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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