Aston Martin Cygnet

The Aston Martin Cygnet is a luxury city car manufactured by Aston Martin since 2011, and derived from the Toyota iQ. Its purpose is to allow Aston Martin to comply with the European Union's fleet average emissions standards to take place in 2012.

The Cygnet will be available initially only in the UK, and then to other EU countries. Production and sales commenced in January 2011 and the market coverage will expand by 2012.^[2] Sales will not be restricted; however, it is expected that demand from existing Aston Martin owners for Cygnet would initially take priority. Aston CEO Ulrich Bez recently announced shipping expectations of about 4000 per year at a price of about £30,000.^[3] Bez states that the Cygnet demonstrates the company's commitment to innovation and integrity, whilst respecting the need to satisfy demands of emissions and space.
The Cygnet has 98 bhp (73 kW; 99 PS) 1.3L straight-4 engine, it produces 110g of CO₂/km and the fuel consumption is 58.9 mpg_-US (3.99 L/100 km; 70.7 mpg_-imp).^[4]

In BBC's Top Gear car show (Season 15, Episode 3), the Cygnet was made fun of in the "News" section of the programme. Presenters Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond unanimously expressed distaste for the concept.