Toyota’s offerings in the United States start with the subcompact Yaris, but in Europe, the lineup has an even smaller vehicle, the Aygo. Toyota made a concerted effort to inject some life into this A-segment car when it introduced the second-generation Aygo at the 2014 Geneva auto show. It was expressively individual with numerous options to help personalize it and made an impact with its X-stamped nose. Now, a refreshed version is coming to the 2018 Geneva auto show, with revised styling along with under-the-skin updates that promise a more refined driving experience. 
The design of this generation of Aygo was intended to blend Japanese style with European sensibilities. With an appearance inspired by technology, J-pop music, and manga, the Aygo, at the very least, looked interesting in an unexciting segment. For Toyota, X marked the spot, literally, as the new face of the Aygo.
The refreshed 2019 model retains this fascia but with slightly tweaked lines. Where the outgoing model’s nose was relatively flush, the 2019’s has more texture. The cheeks are more pronounced, the mouth is more aggressive, and the headlights are underlined with black plastic. The X graphic is now body color, and the fog lights have been moved from within the chin to outside it. The headlights and taillamps also feature new designs.
A major focus in refreshing the Aygo was reducing vibrations and noise, two issues that often plague A-segment cars. Toyota incorporat...