In 2013, production of the Cygnet officially ceased after fewer than 150 cars had been made. Critics had a field day, car spotters had a new unicorn to look out for and the world moved on. Except today, there are niggling pangs that Aston's CEO at the time, Ulrich Bez, and his team might have been on to something.7 Sept 2020
Was the Aston Martin Cygnet sold in the US?
Cygnet waves goodbye. Aston Martin confirmed to Automotive News that its two-door city car based on the Toyota iQ (or Scion iQ in the U.S.) has been dropped from the lineup. The Cygnet was supposed to lower Aston's average CO2 emissions to meet European Union regulations.7 Oct 2013
Why did Aston Martin make the Cygnet?
Ultimately, Aston Martin created the Cygnet for emissions, not the customer. They wanted a car that would bring their overall emissions down but failed massively opting for a 1.3-litre engine that could not achieve what they wanted.
What car was the Aston Martin Cygnet based on?
Dating from the still recent period when Aston had more ambition than development budget, it was a tarted-up version of the Toyota iQ (our Scion iQ), and it featured a more luxurious interior and what looked to be a grafted-on DB9 grille.12 Jul 2018
Who made the Aston Martin Cygnet?
For the 2011 model year, Aston Martin launched the Cygnet, an ultra-luxury commuter car that was based on a micro-sized, Toyota-built two-door hatchback named iQ. (The iQ was marketed in the U.S. as a Scion product, and globally as a Toyota.) The upgrades required to convert an iQ into a Cygnet were extensive.23 Apr 2018
How much did an Aston Martin Cygnet cost?
The Cygnet is perhaps the most bizarre production model Aston Martin has ever made. A used example is currently up for sale and, with an asking price of £36,950 ($47,800), it's certainly not cheap.25 Oct 2020
Is the Aston Martin Cygnet real?
Cygnet was conceived, designed and built as a true Aston Martin. It includes the many synonymous design cues featured across our model range including authentic zinc side-strakes, distinctive bonnet meshes, iconic grille and the legendary badge.