The Toyota Aygo II (AB40) is a quintessential A-segment city car, developed as part of the B-Zero joint venture between Toyota and PSA Peugeot-Citroën. Built at the TPCA plant in Kolín, Czech Republic, it shares its platform with the Peugeot 108 and Citroën C1 II. The Aygo II stands out with its bold, customizable 'X' graphic front fascia, targeting a younger demographic. Unlike its French siblings which offered a problematic 1.2L PSA engine, Toyota strictly equipped the Aygo with its own ultra-reliable 1.0L Daihatsu-derived engine. It received a major facelift in 2018, bringing improved refinement, a slight power bump, and updated infotainment (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto). Overall, it is one of the most reliable and cost-effective city cars on the used market.
The Toyota Aygo II is arguably the smartest buy in the used A-segment city car market. By deliberately avoiding the PSA 1.2 PureTech engine that plagued its sister cars (Peugeot 108 / Citroën C1), Toyota ensured the Aygo remained true to the brand's reputation for bulletproof reliability. The 1.0L engine is virtually indestructible if given basic maintenance. While it lacks the refinement of a VW Up! and the space of a Hyundai i10, its rock-bottom running costs and quirky styling make it an unbeatable urban runabout. Highly recommended, especially the post-2018 facelift models with the 72 hp engine and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Avoid the 'x-shift' automated manual if possible; the standard 5-speed manual is much better.