Toyota Aygo X: Tiny Euro-only SUV the latest to go hybrid-only

The funky Aygo X has not only received a facelift, but Toyota has somehow managed to cram a hybrid drivetrain into the diminutive crossover hatchback.

The Aygo X’s front overhang has been stretched by 76mm to accommodate the 1.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid drivetrain from the Yaris.

While its 85kW power output won’t set too many hearts a-flutter, it’s a significant step up from the 54kW 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine the Aygo family has offered since the first-generation’s launch in 2005.

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With the Aygo X measuring only 3.78m long, Toyota flipped the high-voltage traction battery around so it lies across the width of the car under the rear seat. The 12V battery, which is used to power the electronics and start the main battery, has been moved to a space underneath the boot floor.

Toyota says the Aygo X can now complete the 0-100km/h sprint in “under 10 seconds”. It took 14.9 seconds to accomplish the same feat in the pre-facelift model.

On top of the this, fuel consumption has dropped from 4.7 to 3.7L/100km. If there’s a downside to all this, the Aygo X now no longer has a manual option, as the hybrid system includes an e-CVT.

Stylistically, the biggest changes occur at the front, where there’s a squarer set of headlights, and a larger and more assertive lower air intake. Inside the cabin, analogue instruments have given way to a 7.0-inch digital screen, and there’s more sound deadening.

The facelifted Aygo X has also gained a GR Sport spec. While it doesn’t have any extra power compared to other variants, it does have retuned dampers, springs and steering to deliver a more lively drive.

There’s also a mesh pattern for the lower air intakes, unique alloy wheels, and plenty of GR badging inside and out. It’s also available in a two-tone paint scheme with Mustard paint on the lower body, and black up top and on the bonnet.

With the Aygo X being exclusively manufactured in Czechia, the chance of it being brought officially to Australia is somewhere close to zero.

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