Key Takeaways
1. Toyota has begun production of the Aygo X Hybrid at its TMMCZ factory in Kolin, Czech Republic, making it the smallest hybrid car in Europe.
2. The Aygo X Hybrid is the first full hybrid vehicle in the A segment, boasting class-leading CO2 emissions among non-plug-in vehicles.
3. The new model enhances efficiency, performance, and safety features, continuing Toyota’s strategy to provide hybrid technology to more customers.
4. The TMMCZ facility is undergoing significant upgrades, including a €680 million investment to support the production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by 2026.
5. The plant will expand its size and capabilities, including a new paint shop and welding shop, while also producing the GR Sport version of the Aygo X.
Toyota has started making the new Toyota Aygo X Hybrid at its TMMCZ factory in Kolin, Czech Republic. This model is the smallest one from Toyota in Europe. Notably, the Aygo X Hybrid is the first and only full hybrid car in the A segment. Toyota claims that this compact car offers “class-leading CO2 values” and has the least CO2 emissions of any non-plug-in vehicle available. With this new hybrid option in the A segment, Toyota aims to make its hybrid technology easier to access for many customers.
Enhanced Features and Production History
Peter Rade, who is the Vice President of Quality at Toyota Motor Europe, points out that the Aygo X Hybrid brings “better efficiency, dynamic performance, and advanced safety features”. Production of the Aygo in Kolin started in 2005. The latest version, the Aygo X crossover, was launched in 2021 and has seen over 365,000 units built so far. With this new full hybrid version, Toyota now has electrified powertrains across all major passenger car segments in Europe, continuing its “multi-path strategy” to cut down CO2 emissions.
Major Upgrades at TMMCZ
The beginning of production for the Aygo X Hybrid is just a small part of a larger change happening at the Kolin facility. The TMMCZ plant, which employs about 3,200 workers, also produces the Yaris and has been home to a mega logistics hub since 2024. It is currently undergoing significant upgrades to shift towards full e-mobility. As Toyota announced in September, they are putting in a massive investment of 680€ million into the plant. The aim is to start making a completely new battery electric vehicle (BEV), along with the necessary battery systems, by 2026.
For this purpose, the TMMCZ plant will grow from 152,000 to over 173,000 square meters, which will include a new paint shop and welding shop. Robert Kiml, President of TMMCZ, confirmed this dual approach: “We are happy to kick off production of the Aygo X Hybrid and at the same time to move forward with plans for electric vehicles.” He also mentioned that the launch of the GR Sport version for the Aygo X represents a “special chapter”. The Czech government is backing the BEV investment with up to 64€ million.
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