Aston Martin has yet to release specific details on their new city car project dubbed "Cygnet" such as price and a potential release date, either way the company CEO Ulrich Bez is high on the project. “Much work is still required, but I am confident that this project could become reality in the not-too-distant future,” Bez said of the Cygnet. Surfacing reports suggest the Cygnet will list from 23,000 euros ($32,300), with roughly 2,000 examples slated to be produced each year.
Unlike other supercar makers such as Ferrari and Lamborghini, Aston Martin doesn’t have a parent company to leverage fuel economy averages. As such, Aston needs a car like the Cygnet bring its emission average in line with new standards slated to take effect in 2012. The Cygnet will be the first of the city cars to wear such an elite badge, which should give the model a bit of exclusivity.