Toyota unveils the Aygo X prologue
Toyota has today unveiled the Aygo X prologue, which it describes as a new vision for the A-segment.
The brainchild of Toyota’s European Design Headquarters, ED², the Aygo X prologue is said to prove that cars that have traditionally been called “entry point” can still lead with stand-out design.
“With the Aygo X prologue, an additional boldness is added to the mix. It’s just as fun, and it now has an added edginess to it. From every angle, it expresses its attitude, with a strong personality and an even stronger stance,” ED²’s design team says.
Its team bumped up the size of the wheels, so the driver enjoys a higher eye point for greater visibility, as well as improved clearance.
The team at ED² says a bold bi-tone execution creates a unique graphic profile that grabs attention in the street.
A rear skid plate houses a bicycle-holder mount, while housed in the door mirror is what ED² calls “an action-camera”, for capturing and sharing moments of exploration.
A new wedged roofline is said to increase the dynamic feeling for a more aggressive sporty image.
While at the front, high-tech lamps hug the upper hood to form a wing-like shape. Lower to the ground, it features a large grille, fog lamps and skid-plate, all building on the hexagon theme.
Finally, an integrated roof rack accentuates the vehicle’s profile, as well as creating a visual link with the hexagon tail lamps.
ED²’s design team says the use of bi-tone was an additional invitation to take colour balances to another level.
The car’s colour, named ‘Sparkling Chilli Red’, is said to have been created by the inclusion of a fine sprinkling of blue metallic flake into the paint mix.
Steve Tormey, Chief Executive of Toyota Ireland commented on the announcement: “The Aygo X prologue is a bold and well-defined model which will be a great addition to the A- segment market in Ireland.
“We’re delighted to unveil this innovative creation, which lives and breathes our ethos of ‘no more boring cars’.
“A model built for adventure, with a distinctive design; this car will be perfect for customers who look to explore the world around them in style.”