• Hard wearing plastic fills the interior
• Nicer materials on higher trims
• Wheel only moves up and down

How is the quality any layout?

The Aygo’s interior is well-constructed, but the plastics are firm and not as touchy-feely as you’ll find in Toyota’s bigger cars. Still, that’s quite normal in the city car class. At least the appearance is livened up with a variety of glossy, coloured appliques, and the steering wheel is good to hold.

All-round visibility is excellent, with good-sized mirrors and windows. There’s only one front windscreen wiper but it’s designed in such a way that clears more of the screen, but the top left corner remains unswept.

Although the steering wheel doesn’t adjust for reach, a combination of angle adjustment and six-way movement of the driver’s seat means that most drivers will be able to sit comfortably. Headroom is boosted further by raised outer sections of the roof panel, giving a few additional centimetres of head clearance, in the front at least.

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Infotainment and tech

The instrument binnacle itself is simple and dominated by a central speedometer with a small, LED rev-counter just to the left of it. All versions features the 7.0-inch colour touchscreen called X-touch. The graphics are asymmetrical and colour-coded for different functions to aid navigation of its features while on the move.

MirrorLink smartphone connectivity via USB means graphics of compatible devices are mimicked onscreen, making it even more familiar to navigate as well as accessing features such as social media apps.

Comfort

• Comfortable but flat seats
• Engine is noisy when pushed
• Suspension exhibits good comfort

Smaller cars tend to bounce over undulating surfaces but the Aygo feels very well-controlled, its suspension deals well with bumps in the road. It does roll (where the body leans on the chassis) a bit in corners though. The front seats are comfortable too, although the side bolstering isn’t great. They look like bucket seats but the side cushions are quite floppy and offer little lateral support.

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Most will be able to get comfortable enough to enjoy long journeys, let alone pottering around town. Taller drivers may find the gear lever is close to their thigh in fifth or reverse gears as the cabin is narrow compared to many larger cars. Similarly, when the front seats are slid back, rear seat space is compromised.

All models have electric front windows and air-con. Seat fabrics are comfortable and appealing, with full-leather also available. There are large storage pockets around the cabin including bottle holders in the doors and cup holders set in front of the gear lever.