Toyota Aygo X 2026 becomes the first hybrid A-segment city car

Before going on sale, the Toyota Aygo X 2026 made one final stop at the Brussels Motor Show, where it made its public European debut.

Its update extends well beyond styling revisions: the Aygo X becomes the first and only hybrid city car in the A-segment market. As a full hybrid, it does not require external charging. The outgoing 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine has been dropped, with the model now using the Yaris hybrid powertrain exclusively.

It pairs a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor to produce 116 hp - a substantial increase over the previous 72 hp - while cutting fuel consumption by one litre per 100 km, from 4.8 l/100 km to just 3.8 l/100 km. Excluding plug-in hybrids, no combustion-engined vehicle on the market claims fuel consumption as low as the Aygo X.

The benefits go beyond efficiency. The extra power also gives the Toyota Aygo X much livelier performance, reaching 100 km/h from standstill in 9.2 seconds, compared with 14.9 seconds for its predecessor.

What else has changed

Installing Toyota's hybrid system required a new front end for the 2026 Aygo X. It is longer, with the front overhang increased by 76 mm, and adopts a more sophisticated look. The bonnet, bumpers and headlights have all been redesigned. New 17-inch and 18-inch wheels are also available.

Inside, the instrument display is now fully digital, while the city car gains greater connectivity. A wireless smartphone charger, digital key and electric parking brake are standard across the range. Materials and sound insulation have also been upgraded, while retaining four seats and a 231-litre boot.

GR Sport is new to the Toyota Aygo X range

The city car line-up will also introduce a GR Sport variant. Although those letters may evoke high performance and burnt rubber, it is little more than a trim level here. The Aygo X GR Sport features sportier styling, a black bonnet and roof, gloss-black and grey interior details, and GR badging.

The changes are not purely cosmetic. It receives no extra power, but this version has bespoke steering and suspension tuning - as well as a thicker anti-roll bar - intended to deliver a more engaging, dynamic drive.

When will it arrive?

The Toyota Aygo X 2026 is expected to reach the market shortly. Although final prices have yet to be confirmed, it will face Portugal's outdated tax system: despite promising lower fuel consumption and emissions than the previous 1.0-litre model, the 50% larger engine capacity alone increases the ISV vehicle tax by around €2,300.

The 1.0-litre Aygo X is available from €18,690, while the most affordable hybrid Yaris starts at €24,330. The new hybrid Aygo X is expected to be priced somewhere between the two.