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Aston Martin Cygnet

Shock as Aston Martin pulls the wraps from its latest creation... A citycar that's smaller than a Ford Fiesta!

Aston Martin Cygnet

29th June 2009

From supercars to a supermini! These are the amazing pictures that will have car fans shaking their heads in disbelief. But it really is true...

Aston Martin is building a model that’s even smaller than a Ford Fiesta!

Based on the Toyota iQ, the Cygnet is the result of a joint venture with the Japanese giant. Details are scarce at the moment, but the tiniest Aston Martin ever is expected to share the same three-cylinder petrol engine as the iQ, along with its innovative three- plus-one seating arrangement.

It will also boast a Euro NCAP five-star crash safety rating. And with a low-emission, highly economical engine, the Cygnet will help Aston to meet increasingly stringent environmental targets too.
As you can see, the firm has managed to distill all of the design cues from its supercar range into a package measuring only three metres long.

Inside, expect the same attention to detail as you’d get on the DBS, with a leather-clad cabin featuring the very best materials, along with an ECU (Emotion Control Unit) that plugs into the centre console, replacing a traditional key.

However, not just anyone will be able to buy a Cygnet. In order to snap up one of the must-have urban machines, you have to already own an Aston Martin, as the firm is only making them available to existing customers. The company has identified that around 30 per cent of owners have small cars such as the MINI or Smart ForTwo in their garages, using them for short journeys to and from city-based offices. Now Aston is giving them the chance to buy their very own ‘luxury commuter’.

Dr Ulrich Bez, Aston Martin chief executive, explained more about the Cygnet: “Now is the right time for Aston Martin to take this bold step to embark on this special project – made possible with the support of an organisation of Toyota’s stature and capability and the intelligent design and perfect city car package of the iQ.

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5 Comments

APRIL FOOLS!!!

It is April, right? =)

By sgtgrash on 24 September, 2009, 1:51am

Just what we need!

Climate change and peak oil are the future. Get real you crazy petrolheads! This car is just what the well-heeled, discerning 'green' car buyer needs. For 5 years I've aimed to buy models with 60+ mpg (or more) and emissions under 120g/km (or less) with upmarket kit. It's what we should all be doing. Shame the Cygnet is limited to existing AM owners.

By paulhk on 17 December, 2009, 8:58am

What next ???

What next ?
A Rolls-Royce delivery truck ???
Please Aston-Martin , you're NOT known for this type of cars,
do what you do best: the beautiful V-8 and V-12's...
PS - One of the characteriscs of 'climate' is that it 'changes' , duh !
Google 'global warming mars' and
'global warming venus' and wake up !

By hjbpbusy on 23 December, 2009, 7:16am

martin

just what you need to degrade a highly esteemed marque into laughable status. now they could have come up with an aggressive performance super mini with credibility, but they chose the cheap and nasty path. someone there needs rootin' really bad.

By timeaway on 29 January, 2010, 6:17am

ASTON MARTINS NEW MINI

Just a shame they cant call it a mini... it's a great idea why shouldn't Aston Martin make a shed load of cash .. Or maybe some think it's only the Germans who can diversify... ASTON MARTIN ALL THE WAY ..

By liverpool on 12 June, 2011, 1:44pm

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