Toyota Aygo review

Bought Aygo (2007 model) in 2009. Kept saying that it smelt damp, but put down to the bad way in which the heating system clears the windscreen and that the windows are wet on the inside the majority of the time. Got in the back of the car the other week and guess what? Squelch, the floor was sodden. Taken car straight back to dealers and asked how that much water could be getting in the car. Mechanic said that it is a common fault it will be the door seal, "Said door seal looks fine, not corroded or anything" He just said he knows it is a common fault on this car. "THEN WHY DON’T TOYOTA DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT?" I can’t afford a new car. Had to trade Vauxhall in due to common faults! Are we all just being ripped off?

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As I have seen many of you aren’t happy with the Aygo. Water leaks are generally common on the 5 door versions. If the car is in warranty all you need to do is have it rectified by your local dealer and if not it isn’t too costly to pay for. At the end of the day all cars of different makes and models have various faults (even Aston Martin’s with wiperblade motors). It is no good ranting on about how unhappy you are. Did anyone refuse to rectify the problem? No! I don’t work for Toyota but have bought an Aygo (never driven it) and came across this site whilst browsing, but don’t think this is as bad as you all are stating. At the end of the day the car is cheap and affordable and Toyota seems decent enough to help anyone with any faults so is there a problem? - Rob from Hampshire

Wish i had looked here before I bought one of these heaps of c**p for my girlfriend. The car has had all the problems listed previously. Water in the front footwell and ice and condensation on the windscreen. According to my Toyota dealership these problems are unique to me.... as I have now discovered this is obviously just a big fat lie. If anyone has managed to hand one back I would love to hear from you williamfreestone@thinkpositive.co.uk

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I have submitted photographs to a Customer Manager Jenny Shipley who has shown to Technical and they agree that this is not right this was some 3 weeks ago.I was advised that a FIELD Engineer was to look into my ICE PROBLEMS which happened again 20th + 21st Feb and 1st + 2nd March. I have submitted paperwork to the Ombudsman requesting replacement and/or compensation so that I can replace the car. I have asked Toyota Customer Services to look at this web site which they have. Keep going at the dealer plus Customer services plus Mr FONSECA and try Mr JON WILLIAMS saw in The Times that he is highest ranking Briton among Toyota UK executives. I am still fighting for what I thought I was buying a QUALITY CAR as advertised and sold to me - Linda from Worcestershire
My father was loaned a 2009 model Aygo courtesy car from a Toyota dealer in Woodford, Essex awaiting delivery of his order. This car leaked leaving puddles in the rear footwells. The dealer was asked to ensure that the actual Aygo purchased did not suffer from the same fault. A few days after delivery of the new car it rained and you guessed it....the rear footwells became damp. Regretfully the dealer refused to accept the car back and then denied that there ever was a leak effectively calling my father a liar. My father (a pensioner) did not want the hassle of legal action and was forced to accept a trade-in allowance for a more expensive car. It is apparent that Toyota are aware of endemic problems but will not make costly design changes to their products unless they get found out with a safety issue and publicity. Meanwhile, their franchise dealers are happy to pocket the income from in-guarantee labour claim back schemes. Buy another Toyota? I don’t think so!

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Damn. I purchased my Aygo from the Woodford Branch a few weeks ago. I sent the car into the garage this morning as I found a leak behind the drivers seat :( I cannot believe they can get away with ignoring so many complaints. If anyone has actually had their leak problem cured I would love to know - Mark from England

Aygo leaked through back door 3 lights vent s behind bumper rear wiper all fixed ok but they said lights were corroded - Derek Newland from Surrey

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Toyota Hi-lux ViGO

Toyota Hi-lux ViGO

What can I say Toyota have really came out with a bang on this one, its the most amazing and spacious SUT(Sports Utility Truck) I have ever seen. The looks are stunning. I spend the first two days just looking at it most of the time. It's a totally different and bigger thing designed from the previous models, although its not avaiable all over the world right now as it was manufactured under the IMV project in Thailand and will be on roads all over the world in 2006. So Iam one of the first previleged customers.has been at the forefront of providing quality new vehicles, car parts and car accessories. SOMBAT MOTOR CO.,LTD. leads the vehicle export industry in vehicle procurement and management systems online and serves customers all over the world. We pride ourselves for providing a variety of services, including the freight, sales, export, and distribution of a wide variety of quality vehicles,car parts, and car accessories from Thailand and Asia. Aside from our operations in Thailand, we also Toyota Hi-lux ViGO
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Interior has it all. Two tone beige and brown interior with wood like touchings. Optitronic speedometer. MP3 compatible single CD and cassette player with 6 speakers. Airconditioning. 8 way adjustable driver seat. Spacious rear bench seat for easy seating of 3 adults.
Its no less than a luxury sedan when it comes to the ride quality, handling and performance. Its as good on pavement as it is on the beaten track. With the performance comparable to V8 gasoline engines it can go from 0 to 100kph in just 8.6 seconds with a top speed of 190kph (120mph). The engine noise and vibration are minimized to nothing.

2010 Toyota Camry

2010 Toyota Camry Vehicle Overview
Introduction
Some things don't change. Take the 2010 Toyota Camry's buttery-soft ride and roomy, serene cabin, for example, which have been endearing Camry traits since we can remember. And some things get better with age. Look at the Camry's powerful, fuel-efficient and ultra-smooth 268-horsepower V6, which is not only the best Camry V6 ever, but also the best all-around V6 in any family sedan. Unfortunately, other things can sour with time. That's where the current Camry's underwhelming interior quality comes in. Overall, though, the 2010 Camry remains one of the top choices in this competitive segment. With excellent crash test scores and comfort and refinement to spare, the Camry's got what most family-sedan shoppers want.
For 2010, the Camry receives a midcycle rejuvenation. Most notably, the base four-cylinder engine increases in size from 2.4 to 2.5 liters, with a corresponding 11-hp bump (21 hp on the SE), and the manual and automatic transmissions matched to this engine are now blessed with six gears instead of five. The exterior styling has also been tweaked, boasting a new grille, larger headlights, and a revised taillight design. On the safety front, stability control is now standard across the lineup. Other notable additions include auto up/down windows all around and a new optional audio system with satellite radio and Bluetooth for the lower trim levels.
The current-generation Camry's '07 debut coincided with the latest Nissan Altima's, and the new Honda Accord joined the crowd a year later. Then, in 2009, Mazda threw its hat in the ring with the upsized Mazda 6. Meanwhile, other competent midsizers like the Chevrolet Malibu and Hyundai Sonata have soldiered on as viable alternatives. And this just in -- the 2010 Ford Fusion has received a thorough going-over and looks set to seriously challenge the class leaders.
In the face of such stiff competition, there have been some rumblings that Toyota's iconic family sedan is losing its edge. Judging by the Camry's so-so interior quality relative to previous generations, there might be some truth to that. In most other respects, though, the 2010 Toyota Camry is still a top contender, from its top-notch crashworthiness and plush ride to its slightly sullied but nonetheless enduring reputation for reliability. It doesn't handle nearly as well as sporty entrants like the Mazda 6 and Altima, of course, but we suspect the majority of shoppers in this segment will appreciate the Camry's ride and handling balance more than the Mazda's or the Nissan's.
With so many appealing options to choose from, we strongly advise shopping around and test-driving as many models as possible. We're fans of the Camry, though. Its refined character is bound to appeal to families looking for a soothing vehicular escape from the daily grind.
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Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2010 Toyota Camry is a midsize four-door sedan offered in four trim levels -- base, LE, SE and XLE. The base Camry comes only with a four-cylinder engine, while the other trims offer a choice between the four-cylinder and a V6.
The base Camry features 16-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, auto up/down windows for all four doors, a six-speaker CD audio system with an auxiliary input jack, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, full power accessories and a 60/40 split-folding rear seat. The Camry LE adds keyless entry and an eight-way power driver seat.
The SE includes a sport-tuned suspension, 17-inch alloy wheels, and special interior and exterior styling details. The luxurious XLE reverts to the LE's softer suspension settings and 16-inch wheels while providing an upgraded JBL-branded sound system with an in-dash CD changer and satellite radio, Bluetooth phone and music connectivity, automatic dual-zone climate control, a power passenger seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, reclining rear seats, a moonroof, wood-tone accents and, on the V6 model, leather seating. Note that neither the SE nor the XLE offers the folding rear seat, though each has a center pass-through.
Most of the XLE's upgrades are offered on the lower trim levels as options. Other major options, depending on trim level, include a sunroof, a navigation system, keyless ignition and entry and heated front seats.
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Powertrains and Performance
All Camrys are front-wheel drive, and the standard engine on base, LE and XLE trim levels is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that generates 169 hp, 11 more than the previous 2.4-liter four. The SE receives a tweaked version of the same engine that's good for 179 hp. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on all four-cylinder Camrys except for the XLE, which comes only with a six-speed automatic. For the rest of the trims, the automatic is optional. Fuel economy is estimated to be 22 mpg city/33 mpg highway with the manual, while the automatic dips to 32 mpg highway.
Optional on all models except for the base Camry is a 3.5-liter V6 that cranks out 268 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic is the sole transmission choice. Thus equipped, the Camry can sprint to 60 mph in a fleet 6.5 seconds, yet fuel economy remains impressive at 19 mpg city/28 highway.
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Safety
Every 2010 Toyota Camry comes with antilock brakes with brake assist, stability control, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag.
In crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Camry earned a perfect five stars in all frontal and side impact categories. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave it the top rating of "Good" in its frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests.
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Interior Design and Special Features
In base and LE models, the Camry's interior is straightforward and functional. Toyota's decades of experience in ergonomics shine through here -- the main controls are large and logically placed, and the wide seats easily accommodate most body types. There are plenty of storage cubbies, too. The ice-blue backlighting for the audio and climate controls may seem a bit tacky, but it does liven things up a bit. The SE adds sporty interior styling cues, while the XLE raises the bar with convincing fake wood accents and an upscale feature not typically seen in this segment -- reclining rear seats. Trunk capacity for all models is 15 cubic feet.
Notably, build and materials quality aren't up to the high standard set by previous-generation Camrys. Some plastics are substandard, and panel fitments aren't uniformly precise. The Camry's interior isn't bad by any means, but it's no longer above average for this segment.
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Driving Impressions
The new 2.5-liter base engine and standard six-speed transmissions add splashes of zest and refinement to the Camry's tried-and-true formula, which is to provide excellent ride comfort and isolation at the expense of engaging driving dynamics. The SE supposedly ratchets up the fun in tight corners, but in reality it's just a slightly firmer version of one of the most softly sprung family sedans you can buy.
For many shoppers in this segment, the Camry's cosseting suspension and cabin may be preferable to the sportier approach taken by Mazda and Nissan, but for the record, the Camry's handling dynamics are about as bland as they get. There is one unequivocally sporty element, though -- the optional turbine-smooth V6, which transforms the 2010 Toyota Camry into one of the fastest mid-priced sedans on the road while maintaining impressive fuel economy numbers.

Toyota Auris Hybrid coming this autumn

The Auris hatchback hybrid version, which is going to be manufactured in the facility at Burnaston, Derbyshire, UK, will be released by Toyota this coming autumn.

Since the gasoline-electric drivetrain of the Auris Hybrid Synergy Drive will be shared by the latest Prius, it means that it will come with a 98bhp 1.8L Atkinson-cycle gasoline powerplant and an 80bhp electric power unit.The Auris will come with a lower price tag because it will be a smaller car and it will not come with lots of equipment. Although Toyota’s hybrid system is more advanced than its competitor’s the Auris will provide Toyota a more direct challenger to the Honda Insight. The Auris hybrid’s lower weight and smaller size could make it Toyota’s cleanest model when it is released this autumn at the Frankfurt motor show, undermining the 87g/km carbon dioxide emissions of the latest Prius.

There’s never been any question that the Toyota Corolla is anything but a huge global success. The world’s best-selling model has set standards for profitability and popularity that are the envy of every other manufacturer on the planet.Practical, reliable and affordable, it helped to define the family market – so why is Toyota about to change everything for the new Auris? On the face of it, ditching the famous Corolla name is marketing madness. But fortune favours the brave, and the firm claims its new family car is so radically different, only a fresh badge would do.Designed in Europe, there have been some pretty daring words bandied about prior to the launch of the newcomer. Sporty is perhaps the most obvious. But is the Auris really good enough to take on rivals such as the VW Golf and Vauxhall Astra? And can the newcomer match the impressive Honda Civic, which was not only designed and engineered in Europe, but is built in Britain, too? Auto Express was first behind the wheel of the Toyota to find out.Early impressions are mixed. The Auris is only 50mm taller and 65mm wider than the current Corolla, and as such looks quite compact when compared to the Ford Focus. However, the fresh styling certainly has character, while a sportier suspension system is also promised, as is a new range of powerplants which will ultimately be crowned with a near-250bhp turbocharged T Sport version.For the time being, though, our drive is limited to five engines, including 1.4 and 1.6-litre petrol units, plus a 2.0 and two 2.2 diesels. Jump behind the wheel, and the first thing you notice is how roomy the car is inside. It’s not only the extra head and legroom which stand out. The huge expanse of black plastic between the dashboard and windscreen makes the hatch feel bigger than it actually is, an effect created by the low-slanting A-pillar.In fact, the designers extended the A-pillar so far forward that they have had to include an extra quarterlight window for better visibility. From the outside, the additional glass blends in well with the car’s profile. But from the front seat, it looks rather awkward.Dominating the cabin is a silver-coloured ‘flying buttress’ centre console, which appears to be floating on the dashboard. It protrudes into the interior, and puts the gearstick, handbrake and switches all within easy reach. Unfortunately, we did notice some glare off the console’s shiny plastic surfaces. On top-spec models, dual-zone air-conditioning, a panoramic roof and paddleshifters will enhance the driving experience. Across the range, the seats are firm and supportive, and even the door handles have been specially coordinated to complement the console design.The all-new chassis and suspension set-up makes the Auris a promising driver’s car. And just to keep owners on their toes, Toyota has fitted an ‘Eco’ light inside the speedo, which mea-sures your throttle input and glows green to reward efficient driving.In contrast to the Corolla, the Auris’ chassis is a revelation. As well as better body control, its wider track and re-vamped suspension mean it devours corners effortlessly. Overall, the car feels very grown up, and there’s greater re-finement. On demanding roads, the Auris instantly proves more composed than its predecessor. And on the test track, it is easier to pick a quick line through corners, thanks to the neutral chassis and sharp turn-in. The steering itself is well weighted and responsive, and the rack is quicker than the old Corolla’s.Crucially, the car’s braking is also much improved. That’s because the Toy-ota gets rear discs in addition to the vented front units, which deliver stron-ger, better balanced stopping power.Ultimately, the Auris offers a whole lot more than the car which it replaces. It’s a Corolla that has ditched the med-iocrity, toned up its muscles, become much more athletic and taken a course in style and aesthetics. It will land in UK showrooms by next February. Rivals, you have been warned.
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