Aston Martin Vantage 2019 finally a worthy adversary to the Porsche 911 and McLaren 540C
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- If you can't afford that top end exotic supercar, Aston Martin's new generation Vantage could be the next best thing. Jonathan Crouch presses his nose to the glass.
Ten Second Review
Aston Martin's new era Vantage is a modern high performance icon of unmistakable character, styled to seduce and engineered to thrill. It's the most affordable supercar the British brand makes, but many will tell you that it's arguably also the very best. This time round, there's Mercedes-AMG-sourced V8 power beneath the bonnet, but the performance is still as sensational. This was the first Aston Martin to directly take on Porsche and Maserati and it remains an emotional but very tempting choice.
Background
There was a time late in the last century, when 'Aston Martin' meant something very different. An iconic British brand, to be sure, but a maker of handbuilt sportscars aimed at older buyers romanced by name and heritage in the face of compelling evidence that German and Italian rivals were better made and finer to drive. The gorgeous DB11 of 2016 was a sign that the future might be different but it was still an old-style GT rather than an out-and-out sportscar, the kind of design still most likely to appeal to Aston enthusiasts.
A slightly smaller model with younger, more dynamic orientation was needed. A car that someone with little prior interest in the brand might buy. A car you could seriously choose over a Porsche 911 or a Maserati GT. A car like this one, Aston Martin's new generation Vantage. For seven decades, the Vantage nameplate has been the heartbeat of some of Aston Martin's purest models and was first used in 1951 on a high-output engine option for the DB2. So what's in store this time round? Let's find out.
Driving Experience
Like the DB11, the Vantage borrows its engine from what is arguably its closest rival, the Mercedes-AMG GT. This 4.0-litre twin turbo V8 develops 510PS and puts out 685Nm of torque in the Vantage's state of tune (10Nm more than it develops in the DB11). Aston says that this gives its entry-level more a lightly more urgent feel than its pricier GT-orientated stablemate. It should certainly feel like that on the road, where the 62mph sprint is dispatched in just 3.7s en route to a 195mph maximum. Detailed tuning of the induction, exhaust and engine management systems has given the Vantage a truly intoxicating character and soundtrack.
Power and torque is deployed to the rear wheels via a rear-mounted ZF eight-speed automatic transmission and for the first time on an Aston Martin, this Vantage also features an 'E-Diff' Electronic Rear Differential. This differential is linked to the car's electronic stability control system, so it can understand the car's behaviour, and react accordingly to direct the engine's power to the relevant wheel. Unlike a conventional limited slip differential, it can go from fully open to 100% locked in a matter of milliseconds. There's also a latest generation Adaptive Damping System which incorporates Skyhook technology and offers the choice of Sport, Sport Plus and Track modes.
Design and Build
Aston Martin has taken on board our previous criticism that its products all looked too similar and vowed that in future, each design in the range will have its own distinct personality. That starts here with a new generation Vantage model that has a front end dominated by the lowest-sited functioning grille every to have been used on one of the company's cars. It gives this design a predatory stance also emphasised by minimal front and rear overhangs, muscular flanks and broad haunches. Under the skin, the chassis is an evolution of the bonded aluminium structure first seen on the DB11, though 70% of the structure's components are new for Vantage.
Inside, there's an appropriately focused sports car cockpit that rejects long, fluid curves in favour of sharp, focused lines denoting the more aggressive nature of the car. A high waist interior theme and lower driving position creates a more immersive driving experience, and contributes to significant gains in occupant space and significant improvement in headroom compared with the previous model. A combination of rotary and toggle style controls have been used for their tactile and intuitive functionality. The interior also offers generous stowage space, with useable room behind the seats and generous double-tier storage areas. Plus you get a 350-litre boot, large enough to facilitate weekend trips.
Market and Model
You'll want to know the price - around £121,000 for the initial V8 Coupe model you see here: Volante convertible and V12-engined variants will follow. That's quite a lot more than the outgoing car, which could be had for under £100,000.
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Would you prefer an Aston Martin Vantage, Porsche 911 or McLaren 540C?
Porsche 911, especially with the new 911.2 design
911 targa4 gts all day long.
Good review by the way!
I'm afraid I'd have the 911.
@@Ambienfinity 911's all round 👍
Now THIS is how you do a review properly - very well done 👍
Thanks 👍
My absolute favourite car in the world right now.
I tickles me no end when you reference "the old V8 Vantage" - and consistently show the image of the V12!!
The most comprehensive and informative car review I have seen and the repeated comparisons to its rivals is brilliant.
Congratulations....
We aim to please 👍 Many thanks for watching!
Got to be the best car review I’ve ever seen . Brilliant
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This intro is almost identical to that on the review of the 2011 Vantage. Come on lads, your better than that. You've got this stunning new supercar, go 'off script' and just be a 'car fan' for all of us who will never even get to sit in any of them.
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Most Throught, most helpful review Ive found yet, hands down. I just bought a full carbon spec 2020...
Amazing news, Avi. Hope you enjoy your new car! What made you choose it over other models?
Watching video on this car until I can afford one. Let’s goooo! Motivated
Driving the Vantage in the hills of New Zealand is an absolute joy.
Driving the Jaguar F-Type V8 SVR is even better. I know, because I took the Vantage for a test drive and bought the F-Type...
Meanwhile, the Vantage is so athletically sexy to look at; unique!
The 2020 f type looks beautiful too, I m confused between jaguar f type v8 and a Aston Martin vantage, note I m looking for convertible and what would you suggest?
Really great review
THIS IS AMAZING REVIEW!!!! This review needs much more attention. I love it! Thank you for taking such a time to have an extensive review.
Thanks Reza 👍 great to see comments like this
Ok. My wife just got one. Of course i drive her . She had 2018 porsche turbo s prior, and a db9. Obviously i keep it in track always. It is so much better than any non gt porsche . 100%. I absolutely love it. I didnt like my g63 but wow aston rocked the engine its amazing . LOVE this car . Second only to porsche gt3
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That is a great review, thinking about buying this car and this review has been a great help!! Thank you!!
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Excellent review, comprehensive and very honest. I subscribed and will investigate further.
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Superb review.. very informative.
Thanks.. Regards
Roger
Thanks Roger 👍
Wth, these people need more subs. Everything is very well done. They need 1 mill subs easy
Thanks for watching and your support Sunny!
Excellent and very helpful review
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But they do have the swan doors!!
I thought that just now watching him open the door !
This is why OSV is the gold standard when it comes to car reviews. Jonathan always does a superb job in conveying the information sans being too over the top.I hope you'll consider reviewing the 2019 Mercedes Benz Maybach.
Great review
Thank you, Gary. Glad you enjoyed it 👍
great reviewer-beauty of a car...from germany.
Thanks for the feedback Blex 👍
Even if I can afford a f8 tributo or even an aventador I would still buy the vantage
Same here
Great review but you did not tell us how good the audio system is.
Couldn’t disagree with you more by saying that old aston buyers won’t be interested in this. Ultimately it is still an Aston at heart, drives, looks and sounds like an Aston.
I love this design.
At 17:05, why do you say that the doors no longer open at an angle, as you climb into the door opened at an angle?
At 22:06, why do you say a 911 has boot space at both ends? There is no boot in the rear of a 911
The Best Aston Martin Ever Built!
I love this channel, but 1:40 is obviously a v12 Vantage. It even says so on the plate
Great spot 👀 Thinking about getting a Vantage?
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply my heart says yes, my wallet says no
You have the valet key fob.
Aston Martin 😍😍😍👍💸💎😍
Jaguar F-Type V8 SVR is the better car, but the Vantage looks so SEXY!!!!!
Glad you think so, Reynout!
SWEET ...
Your reviews are consistently top quality Jonathan. Crammed with useful information, beautifully filmed and well written and narrated. Well done. Subscribed.
@@jaisabai4155 Thanks for the feedback 👍 hope you enjoy our future reviews as much ✔
Can this car beat 911carrera 4s
Wonderful exotica. Great review. That interior only looked special to me with the upgraded tan leather. I wouldn't pay extra for door mats on a car that expensive, by the way.
Thanks Nodge X 👍 We agree, the tan option looks amazing
I don't know why everyone seems to think of the 911 as a super-quality benchmark. My 2008 Carrera 911 S2 was crap - it needed 2 engine rebuilds on 4,5 and 6 = a common issue it seems - and would bounce off slight bumps in the road under acceleration making the front go alarmingly light. My 2015 v8 Vantage though is great and feels significantly faster than the Porsche which was big disappointment from day one. The Porsche build quality was fine otherwise - but the Aston, if anything, is better.
Man, this is a poorly spec’d car 👎🏽 Extra for floor mats? No adaptive cruise? Speaker grills for premium audio could be a bit flashier. The resolution on that screen reminds me of an 8bit Atari.
Aston Martin has always look elegant, but for me, I have never been a fan of the interior. In terms of tech, they have always been behind. The new models still have not caught up in my view. If I was to buy one, it would e because I was looking for a good looking GT
Great point and one many potential buyers will have. Such a shame AM couldn't have integrated a better infotainment system
Plastic, shame.
Finally worthy...from the looks point of view...but slow for a car with the 4.0 turbo engine from AMG with an old Mercedes Command infotainment...such a shame...
You'd keep the ZF Automatic over the Manual??? Shame on you old man.
But looking at the moving boxes you are mostly reviewing, I am not surprised.
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I'm sorry but the old V12 Vantage was much better looking by far !
This review misses the all-important reason to buy the Vantage; the joy of driving it. In the hills, along the windy roads of the coast, away from traffic, to your heart's content. The reviewer should focus on that, not on the technical stuff. Yanks do that!
Hi Reynout, thank you for your feedback. While those reasons are also important too, we dive into the technical specification to give viewers a wider understanding of the vehicle to help them decide if it's the ideal make/model for them.
I don't speak "Aston Martin". I only speak and understand Porsche.
bloody Germans
Re badged merc. Bout time cos my Vantage roadster is spoiled by rubbish ergonomics and electrics. Tobias Moers in....Palmer out. Now it will change.:-))
should have carried over the front of the old vantage
they new Vantage Volante brings back the grill
No - what's the point ?
While that German engine is good... it should not been in a Aston Martin.
Good point Clive 👍 We think mot people have the same viewpoint
Great insight. ..but an Aston with a German engine....is just wrong !
Good Heavens, stop yapping.
Are you interested in getting an Aston Martin Vantage?
A British car that is owned by a foreign company, and that has a German engine, drivetrain … basically it's a merc. Yep, sounds like the modern British car industry to me, foreign owned companies.
Lamborghini is owned by VW another German company putting a German engine in this time, an Italian car. So what is your point?
Aston Martin Vantage ....also Aston Depreciation Disadvantage !!!
An Aston that isnt prettier than it's previous model, what a shame. And those MX5 like headlights are unforgivable I'm afraid....early facelift anyone?
Black wheels are ugly on all cars!
bassistdc I’d say most cars, they make the car look plain and dirty
It's NOT an Aston Martin, it's an Aston Mercedes. Aston''s second most pointless car. It could be the beginning of the end for Aston Martin. Very very sad.
Kevin Manns check out the dbs superlegerra it has its own engine
Mercedes is ending production of the 4l v8 for a 4cy electrified engine, AM isn't going to use a 4cyl so the inhouse v6 engine will replace the Mercedes ,