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← Aston Martin Cygnet · 2011-2013 · Mk1

Aston Martin Cygnet Mk1

Headline trim: 1.3 — 97 bhp, 0-62 in 11.6s.

Aston Martin Cygnet Mk1 press photo
Verdict
C
BHP
97 bhp
0–60
11.6 s
Top speed
106 mph
MPG
52.0 mpg
Used
£14,000-£28,000

Strengths

  • Curio collectability
  • Aston badge on a city car — cult appeal
  • Hand-stitched leather upgrade is genuine
  • Toyota underneath = reliable

Weaknesses

  • Toyota iQ at 4x the price
  • 97 bhp underwhelming
  • Production only 2 years
  • V8 conversion is unobtainable

Notable tech

  • Toyota iQ platform
  • 1.3 4-cyl (97 bhp)
  • CVT or 6MT
  • FWD
  • Hand-stitched leather, Aston trim
  • Sold ~150 in UK
  • One V8 Vantage-engined conversion built (Q by Aston, 2018)

Common issues

  • CVT failures
  • Cygnet trim sourcing
  • Production rarity
  • V8 unobtainable

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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1.3 petrol Manual
BHP97
Torque125 Nm
0–6011.6 s
Top106 mph
MPG52 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT
1.3 petrol CVT
BHP97
Torque125 Nm
0–6011.8 s
Top106 mph
MPG52 mpg
DriveFWD
GearboxCVT