The second-generation Toyota Aygo (AB40) is an A-segment city car, the result of the renewed partnership between Toyota and the PSA group (Peugeot 108, Citroën C1 II). Produced at the Kolín factory (Czech Republic), it stands out from its French cousins with a bold design, characterized by a very pronounced “X” grille. Unlike PSA, which integrated its 1.2 PureTech engine under the hood of the 108 and C1, Toyota made the strategic choice to exclusively retain its own 3-cylinder 1.0 VVT-i (1KR-FE) engine. This choice proved successful: the Aygo II thus avoids the serious wet belt problems of the PSA block and establishes itself as one of the most reliable city cars of its generation. It benefited from a facelift in 2018 (revised light signature, improved sound insulation, and an engine power
The Toyota Aygo II is a benchmark choice for anyone looking for an economical and trouble-free used city car. By refusing to adopt its partner PSA's 1.2 PureTech engine, Toyota preserved the reliability DNA of its model. The small 3-cylinder 1.0 VVT-i is indestructible if properly maintained. Buying advice: Prioritize a restyled version (after 2018) with 72 hp and a manual gearbox. The sound insulation is better, and the engine is smoother. If possible, avoid the x-shift robotized gearbox, whose slowness detracts from driving pleasure and tends to wear out the clutch faster. It's the ideal car for new drivers or as a second family vehicle.