Aston Martin Cygnet Cut Loose

"Tim (Fractal Footwork)" (fractalfootwork) 09/30/2013 at 13:22 • Filed to: Aston Martin, Cygnet, Toyota IQ, OppositeLock

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Can I get a Hallelujah?

An Aston Martin spokesman told Autocar the company has no current plans to re-enter the supermini or city car segments, instead saying Aston Martin would focus on its core product range of sports cars.

Believed by many to be the justification for Aston Martin to continue developing V8 and V12-powered sports cars, the low CO2 emissions of the Cygnet - 120g/km - allowed Aston to lower its average CO2 emissions across its product range.

The £30,995, 920kg city car was originally introduced in 2011, and came with a four-cylinder 1.3-litre petrol engine, providing 97bhp and 92lb ft of torque. Our original first drive praised the car for its luxurious interior, and for its appeal to both the rich and the open minded.

It is believed that just 143 examples are still present on UK roads.

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PushToStart > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 09/30/2013 at 13:30

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I guess I understand why they decided to do the Cygnet, it's just so stupid. I feel like Aston Martin kind if dirtied their reputation by even introducing this car, but oh well. I'd still gladly take any other car they've ever made...

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 09/30/2013 at 13:38

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-fill with Hallelujah gifs here-

But I always kind of liked it.

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > PushToStart 09/30/2013 at 13:50

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I think they did it in a rather cunning manner. They only sold it to current Aston customers, and they did it purely for the sake of making sure that they can continue producing cars in the future. I just don't think there's much for enthusiasts to be upset about; it makes sense and we get to keep seeing the cars we want to see made, and these few little cars that we'll almost never see do a great job of making sure that happens.

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > PushToStart 09/30/2013 at 13:51

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I think they did it in a rather cunning manner. They only sold it to current Aston customers, and they did it purely for the sake of making sure that they can continue producing cars in the future. I just don't think there's much for enthusiasts to be upset about; it makes sense and we get to keep seeing the cars we want to see made, and these few little cars that we'll almost never see do a great job of making sure that happens.

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 09/30/2013 at 13:51

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That towing picture is absolutely awesome.