharper front fascia). While its interior is undeniably basic with exposed painted metal and cheap plastics, its mechanical simplicity makes it one of the most reliable and cost-effective used cars on the market. The Aygo is highly sought after by first-time drivers and urban commuters.
The Mk1 Toyota Aygo is a brilliant, no-nonsense city car. While it lacks refinement and the interior feels cheap, its core mechanicals (specifically the 1.0L petrol engine) are virtually bulletproof if given basic maintenance. Buying Advice: - BUY a post-2009 facelift 1.0L manual model. The upgraded 190mm clutch and improved seals make it a much safer bet. - AVOID the 1.4 D-4D diesel (unnecessary complexity for a city car) and the MMT automated gearbox (clunky and expensive to fix). - Always check the boot for water leaks before handing over any money.