Absolutely no one in Geneva cared about the “real” Aston sports cars at the Palexpo, because all attention was on the “not so real” Aston Martin based on a Toyota. Of course we’re talking about the debuting Cygnet, which is based on Toyota’s diminutive four-seat iQ city car.
To differentiate the Cygnet from its donor car, styling cues typical of Gaydon’s sports machines have been added liberally; examples include Aston’s trademark front grille, air intakes on the bonnet, side “gills” and boomerang shaped taillamps. Inside, the Cygnet is trimmed in a way that Toyota engineers would never have dreamed of when creating the iQ – fine, soft leather covering almost every surface, plush high-backed seats with Aston logos and a trendy bag to go along with it.
Aston’s official images portray the Cygnet as a trendy accessory for its current owners, a small runabout when you don’t feel like taking out that big V12 to the congested city or the nearby shops, or even as a gift for the new girlfriend/mistress, perhaps. So, brilliant idea or a bad joke? For me, the former. I’ll order a few or these (one for keeps, the rest for the ladies) along with a V12 Vantage should the lottery picks me!
Live images from Geneva and official gallery after the jump!
Aston Martin Cygnet live images from Geneva
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Aston Martin Cygnet official images
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on the Aston Martin Cygnet mostly focus on its controversial nature, with mixed reactions to its design, branding, and purpose. Many find it cute and stylish, ideal as a city car, and see it as a clever marketing move to expand Aston Martin's market. However, others criticize it as a bad joke, overly reliant on Toyota's design and engineering, and lacking the luxury and brand identity expected from Aston Martin. Some express disappointment, feeling it diminishes the brand's masculinity and exclusivity. Concerns about the car's performance, design similarities to Toyota IQ, and its high price are common. Overall, opinions range from viewing it as a fun, practical city vehicle to considering it a questionable marketing stunt or an embarrassing move for a premium brand.