Aston Martin DB11 Review: Proof That Downsizing Doesn’t Always Suck
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- čas přidán 4. 08. 2016
- Aston Martin’s DB9 replacement - the DB11 - has lost displacement and gained a couple of turbochargers. So has it lost some soul in the process? Matt finds out...
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Motoring Journalist Rule #114: always claim electric steering is worse than hydraulic even though nobody can actually tell which is which.
But you can. Easily.
Agreed.
yes you can, aside from the missing fluid reservoir and pump, the feel is there but not as good as hydraulic
Exactly the feel is there, but it is not as linear and progressive. One can easily get used to you, but when I jump from my electrically assisted car to my pure hydraulic the benefit is immediate.
and dont even get me started about no power steering old school cars lol
when he drives over the phone, it takes NO damage 😂
So will the smartphones.
same thing with smartphones, you shouldn't expect more then a tiremark because of how the weight is distributed through the wheels.
Except you could hear the plastic crack when he drove over it. It may look fine, but it isn't.
+Dawid Sopata there is a video about a guy who drive Ferrari 458 into iPhone 6s and the phone doesn't even scratch
+Dawid Sopata Did you even see both videos, the so called, "I'm not stupid"?
I love how the old phone was hardly even damaged when he drove over it yet a brand new smartphone would probably smash into a thousand pieces!!!!!!!
loool I thought exactly the same 😂
...
Probably was a Nokia
+Marius Muller nope, that was Sony Ericsson W800 (W series for sure)
It's mainly due its shape and the low contact surface though
The DB-9 looks much better, they should of put the DB-10 bond car in production instead
DB-10 bond car will be the replacement of the v8/v12 vantage.
oh cool, didn't know that
Wonder what would replace the legendary vanquish?
Wonder what would replace the legendary vanquish?
Aldrich Lat could they even make something better than the vanquish
Am I the only one who likes the new rear end?....Yep, probably I am.
i think this car is great. better than the db9
TBH I love the looks of it.
I don't get why people say it's ugly, it's magnificent (also the rear looks like an infiniti)
nope, you're not alone....
Nope I like it too
The worse downsize of 2016 award goes to the 718 Cayman & Boxster duo!
Who agrees !
I ain't watching a review without alex
liar
+South4153 grow up
+Anton Kalliokoski it's funny cause you're the childish one here.
+South4153 I'm the childish one? who was it that started the argument?
+Anton Kalliokoski haha look i don't care. believe what you want to believe. byebye
The DB11 is cool, but the looks... nah. I mean, the front is okayy, but the back... no. Please no. It´s not like they can´t do better, just look at the Vanquish or the Vulcan, those are real stunners.
One-77 too
Agreed
Indeed
Yeah, it's more faster
Except jb's db5
Meh the old one looks better
alfa's look better too (:
Lol,no.
i think this one looks amazing.
So do i
+Ilija Kocev but my fav aston martin will always be the dbs:)
Reppin the Los Pollos Hermanos gear, Gus Fring would be proud! Walt...well not so much
How is it possible for something to be so beautiful from the front and so hideous from behind? HIDEOUS!!!
I agree with you
I agree
It's rare to find a car with a nice rear.
if you find one keep it lol
+casual onion Well what do you expect from a ass? They may be big, flashy, and loud when strained, but atleast they do their job.
I for one love the front end of my 88 300zx but the back tailights are just plain wrong.
I can't put my finger on exactly why, but to me, the car looks Chinese...
Most cars look Chinese now adays with their thin head/tailights
Looks more Korean to me, like a Hyundai or Kia.
Because they traded elegance for modern faux trendyness :b Feels like they are just trying out new options, but without a real aim for what they want in the car.
It's the headlights!
I had the chance to sit in one of these at the Ignition Festival in Glasgow a few weeks back, let's just say, I had a major crisis. It is now by far, my new favourite gt car. It has class, it has style & it's just cool in general. Great review CT :)
I think DB9 GT was and is one of the most beautiful modern times car ever...
theres a good reason for the old car running 12 years. you can't create a ALL NEW DB and expect it to look better than the outgoing one. it's a timeless and elegant design that will be a future classic imo
This is best DB11 review, best color, insanely brilliant location, best camera work, great host. How the hell did you make this??
So, you know why the DB9 has slightly changed over this 12 years of production? Because it didn't need a massive change to catch the eye of pedestrians and buyers. The car is beautiful, period.
4:10 he's probably got more than 1 use for that
The aerodynamics on this vehicle is spectacular. Awesome review
Its pretty amazing how far car throttle has gone from just "10 reasons _____ " videos and memes to actually reviewing proper cars. I just gotta say keep up the good work guys!
That shirt though! Mr. Fring approves.
4:03 Hands (or fists) down the funniest moment in a car review I've ever seen. I'm in stitches 😂
What I hate the most about the new DB11: it sits as high as a bloody SUV. Don't know what the designers thought there...
The cutouts only amplify that.
Great video Matt!
Alex with Ethan are your best guys to show in front of the camera. Watching a review (or anything else for that matter) without them is like watching new Top Gear....
This was such a well done review
Lovely videoagraphy, lovely shirt. Brilliant video
The Vanquish still remains the true flagship of the company. That car is just legendary. The DB11 is cool and all, bit the design on the Vanquish is just exquisite.
I love Alex's reviews but I really enjoyed this guy's.
Good stuff!
Hopefully when I grow up I'll get to own this beast or get a newer model if they make more
Beautiful landscape, where was that vid recorded at?
Never watched this guy before, hes good. No annoying voice etc, watchable haha. They chose not to use the DB8, just skipped it. Whether it was the name not sounding too good (as if DB11 does) or something else, no idea.
I don't think it looks as good as the db9 or dbs but I still looks quite good
downsizing does always suck, since it shows the manufacturer has given in to nonsence eco-mentalists. Anyway, the DBS is better in every single way (appart from the power but 510 is plenty)
I don't really see how caring a little about the environment is a bad thing
Klopapier Halter if you drive a 600hp car, you don't tend to care about the environment, that's the whole point it makes no sense. if you buy an eco friendly fiat twin air or something alike it makes sense
***** teslas are even worse, but that's another story
+Alexander Thompson ever heard power to weight ratio? Ever noticed that small cars are quite nimble around the corners?
never go full Pony yes of course i have, but in a something that's designed to be a gt car, 510 is plenty, even the 420hp from a DB7 is enough
those wheels are just so perfect, not to big, not to small, not to fussy a design
Hummm, Still a big fan of Aston but not keen about the new design. The front lights makes the car looks sad, and I'm not sure about the front wheel arches. The dashboard reminds me the first Vanquish, not really sexy. Not bad at all but the DBS and v12 vantage remains the post 2000s most beautiful Aston IMHO. Anyway, Aston is still so classy !
The car is perfect in almoast every way but no turbo can match old Aston's V12 scream.
How kind of Alex to give you an exact replica of his fist for the review, he really thought of everything!
excuse me while i change my underpants
Lol I laughed so hard
lol same here
+World Mechanics ikr
I wasn't sure on the DB7 when it came out, then I liked it. I wasn't sure on the DB9 either, then I loved it. I wasn't sure on the DB11 when the first pics were released but then I saw it in the skin.... oh shit, the DB11 looks good! It's a definite grower and looks a million times time better in person. Change is always difficult, but I think the new car is fantastic. Aston just seems to be going from strength to strength. All they need to do now is start winning their category in the WEC xD
***** I was in a different mindset when the DB7 came out. I was a massive fan of the old Vantage with the twin superchargers... as great as Aston are doing right now, I kind of miss their old 'cathedral' approach to super-GTs.
I like it, a step forward in the styling stakes but they have grown on me. The noise is worth every penny but a shame about the electric steering. Good video and beautiful roads in the Peak District.
the back looks a bit like the i8
***** nah not ugly just different
I don't really like the rear
I miss the crystal key ignition, that was the coolest part of the interior and made it so unique for me.
No worries here. If it's an Aston, I'll take it. I'll sorely miss the current generation of Vantage once it's gone, however. It's my all-time dream car.
Not fond of the rear side window treatment, kinda think the previous car was a more pleasing design in that area....
I work so hard every day just to make ends meet. I work so so very hard.. Seeing this car is bitter sweet.. Knowing I will never in my life have it.. Thank you for the video! this is the closest thing I will get to aston martin bliss!
finally you reach 1 200 000 beacouse of me a im the 1 200 000 subscriber hope you continue with the channel i love this channel and the videos
That shirt though ! Any Fring fans here ?
The Alex Kersten Fist Test!! All hail!!
Love the shirt!!!
Love Aston Martin, saw the DB11 at GoodWood FOS and its stunning, has a real touch of the One77 about it and the cabin is fantastic, updated and high tech and still Aston, the Aston guys on the stand seemed almost grateful they use Mercedes tech in the cabin now haha. If I win the lotto buying a DB11 would be done in the first week!
That has got to be one of the best looking cars ever. I just Love Aston Martin.
Gorgeous at every angle
Haha I know those roads well. Good job Car Throttle.
Not sure if I watched top gear or carthrottle
Either way, awesome review
Looks like it needs lowering a couple of inches? There's a lot of space above the wheels in those arches.
LOL at the autorised Kersten test.
I appreciate that the DB11 has moved the game on in all the right areas. But I would still take a late model year DB9 and especially a DBS over the DB11. The DB9 is timeless looking, absolutely a future classic.
I'm so happy Edgar Allen Poe and Shakespeare's baby reviews sports cars now.
what happened to the DB8?
Kappa
***** db10 was in james bond
Well, what about the DB4? The DB6?
+Ben Ward what about them?
Ben Ward they both existed during the late 50s and early 70s
The DB-5 being the very famous car from James Bond - Gold Finger. They are also worth an Fing bomb!
I like the looks of the new DB11!
Car throttle can u please do a video on the best fast and cheap insurance cars a young driver can get because I cant decide what car to get when im 18 year old.
its like a db9 and a bmw i8 had a baby and i love it
love this vid, gives me a top gear vibe
I like the vents above the front tires. It's a smart piece of engineering but I think small rocks will mess it up in a few years.
I never thought about it but good point.
i imagine that if you can afford one you can afford to repair the paint
Yeah, but affording is not the point. When you get a ride that expensive, you don't want it to break in a few years
I need that hand! For research purposes...
The only thing I don't like about the DB 11 is the rear end, it just looks awkward, the vanquish rear end looks better. I hope they fix the look with the new Vantage and Vanquish.
The DB9 GT looks way better in my opinion. Plus i guess you can't have it with a stickshift..
I can't afford it anyway so it shouldn't bother me. lol
Where was this filmed. It looks amazing
Castleton in Derbyshire
Imagine if Aston puts the Vulcan 7 little V12 on the new Vanquish, that would possibly make the best Aston Martin ever
Can you guys make a video about the fastest manual production car you can buy nowadays?! That'll be great.
I'm probably in the minority but i really like it both exterior and interior. Older Aston interiors always felt like dinosaurs to me. This actually looks like it belongs in 2016. Not a big fan of turbos in general but if its less reliant on turbos then good.
the rear should be bulging up used to be the look of Aston Martin, not slanting down like the Jaguar.. the wide backside is awesome nice to look at..
Car looks amazing!
Finally!! A serious review
Unless it could shield me from bullets, I don't like the rear spoiler LOL!
Nice los pollos shirt dude :D
More of these!
I love your shirt, Matt ;)
(The chicken brothers)
i was hoping that db11 would had looked like db10 because it's gorgeous but not like i could ever afford AM anyways
Would be cool if you guys could get your hands on the 7-Speed Manual V12 Vantage S
Was this filmed in Ireland? Beautiful car btw :)
The Los Pollos Hermanos shirt xD
He sounds like jamie oliver except hes not talking about food,
I like the guy reviewing this.
I love the Bala pass
This guys is GOOD. REALLY good.
Where was this filmed? Breathtaking location!
Castleton in Derbyshire. it's a lovely place with some amazing roads and scenery to match. was a bit windy though!
downsizing wouldnt bother me if they took advantage of the shorted stroke and raised the redline, sad to see they didnt
Early DB9 is still the best looking DB model ever! The second is DB6, third - old DBS.
Is the Alex fist available for purchase?
honestly looks amazing
So now we know that we even if Alex is not there you can still do the Fist Test™.
I know looks are subjective but I think this thing is gorgeous, just as pretty if not prettier than it's predecessor
that fist test tho... 😂👍✊ alex style !!!
when does the car come out. I'm interested
The DB11 looks okay. The rear is hideous, but the front is beautiful. In my opinion, the DB9 is the most beautiful car ever made. It's a hard one to beat.
The DBS was the last Aston that really got me interested, now though Aston feels a bit like that one guy at party who once met someone famous so they tell you about them, but haven't anything else to say or bring to the party. Heck, even Jaguar stepped up with better looking cars
this back road is amazing
Stunning af, I love it !