The Aston Martin Cygnet , the new small luxury city car launches in April

Aston Martin has finally revealed some information about their small luxury cit ycar the Aston Martin Cygnet, which goes into production this April. Car Compare News did a story on the Cygnet back in October 2010, but today we can finally reveal some of the specs that will be available when it is launched this year.

The Aston Martin Cygnet is based on the Toyota IQ model. Aston Martin will be launching two special edition versions in white and black. The standard spec for both models will include 16in alloy wheels, a portable satnav and a button start. The white model comes with snow white paint, chrome trim on its exterior and the seats will be trimmed in Pearl white leather.

The black models seats are black leather with a diamond pattern, and the black exterior paint has a specially developed deep green effect. Both versions come with a manual gearbox or a CVT transmission. The engine is a 1.33 petrol which produces 97bhp at 6,000rpm. The Cygnet has a four-cylinder engine and 0-62mph in 11.8 secs and can reach up to 106mph at maximum speed.

As a bonus touch for buying the small luxury car, Aston Martin give you a five piece luggage set which includes a glove box bag, a holdall, removable door pocket bag, garment bag and a collapsible tote bag.

There are no prices yet for when it is launched in Ireland but when it hits the U.K markets prices for the Cygnet will start at £39,995.

The New Small Luxury  City Car from Aston Martin

Image thanks to Daily Telegraph

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