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Yes, you read it right: £31k for a pumped-up Toyota iQ.
You will probably be familiar with the Aston Martin Cygnet. It is based on the iQ and, says AM, is a ‘bespoke luxury commuter car'.
To mark the official launch of the Aston iQ - sorry, ‘Cygnet' - Aston has announced two limited editions: White and Black.
See more pics of the Aston Cygnet launch editions
The Cygnet White gets, obviously, a white paintjob with silver mesh, chrome brightwork, white diamond-turned alloys, together with hand-trimmed pearl white leather seats, satin chrome and the iconic Aston ‘wings' in matching white.
The Cygnet Black gets ‘Magic Black' paintwork with deep sea green effect, matt black louvers, chrome brightwork, full grain black leather interior with a diamond pattern, dark chrome accents and black wing badges.
For your rather significant outlay, you also get a bespoke Bill Amberg five-piece luggage set especially fitted for the Cygnet.
So they've handily trimmed the interior to make it not-a-Toyota, but those hoping for something more V8-shaped under the bonnet will be disappointed. The Cygnet gets the 97bhp 1.33 VVTI petrol engine, capable of 0-62mph in 11.6 seconds (with MultriDrive) and a heady top speed of 106mph.
Still, the Cygnet does have two very important existential reasons. One, it emits just 116g/km of CO2 with the six-speed manual box, meaning if they shift enough of them - now available to the great unwashed and not just to Aston owners - the company's fleet emissions will be significantly reduced.
Aston Martin One-77 hits the 'Ring
Secondly, it will sell. Lots of sales makes Aston lots of money, and Aston with lots of money means more V12-powered righteousness.
So there you have it. £30,995 for a bespoke Toyota iQ, or £30,995 for an Aston Martin. Could you?
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What do you think?
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adamsson commented on this article
at 02:13 pm on 20 January 2011
There is only one way to deal with this, if you ever see anyone driving one of these point at them and laugh!
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iceman8766 commented on this article
at 02:42 pm on 20 January 2011
Who are they fooling,not only is it not a proper Aston,it's not an Aston at all,it's an ugly Toyota.I'll have a DBS instead :D
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Bavarian commented on this article
at 02:44 pm on 20 January 2011
Don't point at them and laugh - walk up and shake their hand for helping out the rest of us! Through their idiocy we will be able to enjoy 'proper' Astons :)
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taff101 commented on this article
at 03:03 pm on 20 January 2011
What a load of rubbish. If i won the lottery i always wanted an aston, not that ugly heap. Its only to please stupid eu rules no doubt, come on aston make proper cars!!!!!
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p.co3tzee commented on this article
at 03:36 pm on 20 January 2011
Well, I for one like it...Rediculous price but at its heart it will be a great litle car, reliable to the core and much better looking than the iQ...and a great Badge even if that is all it shares with a DBS, good thinking Aston
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