New Toyota Aygo is greener, and black and blue
03 Feb 2009|7,724 views
Now the factors that have made Aygo a winner have been further sharpened to make it an even stronger proposition. The result is the new 2009 Aygo, on sale now.
The revised Aygo range includes two new feature models, Aygo Blue and Aygo Black, with exclusive equipment specifications, plus the established Aygo and Aygo+, in three and five-door body styles. All are powered by the Engine of the Year class-winning 1.0-litre VVT-i petrol unit, with five-speed manual or MultiMode transmission.
Sales Success
British drivers were quick to take Aygo to their hearts and the car was named Top Gear Car of the Year in 2005 - an honour it held jointly with the Bugatti Veyron. Since launch, sales figures in Europe-wide have already passed the 300,000 mark.
Aygo's sales performance has been helped by rising fuel costs and taxation linked to emissions: with its low price, combined cycle fuel consumption of 62.8mpg, Aygo makes perfect economic sense.
Market indicators suggest Aygo is well-positioned to benefit from a trend for car owners to downsize: the A-segment is expected to grow from 4.7 to 7.0 per cent of total European car sales by 2010, growth powered in part by the wider adoption of emissions-based tax plans.
It's a car with big appeal for younger drivers, and it has attracted a large number of women drivers, too, who account for 68 per cent of European sales.
1.0-litre VVT-i engine with Toyota Optimal Drive
Toyota's three-cylinder 1.0-litre VVT-i petrol engine, a category winner in the International Engine of the Year awards in 2007 and 2008, now benefits from the application of Toyota Optimal Drive, a raft of technologies that deliver greater efficiency, improved performance and lower emissions.
When the engine was first launched in Aygo in 2005, it produced 109 g/km of carbon dioxide. By early 2008, this figure had been reduced to 108 g/km and for the 2009 Aygo it has fallen even further, to 106 g/km.
The engineering improvements that make this possible include a new cut-off system that saves fuel during gear changes and the adoption of low viscosity oil for less engine resistance.
With its all-aluminium construction, the 1.0-litre VVT-i is the lightest internal combustion engine on the market, weighing just 67 kg. It is also the most powerful in the A-segment, producing 67 bhp (68 DIN hp), and it delivers class-leading torque of 93 Nm at 3,600 rpm.
To provide better driveability in urban traffic, the development team worked to ensure strong torque at low to medium engine speeds by optimising the intake system, setting the appropriate manifold length and giving the intake ports a smaller diameter. The three-cylinder configuration also promotes the availability of torque in the low to mid-range, with less "metal" to move at lower speeds.
The engine remains remarkably fuel-frugal, with consumption improved from 61.4 to 62.8 mpg in combined cycle driving with five-speed manual transmission (the figure is unchanged for versions with the MultiMode gearbox at 61.4 mpg).
Aygo Blue and Aygo Black
In addition to the regular three and five-door Aygo and Aygo+, Toyota has introduced two new feature models for 2009.
Aygo Blue puts the emphasis on comfort and convenience, with air conditioning and Bluetooth connectivity provided as standard, plus an exclusive Cayman Blue metallic paint finish.
Aygo Black ups the style factor with 14-inch alloy wheels, Alcantara and leather upholstery and leather trim for the steering wheel and gear knob, together with a black metallic exterior. This specification is available exclusively with manual transmission; further Aygo Black models with air conditioning added to the specification are available with a choice of both manual and MultiMode transmission.
Now the factors that have made Aygo a winner have been further sharpened to make it an even stronger proposition. The result is the new 2009 Aygo, on sale now.
The revised Aygo range includes two new feature models, Aygo Blue and Aygo Black, with exclusive equipment specifications, plus the established Aygo and Aygo+, in three and five-door body styles. All are powered by the Engine of the Year class-winning 1.0-litre VVT-i petrol unit, with five-speed manual or MultiMode transmission.
Sales Success
British drivers were quick to take Aygo to their hearts and the car was named Top Gear Car of the Year in 2005 - an honour it held jointly with the Bugatti Veyron. Since launch, sales figures in Europe-wide have already passed the 300,000 mark.
Aygo's sales performance has been helped by rising fuel costs and taxation linked to emissions: with its low price, combined cycle fuel consumption of 62.8mpg, Aygo makes perfect economic sense.
Market indicators suggest Aygo is well-positioned to benefit from a trend for car owners to downsize: the A-segment is expected to grow from 4.7 to 7.0 per cent of total European car sales by 2010, growth powered in part by the wider adoption of emissions-based tax plans.
It's a car with big appeal for younger drivers, and it has attracted a large number of women drivers, too, who account for 68 per cent of European sales.
1.0-litre VVT-i engine with Toyota Optimal Drive
Toyota's three-cylinder 1.0-litre VVT-i petrol engine, a category winner in the International Engine of the Year awards in 2007 and 2008, now benefits from the application of Toyota Optimal Drive, a raft of technologies that deliver greater efficiency, improved performance and lower emissions.
When the engine was first launched in Aygo in 2005, it produced 109 g/km of carbon dioxide. By early 2008, this figure had been reduced to 108 g/km and for the 2009 Aygo it has fallen even further, to 106 g/km.
The engineering improvements that make this possible include a new cut-off system that saves fuel during gear changes and the adoption of low viscosity oil for less engine resistance.
With its all-aluminium construction, the 1.0-litre VVT-i is the lightest internal combustion engine on the market, weighing just 67 kg. It is also the most powerful in the A-segment, producing 67 bhp (68 DIN hp), and it delivers class-leading torque of 93 Nm at 3,600 rpm.
To provide better driveability in urban traffic, the development team worked to ensure strong torque at low to medium engine speeds by optimising the intake system, setting the appropriate manifold length and giving the intake ports a smaller diameter. The three-cylinder configuration also promotes the availability of torque in the low to mid-range, with less "metal" to move at lower speeds.
The engine remains remarkably fuel-frugal, with consumption improved from 61.4 to 62.8 mpg in combined cycle driving with five-speed manual transmission (the figure is unchanged for versions with the MultiMode gearbox at 61.4 mpg).
Aygo Blue and Aygo Black
In addition to the regular three and five-door Aygo and Aygo+, Toyota has introduced two new feature models for 2009.
Aygo Blue puts the emphasis on comfort and convenience, with air conditioning and Bluetooth connectivity provided as standard, plus an exclusive Cayman Blue metallic paint finish.
Aygo Black ups the style factor with 14-inch alloy wheels, Alcantara and leather upholstery and leather trim for the steering wheel and gear knob, together with a black metallic exterior. This specification is available exclusively with manual transmission; further Aygo Black models with air conditioning added to the specification are available with a choice of both manual and MultiMode transmission.
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