Aston Martin reveals commuter concept car, the Cygnet

(December 16, 2009) Aston Martin today released the first official images of the ‘Cygnet’ — a new luxury commuter concept car.

The Cygnet concept represents a creative, environmentally conscious solution, being small, yet with presence — and highly fuel efficient, now combined with the prestige of Aston Martin’s luxury brand ownership.

Work on the concept is ongoing and will continue into 2010 when it is hoped that it will become a production reality initially available to Aston Martin customers in the UK and Europe. Aston Martin provided no further details.

Industry sources say Aston plans to produce about 2,000 Cygnets annually, at a bit above $30,000, or barely a tenth of what some of its sports cars now go for.