Latest on the Aston Martin Cygnet

When word of the Aston Martin Cygnet broke last week, not much information was available about the minicar (supermini?). Now, days later there isn't a whole lot more to pore over.

One more actual image of the car has came out, and AutoExpress has had some renderings done that give us a better idea of what to expect stylistically. There also have been some comments made by Aston Martin's CEO Dr Ulrich Bez.

For one thing, we now know that the car's underlying Toyota mechanicals will not change. 1.0-litre Aston Martin-badged minicar - did you ever think you'd see that day? Here are the comments made by the CEO:

“Until now, small cars offered a message that people are buying something cheap,” he said. “The Cygnet will show that small cars can also make a statement. It will be an intelligent purchase for people concerned about the environment, but who also want to enjoy all the luxury associated with a premium brand such as Aston Martin.”

One thing is amazing though; how well the Aston Martin design language works on a minicar. Crazy! What I think would have been neat (but totally impractical for a host of reasons) would be a truly miniature Aston Martin, with similar proportions, etc. Regardless, it seems as if the Cygnet is coming whether you like it or not. For more information you can check out AutoExpress' interview with Aston Martin CEO Ulrich Bez.