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NEW Toyota Aygo X review – HUGE makeover for brilliant small car!

The Toyota Aygo X had one significant issue: it was painfully sluggish. However for 2026, Toyota has actually given it a significant heart transplant. In this evaluation, we find out if the new 1.5-litre Hybrid engine lastly makes the Aygo X the best small automobile– or if the confined interior holds it back.

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We evaluate the changed efficiency of the brand-new Aygo X Hybrid, which cuts the official 0-62mph time substantially compared to the old 1.0-litre model. We also put Toyota's claim of 74mpg to the test in the real world, check the boot to see if it can deal with the weekly store, and describe which trim level is the best buy.

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Video chapters:
0:00 Intro: The problem with the old Aygo X.
0:38 Evolution of Toyota's tiniest cars and truck.
1:09 What's brand-new? (the hybrid upgrade).
1:53 Boot area: Is it still small?
2:46 Rear Seat Space & Usefulness.
3:58 Driving position & tech.
5:11 Interior quality.
5:36 Trim levels (Icon, Design, Excel, GR Sport).
6:11 Cost, guarantee & dependability.
6:51 Driving: Is it finally fast enough?
7:28 MPG & real-world effectiveness.
8:04 Driving: trip & handling.
8:44 Decision: Should you purchase one?

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43 responses to “NEW Toyota Aygo X review – HUGE makeover for brilliant small car!”

  1. @whatcar Avatar
    @whatcar

    The new hybrid engine makes it faster, but is the Aygo X too small for the money? 🤔

    If you had around £20k to spend on a new small car, which would you buy?

    a) Dacia Sandero
    b) Renault Clio
    c) Toyota Aygo X

    Let us know in the comments! 👇

    Reply
    1. @ladalout245 Avatar
      @ladalout245

      Seat ibiza

      Reply
    2. @derekmurphy5955 Avatar
      @derekmurphy5955

      Aygo x

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    3. @arturruranski4211 Avatar
      @arturruranski4211

      Aygo x hybrid 100%

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    4. @Smile342 Avatar
      @Smile342

      GR😂😂😂😂£26000😂😂😂😂it’s much better to bay Renault Captur, clio, seat Ibiza , Toyota Yaris Cross, mg zs hybryda etc etc.etc

      Reply
    5. @jdmguy44 Avatar
      @jdmguy44

      The Clio and arguably the Sandero are B segment with the Aygo being A segment so not really a like for like comparison

      Reply
  2. @deputydd4364 Avatar
    @deputydd4364

    How easy is it to turn off the ADAS? That was really annoying in the older one. Please can you add this as a standard test you do for all reviews (or has What Car decided that it’s not ethical to do this?). The rest of the review was helpful. Thanks

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    1. @petersafwat8228 Avatar
      @petersafwat8228

      There is a small icon on the top right of the info screen one touch and it shuts off the annoying beeps

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    2. @deputydd4364 Avatar
      @deputydd4364

      @petersafwat8228thanks for that. The previous generation I test drove needed about 12 menu presses and scrolls everytime you started the engine!

      Reply
    3. @Sno0py-XV208 Avatar
      @Sno0py-XV208

      Excellent idea. Annoying ADAS bong’s should be included in all reviews. 👍🏻

      Reply
  3. @FenderUsa Avatar
    @FenderUsa

    those prices lmao, the world has truly gone mad

    Reply
  4. @peterurquhart7191 Avatar
    @peterurquhart7191

    A crazy price !

    Reply
  5. @kevincanham3078 Avatar
    @kevincanham3078

    Can you hear the rain hitting the tin roof 🤣

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    1. @sargfowler9603 Avatar
      @sargfowler9603

      Yeah, they’re quite poor for sound insulation

      Reply
    2. @pl4819 Avatar
      @pl4819

      That will drive me insane. Rover metro vibe lol

      Reply
    3. @jdmguy44 Avatar
      @jdmguy44

      It’s parked under trees so large drops of water are falling hence the noise – which would be heard on any car.

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    4. @sargfowler9603 Avatar
      @sargfowler9603

      @jdmguy44 No, it’s just the Aygo X. My son has one.

      Reply
    5. @ThatGuyScottWebb Avatar
      @ThatGuyScottWebb

      Now imagine having one of these in Scotland 😂

      Reply
  6. @tobyhall7617 Avatar
    @tobyhall7617

    They should of kept the option to have a pure petrol for those wanting a cheaper car as making it a hybrid only has bumped the price up to what a Yaris is which is a bigger and better car

    Reply
    1. @Smile342 Avatar
      @Smile342

      Agree

      Reply
    2. @Matty4321 Avatar
      @Matty4321

      Probably cannot due to cost of producing a few and to meet fleet emissions.

      Reply
    3. @FishAndChippery Avatar
      @FishAndChippery

      tbf if you want a cheap car then better getting a second hand one

      Reply
  7. @auditingabdoool3217 Avatar
    @auditingabdoool3217

    Not a bad car, but pricing is eccentric.

    Second hand, a better buy vs new. Smashes the competition on reliability too.

    Reply
    1. @Smile342 Avatar
      @Smile342

      Do believe that they think people are 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

      Reply
  8. @razmaestroni Avatar
    @razmaestroni

    Those rain drops on the roof make it sound like you’re sitting in a tin can!

    Reply
  9. @graemetaylor629 Avatar
    @graemetaylor629

    Just too expensive it’s nearly as much as a Yaris a shame really cos I like it

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    1. @Smile342 Avatar
      @Smile342

      I prefer Yaris

      Reply
  10. @samlui3591 Avatar
    @samlui3591

    21k for that. Jesus Christ 😂

    Reply
    1. @Smile342 Avatar
      @Smile342

      GR about £😂😂😂😂😂26000

      Reply
    2. @jdmguy44 Avatar
      @jdmguy44

      This is 2026! A Kia Picanto runs from £16k to just over £20k with only a 1.0 non hybrid engine with automatic box. A Fiat Panda hybrid (with dubious Puretech engine) in top trim comes in at £22k. When you consider the Aygo X comes with a clever 1.5 full hybrid power train with good performance/efficiency and proven reliability, it doesn’t look that bad against competitors at £21k – especially with a ten year warranty….

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    3. @samlui3591 Avatar
      @samlui3591

      ​@jdmguy44no wonder everyone is buying Chinese cars. These prices are ridiculous. Doesn’t even make sense.

      Reply
    4. @jdmguy44 Avatar
      @jdmguy44

      ​​@samlui3591″everyone is buying Chinese cars” really?! An MG3 hybrid costs £21k in trophy spec. Hardly cheap either. Buy one of those at your peril given the safety scandal that they’re embroiled in with seats that detach in a crash

      Reply
    5. @superangybog4063 Avatar
      @superangybog4063

      My mates just paid over 40k for a electric vauxhall astra 😂 price’s today are just crazy 😂

      Reply
  11. @pl4819 Avatar
    @pl4819

    MG brolly? Sponsored? 😂

    Reply
  12. @Pipthecat1 Avatar
    @Pipthecat1

    My daughter drives the old aygo with sunroof. More fun than it has any right to be.

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  13. @Hambini Avatar
    @Hambini

    bro turns up to a toyota review with an MG umbrella.

    Reply
  14. @thomasbarker9021 Avatar
    @thomasbarker9021

    Picking up my AYGO X Hybrid GR Sport today, Toyota offering £3250 deposit contribution for it.

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  15. @richardsmith579 Avatar
    @richardsmith579

    If you practically never carry anyone in the back (me) the space in the rear isn’t important. Also, you can always move the front passenger seat forward a bit to get somebody behind. The hinged rear windows are also unnecessary and will probably never be used. I’ve never opened the back windows in any car I’ve owned. As for four doors, well, this ensures the front doors aren’t too long, making them easier to use in cramped car parks. The interior is good, everything is accessible and works well. Yes, hard plastic everywhere, but you never squeeze your dashboard and once driving you are looking out all the time, so who cares?
    I confess to having test driven one of these and it was like a go-cart, real fun. I can’t say that about any other car I’ve driven in decades. Brilliant steering. It felt quick, nimble, secure, comfortable and relaxed. For one or two people it’s brilliant, and very easy driving at the speed limit as well as being economical.
    If you carry more than two people regularly then this is not the best solution of course.
    Horses for courses, but with all cars becoming so dreary, dull and uninvolving this is a real breath of fresh air.

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  16. @ashleyw6728 Avatar
    @ashleyw6728

    So all the problems i had with mine still are there

    Reply
  17. @danieljames2015 Avatar
    @danieljames2015

    Exposed metal, pop out rear windows. Reminds me of 70s cars, eg the Renault 4.

    Reply
  18. @gib321 Avatar
    @gib321

    I loved its distant cousin from years ago the Citroën C1 but I think you’d be mad not to wait for the new Clio which will probably be not too much more money at base or mid spec.

    Reply
  19. @stevee6316 Avatar
    @stevee6316

    Should be getting the new excel in February. The difference between this and the Yaris excel is £2800 which is from my point of view about 5 to 6 years worth of fuel.

    Reply
  20. @davidlancaster1974 Avatar
    @davidlancaster1974

    Small Toyotas are amazing. Love the styling of the Aygo and would buy one but am five years into a Yaris which is a little more refined and spacious so would buy the same again!

    Reply

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