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The Aston Martin Cygnet will begin production this year. The Cygnet, based on the Toyota iQ, will be available in two limited edition launch models, 'White' and 'Black' and will be available with a manual or optional CVT automatic gearbox.

Under the bonnet sits a 1.33-litre petrol engine which develops 97bhp, making for a 11.8 second 0-62mph time and a 106mph top speed.

Cygnet Launch Edition White, to give its full name is finished in 'Snow White' paint with a mix of silver mesh, chrome trim and alloy wheels. The cabin features satin chrome and Pearl white leather seats with alcantara inserts.

The Black model has 'Magic Black' metallic paint with a deep sea green effect, matt black bonnet vents and chrome trim. The seats are trimmed in black leather with a diamond pattern and other trim pieces are in dark chrome.

Both models are supplied with a bespoke five-piece luggage set comprising of a glove box bag, removable door pocket bag, holdall, garment bag and a collapsible tote bag.

Other standard equipment includes sat-nav with Bluetooth, automatic wipers and headlights, tinted windows, and 16-inch alloy wheels.

The Cygnet comes with the same safety equipment which secured the Toyota iQ a full five-star rating in the EuroNCAP crash test programme, and includes stability control, anti-lock brakes and traction control.

Aston Martin says the Cygnet will be bought by existing customers who are seeking an upmarket city car to complement a DB9, Vantage, DBS or Rapide.

The price is yet to be confirmed, but insiders suggest a £30,000 price tag is likely.

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