At a glance
The story
Toyota and PSA created Aygo for young European city drivers. Its name plays on 'i-go'; the second generation swapped soft curves for a manga-inspired X-shaped face.45
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| Year | What happened |
|---|---|
| 2005–2014 | Toyota Aygo (first generation) (B10) |
| 2014–2021 | Toyota Aygo (second generation) (B40) |
| 2005 | Geneva debut, four-star adult safety |
| 2006 | Short-lived 53 hp diesel arrives |
| 2009 | New nose and 106 g/km CO2 |
| 2012 | Fire, Ice and sub-100 g/km CO2 |
| 2014 | Second generation debuts at Geneva |
| 2017 | x-claim: 350 with a Bordeaux Funroof |
| 2018 | Twin injectors and 71 hp |
| 2020 | Five doors; standard Toyota Safety Sense |
| 2021 | Production ends; Aygo X takes over |
- 2005
Geneva debut, four-star adult safety
The first Aygo debuted at Geneva. Three- and five-door launch cars had ABS and front airbags; Euro NCAP gave four stars for adult protection.16
- 2006
Short-lived 53 hp diesel arrives
The 53 hp 1.4-liter diesel arrived early in 2006 and lasted roughly a year; the original 1.0-liter gasoline engine made 67 hp.17
- 2009
New nose and 106 g/km CO2
A reshaped grille and bumper refreshed the original Aygo; Toyota Optimal Drive revisions cut the 1.0-liter VVT-i's CO2 to 106 g/km.2
- 2012
Fire, Ice and sub-100 g/km CO2
Fire and Ice headed the revised range; Fire featured LED daytime running lights. Engine changes put manual cars below 100 g/km CO2.8
- 2014
Second generation debuts at Geneva
A revised 1.0-liter made 68 hp and 95 Nm. The manual returned 4.1 L/100 km and 95 g/km CO2; x-shift automated shifting was also offered.691011
- 2017
x-claim: 350 with a Bordeaux Funroof
Just 350 x-claim editions were offered, pairing White Flash paint and Burgundy decals with a Bordeaux red electric canvas Funroof.12
- 2018
Twin injectors and 71 hp
The 1.0-liter gained twin injectors and exhaust VVT, raising output to 71 hp. The Eco version claimed 3.8 L/100 km and 86 g/km CO2.413
- 2020
Five doors; standard Toyota Safety Sense
The range became five-door only, with Toyota Safety Sense standard. The JBL Edition added a five-speaker system and 160 mm subwoofer.14
- 2021
Production ends; Aygo X takes over
After two generations, Aygo production ended in 2021. The crossover-styled Aygo X replaced it.6
Every generation
B102005–2014 
B402014–2021
Power over the years
From 67 hp to 71 hp in 13 years.
Versions
6 versions worth knowing, with their power.
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Standard
Active / Active Plus / Mode / Move
2013
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Standard
x / x-play / x-pression
2014
68 hp -
Standard
x-plore / x-trend
71 hp -
Standard
x-press / x-style
69 hp -
Special
x-pure
2015
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Limited
x-claim
2017
350 built
How to spot one
Look for
- Mk1: a broad smiling grille and a curved, all-glass tailgate.5
- Mk1: a raised hood section around the Toyota badge and triangular quarter windows.2
- Mk2: an X-shaped nose ties the grilles, headlights and side-window graphic together.10
- Mk2: rear lights sit inside a hexagonal tailgate.10
Year by year
- 2005 launch
Original Mk1 cars have red-tinted rear lamp clusters, before the first facelift's clearer lenses.16
- 2009 facelift
Reshaped grille and bumper, dark rear lamp covers with circular chrome details, and black B-pillars on five-doors.2
- 2012 facelift
The second facelift brings a wider front bumper, a large trapezoidal lower intake and fog lights integrated at the corners.68
- 2014 redesign
Mk2 introduces the bold nose X, a pagoda-profile roof with a built-in spoiler and a hexagonal tailgate.410
- 2018 facelift
The X becomes sculpted; new headlights integrate running lights, rear lamps gain LED guides, wheels change and the cabin goes Quartz Grey/Piano Black.4
- 2020 range
Five-door bodies become universal, and Toyota Safety Sense becomes standard across the range.14
Don’t confuse it with

Aygo 
Citroën C1 Citroën C1
Mk1: look for Toyota's badge, grinning grille and curved glass hatch. Mk2: the Aygo's contrasting front X is the giveaway.5611

Aygo 
Peugeot 107 Peugeot 107
The 107 has almond-shaped headlights and a large lower grille; the Mk1 Toyota has a distinctive hood bulge around its badge.2615

Aygo 
Peugeot 108
Against its rivals
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Aygo vs Skoda Citigo 1.0 Elegance (2014)
Trunk capacity
Aygo168 LSkoda Citigo 1.0 Elegance (2014)251 L24 -
Aygo vs Kia Picanto 1.0 '2' (2018)
48–80 km/h, 3rd gear lower is better
Aygo10.2 sKia Picanto 1.0 '2' (2018)6.3 s13
Prices
Value today $3.3K–$5.8K30
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| Year | Price | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Price when new | $12,276 | UK base; approx £1=$1.82 |
| 2009 | Price when new | $11,053 | UK base; approx £1=$1.57 |
| 2012 | Price when new | $13,422 | UK base; approx £1=$1.58 |
| 2013 | Price when new | $13,408 | UK base; approx £1=$1.56 |
| 2014 | Price when new | $14,182 | UK x 3dr; approx £1=$1.65 |
| 2015 | Price when new | $17,281 | UK x-pure 3dr; approx £1=$1.53 |
| 2017 | Price when new | $18,312 | UK x-claim manual; approx £1=$1.29 |
| 2018 | Price when new | $12,894 | UK x 3dr; approx £1=$1.33 |
| 2019 | Price when new | $16,269 | UK x-trend; approx £1=$1.28 |
| 2020 | Price when new | $18,112 | UK JBL manual; approx £1=$1.28 |
| 2024 | Auction sale | $2,327 | Top Gear football; approx £1=$1.28, eBay |
| 2024 | Auction sale | $3,744 | 2005 Top Gear car; approx £1=$1.28, H&H Auctioneers |
| 2024 | Auction sale | $5,816 | 2006 1.0 VVT-i Sport; approx £1=$1.30, Artcurial |
| 2025 | Auction sale | $5,676 | 2006 Black; approx £1=$1.32, Mathewsons |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $3,250 | 2009 VVT-i; approx £1=$1.30, Mathewsons |
| 2026 | Auction sale | $6,050 | 2020 1.0 VVT-i, 46,276 km; approx €1=$1.10, ALCOPA Auction Lyon |
| 2026 | Value today | $3,250–$5,816 |
The rest of the story is in the app
The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.
Versions
- Why each of the 6 versions matters
Legend
- 13 stories from its legend
- “Three race weekends to championship status”
- “Boston College's 23-point title”
Generations
- The story of each of the 2 generations
Market
- 6 things to check before buying one
- Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources
Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.
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