Especificaciones y análisis del Aston Martin Cygnet
Power
98HP
Torque
123Nm
Consumption
5l/100
Emissions
116g/km
0-100 km/h
11.8s
Top Speed
170km/h
Weight
-kg
Price
39,959€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
- L
- L
72 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Aston Martin Cygnet · 98 CV (2011-2012)
General description
The Aston Martin Cygnet is one of the boldest and most controversial experiments in automotive history. Born out of the need to reduce average fleet emissions, Aston Martin took the base of a reliable Toyota iQ and dressed it with the soul and luxury of the British brand. It's not a car, it's a statement of intent, a piece of urban haute couture that challenged all conventions and, even today, sparks passion and heated debates.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Cygnet offers a fascinating duality. On one hand, you feel the agility and ease of a pure city car, perfect for gliding through traffic and parking in impossible spaces. Its 98-horsepower Toyota-sourced engine is willing and efficient, and the six-speed manual gearbox adds a welcome touch of connection. But the real sensation comes from the environment: the smell of hand-stitched leather, the feel of noble materials, and the sight of the iconic winged emblem on the steering wheel. It's the strange and wonderful feeling of driving a city car with the heart and refinement of a Gran Turismo.
Design and aesthetics
The design is a masterfully executed clash of worlds. On the outside, the compact silhouette of the iQ is transformed with the unmistakable Aston Martin grille, side strakes, and redesigned lights that give it a unique and aristocratic personality. However, it is inside where the magic happens. The cabin, completely redone by hand in Gaydon, is a sanctuary of luxury. Every surface is covered in the finest leather and Alcantara, creating an opulent and welcoming atmosphere that makes you completely forget its humble origins and transports you to the exclusive world of Aston Martin.
Technology and features
The technological base of the Cygnet is that of the Toyota iQ, which translates into proven and extraordinarily reliable Japanese engineering. The 1.33 Dual VVT-i engine is an example of efficiency and smoothness for its time, complying with Euro 5 regulations. You won't find the cutting-edge innovations of its bigger siblings, but you will find a solid mechanical base and proper equipment for city life, including electric power steering and all the necessary safety features. The real technological feat is not electronic, but conceptual: the fusion of Japanese reliability with British craftsmanship.
Competition
The Aston Martin Cygnet existed in a category of its own, with no direct rivals. In terms of price, it faced sporty compacts like a well-equipped Audi A1 or a Mini John Cooper Works, cars that were much more powerful and spacious. In concept, it could be compared to a Smart Fortwo Brabus, but the Cygnet's level of luxury and exclusivity was in another galaxy. Its real competitor was the Toyota iQ itself, which offered the same practicality for a fraction of the cost. The Cygnet didn't compete against other cars, but against other luxury items: a Swiss watch, a designer handbag, or a weekend getaway.
Conclusion
The Cygnet was a commercial failure but a conceptual success that has now become a cult object. It was a brilliant and daring solution to a regulatory problem, a car that proved that luxury knows no size. Driving a Cygnet is a unique experience, a knowing nod for connoisseurs who value rarity, history, and audacity over power figures. It is the most elegant paradox on wheels ever created, a small Aston Martin with an immense story to tell.