2013 Aston Martin Cygnet
Aston Martin has been known for some of the best luxury cars that they have introduced in the market. The British automaker has decided on a different route to expand its company profile in the future. Aston Martin has come up with a small luxury city car called the 2013 Aston Martin Cygnet which is ideal for two and can offer a better comfortable ride in the city without taking up too much parking space. Aston Martin aims to expand its market profile with this strategy. Let’s take a quick look at the top features of the vehicle in the 2013 Aston Martin Cygnet review below.
Aston Martin Cygnet Exterior
The size and shape of the 2013 Aston Martin Cygnet is very similar to that of Scion iQ but Aston Martin designers have gone one step ahead to add more details to the exterior design.
The front fascia of the vehicle gets a sporty and aggressive appearance with a wider front grille that makes the car appear bigger. The car’s hood features non-functional air vents, bi-halogen headlights, and a sporty appearance.
The lower grille is designed in the right way to contrast with the upper front grille and fog lights strike the right kind of design factor that makes this small car purely Aston Martin in all senses.
Aston Martin Performance
Under the hood, Aston Martin has made use of a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 94 horsepower and 89 lb-feet of torque which is identical to the Scion iQ. This is for the first time that Aston Martin has decided to make use of the four-cylinder engine in the car.
Aston Martin makes the CVT or six-speed manual transmission with the engine to offer better city drive performance. The car offers acceleration of zero to 62 mph in 11.6 seconds on the CVT transmission and 11.8 seconds on the manual transmission.
The 2013 Aston Martin Cygnet gets Stop-Start technology and a gear shift indicator as well. The car achieves 48/56 mpg in the city/combined with manual transmission and 46/54 mpg with CVT transmission.
Aston Martin Safety
The 2013 Aston Martin Cygnet boasts standard safety features like ABS, traction control, and airbags. The car is equipped with Emergency Brake Assist and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution.
Aston Martin Interior
The interior of the vehicle is luxurious and offers the best driving experience to the driver and the front passenger. The automaker uses luxurious Bridge of Weir leather on all four seats.
The center console is very driver-centric offering most of the controls and options to the driver without any stretch
Aston Martin – Price
2013 Aston Martin Cygnet is available in the market for $49,595 and above.
Conclusion
Aston Martin experimented with the Cygnet, trying out a four-cylinder engine for better fuel efficiency and exterior styling. The interiors are luxurious and offer better comfort and space to the passengers. The exterior style factor resembles the Scion iQ, as does the performance. The 2Aston Martin Cygnet falls in the small car category and may face a good challenge from Mini Cooper.