Aston Martin Cygnet (Toyota iQ) heads for production!

[wooverstone8]

From what I understand the purpose of the Cygnet is to allow Aston Martin fleet to comply with strict emissions rules that the European Union is putting into place for 2012?

[Astroman]

Can't wait to see it on top gear

[wooverstone8]

Originally Posted by Astroman

Can't wait to see it on top gear

+1

[Yar Is Word]

interior

[wooverstone8]

Originally Posted by Yar Is Word

interior

Some parts of that interior looks alright, but the rest looks overly done and somewhat tacky…

[why?]

Originally Posted by wooverstone8

From what I understand the purpose of the Cygnet is to allow Aston Martin fleet to comply with strict emissions rules that the European Union is putting into place for 2012?

that is probable.

But it is an ideal city car for Aston owners who don't want to risk their real ride when they must go into a city. I assume the interior will be super lux, and 30 mpg will be plenty for that crowd.

[advocate]

Originally Posted by wooverstone8

From what I understand the purpose of the Cygnet is to allow Aston Martin fleet to comply with strict emissions rules that the European Union is putting into place for 2012?

This is correct. Aston Martin's average MPG across its fleet is not high enough.

Which is why they've bought the one of the cheapest cars Toyota makes with one of the highest MPGs.

Smart on their part.

And yes, people will buy it for the AM badge. And yes, they will be snobs. But rich people buy dumb stuff all the time. Nothing new here.