How about a compact?

[Outlaw]

Going to do one of Pedro's tricks... and even removed the badge to make a touch harder though still relatively easy :angel:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=23082&stc=1&d=1267563770

[p38arover]

Don't tell me one David Brown's finest? :eek:

[Redback]

New Smart car:confused:

[Outlaw]

Making me google Ron... tut tut :p
Nope & Nope

[Chucaro]

I was thinking in a Renault because the style of the buldings in the photo, but not....the compact Renault is this one

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1497.jpg

[haggisbasher]

come on folks... it is a give away.....:)

hehehehe

Hint, looks at the grille.... seem familiar?

[Outlaw]

come on folks... it is a give away.....:)

heheheheShhhhhhhh :p

But yes completely :)

[Chucaro]

come on folks... it is a give away.....:)

hehehehe

Hint, looks at the grille.... seem familiar?

Mini? then again the lights are Peugeot :confused:

[stevep84]

come on folks... it is a give away.....:)

hehehehe

Hint, looks at the grille.... seem familiar?

Just throwing it out there, but here goes, the grill has the distinct lines of an Aston Martin.

Just confirmed it myself with a quick google of Aston Martin compact.

[Outlaw]

And we have it :)


The Aston Martin Cygnet Concept is a bold step towards a new form of transportation; the luxury commuter car, a form of personal transportation that sees the company's core values engage with a new environment. The Cygnet Concept enhances the marque, pointing to a future of ongoing innovation, design and technology; allowing Aston Martin customers a greater degree of freedom without compromising the levels of design, quality and innovation that embody the brand.

An Aston Martin delivers the pleasure and exhilaration of driving combined with an appreciation of craftsmanship, design and technology. But Aston Martin is also about innovation, forging new links and associations; and bringing the brand's qualities to new sectors of the market.

“Many of our customers have a need for a small car for urban and city use,” says Aston Martin Chief Executive, Dr Ulrich Bez, “The Cygnet Concept brings intelligence, innovation and artistry to the small car market. The Cygnet Concept represents the natural choice for those customers looking for a premium commuter car.”

“Our past, our future and our backbone will always remain sports cars, but the Cygnet Concept will support this by offering our customers a greater degree of freedom in the urban context.”

The Cygnet Concept is the result of a unique and intelligent collaboration, the coming together of two companies that are leaders in their respective fields. The project has required a close intellectual and engineering partnership, resulting in an inventive solution that unites volume and niche automotive engineering.

Aston Martin has always understood the importance of an emotional engagement with its products. As the company continues to innovate and diversify its product portfolio, emotional design will remain at the heart of its strategy, be it through the exhilarating sound of a V12 engine, the unmistakeably silhouette of an Aston Martin sports car or the quality, craftsmanship and skill that is evident in an Aston Martin interior. The Cygnet Concept exemplifies this latter attribute, demonstrating the high levels of detail design and craft that are integral to every Aston Martin, presented within a compact and highly advanced technological package.

The Cygnet Concept is a demonstration of Aston Martin's unrivalled skill at creating hand-crafted interiors. The rich blend of hand-stitched leather, Alcantara and aluminium is shared with Aston Martin's sports cars. The company's extensive experience of traditional processes and richly detailed craftsmanship gives each Aston Martin a unique feel, bringing together detailed design work, high technology and exquisitely tactile materials.

As a luxury commuter car that can slip easily and unobtrusively into the city, the Cygnet Concept is a highly intelligent solution to urban mobility. Using tried and tested technology, together with Aston Martin's acclaimed levels of personalisation and customisation, material quality, craft skill and tactile delight, the Cygnet Concept is innovative and forward-thinking, a genuine solution for future mobility and a natural partner for Aston Martin's line-up of acclaimed luxury sports cars

[p38arover]

Just throwing it out there, but here goes, the grill has the distinct lines of an Aston Martin.

Just confirmed it myself with a quick google of Aston Martin compact.

Hey, I said that and was told "no". :mad: (David Brown's finest - I didn't mean his tractors!)

[p38arover]

Making me google Ron... tut tut :p
Nope & Nope

You thought these:

http://www.dmr-tractor-club.co.uk/images/david-brown-tractor.jpg


not these:

http://www.popularcars.us/aston-martin-db9/aston-martin-db95.jpg



DB = David Brown http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Brown_(entrepreneur)

[Outlaw]

Woops sorry Ron... did a google and only came up with the tractors ;)

[abaddonxi]

And we have it :)
Quote:
The Aston Martin Cygnet Concept is a bold step towards a new form of transportation; the luxury commuter car, a form of personal transportation that sees the company's core values engage with a new environment. The Cygnet Concept enhances the marque, pointing to a future of ongoing innovation, design and technology; allowing Aston Martin customers a greater degree of freedom without compromising the levels of design, quality and innovation that embody the brand.

An Aston Martin delivers the pleasure and exhilaration of driving combined with an appreciation of craftsmanship, design and technology. But Aston Martin is also about innovation, forging new links and associations; and bringing the brand's qualities to new sectors of the market.

“Many of our customers have a need for a small car for urban and city use,” says Aston Martin Chief Executive, Dr Ulrich Bez, “The Cygnet Concept brings intelligence, innovation and artistry to the small car market. The Cygnet Concept represents the natural choice for those customers looking for a premium commuter car.”

“Our past, our future and our backbone will always remain sports cars, but the Cygnet Concept will support this by offering our customers a greater degree of freedom in the urban context.”

The Cygnet Concept is the result of a unique and intelligent collaboration, the coming together of two companies that are leaders in their respective fields. The project has required a close intellectual and engineering partnership, resulting in an inventive solution that unites volume and niche automotive engineering.

Aston Martin has always understood the importance of an emotional engagement with its products. As the company continues to innovate and diversify its product portfolio, emotional design will remain at the heart of its strategy, be it through the exhilarating sound of a V12 engine, the unmistakeably silhouette of an Aston Martin sports car or the quality, craftsmanship and skill that is evident in an Aston Martin interior. The Cygnet Concept exemplifies this latter attribute, demonstrating the high levels of detail design and craft that are integral to every Aston Martin, presented within a compact and highly advanced technological package.

The Cygnet Concept is a demonstration of Aston Martin's unrivalled skill at creating hand-crafted interiors. The rich blend of hand-stitched leather, Alcantara and aluminium is shared with Aston Martin's sports cars. The company's extensive experience of traditional processes and richly detailed craftsmanship gives each Aston Martin a unique feel, bringing together detailed design work, high technology and exquisitely tactile materials.

As a luxury commuter car that can slip easily and unobtrusively into the city, the Cygnet Concept is a highly intelligent solution to urban mobility. Using tried and tested technology, together with Aston Martin's acclaimed levels of personalisation and customisation, material quality, craft skill and tactile delight, the Cygnet Concept is innovative and forward-thinking, a genuine solution for future mobility and a natural partner for Aston Martin's line-up of acclaimed luxury sports cars

Translation in English -

We're selling out the marque to make Minis.:p

[haggisbasher]

:wasntme:
saw it in the paper a couple of weeks ago..... interesting front, Mr Bond!

[Ferret]

Is there enough room in that for an ejection seat, and where will all the missiles be fitted. I don't think Bondi will be buying one but it might appeal to Bambi.

[haggisbasher]

wonder if there is a Thumper under the bonnet tho :wasntme:

[Bigbjorn]

wonder if there is a Thumper under the bonnet tho :wasntme:

If it is anything like the David Brown tractors with the semi-automatic transmission then any fitter who takes the trans apart should be eligible for a gallantry award.

Anyhow, AM has not been part of David Brown for yonks. Is not David Brown now part of some conglomerate like Vickers or British Aerospace?

[TJS-70Y]

It's actually just a Toyota IQ that has a different front and rear end and a flash interior.

Thomas

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Bullseye Thomas:clap2:

[Outlaw]

Hmmm didn't pick that earlier but is indeed :)

Had a drive of one of those while in Japan last year and not a bad little compact actually... more room in them then it looks ;)

[p38arover]

Anyhow, AM has not been part of David Brown for yonks.

True.

[V8Ian]

Hey, I said that and was told "no". :mad: (David Brown's finest - I didn't mean his tractors!)
They're too young to know Aston's roots Ron. The grill gave it away for me, so I was somewhat surprised to read that you were wrong. :o

[isuzubob]

And the real reason AM is doing this? It's one of the easiest ways in which a supercar manufacturer can claim to being "green" by offering a 55mpg car (or to look at it from an "evil" CO2 emitting perspective of only 110g per km) to try to help reduce its overall ave fuel consumption and have a vehicle capable of entering LEV (low emission vehicle) zones without going to the trouble of hybrid technology, especially for such a low volume manufacturer.

A cynical move by AM? Perhaps, but if it sells, a great PR move together with easy profit! (So long as the brakes work :twisted:)

Britain's low-carbon future | Environmental Motoring Issues | CAR Magainze Online (http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/Motoring-issues/Environmental/Britains-low-carbon-future/?content-block=0)

Rob W

[Outlaw]

Must admit doesn't stack up to the other AM launch i went to last thursday night :angel: