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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The motoring press loved the V8 Cygnet
What was the reception to the Cygnet?
The Cygnet has featured in a reviews in both print and video. Below are a selection by publication date with links to the original source as well as selected video reviews.
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Aston Martin Cygnet (2011) review (Car, 30 May 2011)
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Driven: Aston Martin Cygnet (Classic Driver, 1 June 2011)
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First drive: Aston Martin Cygnet (Car Enthusiast, 15 December 2011)
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Aston Martin Cygnet review: 4.0/5 (CompleteCar.ie, 9 January 2012)
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Aston Martin Cygnet review (2011-2012) (Auto Express, 31 May 2012)
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Review: Scion iQ, Toyota iQ, Aston Martin Cygnet (CelloMom on Cars, 27 October 2012)
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Aston Martin Cygnet review (AutoTras, 2012)
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2013 Aston Martin Cygnet – Review (AutosVoice, 30 July 2013)
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Aston Martin Cygnet (2011 - 2013) used car review (RAC, 13 December 2013)
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Aston Martin Cygnet hatchback (2011-2013) (Carbyer, 10 January 2014)
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Aston Martin Cygnet (Classic Motorsing, 22 March 2019)
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Aston Martin Cygnet (2011 - 2013) 1.33 3d Owner Review (Parkers, 18 August 2019)
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Aston Martin Cygnet 2011-2013 review (Autocar)
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Aston Martin Cygnet (2011-2013) Buying Guide (ReliabilityIndex)
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Aston Martin Cygnet Small Car (Maxabout.com)
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Aston Martin Cygnet - car review (Auto Talkz)
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Aston Martin Cygnet (2010 – 2013) Review (Honest John)
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Aston Martin Cygnet review: “like a Toyota MR2 masquerading as a Ferrari” (Motoring Research)
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