THE CYGNET, Aston Martin’s newly-announced city car based on the Toyota iQ, will reportedly only be available to current owners of other Aston Martin models.
With only 2000 Cygnets expected to be built, the pint-sized Aston will offer both rarity and exclusivity. According to the New York Times, Aston CEO Dr Ulrich Bez described the car as “akin to an exclusive tender for a luxury yacht”.
In other words, the Cygnet is a stylish runabout designed to complement Aston’s ‘proper’ range of V8 and V12-powered RWD sports cars. The ultimate Aston Martin accessory? At an estimated £20,000 (AU$35,500), it’ll certainly be the most expensive.
Aston Martin hopes to debut the Cygnet sometime next year, with initial distribution expected to be concentrated in Europe.
The Cygnet will be powered by the same 72kW 1.3 litre litre engine as the iQ and drive the front wheels via a CVT automatic gearbox. The body features some unique Aston-influenced styling touches (like the entire front end, tail-lights, fender vents and flush doorhandles), and the interior is trimmed in sumptuous leather.
A range of bespoke options will also be offered. Dr Bez promises that interior trim choices will be as extensive as those offered in higher-grade Aston Martins.
Full specifications and pricing has yet be be revealed, but expect to hear more about Aston’s ‘baby swan’ in 2010.
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