In 2012, the European Union imposed new fleet average emissions regulations, this put companies like Aston Martin in a very sticky situation. In order to comply they partnered up with Toyota and rebadged the Toyota IQ, a small city car that could do fifty miles to the gallon. The Aston Martin Cygnet was essentially the same car but with different styling and a more luxurious interior. However, one interesting thing did come out of this partnership; the V8 Cygnet with Recaro seats and fender flares.