Aston Martin Cygnet heading Stateside, Rapide-based Lagonda Sedan being considered

 Aston Martin Cygnet heading Stateside, Rapide-based Lagonda Sedan being considered
Aston Martin Cygnet Concept

Lagonda SUV is dead!

According to a recent report, Aston Martin's ever expanding lineup will see a number of changes in the next few years.

The biggest news is the death of the Lagonda SUV. Introduced to universal scorn, at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the concept was quickly put on "indefinite hold" due to the difficult economic climate (marketing speak for 'everyone hated it'). It will be replaced by a Lagonda sedan, based on the Aston Martin Rapide. Details are limited, but Automotive News is reporting the car will have an extended-wheelbase for additional rear leg room.

In the coupe department, the Vantage will undergo a minor facelift in 2011 before a full redesign happens in 2014 or 2015. A new DB9/DB10 will debut in 2013 with styling inspired by the One-77 supercar.

Contrary to previous reports, Aston Martin will reportedly sell the Cygnet in the United States. Set to become 2012 model, the Toyota iQ-based atrocity will cost approximately $35,000.

Source: Autonews

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 mpower333 mpower333
I really don't understand the logic behind deciding what cars (or special versions) from Europe should and should not come here. Bringing a 35k aston martin smart car here even when the regular 12k smart car sales are horrible? Who is in charge of these desicions?
September 7, 2010 7:29 am
 freeway freeway
Ha, ha, ha, that's a good one... why should I pay 35000USD for a Toyota iQ with AM name on it??? just putting the AM emblem on a toy will justify this price? And what about the AM's brand image? What? How? Why? Everyone in the marketing department was probably influenced by some strange negative cosmic energy to even imagine something like that. IMO, Aston Martin - one of the most desirable car brands in the world became a joke. Or maybe it's just a prank??? Hopefully
September 7, 2010 10:01 am
 jerry05cod4 jerry05cod4
no...this car was built so that the overall mpg avg for Aston Martin can meet the new Euro V regulations set.
September 7, 2010 11:19 am
 freeway freeway
=)) ... you may have a point here... :D
September 7, 2010 11:34 am
 HEMI426 HEMI426
The lagonda sedan would get an even longer wheelbase than the rapide, Í'm looking forward to this car already. But don't know if it's such a smart idea.
September 7, 2010 11:50 am
 coopergt coopergt
Here in San Diego we see lots of smart cars. But $35,000 for a lexus/aston/toyota is plain crazy, not smart!
September 7, 2010 12:15 pm
 Wickedated Wickedated
This car is awful, leave it to the Brits and this is what you get.
September 7, 2010 4:54 pm
 BackInTheRealWorld BackInTheRealWorld
I think everyone is missing the point here. $35,000 is pocket change to an Aston driver, actually it is cheap for a car apportioned with the leather from an organic lawn fed highland cow, for the drivers premiere deriere. This car makes so much sense because back in the real world of supermarket parking areas where people open doors smack onto other cars with no regard and because of roadworks; being directed to the side only to find a gravel ridden excuse of a lane to chip away your paint. Yes, the team have hit the nail on the head and since only Aston drivers will get to buy a Cygnet, those jealous looks will confirm that the driver has a beast waiting at home for open roads and the beautiful weekend.
September 7, 2010 8:46 pm
 M! M!
jerry05cod4 and backintherealworld put it nicely. IMO, what AM need is, an aftermarket solution to upgrade the specs of the Cygnet, so it satisfy the emissions spec out of factory, but give some AM owners an option to greatly improve over the stock performance should they choose not to be as green.
September 7, 2010 10:57 pm
 Tony999 Tony999
A sin and a shame to the Aston Martin. What's next? Smart by McLaren? Skoda Fabia by Bugatti?
September 8, 2010 10:40 pm