Is it a bird? Is it an SUV? No, it’s a supermini: Toyota Aygo X Exclusive

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Painted steel interior panels and no hybrid option nod to the Aygo’s old school roots As for performance, well it might feel agile and lively enough on the move, and happily so, I was nonetheless a little surprised to see the spec sheet which rates the Aygo X at a top speed of 98mph, and a sprint from rest to 60mph in a tedious 14.9 seconds. open image in gallery With zero to 60mph taking 14.9 seconds, the car in front may not be this Toyota All of which is fine, because if you’re prepared to put up with some minor inconveniences and adjust expectations you find the Aygo X can just about acquit itself not only as economical and handily-sized urban transport, but also for some longer hauls. open image in gallery Take a deep breath: there’s room for four only, and that’s at a push The better specced versions of the Aygo X are fitted with adaptive cruise control, including lane assist, and that makes a big difference to its long-distance capability. THE SPEC Toyota Aygo X Exclusive Price: £18,275 Engine capacity: 1.0l petrol, 3-cyl, 5sp manual Power : 71 Top speed : 98 0-60 : 14.9 Fuel economy : 56.5 CO2 emissions : 110 The X version of the Aygo, I should explain, is really just a cosmetic job on the standard Aygo city car, with a slightly raised ride height and some chunky cladding around the bodywork.