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  In July, the AYGO will be introduced to the key metropolitan areas of Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, London, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Prague, Rome and Rotterdam – these are the cities with the highest density of young adults. In September, Brussels and Dublin will follow, and, one month later, the rest of Europe will experience the AYGO way. Toyota wants to adopt a different lifecycle management approach, where new initiatives will be conducted every six months. For instance, a new diesel engine will be available from the beginning of 2006. Furthermore, Toyota is planning to launch several special editions, combining new colours with other unique features. Design  The AYGO designers had the speedboat cabin in mind when they styled the interior. The design tries to capture some of these qualities - mainly the sporting side and fun aspect, as well as comfort and high quality. Colour and trim are based on the concept of “Innovative and Accessible”. Inspired by sportswear, the material is not just extra-durable, but the quality and texture hints at “premium”. Practicality and equipment The luggage compartment offers 139 litres of space. This is further complemented by 25 litres of storage offered by door pockets, 8 trays, 3 cupholders and a coin case. The AYGO customer can choose between the AYGO and the upgraded AYGO+ (Plus). Both come with a generous range of goodies as standard. The AYGO comes standard with ABS and electric power steering, something still unusual in the sub-B segment.  Keyless entry, power windows and central locking are added as standard on the AYGO+. Furthermore, four enhancement packs have been developed to create the ideal AYGO+ for every customer. Body and chassis The front suspension is derived from the Toyota Yaris, but adapted to the requirements of this platform. At the rear, we can find a torsion beam, but adopting an inverted-V profile - a solution that brings considerable advantages in weight and torsional stiffness. All AYGOs come standard with Electric Power Steering (EPS), which is also speed-sensitive. Furthermore, the EPS is up to 3% more fuel-efficient than a conventional hydraulic system. The AYGO’s braking system is fitted with 247 mm ventilated discs at the front and 200 mm drums at the rear. These are complemented by the latest generation Bosch ABS8, featuring an EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) system. Powertrains At the beginning of 2006, the Toyota AYGO will also be available with a 1.4-litre diesel engine, supplied by PSA Peugeot Citroën. The 1.0-litre VVT-i engine will be available with a Multi-mode Manual Transmission (M-MT), Toyota’s manual transmission driven directly by electric Safety  The sturdy safety structure is complemented by front, side and curtain (front and rear) airbags. Front airbags come standard on every model and side and curtain airbags are available as of the entry grade. Although a rare feature in the segment, the AYGO offers on all its versions a driver seatbelt warning system (with buzzer reminder) as standard. The AYGO’s headlights have a class-leading illumination range - more than 80 metres (low beam) - providing a safer night cruising around city spots. Other items, like a passenger airbag cut-off switch, rearview mirrors with interior adjustment, rear wiper and defogger, are also standard for all models, contributing to a higher level of safety. ---- DesignThinking on fun and enjoyment
Exterior
The AYGO is also very much a Toyota car. Hence, certain design features like the bulge on the bonnet around the Toyota badge, or the triangular quarter window, help bring out the Toyota in the AYGO. Dynamic architecture is key to the AYGO’s design language and it is this aspect that sets it apart from all other urban vehicles in its class.  The car sits confidently on the road thanks to the wide front and rear bumpers. The coloured corner-protectors and 14” wheel caps enhance the dynamic look, as well as hint at the superior quality utilised throughout the car. Symbolic simplicity has been achieved most notably from behind, where the round style and wide-positioned rear combination lamps add to the purity of the design. In a unique design expression, the 5-door bodytype was designed to keep the same dynamic look of the 3-door as much as possible. When seen in profile, 3 and 5-door versions look virtually identical, which benefits customers that need the versatility of a 5-door but, at the same time, can’t do without the dynamic appeal of a 3-door hatchback. In addition, the class-shortest overhangs and cab-forward design realise a compact exterior and an unexpectedly roomy cabin space. Interior
 The AYGO designers had the speedboat cabin in mind when they styled the interior. The design, therefore, tries to capture some of these qualities - mainly the sporting side and fun aspect, as well as comfort and high quality. The instrument panel is compact and two-tone, to enhance an unexpectedly wide and open space. The cylinder shaped heater control unit, and simple, modern meter graphics add to the feeling of fun and enjoyment, inviting the user  to look and touch, and creating a new sense of interaction between user and vehicle. Steering column and meters are built as a whole, allowing the driver to combine the best steering wheel adjustment with optimal meter readability. Spacious and modern seats  The door trim intentionally retains the colour of the exterior body panels to bring inside a more lively and sporty feel. This is reinforced by the execution of the steering wheel and gearshift lever. Colour and trim are based on the concept of “Innovation and Accessible”. Inspired by sportswear, the materials are not just extra-durable, but the quality and texture hints towards “premium”. The modern and clean design of the front seats intends to create a figurehugging effect, inviting the driver to immediately feel as part of the car. The seat trim is not only extra durable, but also high quality. ---- Practicality and equipmentConvenient and sophisticated
The AYGO’s interior was developed to accommodate passengers of all sizes, even the very tall. Most innovatively, meters are mounted on the steering column so that the position changes according to the steering column angle, thus improving visibility for all drivers. The AYGO impresses with the shortest overhangs among direct competitors, allowing for a much better use of interior space. The distance between front and rear hip-point is also the  Furthermore, head clearance in the front seats can rival B segment cars. The same is true for the size of the front-door opening in the 5-door version. Special attention was paid to the ease of access to the rear seat in the 3-door version. A space of 230 mm at the foot area is created between the B pillar and the front seat to facilitate ingress and egress. The luggage compartment offers 139 litres of space simultaneously housing a spare tyre. This is further complemented by 25 litres of storage offered by door pockets, 8 trays, 3 cup-holders and a coin case. This makes a total of 164 litres of storage space. There’s an AYGO for everyone
A wide choice of options is also available, including air-conditioning, special safety packs and an audio system with 2 speakers, CD player and digital clock. The system’s maximum output is 35 W x 4 and it also features an automaticallycontrolled loudness function.  All units come with a connection socket that allows an external device like an MP3 or mini-disc player to be plugged in. This means the driver will have complete freedom to enjoy his/her favourite urban tunes everywhere, whether driving around the coolest places in town or taking their AYGO beyond city limits. Customers can further customise their AYGO+, thanks to four different enhancement packs:
---- PowertrainsPerformance, economy and sophistication
All-new Toyota 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder VVT-i
 Other items, like the throttle body and the fuel injection ramp are now produced in resin instead of metal. As a result, the weight of the new 1.0-litre was cut down to 67 kg, which makes it the lightest internal combustion engine on the car market today. This unit is not only the most powerful 1.0-litre around (68 DIN hp/50 kW), but is also class-leading in specific torque (93 Nm at 3600 rpm). In order to ensure better driveability in urban conditions (where acceleration and deceleration constantly take place), the development team wanted the new unit to provide higher levels of low to mid torque than the current 1.0-litre fitted in the Yaris. This led to a full optimisation of the intake system, setting a correct manifold length and a smaller diameter for the intake ports. Better antiknock  High fuel economy and low emissions are also part of the equation. For this purpose, engineers started by reducing friction losses: pistons adopt a new resin coating and thin, low-tension piston rings. By slightly offsetting the crankshaft, it is possible to reduce the angle of the connecting rod and consequently minimise friction between piston and bore. The adoption of a 3-cylinder configuration also contributes to a decrease in friction losses through a reduction in the number of moving parts. As a result, the AYGO’s combined fuel consumption is the segment’s lowest for petrol engines at 4.6 litres per 100 kilometres. The same can be said for CO2 emissions – only 109 g/km.
Clever engine mounting system
M-MT transmission
 In addition, this M-MT benefits from ?TA (Delta Throttle Acceleration) logic. When pressing the accelerator pedal briskly, the M-MT ECU (Electronic Control Unit) will promote a downshift in order to improve acceleration. On sudden accelerator lift-off, the ECU will keep the correct gear for engine braking instead of upshifting. This logic ensures a more natural operation, delivering better driving pleasure. The M-MT ECU also adopts a special shift control for uphill or downhill driving. On uphill, it will select the correct gear, avoiding unnecessary upshift and downshift. On downhill travelling, the transmission constantly monitors braking and deceleration, downshifting to a suitable gear in order to produce additional engine braking. ---- Body and ChassisIntelligent construction
 High-tensile steel features a higher yield tensile strength than conventional steels (45 kgf/mm2 vs. 28 kgf/mm2). Its application throughout the body allows not only higher stiffness but also lower weight by using thinner sheet metal. In addition, the rocker panel cross-section has been enlarged, which not only favours a more solid appearance but also provides better anti-chipping protection. The right dimensions
In addition, the AYGO also features the shortest overhangs in this class. By pulling the wheels to each corner of the body, engineers intend not only to make a better use of interior space, but also to give the car more stability at higher speeds.  Toyota believes the AYGO to be not just a city challenger, but also a strong performer beyond city limits. It features the widest front and rear treads amongst sub-B cars (1,420 mm at front and 1,410 mm at the rear), which means higher stability going around bends or dealing with quick lane-change manoeuvres. Furthermore, the AYGO also comes with 14-inch wheels and 155/65 R 14 tyres as standard. Suspension
The front suspension is derived from the Toyota Yaris, but the development team has worked extensively to adapt it to meet the requirements of this platform. It adopts a McPherson configuration with L-shaped arms, now featuring a higher caster angle and improved anti-dive characteristics. However, the shock absorbers’ damping rate and coil spring characteristics have been optimised, which provides better driving comfort.  Rear suspension In addition, the trailing-arm bushing now makes an angle with the axle, creating a toe-correction action.
 Furthermore, the EPS is up to 3% more fuel-efficient than a conventional hydraulic system. This is possible because the EPS is only active when necessary. In a conventional system, the hydraulic pump is permanently activated by the engine. EPS also decreases steering wheel flutter, kickback and brake vibration, by damping the impacts transmitted by the suspension.
 Having a latest-generation ABS system represents an advantage over other cars in the segment. Furthermore, the AYGO is equipped with active speed sensors which are more precise than passive sensors, and able to monitor lower speeds and reverse movement. However, the main news for those aiming to buy an AYGO is that ABS comes as standard across the range. The AYGO features 247 mm ventilated discs at the front and 200 mm drums at the rear. This provides adequate stopping power for a vehicle weighing only 790 kg. ---- Safety
Quality, the foundation of Toyota’s product DNA, takes on its most visible expression in the AYGO in the form of clever ideas that contribute to the highest levels of safety in the sub-B segment. Active safety
 Other items, like rearview mirrors with interior adjustment, rear wiper and defogger are also standard for all models, contributing to a higher level of safety. Passive safety
 To achieve this, the AYGO features a thicker rocker panel, reinforced centre tunnel and two protection bars on each door – the usual diagonal bar plus a thicker one located at the belt line – a unique feature in this segment. In the event of a frontal crash, impact energy is conducted through the front side members to the A pillar, rocker panel, centre tunnel and side bars, and through these, to the rear section of the body. This way, energy is absorbed by the bodyshell as a whole, not stressing any component in particular. Energy dispersion in the event of a frontal crash The sturdy safety structure is complemented by front, side and curtain (front and rear) airbags. Front airbags come standard on every model and side and curtain airbags are available as of the entry grade. Other safety features find a place in the AYGO interior as standard equipment, like seatbelt pre-tensioners for front seats and a passenger airbag cut-off switch. Although a rare feature in the segment, the AYGO offers on all its versions a driver seatbelt warning system (with buzzer reminder) as standard. This feature gains particular importance after analysing road accident statistics: usually, 50% of all fatal victims were not wearing a seatbelt.  An ISOFIX system is standard on both outer seats in vehicles equipped with the 50/50 rear folding system. The same applies to the detachable rear headrests. Being specifically conceived to cope with urban environments, the AYGO pays a great deal of attention to pedestrian protection. Key areas of the front section feature energy absorption structures that minimise injury in the event of an impact with a pedestrian. Such is the case with the bumper reinforcement. In addition, in order to reduce the load on the pedestrian’s knee joints, the engine undercover is attached to the bumper’s lower section in order to form a second absorption structure. Head injuries are minimised through an additional impact absorption structure featured in the bonnet and support brackets installed in the wings.
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