- Toyota Aygo
Infobox Automobile
name=Toyota Aygo
manufacturer=Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile Czech
related=Peugeot 107 Citroën C1
production=2005-present
body style=3-doorhatchback
5-doorhatchback
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|0The Toyota Aygo (pronounced IPA| [ˈaɪ goʊ] , Japanese romaji) is a
city car sold since 2005. All Aygos are built at the new factory of theTPCA joint-venture (Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile) in the city ofKolin ,Czech Republic . The Aygo was first displayed at the 2005 Salon de l'Automobile deGenève . 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 ofToyota andPSA Group ,Fujio Cho andJean-Martin Folz respectively, decided to produce a small car to share development costs. This project was calledB-Zero . ThePeugeot 107 andCitroën C1 arerebadged 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 beamrear suspension with coil springsEmissions 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) HDiDiesel 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 inLondon , 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 andCelica , mated to an MR2 five speed gearbox and fitted with aToyota 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 328mmBrembo conversion, with 280mm ventilated rear discs replacing the 200mm drums normally found on the Aygo. An upratedHelix 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-rimmedSparco 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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