DarkStryder360 Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 All because of this...http://www.netcarshow.com/aston_martin/2009-cygnet_concept/Official shots of the concept Astons new car, which is infact, a Toyota IQ.Fantastic.I read an article about this car and the Ferrari (Fiat) 500 a month or two back in CAR mag, saying about its ruining the entire industry because of every company out for a quick buck, an expensive buck at that, this Aston is around £20k!The fact you can get an Aston for £20 is pathetic. I hate it I wish they never release this plague to car design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Phase Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 I want one! haha I love the IQ and this looks so much nicerwish they had done something to the engine though... still measly 75bhp or whatever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbeth! Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Apparently there only going to be available to aston owners, an everyday car to sit next to your weekend car.If thats the case, its a great idea, something easy on petrol, with all the prestige and luxury of its bigger brothers.Plus you can say not only can I afford an Aston, I can afford a stupidly prices IQ on top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Bet James can't wait to work on one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 It's a fantastic but controversial idea, I don't like it personally - it's very 'bling' to drive a Toyota IQ shouting "I have an Aston in my garage", but I guess that's what a lot of people are about nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStryder360 Posted December 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Its the same as the freakin budget Chevys, the stupid rebadged Daewoo Matiz, Chevrolet Matiz. I remember growing up and hearing Chevy and thinking 67' Stingray, now you cant help but think when someone says they have a Chevy its a Matiz. Although having it for Aston owners only is a great idea mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001gti Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 I think it looks awesum.But i have to agree it would kinda make aston martin look cheap.Personally i dont think id ever be able to afford an aston anyway so im not really arsed if the wealthy people are annoyed about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyA Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 although I'm not overly keen on IQ/Aston, I do like the thinking behind making a small (fiesta/mini/polo size) luxury car, think there would be a market for it too. I'd have a problem with it if the build quality and materials were to a poor standard.They should have aimed to compete with the Audi A1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLAST Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 (edited) Its the same as the freakin budget Chevys, the stupid rebadged Daewoo Matiz, Chevrolet Matiz. I remember growing up and hearing Chevy and thinking 67' Stingray, now you cant help but think when someone says they have a Chevy its a Matiz. Although having it for Aston owners only is a great idea mind.Erm.. Daewoo were taken over by Chevrolet. This is completely different... Edited December 19, 2009 by BenLAST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbo Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 IMO this is purely to reduce the fleet co2 emission figures for aston, therefore allowing them to continue to make the cars their well known for. If this is the case i'm all for it, although they should have started from scratch with their own chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 To be fair, you can get a 97hp 1.3 Toyota iQ and they are very well made (unlike the Aygo). Trouble is, the automatic version is £13000, so £20000 for a degree of exclusivity and boasting isn't too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 I agree, from being in an Aygo, and already relatively exclusive iQ, it is very well made, i can only imagine that the 'Aston' will be an excellent city car for those who are used to the finer things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Bet James can't wait to work on one!How did I miss this.Yes... Too true. I would love one myself TBH, don't care what it looks like, the badge does it for me.This is pretty old news, If you buy a new Aston, you have the option to buy one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Isn't the offer open to current original Aston owners too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Isn't the offer open to current original Aston owners too.Not as far as I know... But if it does. Can't see it will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomStevo Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 if they keep it to aston drivers then you know your gonna see all the rich kids whos daddy drives an aston having these as a first car for sure loli think its poo and look horrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 (edited) Im in love with these, saw it in an Autotrader article. (which also stated it is just for Aston owners) Edited January 13, 2010 by Picola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 if they keep it to aston drivers then you know your gonna see all the rich kids whos daddy drives an aston having these as a first car for sure lolYes, sadly they didn't make it when i was 17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 (edited) I can see it from both points of view. Aston can make more money and then make there 'proper' cars better with the extra coin they have. But at the same time its a prestigious badge and it would be nice to see them make only high end stuff. Like Porsche now with those idiotic Cayennes, they really do let the side down. So does that hideous 4 seater thing they've got going on. Edited January 13, 2010 by heartagram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 ref the first post: It's a photoshop that someone made, then made up a suitable story to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) Evo did a piece on it last month when the 'in the flesh' car was revealed. Late 2010 was speculated for orders and it might be opened up to new buyers without £100k+ to spend on a grown up car. Edited January 14, 2010 by IDGM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_225 Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 ref the first post: It's a photoshop that someone made, then made up a suitable story to match.Sadly not mate, I've read a few sources explaining about this car. Basically it's a day to day Aston that is only available to Aston drivers and based on the Toyota IQ!! I guess since they are limiting it to just Aston drivers then it's not so bad. Otherwise, talk about watering down the image of the Aston brand. At least this could be considered an accessory to your Aston parked up in the garage during the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 (edited) certainly real! Edited January 26, 2010 by jamiea7x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLAST Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 That interior is just out of this world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001gti Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) That is just fantastic! i cant wait to see one at the lights and smoke it! lolWhats to stop the owners from selling it tho? Edited January 29, 2010 by 2001gti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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