Toyota Aygo

Toyota Aygo

Infobox Automobile


name=Toyota Aygo
manufacturer=Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile Czech
related=Peugeot 107
Citroën C1
production=2005-present
body style=3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
class=City car
engine=1.0 L "1KR-FE" I3
1.4 L DV4 "HDi" diesel I4
length= Auto mm|3405|1
width= Auto mm|1615|1
height= Auto mm|1465|1
wheelbase= Auto mm|2340|1
weight= Auto kg|890|0

The Toyota Aygo (pronounced IPA| [ˈaɪ goʊ] , Japanese romaji) is a city car sold since 2005. All Aygos are built at the new factory of the TPCA joint-venture (Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile) in the city of Kolin, Czech Republic. The Aygo was first displayed at the 2005 Salon de l'Automobile de Genève. The name "Aygo" comes from "i-go" [ http://www.toyota.ie/main/models/aygo/index.htm ] , symbolising freedom and mobility [ [http://www.carpages.co.uk/toyota/toyota-aygo-part-1-02-03-05.asp The New Toyota Aygo ] ] .

The decision to make these cars was made on July 12, 2001, when the presidents of Toyota and PSA Group, Fujio Cho and Jean-Martin Folz respectively, decided to produce a small car to share development costs. This project was called B-Zero. The Peugeot 107 and Citroën C1 are rebadged versions of the same car.

The Aygo's starting price is €8,500 (£6,845 UK on the road price). The main difference between the Aygo and its siblings is in the interior equipment, badges, logos, etc. The planned production is 300,000 cars annually - 100,000 cars per brand. Sales began in July 2005 and the car is available as a three or five-door hatchback. There are two engines available, a 1.0 L three-cylinder engine rated at Auto bhp|68|0, and a 1.4 L HDi diesel I4 engine rated at Auto bhp|54|0.The Aygo has a 4-star EuroNCAP rating.

pecifications

*Wheelbase: Auto mm|2340|1
*Length: Auto mm|3405|1
*Height: Auto mm|1465|1
*Dry weight: Auto kg|790|0
*Curb weight: Auto kg|890|0
*Turning circle: convert|9.46|m|in|1
*Independent front suspension with coil springs, semi-independent torsion beam rear suspension with coil springs

Emissions and consumption

Gasoline / AYGO 3 & 5-door 1.0 VVT-i 5-speed Man & M/M
* Urban: mpg (Imperial)|56.5
* Extra-urban mpg (Imperial)|68.9
* Combined: mpg (Imperial)|61.4
* CO2 emissions: 109 g/km
* 0-100 km/h: 14.2 seconds
* Standing 1/4 mile 19.50 s
* Top speed 157 km/h (98 mph)

Diesel / AYGO 3 & 5-door 1.4L Diesel 5-speed Man
* Urban: mpg (Imperial)|53.3
* Extra-urban mpg (Imperial)|83.1
* Combined: mpg (Imperial)|68.9
* CO2 emissions: 109 g/km [http://www.fleet.toyota.co.uk/bv/1024downloads/FuelConsumption_Emissions_01-06.pdf?id=F_CCT_intro_dup]

Engines

* 1.0 L 1KR-FE (998 cc) I3, 68 PS (67 hp/50 kW) and 69 ft·lbf (94 N·m)
* 1.4 L DV4 (1398 cc) HDi Diesel I4, 55 PS (54 hp/40 kW) and 96 ft·lbf (130 N·m)

'Aygo Crazy' concept

In 2008, Toyota created a driveable one-off concept car based on the Toyota Aygo. Named the Aygo Crazy, it will be unveiled to the public at the British International Motor Show in London, before appearing at other UK-based motor shows during the summer. [ [http://www.am-online.com/news/view_article.asp?art_ID=42897179&menu=1&s=view_article AM-online: news ] ]

Aygo Crazy has a rear mounted 1.8 litre VVTi engine from the Toyota MR2 and Celica, mated to an MR2 five speed gearbox and fitted with a Toyota Motorsport turbocharger conversion. The manufacturer claims the engine produces 197bhp (200PS) at 6,700rpm and 177lb/ft (240Nm) torque at 3,400rpm.

Weighing just 1,050kg (2,315lbs), this gives it a 0-62mph sprint time of 5.75 seconds and a theoretical top speed of 127mph, though the latter has not been tested. Unlike the standard Aygo, it has no driver aids, power steering or anti-lock brakes but its rear wheel drive layout helps traction under heavy acceleration.

Exterior modifications include wider arches to accommodate the one inch of extra track, 17-inch alloy wheels with Goodyear tyres and a carbon fibre rear spoiler designed for the 200mph American Champ Car series.

Suspension is from the MR2, with adjustable Tein shock absorbers and McPherson struts front and rear. To cope with the extra power, Toyota upgraded the standard 247mm front brake discs to a 328mm Brembo conversion, with 280mm ventilated rear discs replacing the 200mm drums normally found on the Aygo. An uprated Helix clutch is also used.

The interior features a partial roll cage for extra chassis stiffness and driver protection. Two specially designed sports seats, trimmed in red and black, and a suede-rimmed Sparco steering wheel complete the race-inspired look.

Toyota claims the Aygo Crazy cost £100,000 to build. [ [http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Toyota-Aygo-1.8-VVT-i-Crazy/233245/ Toyota Aygo Crazy - Road Test First Drive - Autocar.co.uk ] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.toyota.co.uk/cgi-bin/toyota/bv/frame_start.jsp?id=MSR_AYGO Official Toyota Aygo site - UK] en icon
* [http://en.aygo.com/ Aygo homepage] en icon
* [http://www.tpca-cz.com/en/index.php Link to Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile]
* [http://parkers.co.uk/choosing/carreviews/review.aspx?model_id=1381 Review]
* [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/MediaNav/articleId=116832/firstNav=Gallery/videoId=20101509 Video: Aygo coming to the U.S. in 2008] - Oct 14, 2006
* [http://www.mundoautomotor.com.ar/web/2008/04/18/toyota-aygo/ Toyota Aygo - review] es icon


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