Nearly 10 years after the original Toyota-PSA city car triumvirate was launched, Geneva will see the debut of three all-new models.
This is all we have from Toyota right now...
The most important thing to note for a start is that the Peugeot is now a 108. It is the last model to reach the '08' model name in the Peugeot range wit. Furthermore, it's also worth noting that Toyota hasn't yet released full details on the Aygo yet, instead opting for a moody teaser image before a full unveiling next week.
So we'll stick to the Peugeot and Citroen C1 for now. Both have incorporated styling changes from larger models in their respective ranges which has resulted in two very bold designs. The Peugeot gets the new corporate grille and light design seen on the latest 308 and 208, the Citroen evidently taking inspiration from the C4 Picasso. The problem being with both that the cars seem too small for the styling with the Citroen in particular is dominated by those huge headlights and DRLs. Both are much more restrained from the back; let's see what Toyota puts forward...
... but the Peugeot is out...
As the pictures suggest, individual customisation is set to be a prominent theme with all models. Peugeot is offering two-tone paint, seven personalisation themes, 'three interior ambiences' and six interior trims so similar configurability from the other two seems likely.
Then there's that roof. The 108 Top! and C1 Airscape get an 800x760mm power fabric roof creating a 'sense of escape' (says Citroen) and offered in three colours on the Peugeot. Purple Berry anyone?
But the appeal of this trio has always been in the simplicity and that does continue largely unchanged, roof and new 'Mirror Screen' smartphone-based infotainment display notwithstanding. The cars weigh 840kg and the sweet little 1.0-litre three-cylinder continues. A 1.2 82hp triple will also be available for more performance, but all models are under 100g/km.
... and so is the Citroen. Blimey.
Further tweaks underneath focus on the suspension, with new springs and dampers, a larger rear anti-roll bar and a lighter rear axle. The electric power steering has been revised too, all aiming to make the cars easier to drive and more comfortable.
So far only Peugeot has announced a UK on-sale date (July 1) from the three but without any prices. Just in time for holiday rental season then...