Why you should be buying the Toyota Aygo in this crazy economy and review
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- A quick review of the Aygo stating how much it cost and what miles per gallon or litre one gets out of the car. It's a great ca and in this world of debt, you should stop leasing your car for £400 a month and buy a car outright.
I'm 58 years old, everything's paid off and in theory I could drive something silly. Last year I paid £4000 for a 2011 Peugeot 107 which is a badge engineered Toyota Aygo. I was expecting frugal but somewhat miserable driving. I couldn't have been more wrong. Yes it's frugal but it's an absolute hoot to drive. It's not fast and the handling is only average but it just feels cheeky, frisky and fun. It reminds me of the cars I drove in the 1980s. It feels like I'm driving again rather than been taken for a ride in a sterile box which is what modern cars feel like. The car actually has soul. I absolutely love the back to basics motoring and it's saving me £130 a month in running costs on my previous car. I still look on Autotrader and wonder about the next car I'll buy but then I set off in my 107 and feel like I want to keep it forever because it's so much fun. I'd go as far as to say it's the best decision I've made in my motoring life. Something else I like about it is that other drivers seem to leave me alone. I was expecting to be bullied but boy racers don't feel they have to prove themselves against me, the police don't even notice me (not that there are many about these days) and people just don't seem to get upset. It's just a little car that doesn't rile people. What's not to like?
Hi Rain, this is a great summary for a great car.😆
Great little cars mate, just bought x2 last month, getting between 59 and 72 mpg👍 100 insurance 17 plates, free tax, 7500 each ish. 25k miles one x-cite, and one Xpress. Had performance cars, but these are cracking little cars. Keep the Map sensor clean and 6000miles/6 mth oil changes to stop piston rings sticking. You're bang on with what you've said couldn't agree more✌️
Hi Stephen, they are great cars and in this time of such an economic crisis, it really makes sense. Keep in touch Stephen :)
I’m driving 29 years now, I’ve had my Aygo for 2 and a half years, it’s easy to maintain, some I’m able to do myself, so far 139,000 km on it for an 18 yr old car, it’s pretty good and won’t be parting from it.
Hi Marti, I would keep the car as long as it runs 😆
I have had my 2008 Aygo for 2.5 years. Was great when it ran but has broken down after its second repair. Think I need a new car 😂😂
i have drove 300.000km in mine from 2016 still no problems beside some wheelbearings
Hi Andre, thanks for the comment. Wow, 300k. That’s amazing. Just shows, if you look after a vehicle, it can run for many km. well done 👍👍
Small cars are fun to drive and running costs are easier on the pocket. I bought a brand new nissan pixo in for just less that £5k in Nov 2010, had it 4 years and sold it to my sister who still has it. I then got a Peugeot 1.6 hdi diesel to tow a caravan round Spain. It did 65/67 mpg motorway and half that towing caravan. Thinking of going back to something like an Aygo as I'm back to short journeys mostly. Thing I've noticed though is older small cheap small cars even with low mileage suffer from under body corrosion to arms and axles etc. even if they look good on top.
You are right Michael, great small cars.
My fathers C1 is now used by one of his grandchildren. The equivalent engned Yaris is run by a friend and still going strong and almost 20 years old. My daughter is about to get a 2020 Aygo. Great, simple technology.....
Hi G, now that's a great story. They are great little cars.
I bought an Aygo 2017 mid February and I must admit the high clutch and biting point caused me a lot of problems with stalling and rolling back. My mechanic lowered the clutch and now I am loving this car. A smooth drive and is nippy. I am very happy with my little Aygo which is fuel efficient too
its a great car and highly under rated 👍
I am also over 60 years old and sold my Mercedes E280 and my Audi A6 1.8 Turbo this year and last year. And I'm happy with my 2010 Citroen C1. It's basically a Toyota and I'm happy after every visit to the gas station. I have now driven it 30,000 km and do small maintenance myself. The car runs like it did on the first day, but it should be treated well.
hi Didi, many thanks for the comment. Yes, the C1 is basically the same car. I had a C1 about 12 years ago an it was brill. I too had this from new and used it to travel the UK for work. Over two years, I put 40k on the clock. But, it was serviced as per schedule and looked after. No problems. Sold it for the same price that I paid which was......£4999 brand new.
we just bought a 2023 aygo and so far so good. our 2020 leaf is not so good in winter time here in sweden. got the new aygo for 16k brand new including winter wheels.
has aircon and cruize control so i'm happy.
55mpg so far in minus 10c on winter tyres.
Hi Isaac, well done on the new car. I think you will just love having the Aygo, It's a great, small, fun car. And at 55mpg, you could drive it through Europe for a tour with no problems 😆
I have a Yaris, 2006 1.0, same engine as the Aygo. Some years ago, I had the use of a 2012 Aygo for about 10 days. Really enjoyed it. I did note at the time, that if you're driving on a road thats a bit of a switchback ( the A303 in my case ), and you're trying to push on a bit, then that mpg figure is going to drop a lot. I get around 61mpg in my Yaris, doing an almost steady 60 mph on a motorway. Otherwise, general running around, it's about 55 mpg on average. Why I chose the Yaris rather than an Aygo, C1 or 107..., is that the Yaris is somewhat better appointed, fo example the doors close with a solid thunk rather than the clang of an Aygo, C1 or 107. Do agree with you..., that when there are cars like these around why bother with some expensive newish barge.
Hi Andrew, many thanks for the comment. I agree, with switchbacks and on and off the throttle, mpg will reduce. Interesting how the Yaris achieved the mpg as this is slightly larger than the aygo. Yes, the Yaris is a better larger car and this is reflected in the new price. It is a pity that the Aygo has gone thorugh a number of version releases, as each release, the new price has just gone up and up which means the car at a new price simply outstrips the demographic that it was aimed at. The problem today is it is so easy to get a new car on PCP. The BWM Series 1 was a great car however today, they are the worst to buy second hand. The problem here was that the young got the car on PCP which naturally stretched their budget (but it would be worth it just for the BMW badge) and as such, they were not serviced. Hence, the second hand cars are now classed as unreliable - simply because they were not looked after in their early life. It's the same with Range Rovers. They too have a name of being unreliable but thats not the case it you service them as they should be serviced however we see so many of them on PCP by people who cannot afford £900 a month - and then again, they are not looked after so become unreliable. Something to think about :)
I've had a 2010 Aygo with 144k on the clock for a couple of years now and without any problems at all, about 55-60mpg and cheap insurance with £20 annual car tax, it is also ULEZ compliant (ie. you don't have to pay it if you go into a zone).
Acceleration isn't great, but it will cruise happily at 70mph, 4 doors for comfort of the occasional passengers and a Tardis like hatchback boot that seems to take more than it should.
I use this daily for work driving all around Surrey, it's easy to park because of its size, and oddly always looks clean even when its not, it must be the Cayman blue metallic finish.
The air conditioning and tilt-able steering wheel gives it a luxury feel, and it just looks like a nice car when I have to park up in people's driveways.
Not at all bad for a £1500 motor I'd say.
Hi VideoLounge, now thats what you call a car thats great value. I cannot understand why the roads are not full of them - rather than Range Rovers :)
I own a 2011 Aygo and have for a few years now. I'm not a learner driver and most of my friends own larger BMWs or similar, often joking about the aygo. However I absolutely love it, £20 a year tax, very cheap insurance and an easy 65mpg. I can do all the servicing on it so no large overheads.
Parking is a breeze and as it's a "top" spec model, Aircon and electric windows.
Only issues I've had are water ingress (seals are crap) and the catalytic converter rotted through (85k). Other than that it's been faultless.
In this economy, fuels at stupid prices and when you combine the savings you make (tax, insurance, running costs) it quite literally saves thousands over the years.
Hi Matthew, thanks for the comment. You are spot on. It really is a good car and like you say, with fuel being overly expensive (thats another video), it makes sense to have something that costs very little to run. Cars like the Aygo make EV cars look far too expensive to buy and run. :)
Ive an Aygo , and I always think that if you fill it to the brim and set the trip , if you can get 100miles before the first bar goes out on the fuel gauge , then all is well ,,
Hi Tom, thanks for the comment. It's quite simple, they are a great car. The art is not to go crazy and suddenly aspire to a BMW 5 series, where all your money will be flushed down the loo 😄
Speak up please
You forgot to mention its £0 car tax as well, even more economical. Iv got the c1 variant.
C1 Aygo and the 107 are all the same car basically
My Aygo. Is a 2019 plate. £180 tax.
Yes, the zero tax rate ended when the 2017 plates come in
@@alanjones2371 if your car is below 70 bhp, you don't have to pay rd tax on it, the c1 is 69 bhp.
Bought a brand new C1 in 2007 for £6k as a second car. Due to a relationship breakdown I kept it for the cheap motoring. Well 17 years on and nearly 200k miles later I still have it. 😂
On the plus point I no longer have a mortgage to pay as I paid it off due to my cheap motoring. 😁
Now that sounds as Smart approach, as in getting rid of the other half😂😂👍
I have ordered an Aygo X. I think for me & my needs it's a great car. I got rid of my electric volswagen E-up because I ended up hating it (it was much worse than this in interior design &space) and charging it was a nightmare for me in winter, so be carefull with the electric car hype before you buy one...
Hi Mango, thanks for the comment. I think you have made a sensible choice. Personally, I think the electric car won't exist soon enough. I think within a year or two, the governments will have to step down and accept that hydrogen is the way forward on the understanding that oil based 'stuff' will always be needed by our species (be this natural or synthetic oil)
@@bankruptpensioner Hello, yes I agree now having experienced electric it's overpriced hype, of course we all want a cleaner planet but sitting in my car charging for 45 mins in - 8 C was not funny at all .I had to take my parents to the doctor and I was worried I would not be able to get back home ,car autonomy drops very much in winter (heating) and this was a very mild winter as eastern europe can have -20 C in my area, so just imagining this scenario made me shiver.The car was new now but later if it needed repairs ... car parts were very expensive in the E-up, no way would i be able to aford that (battery alone was priced at over 15000 euros ). I will keep you updated with my new life with the Aygo X & wish you all a great day
Got mine in 2013 and still have it😀😀😀😀 No regres at all. Only minor repairs.
Hi Al, many thanks for the comment. Great car. You have had the car for 10 years, well done. As it is Toyota, it will just keep on going. Toyota, best cars in the world.
Ditto 2015 ordered two door, really practical motor car. Sell it? No.
Really enjoyed your video. It's a very nice insight, cheers 👍
Great little car. How is it on long drives on faster roads in regards to noise and comfort?
And can you do a follow up video comparing this to the IQ please. That looks like another wicked small car too.
hi Johny, many thanks for the comment. Pleased you enjoyed the information. It is a great car and it is just fine on long journeys. No major problems with aches that any other car would not bring. Fast roads - I have cruised abroad at 85mph and had no major problems. It can get a little load inside the cabin however, I just turn up the radio :). This car will cruise all day at 85. I will have a look into who has an IQ and see if I can borrow it for the day. These IQs are great little cars and will bring great miles per gallon. If anyone out there has an IQ, please do get in touch with me :)
@@bankruptpensioner Cheers for the reply. Ah I see, that's great to hear.
Look forward to seeing your video about the IQ if and when you're able to borrow one 👍
Happy new year 😉
The Peugeot 107,citroen c1 and Aygo are all the same cars, basically the prior 2 are rebadged aygos with different astectics, the only difference is the aygo costs more because of the toyota branding, i got my c1 and its absolutely amazing on fuel economy, cheap on insurance and cheap running costs as well as free rd tax. So anyone who doesn't want to pay extra for the toyota branding just get the c1 although the Aygo does look the prettiest out of the lot, they are all practically the same cars with the same parts and engine.
you are right Imran 👍
I’ve had our 2009 Subaru Justy with the same 1kr-fe engine as the Aygo (but Euro 4) for some time now and it’s a pretty nice car. Not the best quality in materials (to be expected from the class of these cars) but really good for small areas and parking and also good fuel economy (I’ve got 6.2 l/100km (I believe that’s about 46mpg) average over about 20kkm with a lot of city driving). I’ve had plenty to change on it but it’s to be expected for the price I got the car at. I love how small the exterior it is but how roomy the interior is. I enjoyed your video and wish you many, many more trouble free miles with it.
hi TJ, thanks for the comment. Yes, you are right on the summary. It's a great little engine and just keeps being economical. Cars today are just so big and expensive and this engine and the cars which it goes with are really the cars that people can afford. Glad you enjoyed the vid, and see you soon 😄
Agreed!
If you want to do your bit for the planet, drive an Aygo or something similar:
1 Cheap(ish) to buy
2 Cheap to run
3 Reliable
4 Very efficient with low emissions
5 Built with readily available materials
6 Mostly recyclable
.....unlike electric vehicles which are very expensive, use precious resources and NOT recyclable!
Great car, not the flashyist, but stop wasting money on cars 👍
Hi, are you traveling at 60 MPH to get that indicated MPG? Regards.
Hi Ryan, sorry for the slow response and thanks for the comment. No, traveling aound 70 to 75 MPH brings this kind of MPG. I assume staying at 60 would bring even higher numbers on the MPG.
Driving at 60mph is when the car is at its most economical. Town driving or stop start driving tends to use more fuel . I travel on the motorway a lot and this is when my car sips fuel
Thank you very much for this review, my girlfriend bought her Toyota Aygo today and this video is just the approval that she needed!
Also I admire your focus on driving while also reviewing the car, I wish I could multitask like that behind the wheel.
hi Karim, sorry for the slow response and thanks for the comment. This is agreat news and I am so pleased that the video helped somewhat in your girlfriends choice. Multitasking - must be from my past life as an air pilot :).
I totally agree with your logic and thought long and hard on my last car purchase. As a family man with a need for four seats I eventually bought a Seat Ateca 1.4Tsi with all the toys. It consistently returns 48mpg, has heated leather seats and is genuinely a nice place to be. I've had all kinds of cars in the past but as a day to day, functional, practical and reliable car its hard to beat. On another note, I just got my son a 2014 Citroen C1 (an Aygo to all intents and purposes) for his first car and it's a great little thing. Zero road tax, high MPG and super low insurance and does its job just fine. Parts are cheap and servicing is very much in the realms of a DIY'er. There's a lot to be said for these little cars and you say it well. ATB
great story 👍
Bought a 2015 AYGO in late 2020 as I lost my job due to the office closure following Covid. Got a job reasonably locally but driving was the only way to get there. Didn’t want a big car, (I’ve had my fun in my youth with sports cars etc), so got an AYGO. Great little car frugal fuel economy even with my spirited driving. Cheap to maintain, no tax and insurance is cheaper too.
good choice 👍
I made the mistake of buying a Mitsubishi colt years ago a 1.1 litre VVTI engine 86bhp it has same as the old Yaris but it only does 35mpg , I do like to drive fast though got 120mph out of it verified by GPS the Aygo i think wont even do 100mph not that you can do that unless you are on a private road of course lol but years ago when petrol was around £1 a litre i used to for example get 75 miles for £10 of petrol now i only get 50miles per £10 if im lucky , I may get one of these little Aygos as they are very cheap and a work colleague has one he told me £5 of petrol will get him 60 miles around town and per month he pays £30 in his petrol bill where as im paying £120 a month lol
Hi Christine, many thanks for the comment. Yes, you could easily reduce your monthly bills with one of these little cars. They might not be all that fast but you can save loads of money with them and not be too precious with the car should you have a small scuff etc
@@bankruptpensioner Thank you 😊🙏🌈 for the kind reply , yeah I'm definitely thinking of getting finance on a new Aygo great little cars and ever £quid save in this day and age goes a long way so definitely worth doing 👍
I'm putting this car on my maybe list. Thanks!
Good choice!
Having five kids , I drove a VW t3 van for 18 years with a 0 to 60 time of 23 seconeds. Now as a pensioner , this little aygo will suit me fine. So as you say , why get something else when you only do a limited amount of driving.
Sounds the right plan Pete 👍
I bought my 2012 Aygo 8 years ago (in 2014) with 10,000 miles for £5,450 and I've driven it 90,000 miles totalling 100,000 on the clock. I haven't really had any issues with it.
I change the oil every 5,000 miles. I say no issues but the exhaust system on mine seems to be a weak point for corrosion. My muffler has been replaced twice over those 8 years (the most recent replacement was coated in silver exhaust paint and currently has little to no rust) and I replaced the center pipe of the exhaust system last year which I'm starting to wish I also coated in exhaust paint. It's not that bad though because replacement mufflers was around £35-40 and the center pipe was around £45 (no labour costs as I did it myself). The Aygo is an extremely easy car to work on though.
I've also had the brake pipes to the rear of the car replaced and the front brake pipes came up as an advisory on my most recent MOT.
Hi Michael, thanks for your post. I have replaced the clutch on a previous Aygo, and this cost £300 which for a clutch, is a really good price. I guess the cost has gone up due to inflation however, this proves that the cost of maintanence is cheap for these cars. And like you state, if you service the car regularly, this little engine will go forever. Let's say that your car today is worth £2000 after your eight years of use. That means the car has depreciated by some £3500. This means the car has cost you some £437 each year, or £36 a month. I am sure you can't get a car for £36 a month from the dealerships. The Aygo is a great car and makes the costs of motoring very affordable. Thanks for your response.
@@bankruptpensioner I may just be about to find out. I had a crash on Friday and I can imagine replacing the bumper and wing and respraying them will not be permitted by the insurance company... So I either take the car as a Cat c/n or just take the cash and maybe buy a Suzuki Celerio? I reckon the damage can be fixed for about £300 though DIY wise... I'm pretty good at resprays as I've already done the bumper due to lacquer peel. The only issue is I don't have a clean room so I'd just have to be happy with what ever contaminants drop on the paintwork.
I'm just not sure it's worth doing insurance wise as I can imagine a cat c/n would cost allot more.
I just wish I'd bought a 1st gen honda insight for £3,000 as they're now selling for £10,000. (It's a hybrid with a manual transmission). Although I can imagine parts are priced extremely high and are hard to get hold of. I'm sure there's only about 100-200 in the UK
Mostly owned small cars over decades, and had my mid-range 18 reg Aygo for two years. Yes, it has much to recommend. However, also a few negatives.
Thin paint coating tends towards scratches and chips exposing undercoat. Lack of unobstructed central air vent results in cold left hand on steering wheel on low temp mornings. As an older person, the seat construction causes me back discomfort when driving for longer than an hour. Restricted door access makes back seat use inadvisable to anyone with limited leg motility. Rear passengers complain of jarring ride over potholes. Beware of Android connection failing to operate on some X Play models. Never worked on mine, except for phone and text only access - owners forums suggest Toyota withdrew support for app. Annoying, as unable to access phone's Google maps guidance facility.
Overall, a cheap to run and reliable little car if you have no unreasonable expectations.
hi Paul, thanks for the comment. Good points raised. You are right on the paint - it is a thin coat
Thank you for an interesting video, is your Aygo an automatic? I have subscribed.
It is a great car, this one is manual although I bet the automatics are just as great. They do tend to be much more expensive for some reason
@@bankruptpensioner Thank you for replying.
It's the same car as the Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107. When I bought mine, the Toyota version commanded a premium for the same year and mileage, which is daft becuase they all came off the same production line. The differences are cosmetic and trim levels. Underneath it is identical to the others.
Back to basics here too. I bought the Pug 107 version 2 years ago as a stopgap when my old sports car was about to become an uneconomically expensive MOT fail and I needed cheap worry-free wheels in a hurry.
Later on, I decided that as I mainly do local journeys and live on a tight budget, and it does most of what I need from a car, I could not really justify a fancy replacement.
The Pug is basic, unrefined, cheap to run and has a fun feel. I can do a lot of the work on it myself.
It is a 2011, cost £2400 with 68K on the clock. All motoring costs on top of the purchase price have been about £1000 over the 2 years since - fuel, insurance, home servicing and repairs, everything.
Mine is not perfect but feels like it will last a few years. If it doesn't then I am not in too deep.
This little car has grown on me to the point where I have decided to stick with it until there is a good reason not to.
Hi Particle, in the past I also had a C1. This being one of the reasons to get the Aygo. As you say, they are basically all the same car with the same power plant and running gear. This range of cars is the modern day mini. That said, the latest from Toyota is getting to be the price of the modern day mini which is just silly. If you need a reliable, easy to work on, functional car that runs on a budget, then this is the winner. It really is a great car and common sense says this is a way forward, the problem is not many listen to the common sense 😆.
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Mine goes for the APK next week ,the MOT equivalent in the Netherlands. afer 247.000 km🥳 not a slightest worry.
have done 310.000 in my peugeot 108, only bearings have been changes
Wow Marc, that is impressive - but shows if you look after the car, it will keep on going 👍
63mpg excellent stuff
Very. Sips fuel 😊
And unlike diesel sh*t boxes, no diesel particulates being belched out 🤢🤮
We’ve had two of these years ago ( a C1 and a Peugeot 107) wish we still had one as we are pensioners now and although we have a diesel car, it’s not ULEZ and if things go wrong it’s a nightmare to sort out)
hi Steve, thanks for the comment. They really are great cars (the Peugeot, Citroen, Toyata - all the same really). I am tempted to get an automatic next time - making it easier to drive as I too start top get towards my pension years.
@@bankruptpensioner it’s a no brainer really isn’t it if you need a reliable cheap to run small car there no better!
Aygo sounds like an appetizer
Hi, it certainly is. Can't understand why people are buying such expensive vehicles when we are on the edge of the worst recession this century.
is the 2007 automatic version a good choice?
Should be, as long as the auto box is nice and smooth and the kickdown works as it should 👍
You may wish to invest in a microphone.
I now have a DJI audio solution - problem now fixed thank goodness :)
I bought a 2005 aygo sport in March 2022 and it averages 60 mpg and it runs well for 124000miles on clock (£800) not as good on fuel as my 1.4 tdci fiesta which will be back on road by May engine trouble suspect bore score too much blowby aygo bought for getting to and from work
Hi Ian, many thanks for the comment and sorry for the slow response. 124K - wow - but it shows how good this little motor really is. Over the years, I have has one or two of these and they just keep going as long as you service them religously. The 1.4 TDI is wonderful - thats another triple is it not?
We need an update on that awsome little car😊
I shall arrange something 👍
@@bankruptpensioneranytime you like 😊
Well we bought a 16 reg aygo mk 2 last September 36k miles.we have found the most it do is 42 mpg.very underpowered as well.had a good service on the car but still the same.we are thinking to get rid of it,..very disappointed after reading rave reviews.our other car is a Mazda 2 & it’s far more economical…beware of some of these reviews .
Hi Gail, this is strange, it should be doing much better than 42. I assume it's all well serviced etc?
The mpg is not just determined by the manufacturer it is determined by the driver and how they drive. So mpg varies depending on your driving. Usually these cars don't give you the mpg they say they do but they do a very good job on giving you excellent miles on a 35 litre tank.
I think this would be scary AF to drive in the winter in scandinavia.
BUT as our government are trying to shove us into a post apocalyptic stoneage with taxes imma be getting one of these i hope
They're not too bad on icy roads and light snow in the UK, which I can imagine means they're even better with decent winter tyres. I can't imagine they're great in deep snow but the skinny wheels cut through light to medium snow pretty well.
I agree, and sorry for the slow reponse. In snow and ice, they are really good. That said, you need to be a good driver to drive properly in the snow and ice. Not a lot of people in the UK get extended exposure to bad winter weather, hence the don't learn how to drive, hence the chaos on the UK roads when we get 2 days of snow :).
I drive Aygo in Finland. All year round. Drives just fine with good tyres. Small 14" tyres are actually great in winter.
Yeah i drive a little Mitsubishi Colt `175/65 14 inch wheels very scary in snow or ice like literally no traction ice skating lol
Awesome
thanks 👍
@@bankruptpensioner I’m wanting one of these or maybe a fiesta ecoboost. Getting rid of a c class due to running costs
@@HealthyWealthy808 Great cars. I have heard the the ford ecoboost engine is not reliable. I odn't have any experience of this ecoboost engine but a lot of people say keep away. Just a thought 👍
@@bankruptpensioner Absolutely avoid the Ford ecoboost engine like the plague. Barack Obama gave Ford $6 billion to develop this engine and my motor mechanic friends all tell me it is extremely unreliable. Stick to Aygo's - especially the fabulous new Aygo X!
Is this better than a Honda jazz? Someone said the jazz has a better engine.
Interesting question, but i am not sure on that. Maybe so 👍
im driving under 50mph around city only getting average 50mpg....us this about right
Hi Abdul, many thanks for the comment. Yes, 50MPG around town sounds about right. You will get up to 65MPG on a run out of the city. Hope this helps.
Reason city driving is lower is because of the stop-start traffic and driving in lower gears more often. You tend to use more revs to accelerate in city environments so you burn more petrol