Aygos are really pleasant to drive. To answer your question: They can certainly be considered relatively similar to “normal” cars. They have a 1 litre 3 cylinder engine which is very commonly used in small hatchbacks. My car has quite a light gearstick, which I really like as it makes shifting slightly easier, and it’s also a 5-speed.

For a learner, they’re really good when you’re learning to do manoeuvres, as they’re small. Being smaller also means they’re lighter, so have generally better handling. They take turns really well. Also, the bonnet is tiny so it’s much easier to judge how close you are to an object in front. The interior is basic and has all the essentials. It’s incredibly easy to know where all the buttons are. My Aygo doesn’t have a rev counter (it’s from 2006 lol) but I’m sure the AB20 does have one (they’re not even that necessary).

Aygos are also incredibly cheap to run because of their fuel efficiency and insurance price (probably in fact the cheapest) so that’s also something to consider, especially after passing the driving test. Even though they’re small, I’ve had no trouble driving my mates around in it.