Thread: How about a compact?

Originally Posted by Outlaw

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

You thought these:




not these:





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

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

Originally Posted by Outlaw

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.

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

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.

wonder if there is a Thumper under the bonnet tho

Originally Posted by haggisbasher

wonder if there is a Thumper under the bonnet tho

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?

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

Thomas