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The Sexy City Car Has Arrived

Stylish, fuel-efficient subcompacts are the hottest new breed of automobile. The reason: They're not just smart cars—they're smart-looking.

November 2011 Issue

Aston Martin Cygnet

James Bond's favorite carmaker calls the Cygnet "a bespoke luxury commuter car," which sounds like the Queen's English for "very expensive." Yet it starts at $48,990, which isn't bad considering it's the coolest subcompact out there, and the launch edition comes with a five-piece Bill Amberg luggage set. The fashion house Colette has collaborated with Aston Martin for a limited run of 14 cars with upgraded fabric, exterior, paint, and wheels.


Photo: Courtesy of Aston Martin

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