About to buy Aygo-X. Are you satisfied? Any advice? Thanks

[phillev]

Test drove an Auto today and very impressed, the whole car feels more grown up and solid and the CVT box although not perfect is a vast improvement. I've ordered a Cardamom green Edge Automatic due in November.

[Jason Monk]

Took delivery of my Exclusive on Thursday. Very happy with it so far. Yes it won’t win any races but if I wanted speed I’d have bought a sports car.

[johnan]

I ordered an Aygo X  Exclusive, at least I registered interest when I heard they finally were being produced. It duly arrived.

Like my previous Aygos I assumed it would not have satnav built in, or at least I would need to link it to a mobile phone to use the screen for satnav. I don’t use a mobile phone except for emergencies so I was resigned to digging out my old Garmin satnav.

However when I went to collect the car I found it does have built in satnav, which I didn’t expect. And all the other toys, which I did expect.

I don’t like SUVs as a rule. I don’t think the Aygo X is big enough to qualify as an annoying clone SUV though, but at my age , over 75, I do appreciate the high seat and not having to “climb” out of it when I want to get out.

[sedg]

I have ordered Aygo X Edge CVT with factory option added all parking sensors in Blue - expecting delivery in November. You can track this via MyT in app as the dealership set up for me. Been test drive this Aygo X CVT with my mate, seem all fine for A to B and seem okay on motorway smooth cruise at 70Mphs but still not bad uphill with two of us in the car. That £4k cheaper than the new Yaris. Will selling my Yaris plate 19 private sell at £12,600.

I seen parkers site as they seem to put it wrong engine specs https://www.parkers.co.uk/toyota/aygo/x-2021/10-vvt-i-edge-5dr-auto-[parking]/specs/

Should be 3 cylinders not 4?

Should be 1 speed automatic not 7 speed automatic?

 

P.S. I do really wish it have auto parking brake and parking hold like the new Yaris got. I hate old fashion handbrake (dealer told me it won't make any difference as it cost more for electronic parking brake and hold - expensive)

[Wiz201]

My current Aygo is a 5 speed Auto - five gears.

[martswain]

@Wiz201, yours is an automated manual, completely different to the new Aygo X (aka Aygo Cross).

@sedgall new Aygo X grades come with Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) so download the full manual and find out how to use it !

[Cyker]

17 hours ago, johnan said:

However when I went to collect the car I found it does have built in satnav, which I didn’t expect. And all the other toys, which I did expect.

I don’t like SUVs as a rule. I don’t think the Aygo X is big enough to qualify as an annoying clone SUV though, but at my age , over 75, I do appreciate the high seat and not having to “climb” out of it when I want to get out.

Wow, that's a bit embarassing when even the top-spec Yaris Mk4, which is supposed to be the more premium car, didn't even have satnav as an option in this country! Ahh Toyota, your ways will always remain a mystery to us!

I must admit I also harbour a deep loathing of any tubbed-out SUVs, but the Aygox is almost like a spiritual successor to the Mk2 Yaris in form factor so it sort of works  

Hill Start Assist just holds the foot brake, usually by firmly pressing and holding the pedal in after the car stops, but some cars it just does it automatically if the toggle button is enabled (Mk4 Yaris works this way).

It's not a replacement for the parking brake!

[sedg]

Can anyone tell me if this Edge car (CVT) got paddle shift by the steering wheel with using M+- on the cvt automatic car or was it only for Exclusive model only?

[152bobby]

I think paddle shifts are right across the Aygo X range, as the whole steering wheel has been nicked from other Toyota models (like Toyota has always done and will continue to do so).

[sedg]

The advantage of paddle shift levers in a car that has a CVT gearbox (there is only one gear) however you are correct it features in the exclusive and limited edition only but not the pure or edge version.

[Hicardo]

I was going to ask this question too about paddle shifts, ive ordered the exclusive specifically to get the paddles.  had the before way back on a cvt Honda jazz and they were great

[Dave the aygo]

I don't see the point of paddles on a cvt I had them on my other aygos 

And used them all the time 

[Polly F]

Hi - I’m interested to see if there are any IQ owners thinking of trading their car in for a MY24 AYGO X? My IQ is an absolute dream of a car; I’m so attached to it: I’ve had 2 from new and I have never owned a better car, but with 73K on the clock and with some recommended work needed soon, I’m at a crossroads. The only viable alternative seems to be the new 2024 AYGO X. I had a test drive in the new 2024 Yaris and the AYGO X and overall, with a manual gearbox, I think that swings it for me towards the Yaris X. It feels like an end of an era: I don’t do a lot of miles, I’m countryside-based but drive into the city regularly and need a small car to park in tight spaces. I understand the AYGO X isn’t fast from 0-60, but then my IQ also has a 1.0 litre petrol engine and it’s more than adequate. These new generation cars have all the bells and whistles, which I must admit is an incentive to buy one: I think I’m going for the Exclusive with a canvas roof and 18 inch black alloy wheels. Any thoughts anyone? It will be so hard to say goodbye to the most amazing little car on the planet!

[Wiz201]

14 hours ago, Polly F said:

Hi - I’m interested to see if there are any IQ owners thinking of trading their car in for a MY24 AYGO X? My IQ is an absolute dream of a car; I’m so attached to it: I’ve had 2 from new and I have never owned a better car, but with 73K on the clock and with some recommended work needed soon, I’m at a crossroads. The only viable alternative seems to be the new 2024 AYGO X. I had a test drive in the new 2024 Yaris and the AYGO X and overall, with a manual gearbox, I think that swings it for me towards the Yaris X. It feels like an end of an era: I don’t do a lot of miles, I’m countryside-based but drive into the city regularly and need a small car to park in tight spaces. I understand the AYGO X isn’t fast from 0-60, but then my IQ also has a 1.0 litre petrol engine and it’s more than adequate. These new generation cars have all the bells and whistles, which I must admit is an incentive to buy one: I think I’m going for the Exclusive with a canvas roof and 18 inch black alloy wheels. Any thoughts anyone? It will be so hard to say goodbye to the most amazing little car on the planet!

I'd test drive an automatic Aygo X if I were you, they're better to drive than the manuals.

[Hicardo]

Agree with that.  I think the auto is preferable to the manual, but then I've driven autos for a long time now.  I think the cvt makes it a much more refined car, 95% of the time.  If you habitually use full throttle acceleration, you may feel differently.  I personally don't mind, I think the 3 pot sounds great!  

[Hicardo]

Wiz..how do you find the Aygo X you bought? I used to have a red IQ as you can see left, and to this day I have no idea why I sold it, it was great.  My Aygo X still on order, due early June

[Wiz201]

3 minutes ago, Hicardo said:

Wiz..how do you find the Aygo X you bought? I used to have a red IQ as you can see left, and to this day I have no idea why I sold it, it was great.  My Aygo X still on order, due early June

Hi, I love it tbh. The CVT auto gearbox has changed the 3 cylinder engine into a smoother ride with no clunky gear changes. I went down to Cornwall last week and the drive was lovely, keeps up with traffic on the motorway. The MPG went up to 57. I love that some of the same safety features have been built into the car without a significant price increase, and I have automatic wipers and headlights on the Edge model. There is not a lot I don't like really - only irksome thing I have is the position of the petrol cap release button, they have put it on the bottom of the drivers door rather than where the bonnet release catch is. I'd rather have it next to the bonnet release button.

[Hicardo]

A great review! The fuel release thing won't be a worry, as I'm used to it in same place my current car.  Bit of an odd place to put it tho I agree.  I'll look forward to testing out the Aygo X.  The test drive I had (more than one) was great, and I'm pretty convinced I'm going to love it.  And yes the auto gives a much smoother experience most of the time.  😀

[TEST DRIVER]

I am interested in the Aygo X Exclusive CVT auto and will need to test drive the car (as is my name) when i find one local to me. I believe the car has a built in Sat Nav not one you need to connect a mobile phone to.

Again i am sure i read somewhere that the CVT box has a box of tricks that simulates gear changes or is that false and the CVT just revs its head off like CVT boxes in the old days?

I dont know why the only model with heated seats was the first special edition one. You would have thought they would be offered on the Exclusive at least.

My only other niggle is the keyless entry/start the car thieves favourite. I know the lower trim model has a key which is better but i would want the Exclusive for the extra toys. I do have a Faraday pouch though.

I have other cars on my list to test drive, the new Mini Cooper auto and the new MG3 Hybrid auto which has the old style torque converter 3 speed box. The car is getting rave reviews. I do like the Aygo X as it has a chain cam which i prefer to a cam belt and the excellent 10 year warranty.

I am not in a rush to change as at the moment as i love my VW but i like to plan ahead.