This piece of news doesn’t come as a surprise. British-based sports car maker Aston Martin, yes the same company that has been giving us Bond cars has confirmed the production of the Cygnet super mini. The Cygnet which apparently “sets a new benchmark for compact luxury” is pretty much a refaced Toyota iQ.
Although the powertrain has not been confirmed, the Cygnet is likely to be motivated by Toyota’s 97hp 1.33 litre engine with 123Nm of torque. No mouth watering, rumbling V8s here. The compact vehicle is scheduled to go into production sometime next year and it will be built at Aston Martin’s Gaydon headquarters.
“Our customers need a small car for urban and city use, and they want the right tools for the right job, to downsize creatively without compromising intelligence, artistry and personality,” said CEO Dr Ulrich Bez. “The 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,” he added.
Despite being given the weird look by a few, Aston Martin’s venture into the compact car business is getting the blessings my many at the same time. Take Lotus for example. The company recently shown the CityCar concept at the Paris Motor Show. Just like the Cygnet, the CityCar concept is also a small sized vehicle. Although being just a concept at the moment, the CityCar is likely to go into production. More details including pricing and specifications of production Cygnet will be released by year end.
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wowww!!!
Its ok for Aston Martin to rebadge… but not for P1?
its because of the narrow minded citizen. no need to think much.
issit rebadge toyota IQ? rebadge lor?
as usual, but now i want to make a formula..
proton rebadge= bad+bodo+xdak invention+duduk bawah ketiak mitsu+low class+ kereta rebagde rosak mcm proton..
but, if aston(can change with other carmaker also selain p1 and p2)
others rebadge= very10(infinity) nice+ good for their development+..+ whatsoever..
org malaysia mmg mcm tu.. bkn aku xtaw.. apasal famili aku pakai gen2, savvy, saga(new saga) elok lg, xdak rosak pun.. nk wat cmne, org len x pernah dpt keta.. beli waja, ubah letak evo punye skirting, bumper,.. pastu bwk cm nk p masuk rally WRC.. mne x jhnm kete tu…
Will it be more expensive than a Mini,Scirocco n all??or will it be as expensive as 135i/M1??
wow… v cute car…..
2 doors somemore…. good job…
hw was d performance??
0-100 10 sec can??
is it will be a direct competitor for p emas??or will p emas will be ever produced??
LOL!
i wonder if we will see this in the next Bond… in quantum of solace we caught a glimpse of the Fiesta (albeit in Hybrid version if the sticker on the car is to be believed) used as the car to run-around-in in the city…
perhaps we will see this cygnet used in their city scenes…
oh no..i love aston martin..but i dont love this cygnet..look like there is something wrong with it..lotus city concept look better i think
Still looks ugly but at least it’s good for parking in London town.
very cute indeed!!if park beside a DB9, ill still look at this first..
silly move by aston…who would buy a toyota at aston price…in face the IQ looks better than this…
Now everyone can become James Bond :-)
let me guess, RM500k for this compact luxury?
hahaha kill me
maybe they use perodua engineers to rebadge the IQ lol (just kidding)
epic fail move by aston :P
First date scenario:
Guy to valet: Hi, we’re leaving – here’s my ticket.
Valet: What car sir?
Guy: err..Aston Martin
Valet: Very well, I’ll bring it around
Girl: Ooo, u didn’t tell me thats what u drove??!!
Girl upon seeing car pull up: …………???
Aston Martin is now a rebadged Toyota? The world is coming to an end
AM is not familiar in building small car so it’s acceptable….
if AM rebadge a Ferrari then it’s a sick act….
anyway guess the price would be around Rm500k lo…since the new brabus fortwo is selling at rm500k(go check at naza) and the previous brabus forfour around that figure too….
Dumb and Dumber starring Cygnet & Emas
From first look, it’s ugly, but~ it will attract attention, and if it’s gonna be sell at the aston prices, it must have IMBA SatNav, aston Keyless and atleast powerfull engine and dont forgot the IMBA luxury that it must also have.
Anyway, better get The IQ atleast the price is mo considarable, this car? well gonna be good due to Toyota engineering and aston touch, but still, I foreseen to expensive and high price (hey what to aspect it’s from aston and it’s imported)
coooooool…
so cutie! so cooooooooooooooooooooooooooool! i like it! >.</^.^