Toyota has gone a roof? Everything happens. This parody of the Micra 350SR model from Nissan is only one logic: obviously, Toyota wanted to hit everyone and immediately. And, it seems, they did it — we did not expect that such a manufacturer would dare or, at least, will find a serious reason to build such a car. But the fact remains-Aygo Crazy (sounds somehow manic, though?) Yes, let it be in an experienced single copy, and it was created for fun on the road, especially if you lower the leash from it. This is what the company wants to demonstrate to us.
The bad thing is that this path has long been protoptan of the same Micra, built by RML, and even earlier it was paced by the immortal and simply unsurpassed Metro 6R4 Group B, a real rally car of the 80s. Crazy, with her elaborate aerodynamic body kit and some just children’s coloring and inscriptions, looks … well, not the same. Of course, she lacks a spark that the powerful V6 gave Micra, but Aygo also has enough non-it-instead of the “six”, a loser “four” VVT-I is used here, with a volume of 1, with a volume of 1. 8 liters, which was borrowed by the MR2 model. Given that turbocharged is installed on the motor, it gives out 200 liters. With. and 325 nm — a lot, but when compared with the same Micra, then not enough. The power unit itself is located behind the driver’s place and takes the place of the rear seats that are here. Of course, all its power is transmitted to the rear wheels. All this means that you get a direct traction from the engine to the axis, but there is another side of the coin — given the dimensions of the car, the distribution of weight along the axes is imperfect. Add to the above short wheelbase, a considerable radius of the turn, as a result of a small angle of steering wheel, as well as the absence of a course stability system and ABS. You will receive a cocktail that will make you tremble before each trip on a wet road, especially by the one where there are many turns. Not to say that this is a killer car that will throw you out of the road at the first opportunity, we just warn you-relaxed and dismissive treatment of this Aygo will make you seriously nervous, or maybe even scream.
Switching gearboxes are heavier than in a regular machine, but not excessively; The steering and brakes (328-millimeter disk brakes with 4-piston calipers from Brembo) are distinguished by excellent sensitivity. It is difficult to call the engine super -powerful, but it is very responsive, the craving is linear, and if you are a brave person, it can reward you with a wave of power that breaks the rear axle into the skidding. But you have no right to make mistakes in this skid — the slightest mistake will be severely punished. So select a section of the road to the best of your capabilities, but do not go beyond the line of common sense there either. Like the Clio V6 MK1, the crazy Aygo requires you complete concentration, and this may become a real problem if you are not sure of your driver’s experience and skill. Gather all your courage and will into a fist and only then get behind the wheel. We think that, like the mentioned Clio, Crazy in management would be much easier on dry asphalt, but wet weather did not make it possible to verify the correctness of our theory.
Be in the immediate vicinity of the power installation of a car is almost always associated with a high noise. The sound of Toyota at idle is quite inexpressive, but with the opening of the accelerator, the motor acquires a certain voice, but you can’t call it beautiful either. The turbine whistle, of course, cheers up, but it overlaps the “mediocre” sound sound. You can hear it only with a sharp switch, and this is very disappointed. Bad — after all, such a car as this Aygo should cause a smile, and not a sour grimace.
I really got into a new crazy Aygo, even fell in love with her. My favorite in this class — Clio Mk2. In many ways, they echo, but despite the incredible pleasure received from the steering and thrust of the Aygo engine, I still prefer to remain unnoticed in the city stream — Renault is better. And, still importantly — the crazy Crazy, according to rumors from Toyota, costs about £ 100,000 — and this, not much, is not a little, four times more than the retail price for Clio V6. Perhaps we misunderstood something, but we will still buy Renault.