Aston Martin today confirmed that the Cygnet luxury city car is to go into production with sales to start in 2011. Originally shown as a pre-production concept car at this year’s Geneva Salon in March.
2011 Aston Martin Cygnet is designed to support our sports cars by providing a greater degree of freedom in the urban context; it is a very special car, a premium but compact package with heart, soul and personality. This car is reality; Cygnet is the natural choice for those who want a premium, bespoke commuter car.
The Cygnet is an Aston Martin-flavored version of the Toyota iQ city car with unique styling cues such as the front grille, bumper designs, exterior trim and alloy wheels, plus a high-luxury interior with details inspired by the automaker’s supercar range.
The British automaker said details on pricing and specification will be announced by the end of this year. It is expected that the three-meter long (117.5-in.) Cygnet will keep the iQs 1.33-liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 98-horsepower, hooked up to a 6-speed manual or an optional CVT.
he baby Aston Martin will be built at the company’s Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire, with the base Toyota iQs being imported to the UK from Japan. However it is believed the Cygnet will cost between £30,000-50,000 in the UK, or about US$47,500-79,000 / €34,000 -57,000 at the current exchange rates.
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