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Aston Martin to rebadge Toyota iQ

  • Carsguide
  • 30 June 2009
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    Aston Martin has released this photo of the rebadged and restyled iQ.

We checked the calendar, but it?s not saying April 1.

Reports from Europe suggest Aston Martin will use the Toyota iQ to produce a city car.

Aston Martin has apparently released this photo of an iQ, with the nose restyled to take the signature Aston Martin shark maw.

This is said to be just a concept car. However some reports suggest it could go on sale next year. Some pundits believe it will only be offered to current Aston owners at first, and then to the rest of the public. A lot of whom could be killed in the crush to get an Aston Martin badge in the garage for an estimated 23,000 euro – about $50,000.

The addition of a car like the Cygnet to the famed British range would reduce its overall emissions ratings. And in a world that’s leaning more towards that goal, this story could well be true.

 

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  • Looks like a powderpuff girl....

    Aston Not Bond of Melbourne Posted on 08 July 2009 11:35am

  • It's not april 1 is it? Surely a few DB9e's (electric) or DB9H (hydrogen) would be better to reduce their emmisions. A Toyota rebadged as an Aston is obscene.

    Graeme of Brisbane Posted on 07 July 2009 9:22pm

  • My 10 year old son has wanted an Aston for the 2 years, loves the brand. Looks like he may finally be able to afford one when he turns 18.

    Wishfull Thinking of Melb Posted on 07 July 2009 8:20pm

  • Aston Martin......Toyota whats happening

    Terminator of Earth Posted on 07 July 2009 4:42pm

  • Makes perfect sense. If law requires the average C02 emission across the fleet be dropped then the obvious thing to do is give away a low emission car along with the high emission one. If the price goes up $20k that's only an extra 10%.

    Stephen of Hobart Posted on 07 July 2009 1:07pm

  • woah... thats pretty crazy. It does look pretty cool, though... I kinda like it...

    ME Posted on 07 July 2009 12:36pm

  • I have to agree with b. Why would Aston Martin lower themselves to put there trademark nose treatment on something as crappy as a Toyota. Heaven forbid.

    Peter Paynting of Emu Plains Posted on 07 July 2009 12:36pm

  • I'll wake up, and find it was all a dream...

    Sleep of home Posted on 03 July 2009 9:03pm

  • AWESOME!!! I WANT ONE!!!

    Tristan Posted on 03 July 2009 3:03pm

  • It's so they can pass European emissions laws.

    EL97 Posted on 03 July 2009 2:57pm

  • Holly crap !!! the end of Aston....who made this... crap decision?

    b Posted on 02 July 2009 1:22pm

  • That a bit odd isn't it

    Carlover Posted on 30 June 2009 9:20pm

  • Would James Bond like it?

    Gamit Posted on 30 June 2009 9:19pm

  • The world is coming to an end...

    AM Purist of Hell Posted on 30 June 2009 1:11pm
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