Toyota Aygo X
New from £21,325
Is the Toyota Aygo X Hatchback a good car?
Read our expert review
Words by: Dan Trent
Additional words by: Catherine Kent
"We’re big fans of Toyota’s Aygo X, especially after living with one and loving its tiny size, chuckability and character. Snazzy colours and a vaguely crossover stance added to the charm, the only real issue being an engine that made more noise than it did power. Enter this new hybrid version, part-electrification creating Aygo X with all the charm of the previous one but enough grunt to get out of its own way. The only hybrid in the city car class, it’s perfectly suited to those without driveways to charge an electric car, but will be pushed hard on price by the slightly bigger MG3, Renault Clio and Mazda2 hybrids, let alone its Toyota Yaris big brother."
Read the review by category
Running costs for a Toyota Aygo X
4/5
People still want small, cheap to run cars but they’re very difficult to build profitably. So, credit to Toyota for sticking with the Aygo X and hybridising it in the name of improved performance and efficiency. Buyers at this level are very price sensitive and cost conscious, mind, and the Aygo X Hybrid does look expensive compared to the petrol Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto and bigger hybrid hatchbacks like the MG3 and Renault Clio. In terms of running costs the Aygo X should be very cheap, though. By our maths the combination of petrol and electric power could see 500 miles between fills, so if you’re using it around town trips to the filling station as infrequent as they will cheap given the small fuel tank. Insurance should also be affordable, which will be another big factor for the younger drivers it naturally appeals to.
Reliability of a Toyota Aygo X
4/5
Toyota has made literally millions of hybrids, and their popularity with Ubers and other working drivers the world over should offer reassurance about the durability of its engineering. While the standard warranty is a regular three years if you commit to servicing at a Toyota dealership cover can extend for to up to 10 years, which looks a decent quid pro quo.
Safety for a Toyota Aygo X
4/5
It might be small and seemingly basic but the Aygo X has plenty of big-car safety tech, and the systems have been updated for this new hybrid version. That means the emergency braking system can now detect pedestrians and two-wheeled traffic and there’s expanded scope for steering interventions or reduced acceleration if the car really thinks you’re about to crash. Thankfully, this seems less prone to false alarms than the previous one we lived with, our only moan being Toyota’s conservative nature means disabling annoying speed warnings is a dive into the menus each time you turn it on.
How comfortable is the Toyota Aygo X
3/5
While it has a bit of crossover swagger make no mistake – the Aygo X is a teeny car by modern standards, the boot is on the small side and, once you squeeze through the narrow rear door opening, room in the back is tight. But for the young commuters, empty nesters or first car owners it’s aimed at it’ll be just fine as an urban runaround, and you can squeeze a couple of mates in the back for short distances. And for driver and front-seat passenger there’s actually plenty of space, although with no reach adjustment on the steering wheel taller drivers may not manage to find the optimum seating position. Yet, the Aygo X is not confined to the city limits, as we appreciated when we lived with it. Ride quality is good, though on the firmer side, and the Aygo X offers a surprising level of comfort and refinement on bigger roads as well. Now it’s got the power to keep pace on motorways you could happily go longer distances and when we tested it on a miserably wet winter’s day it remained admirably composed.
Features of the Toyota Aygo X
4/5
The Aygo X Hybrid follows the same trim level pattern as other Toyota models starting with Icon, moving through Design and Excel, with a range-topping GR Sport version available for the first time. The latter isn’t actually any faster but it does get slightly stiffer suspension, branded trimmings and an even brighter yellow over black option we really liked the look of. The spice-themed paint options carry over from before, the two-tone contrast between these brighter colours and the black elements of the body an appealing Aygo X signature. On the inside there’s a new and bigger digital driver display, the rather bulbous central dashboard carrying the touch-screen for phone, navigation and other infotainment needs. This is smaller on more basic grades, fancier trims getting a 10.5-inch screen while Android users can now ditch the cables and connect wirelessly as Apple devices already could. A thumping JBL speaker system and large fabric sunroof are also on the options list.
Power for a Toyota Aygo X
3/5
Maybe it’s a generational thing but we loved the combination of five-speed manual gearbox and revvy petrol-only engine in the previous Aygo X, even if for all the noise and commotion it didn’t get you anywhere fast. The hybrid is much more grown-up and the spec sheet shows power is increased by more than half as much again while the 0-62mph time has been slashed from a comedically slow 15 seconds to less than 10. Numbers are only half the story, though, and what you really notice is the silent whoosh of electric power getting you off the line, propelling you for short distances when there is sufficient juice in the battery and then filling in for the 1.5-litre petrol motor at higher speeds. This still makes a bit of a racket when it does kick in while Toyota’s preferred type of automatic gearbox means the revs don’t always rise and fall in sync with your road speed. This can be a bit odd but it all works well in point-and-squirt city traffic, which is just as well because it’s now the only gearbox option on the Aygo X.
Lease deals
These deals are based on terms of 8,000 miles, for a 36 month lease with a 6 months initial payment.
No items
Standard equipment
Expect the following equipment on your Toyota Aygo X Hatchback. This may vary between trim levels.
Related articles and reviews
Toyota Aygo X Hybrid (2025 – ) review
Toyota’s cute little Aygo X gets a welcome electrified boost with an all-new hybrid engine
Tom Cruise, the peril of sequels and … the Toyota Aygo X Hybrid | Editor’s Choice October 2025
Can the sequel ever be better than the original? Dan’s been driving the Toyota Aygo X and thinks it could be!
Living with a… Toyota Aygo X (Final Report)
As cars get bigger, heavier and steadily more complicated this little Toyota goes the other way – can its simple charms win us over?
Toyota Aygo X (2022 - 2025) review
The Toyota Aygo X adds a hint of crossover styling to the city car segment in a distinctive and likeable package
Your questions answered
Monthly rentals ('payments') are not an offer of credit. Payments are based on offers available today which may be withdrawn or varied at any time in the future without notice.
Contract Hire ('Leasing') is subject to status and approval and is only available to UK residents aged 18 and over. Vehicle must be returned with no more than fair wear and tear to avoid further charges. You will not own the vehicle. Excess mileage charges and return conditions apply.
Auto Trader Limited (Firm Reference Number: 735711) is a credit broker and not a leasing company. Auto Trader Limited introduces you to Autorama UK Ltd (Trading as Autotrader leasing), which acts as a credit broker in its own right. Autorama UK Ltd, 1st Floor, 14 Upper St Martins Lane, The Yards, London, WC2H 9FB (Firm Reference Number: 630748) may go on to introduce you to one of a limited number of leasing companies. Autorama UK Ltd will typically receive a commission or other benefits from the leasing company as a result of this introduction.
Autorama UK Ltd is an Auto Trader Group Plc company.
Vehicles are subject to availability and may vary from images shown.