The shock announcement
On 29th June 2009 Aston Martin released a single image of a full size clay model. It showed a small city car with a distinctive, but large, grill, and a full width front spoiler. In the accompanying release it was disclosed that it was based on the Toyota iQ, and that although it would retain the iQ’s engine and running gear it would feature Aston’s own bespoke interior.
The shock announcement
On 29th June 2009 Aston Martin released a single image of a full size clay model. It showed a small city car with a distinctive, but large, grill, and a full width front spoiler. In the accompanying release it was disclosed that it was based on the Toyota iQ, and that although it would retain the iQ’s engine and running gear it would feature Aston’s own bespoke interior.
The shock announcement
On 29th June 2009 Aston Martin released a single image of a full size clay model. It showed a small city car with a distinctive, but large, grill, and a full width front spoiler. In the accompanying release it was disclosed that it was based on the Toyota iQ, and that although it would retain the iQ’s engine and running gear it would feature Aston’s own bespoke interior.
The shock announcement
On 29th June 2009 Aston Martin released a single image of a full size clay model. It showed a small city car with a distinctive, but large, grill, and a full width front spoiler. In the accompanying release it was disclosed that it was based on the Toyota iQ, and that although it would retain the iQ’s engine and running gear it would feature Aston’s own bespoke interior.
The motoring press loved the V8 Cygnet
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While I enjoyed my DB9 for road trips and longer business trips, and I race a DB7, I was finding it impractical and inconvenient given my daily compute is less than 3 miles in each direction. What I needed was a city car that was comfortable, economic, reliable, and with sufficient space to do the weekly shopping.
Enter the Cygnet.
Searching the adverts in 2015, I found a 2012 manual gearbox car in almond green (1 of 5 green cars made according to records) with black leather and contrasting green stitching, at what was Aston Martin Tyne & Wear, where I made their newest salesperson Adam Stokes’ day by making his first sale. The car had done less than 20,000 miles in 3 years with its 2 previous keepers.
Since my ownership I have put on an additional 15,000 miles in 9 years mainly commuting, but with some longer journeys. Based upon recent “For Sale” the car has increased in value since I purchased it and is now worth more than new.
“Kimi” (from its number plate) is a pleasure and gains more attention that its larger sister the DB9. Most people have never heard of a Cygnet, but a few who approach me are knowledgeable. Interestingly everyone likes it, despite the on-line reputation when they were new.
"Kimi" has been serviced regularly, and various upgrades have been incorporated. Details are provided in the attached links.
The Cygnet also makes an ideal car for Navigational and Road Rallies as well as Hillclimb events. The first event that it took part in was the world famous Brighton Speed Trial.
