Toyota’s small crossover simply bought an enormous improve. The brand new Aygo X is the primary full hybrid in its phase, and in line with Toyota, it’s the cleanest of any non-plug-in automotive in the marketplace. It’s additionally getting the GR Sport therapy for the primary time. Right here’s our first look.
Meet the brand new Toyota Aygo X Hybrid
One other in style Toyota mannequin is getting electrified. The Aygo is Toyota’s smallest automobile bought exterior of Korea, and for the primary time, it is going to be obtainable as a hybrid.
Toyota unveiled the brand new Aygo X Hybrid on Monday, boasting it has “the bottom CO2 emissions of any non-plug-in automotive in the marketplace.”
The Aygo X arrives as Toyota’s smallest full hybrid. Based mostly on its new GA-B platform alongside different enhancements, the brand new mannequin is extra highly effective, environment friendly, and enjoyable to dive than ever. Like the brand new Yaris and Yaris Cross, the mini crossover will characteristic a brand new hybrid powertrain, changing the 1.0L gasoline engine from the outgoing mannequin.
For the primary time in a hybrid automobile, Toyota is utilizing two stacks of battery cells, fitted beneath the rear seats. The setup opens up extra inside area.
Toyota claims that the enhancements ship “class-leading CO2 emissions of 86 g/km,” primarily based on the newest WLTP knowledge.
The hybrid mannequin packs 116 DIN hp, 44 hp greater than the outgoing model, which is sweet for a 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) acceleration time of beneath 10 seconds.
The cleanest non-plug-in automotive?
With new noise-damping elements, sprint silencers, and an up to date exhaust system, the brand new Aygo X is quieter and smoother to drive (or journey in).
Toyota gave the mini crossover a brand new look in and out. A brand new hood, headlamps, and entrance grille design give it a extra sporty, fashionable look, nearer to its different up to date fashions, such because the Crown.
Should you’re searching for an much more sporty, fun-to-drive mannequin, the hybrid is getting the GR Sport therapy. For the primary time, the Aygo X will probably be obtainable with a GR Sport variant. The brand new mannequin attracts inspiration from Toyota’s world championship-winning Gazoo Racing workforce, that includes an unique Mustard colour scheme and a black hood design.
Different upgrades embody a brand new “G-pattern” entrance grille and GR Sport alloy wheels. Inside, you’ll discover GR badging and logos with a black and gray accent.
The shock absorbers and coil springs are fine-tuned for higher dealing with and management. In keeping with Toyota, the enhancements are “particularly engineered for an thrilling driving expertise with no influence for journey consolation” on metropolis streets.
Not solely does the brand new mannequin characteristic a extra environment friendly powertrain, however Toyota has additionally minimize emissions from each stage of car use, together with manufacturing and distribution.
Toyota estimates that the enhancements scale back lifetime carbon emissions by 18% in comparison with the outgoing gasoline mannequin. The “ultra-efficient hybrid powertrain” is the primary issue, however new supplies and different processes assist scale back emissions.
The brand new Toyota Aygo X Hybrid is about to go on sale in Europe on the finish of 2025. Extra particulars, together with costs and last specs, will probably be revealed nearer to launch. Verify again quickly. We’ll maintain you up to date with the newest.
Electrek’s Take
Toyota’s new Aygo X Hybrid might have “the bottom CO2 emissions of any non-plug-in automotive in the marketplace,” however will it’s sufficient?
A number of absolutely electrical ultra-compact automobiles are hitting the market that produce even fewer emissions, and are sometimes cheaper to provide.
For instance, BYD launched the Dolphin Surf final month, the European model of its top-selling EV, the Seagull, which is bought in China for beneath $10,000. Subsequent yr, BYD plans to launch its first kei automotive, or mini EV, in Japan, which may pose an enormous risk to Japanese manufacturers.
Actually, there’s already one mini EV, the “mibot” from startup KG Motors, that has bought out in Japan. The startup is already on tempo to promote extra electrical automobiles in Japan than Toyota.
Toyota is launching a slate of latest EVs in Europe already with the brand new bZ4X, C-HR+, and City Cruiser, however the firm is standing by its dedication to all powertrains. Will it finally show pricey as BYD and different EV leaders proceed to achieve traction? We are going to discover out shortly.
