garcon magnifique Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 I hate it and everything about it. Mind you, I'm not all that keen on proper new Astons either. I suppose that means I'm anti-patriotic or something, but I prefer cars that work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 If they really want to make serious money, why dont they just release a car for your average 3 Series/C Class buyer? A £35k+ Saloon/Coupe with a nice juicy V6 would be cracking. They could surely lift a lot of know how from Jaguar (if they are still aligned) and make a proper alteranative to a 335i. They have the brand to pull it off in great numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 That wouldn't help them much in trying to meet this ridiculous new EU 'average emissions' target. And they would discover that the compact executive market is probably the most demanding one to crack - it'd certainly be a test of their progress on reliability. The Jaguar link is no more, by the way, although there's no doubt a bit of legacy shared technology and design knocking around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Now officially Official, if you want one in a change from what was thought to be the original plan, Aston Martin will offer it to anyone, and not just to existing customers. So now you can blow 30K on a tarted up Toyota with a 1.33-litre, 97bhp engine that comes in the top of the range iQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I look forward to seeing the local Taras and Telulahs not quite managing to park them properly outside the bars and boutiques of Alderley Edge, having got their Cygnets as presents from mummy and daddy for somehow attaining 15 A*s at A Level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Maybe Mr Bean will have a new target, seeing as the Reliant's are getting rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4ttm4son Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 The only reason I can see for Aston to be doing this is to show the EU just how rediculous they are. This is a clown car of a characature. :smashfreak: And at £30k, for a car you can get for £13k? How much does a full interior re-trim cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 How much does a full interior re-trim cost? Not just any interior re-trim, but an AM interior re-trim...... Makes the C*ntryman look like good value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I saw a black ****ryman yesterday. Dear God that front end is ugly. Looks like a huge sad faced clown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Makes the C*ntryman look like good value. Joe, the C*ntryman is NOT a Mini - it's Golf sized, so it's priced like a Golf. Probably more. I saw one on Sunday driving through Poole - I was a bit worried the Mini badge on the back was a bit small. I was mahooooosive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 so it's priced like a Golf which in turn seems to be priced like an A6... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Aston Martin Execs Try to Convince Everyone the Cygnet is not a Toyota... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4ttm4son Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 How did they keep a straight face? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 "the exterior form language of an Aston Martin" Oh come on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 The vents in the bonnet are beyond taking the p*ss. Are they for cooling the V8 under there........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 ..at long fecking last! Aston Martin - The Company - News To celebrate the start of production of its new Toyota iQ-based Cygnet city car, Aston Martin has announced two special launch edition models called White and Black. Set to go on sale in April, both are offered with the iQ's 1.33-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine producing 98HP, matched to either standard 6-speed manual gearbox or optional CVT automated transmission, and each will be produced for a strictly limited run. AM says the Cygnet with the manual gearbox completes the 0-62mph (100km/h) sprint in 11.6 seconds while returning an estimated combined fuel economy of 56.5 mpg UK or 5.0 lt/100km. The White edition is finished in Snow (Cocaine) White paint with a mix of silver mesh, chrome brightwork and White Diamond turned alloy wheels. Inside, it features seats hand trimmed in Pearl white leather with perforated Alcantara inserts, complemented by satin chrome. The opposite Black edition of the Cygnet comes with a Magic Black metallic paint with a specially developed deep sea green effect, offset by matt black louvers and chrome brightwork. The seats and dash are clad in pure black full grain leather, perforated in a specially-developed diamond pattern, while dark chrome accents adorn the cabin. Both launch edition come with a bespoke and tailored made Bill Amberg five-piece luggage set in a combination of black leather with technical fabric, comprised of a glove box bag, removable door pocket bag, holdall, garment bag and a collapsible tote bag. The new Cygnet goes on sale now through Aston Martin’s European dealership network, with the company stating that it is "actively working on expanding market availability by 2012". Prices for Aston Martin's new entry-level model start from £30,995 (equal to US$49,600 and €36,700 at current exchange rates), or some £19,000 ($30,800 / €22,500) more than Toyota's iQ 1.33. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 £31K. And you all thought Audi took the piss on pricing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Tone_ Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 It's a shame they have had to do this, and IMHO drops the badge somewhat! I can't imagine they will sell many at that price!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I suppose if one or two of Wilmslow's blonde tarts swap their Range Rover Sport for one, at least parking might be a bit easier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottenbend Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Love the Snow (cocaine) White paint reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 £31,000 :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4ttm4son Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Do they have to sell any of these in order to make the green police happy? If they just have to have them available for sale then I would stick the price up so we didn't have to bother building them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I quite fancy one of those, if they prop up residuals it might be as cheap as the toyota over 3 years....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4ttm4son Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I quite fancy one of those, if they prop up residuals it might be as cheap as the toyota over 3 years....... But will they do a colour you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I'd settle for white, couldnt do black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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