2011 Volkswagen Passat SE and Sport

A duo of 2.0 TDI engines will also be available, generating 140bhp and 170bhp. A 6 speed manual is standard, while a 6 speed DSG automatic is be optional.

Three trim levels will be on hand: S, SE and Sport. Entry-level S will obtain electrically adjustable/hated door mirrors, x4 electric windows, x6 airbags, air conditioning, ESP, alarm, height adjustable passenger/driver’s seat w/lumbar adjustment, front armrest, whiplash-optimised head restraints (WOKS), electric parking brake w/hill start assist, 3 spoke leather steering wheel w/audio controls and iPod/AUX/MP3 input.

2011 Volkswagen Passat SE and Sport

A duo of 2.0 TDI engines will also be available, generating 140bhp and 170bhp. A 6 speed manual is standard, while a 6 speed DSG automatic is be optional.

Three trim levels will be on hand: S, SE and Sport. Entry-level S will obtain electrically adjustable/hated door mirrors, x4 electric windows, x6 airbags, air conditioning, ESP, alarm, height adjustable passenger/driver’s seat w/lumbar adjustment, front armrest, whiplash-optimised head restraints (WOKS), electric parking brake w/hill start assist, 3 spoke leather steering wheel w/audio controls and iPod/AUX/MP3 input.

pre-production concept car Aston Martin Cygnet

It's officially official; Aston Martin today confirmed that the Toyota iQ-based Cygnet luxury city car is to go into production with sales to start in 2011. The British automaker said details on pricing and specification will be announced by the end of this year. However it is believed the Cygnet will cost between £30,000-50,000 in the UK, or about US$47,500-79,000 / €34,000 -57,000 at the current exchange rates, and will initially be sold only to existing Aston customers.

Originally shown as a pre-production concept car at this year's Geneva Salon in March, the Cygnet is an Aston Martin-flavored version of the Toyota iQ city car with unique styling cues such as the front grille, bumper designs, exterior trim and alloy wheels, plus a high-luxury interior with details inspired by the automaker's supercar range.