Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome the newly facelifted 2012 Toyota Aygo.
After an appearance at the Brussels Motor Show earlier this year, the new Aygo will go on sale in the UK from 1st March.
Featuring the sporty Fire model and the Comfortable Ice model, prices within the range have both risen and fallen slightly.
The new 2012 Aygo range now consists of;
- Aygo
- Aygo+
- Aygo Fire
- Aygo Ice
The Style
On the styling front, the Aygo has been given Toyota’s new family face.
Particular attention has been given to the lower section of the car, with the wider front bumper, integrated foglights and large air intake providing a more purposeful stance.
The new look is further enhanced by the LED daytime running lights built into the lower edge of the front grille on the Aygo Fire.
But the changes aren’t just aesthetic, oh no. According to Toyota, the new bumper is more aerodynamically efficient while the larger front air intake helps to improve the engine cooling performance.
Other exterior changes include the front grille and a resculpted bonnet. The end result is a suitably refreshed car which is 15 mm longer than the outgoing model.
The Engine
Toyota’s goal is to provide Aygo buyers with comfortable transport without bruising their wallet or the planet.
So with this in mind, engineers at Toyota have improved the 1.0-litre VVT-i petrol unit for lower emissions and fuel consumption.
Linked to the manual gearbox, the end result is 65.7 mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of just 99 g/km which means no car tax and no London Congestion Charge.
Models linked to Toyota’s MultiMode automatic transmission are slightly less efficient at 62.7 mpg and 104 g/km of CO2.
The Specifications
The Aygo Fire is equipped with the following items to make it feel hot and sporty;
- 14 Inch Alloys
- Front Foglights
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- Rear Privacy Glass
- Leather Steering Wheel And Gear Lever
- Rev Counter
And, if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, a new Burnt Orange exterior paint finish is an option.
In contrast, the Aygo Ice is focused on entertainment, comfort and connectivity. Just imagine a mobile Facebook booth that includes;
- Air conditioning
- Alcantara And Leather Trim
- Upgraded DAB Ready Four-Speaker Sound System
- Bluetooth
- USB Connectivity
Both the entry-level Aygo and Aygo+ retain the same equipment from the 2011 model year.
The Options
An Xtraprotected Pack is available to prepare Aygo Fire and Aygo Ice inside and out for the scuffs and scrapes of everyday driving, with
If you want to keep your Fire or Ice free from the dings and dents of life, the Xtraprotected Pack (Toyota’s spelling, not ours) includes;
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Mud Flaps
- Carpet Mats
- Rear Bumper Protection Plate
- Side Protection Mouldings
And for added visual impact, the Aygo Ice can be specified with the Style Pack which adds;
- Rear Chrome Trim
- Aluminium Scuff Plates
- Chrome Exhaust Pipe
Move up to the Style Pack Plus and your Ice will also get the 14 Inch alloys from the Fire.
Air conditioning is an option on Aygo+ and Aygo Fire models while metallic paint can be specified on all models except the entry-level Aygo.
Prices – At A Glance
The 2012 Toyota Aygo is available to order now with first UK deliveries from 1st March.
While prices for the new 2012 Aygo and Aygo+ models fall by up to £105, the Aygo Ice is up to £40 more expensive than the 2011 equivalent.
| Model | Transmission | Price | |
| Aygo 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | Manual | £8,495 | |
| Aygo 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | Manual | £8,850 |
| Model | Transmission | Price | |
| Aygo+ 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | Manual | £9,095 | |
| Aygo+ 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | Auto | £9,595 | |
| Aygo+ 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | Manual | £9,450 | |
| Aygo+ 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | Auto | £9,950 |
| Model | Transmission | Price | |
| Ice 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | Manual | £9,895 | |
| Ice 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | Auto | £10,395 | |
| Ice 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | Manual | £10,250 | |
| Ice 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | Auto | £10,750 |
| Model | Transmission | Price | |
| Fire 1.0 VVT-i 3dr | Manual | £9,595 | |
| Fire 1.0 VVT-i 5dr | Manual | £9,950 | |
| Fire 1.0 VVT-i 3dr + A/C | Manual | £10,095 | |
| Fire 1.0 VVT-i 3dr + A/C | Auto | £10,595 | |
| Fire 1.0 VVT-i 5dr + A/C | Manual | £10,450 | |
| Fire 1.0 VVT-i 5dr + A/C | Auto | £10,950 |
So what’s it to be dear reader, fire or ice?
