What engine does the Aygo have?

The Aygo Crazy has a mid mounted 1.8 litre VVTi engine from the Toyota MR2 and Celica, mated to an MR2 five speed gearbox and fitted with a Toyota Motorsport turbocharger conversion. The manufacturer claims the engine produces 147 kW (197 bhp) at 6,700 rpm and 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) torque at 3,400 rpm.

Who makes the Aygo engine?

Toyota Aygo petrol engine When fitted with a manual gearbox, the Toyota can accelerate from 0-62mph in 13.8 seconds, which is on a par with versions of the Hyundai i10 and Volkswagen up! fitted with comparable 1.0-litre engines.

What problems do Toyota Aygo have?

The clutch can also fail earlier than expected, due to corrosion. A recall to solve the problem fits modified parts, and the rear brakes can need replacing early, too. Water can leak into the car’s boot, due to poorly fitted weather seals, and the same problem befalls the front footwell due to a faulty vent.

How many miles will a Toyota Aygo engine last?

The Toyota Aygo comes with a five-year warranty – and a 100,000 mileage limit – that will bring valuable piece of mind to anyone considering holding onto their car for a while.

Is Toyota Aygo a reliable car?

Toyota “old” Aygo. I have had 2 Aygos and have found both to be very reliable, cheap to run and to perform well for their engine size. Boot space and rear passenger space are smallish but front seats are spacious and comfortable.

Is Toyota Aygo a good buy?

Used models are good value too, and make a fantastic first car because the small 1.0-litre engines are cheap to insure. The small engines also mean fuel economy is impressive, so running costs overall are really low. The Aygo should be a reliable car, too.

Does Toyota Aygo have Cambelt?

The petrol engine is chain-driven, so there’s no cambelt to change.

Is Aygo a reliable car?

The Aygo didn’t feature in our most recent What Car? Reliability Survey, but in the last survey it did appear in it shared the top spot with the Skoda Citigo in the value and small car category. It scored a perfect 100%, with owners reporting no faults at all in cars up to three years old.

Is Toyota Aygo a good car to buy?

The Toyota Aygo was first launched in 2005 and was a success – its funky looks, ultra-low running costs, excellent reliability and appeal to young drivers were all factors in that. It remains a decent used choice and there are some very cheap examples available on the used market of the first-generation car.

Are Toyota Aygo cars reliable?

Is Toyota Aygo cheap to maintain?

One of the primary reasons for buying a car like the Aygo is often the comparatively minuscule running costs. With low tax, insurance and repair costs, it’s one of the cheapest forms of four-wheeled motoring around.