Like its cousins from Peugeot and Citroën, the Aygo foregoes a diesel engine in favor of a highly efficient gas powerplant. The 1.0-liter naturally aspirated 4-cylinder turns out 68 horsepower and 70 pound-feet of torque. When it hits the market, it'll be with either a five-speed manual transmission or a five-speed, X-Shift automated manual. The former will help the Aygo return 4,1 L/100 km and hit 100 km per hour in 14.2 seconds. Opting for the X-Shift variant will net drivers 4,2 L/100 km, with 100 arriving in a leisurely 15.5 seconds.
We'll admit, aside from the fuel efficiency, there's nothing terribly great about those numbers. Still, with its compact dimensions - it's only 136 inches long - and a curb weight of no more than 2,000 pounds, it should prove tossable in the bends.
As for its look, we reported on those yesterday. We aren't really sure what convinced Toyota to give the Aygo such a distinctive styling detail in front, but aside from that, we think this is the best of three cars to ride on this city-car platform.
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