Aston Martin Cygnet Finally Hits Production
Although it may have started life as what many thought was a joke, the Aston martin Cygnet appears to have taken on a life of its own. Getting more headlines than proper Astons lately, the tiny Toyota/Scion iQ-based hatchback has redefined the brand in its seemingly unstoppable expansion into new markets. Once the playthings of the world’s elite, the Cygnets joins an ever-expanding model lineup that includes V12 sports cars, grand tourers, and even a sedan, and will handily replace the brand’s V8 Vantage as the entry level product with a price tag of just £30,995.
Available in Europe only, the Cygnet starts life as an iQ before being shipped off to Aston’s Gaydon facility for significant re-engineering. Fitting a plethora of body panels and an entirely new interior, the first iterations of what Aston is calling “the ultimate city car, a Tailor-Fit solution for urban driving in the contemporary metropolis,” will be two strictly limited Cygnet launch editions, each exemplifying the highly bespoke nature of this unique car. Appropriately titled White and Black, each is available with either standard manual or optional CVT automated transmissions and each will be produced for a strictly limited time.
Cygnet Launch Edition White brings together a serene exterior; finished in Snow White paint with a mix of silver mesh, chrome brightwork and White Diamond turned alloy wheels. The interior of the White edition features seats hand trimmed in Pearl white leather with perforated Alcantara inserts, complemented by satin chrome. On the exterior, Aston Martin's attention to detail is exemplified with the iconic wings badge appearing in matching white.
In contrast, Cygnet Launch Edition Black features Magic Black metallic paint with a specially developed deep sea green effect, offset by matt black louvers and chrome brightwork. Inside, the seats and dash are finished in pure black full grain leather, perforated in a specially-developed diamond pattern. Dark chrome accents adorn the cabin, while the wings badges are rendered in black throughout.
Both Cygnet Launch Editions also come with a bespoke Bill Amberg five-piece luggage set, especially designed for and tailored to Cygnet. Available in a contemporary combination of black leather with technical fabric, the set comprises glove box bag, removable door pocket bag, holdall, garment bag and a collapsible tote bag.
