2016 Aston Martin DB9 GT First Drive Review 4K
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- It's been a couple of years since I've driven a Aston Martin DB9 and actually it was here in Southern California. It was great drive and I even took that car for a spin around Willow Springs to explore its dynamics at high speed. Wonderful car.
This one is the latest, the 2016 Aston Martin DB9 GT, and we've driven it from LA to out here in Palm Springs to one of our favourite roads and filmed it in 4K.
The DB9 is Aston Martin's iconic grand tourer - and it's so well known that when people think about Aston, there are a couple of cars they immediately recognize - one being the DB5 and the other, the DB9.
It's the car that brought Aston into the modern age and is perhaps best defined by its legendary styling. Just look at it. There's just not a bad angle and its design language has spawned Aston's entire current lineup.
So what is an Aston Martin DB9 GT? It's the most Powerful DB9 ever - 540 horsepower and 457 pounds of torque. It retains the six speed transaxle transmission and at first glance, you may think it needs more cogs, but it still works brilliantly, notably on roads like this.
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Best Video of DB9 GT. I bought one of the last after viewing this video. I simply love this car - a keeper for life!
I love the general looks of Aston Martins but I prefer the DBS over DB9. It's that little bit more aggresive but just wow, what a car that DB9 GT is. Just gorgeous.
Great review! Thanks for your work!!
+J0lker Thank you!
2009 DBS is the most beautiful modern car. period.
Wow, that was some of the best cinematography I've seen in a CZcams car review.
This guy deserves more subs...
Great video, great car!
+SonOfMyst thanks, mate! Interested to hear what you think about today's video.
The 4K video came out beautiful, even on my non-4k screen. I really love Aston's little details, like the small V12 badge, the carbon fiber pieces that the tail lights surround, as well as the orange details like on the sections of the paddle shifters that match the orange piping on the leather of that stunning interior. Fantastic quality video, I really am shocked you guys don't have much more subscribers and views than you do! That will change though, surely. You guys have passion and it shows in your work
+CONDUCTOR WE HAVE A PROBLEM We always try to punch well above our weight when it comes to making these videos. We take a small budget and try and maximize every aspect of that. As the channel continues to grow, every little penny we earn and every new connection that we can make will be used to further improve our work. Right now our biggest issues are limited time and currently limited viewership. The former becomes a non issue if the latter is solved.
+CONDUCTOR WE HAVE A PROBLEM PS: watching it in 1080 should still look pretty awesome due to down sampling. I think the other real benefit of 4k other than the higher resolution is that there seems to be less digital artifacts (digital blocking). 1440p for example does look cleaner, and yea even watching it at 4k on a 1080 or smaller screen will look cleaner still. We are just now learning how youtube copes with downscaling our content vs us doing the downscale (Viper ACR for example was shot in 4k then we down sampled it to 1080 prior to youtube upload).
the interior shots were great too, loved those.
+justin bouche Thanks! That's all Nick!
Stumbled across this video after watching other DB9 videos and this was by far the best. Positive analysis and stunning cinematography, you sir have gained a new subscriber.
Thanks, mate! That's exactly why we make these videos!
+Eli Hoopengarner Thanks for the kind words on the cinematography. If you are looking for our other stronger videos visuals wise check out Aston V12 roadster, Jag F-Type (night), Alfa 4c and ZO6 vett. Cheers and happy holidays.
Every time that V12 revs, chills run down my spine.
Loved this review, love this car- stunning in every way.
Name a care more stylish and better looking than this? Pure beauty this car.
BOOM! Thanks for the 4k, love your vids.
Ha! Thanks! That's why we make them!
Such a beautiful car! It's a masterpiece.
+Wade Ransom ?
Spectacularly shot, flawless DB9 and a wonderful review, thumbs up Nick and Brian!
+EUROCOMPULSION Thanks!
Really great visuals ! Commercial grade ! Plus the review was really well balanced : Exterior, interior, engine noise and driving. Just what a car review should be ! More like this please :)
+Emilioh888 Thanks man, I pushed hard to make sure this looked proper.
Great video Brian, Little things like 10 seconds of just pure v12 is bliss!
Thanks! That's why we do it!
Really polished and professional video Brian; as always. Best wishes from London.
+Tim Waters Thanks, Tim. Glad you enjoyed it! Hope I don't sound too American for you!
great engineering, beautiful sound !!
love the camera angles and the quality of the sounds. feels like im in it
Cheers! Thanks!
Amazing cinematography along with a beautiful Aston. Regards from Texas
+Sidak Singh Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
We recently bought one of these! just started making vlogs with it. beautiful car
Good stuff! Love that car. We had such a great time with it.
Was thinking of a DB9gt along with the usual suspects. Then saw your film that confirmed it for me and I bought one in dark blue an ex demonstrator two weeks ago
Thanks for the push your film gave me - wonderful car and great films
A new fan
Cheers, thanks - and congrats!
This is the only design in the automotive industry that doesn't age it still looks like it was designed yesterday.
Manuel Kiatoko looks like an old muscle car and I love it
Goes back to the V8 vanquish...
Excellent presentation. Thanks for sharing.
Bravo again Brian and Nick ! Another fantastic review best wishes from Algeria
+Hamza Ghazza Thank you! We're happy you enjoyed it!
Great video Brian! I love Aston Martin, they make such beautiful cars.
+Dark Mysteries Thank you! Aston makes our jobs very easy.
Brian you have a unique voice I think its one of the elements make your reviews special.
+ali pontiac Thanks! We hope it enhances the channel.
Fantastic sound recording on this vid. Thanks. Amazing sounding engine. Sounds Like a Montreal V8
The lovely Aston martin db9 is my dream car,excellent video ☺
I would definitely like to own this car someday. A gorgeous piece of work done by Aston Martin, absolutely love it
Really enjoyed that thanks very much, sums up how they make you feel so well, and very well put together!
I'm surprised you didn't mention the waterfall fascia more, both the GT and the latest Vantage have inherited this from the Vanquish and it's a pleasure. It looks good and works well, the old Ford switches always put me off buying into the brand. I love old school motors but also that my £££ is going into a modern vehicle and I reckon I'm not the only one from a younger generation that would feel this way and have been put off previously. As soon as it went into the Vantage last September, I bought one and I couldn't be happier. Now the complete package.
Great choice! What spec did you get?
+Brian Makse I got the V8 S, the V12 just felt too much for normal British roads and I like to really push on! The V8 S (despite its meagre differences on paper) is just so much of a rawer car than the base V8 (which I felt underwhelmed by) and the weight distribution is sublime. It's not as fast as a gt2 or greater Porsche, but the handling is so good it almost makes up for it, and the sound and looks certainly do! I just watched your video again, and you made more of a reference to the AMI2 then I'd heard before, so apologies for my original comment! The AMI2 really makes both the DB9 and Vantages's swan song models so much more special. I saw the DB11 today at Gaydon (AM headquarters) today and you're really going to enjoy reviewing that! Wow... Haunches have a tad of f-type about it, but that's no bad thing. Beautiful proportions and un-mistakenly Aston Martin yet moving the styling on.
That NOISE!!! Beautiful!
+Robert Campbell Glad you enjoyed that!
Thanks for this wonderful review. The DB9 went out in style with the new GT. We shall never see another car as sublime as the DB9 ever again, I am afraid. An era has ended. The DB11, IMHO, is way too busy to be an elegant grand tourer.
That thing is Absolutely Freakin Perfect!! It doesn't need any extra gears-6 of them are plenty. It doesn't need anymore power over 500hp, & close to 500tq is plenty. Hell, I wouldn't even change the exhaust like I do on every other car iv owned.. That Driving Machine is drip sexy from every angle
I'd tint the windows, & tint the windshield, then drive the hell out of it
I'm seing it! The quality is awesome! Congrats guys. Very pretty!
+Alejandro Palomo Thanks! Glad you like this one!
best car review ever when it comes to cinematography
Thanks! Tell your friends!
Will do!
love your reviews
+Aniket Waghmare thanks! More great stuff coming soon!
+Aniket Waghmare We just completed a 675LT video shoot, be on the lookout in the coming month.
Really the most beautiful car in the world
fabulous video
Thanks! Hope you stick around!
Best exhaust sound
From time to time I look at these DB9 test drives to experience that pure, classic Aston Martin design beauty which is unfortunately not found in their current cars.
This may be the best and most cinematic episode on our channel. Hope you enjoyed it.
One of the best looking cars of the past decade
Perhaps of all time.
Brian Makse my opinion!
I bought the DB9GT and this is the best video I ever watched.
Now I'm wondering...did you buy your DB9 GT after watching our video? Enjoy!
Nice way to receive your car! Yes, we pay attention to some of the details, despite our miniscule budget.
Nice Work!
I'm sure Nick found the bad angles, if there are any, and we will never see them.
Reverse tach is a nice touch.
+laminaytrap Perhaps. There's a hundred gigs worth on the proverbial cutting room floor, but every Aston Martin is a stunning piece of work.
Hydraulic steering was my favourite feature on my last car. Such a shame that car companies have done away with it. Well, at least on cars within my reach. Such a great review.
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
Aston Martin DB 9 is one of the best exhaust sound.
+P Joseph It sounds pretty good, doesn't it?
Also colour depth looks good, especially considering the overcast conditions.
+laminaytrap Thanks! We would have preferred sunnier (and hotter)!
Agreed...I have a 2014 with an updated ecu(vanquish map , bosch) and 2ndarey decats.....in essence, basically the same as the 2016 GT...and honestly, i never cared about the prehistoric nav or electronics, i mostly drive with thr radio and nav OFF so i can listen to her V12 sing.......fukkin LOVE this car...👍
Love that car
This Video is as good as the Car itself. Great work but you didn't mention any negatives about the car and I'm sure there has to be some, as nothing is absolutely perfect.
Maintenence is expensive as hell and its difficult to get repaired. That's abt it.
Not that u care now
Good to see this new astonm artin has good results in usa, in the uk jeremy clarkson former top gear allways picks faults with it, it also shows what can be made in uk before all industry has been sold off, I like your no hype and down to earth report on this video more please
This is far superior to the DB11 and Vantage. As you said, stunning from every angle, and a truly delicious sound. My dream Aston.
Couldn't agree more!
Hi there. I'm presently considering a DB9 and wondering if the GT version is worth the extra $$$ over the normal DB9. I'd appreciate your input. Thanks.
At this point, there are plenty of considerations, but from my perspective the GT is the pinnacle of DB9.
You are making great video but you should take time to show the little buttons inside and everything. In the case of Aston Martin you should also talk about the Bang and Olufsen gear inside. Keep up the good work.
+ImperiaL ZelhiA 聖人 Odd, since I felt like I spent more time showing those details in this review more than any other review I have shot in the past. There were several clips showcasing the the switch gear that I typically brush over in the shorter sub 7 minute videos. I think the only buttons I did not do a close up on were the seat adjusters.
+Nick Busato I meant show not only visually but also talk about it! Im certainly also not very objective according to my love for Aston Martin but it deserve some more comment and picture facing the central console. I'd love a longer video :)
Would love for you to identify your favorite Palm Springs road. Love your reviews; keep riding and writing please.
+Michelangelo Buonarroti Sorry, it's not a massive secret really. It's Palms-To-Pines. Check it out. Thanks for watching!
I'll JFGI it. Thanks.
May I ask, how is it different between a Vanquish and a DB9 and a DB9 GT?
+Huen Lingfung Start here: czcams.com/video/0OJPyaY-njg/video.html
The Vanquish used to be the best name of a car, and would still be if there was like the name suggested only one of them, however since doctor Andy has been shaping the bed room walls we now have The Vulcan upon our roads.
Nice vid though thanks :)
+Win an Aston Martin Vulcan may be faster in every way, and have a bunch of Canadian DNA, and I like what Andy's been doing, but Vanquish is still the best car name ever. Thanks for watching!
Please expound on the silky smoothness of a v12 vs v8...are you saying it's somehow smoother than the vantage gt?
+Gitonga Mwaniki Infinitely.
+Brian Makse Yea but what do you mean by smooth? The sound or is it somehow related to performance...? Or you mean acceleration and deceleration? Or cornering?? ... I think I saw you driving the vantage gt.. The one you reviewed was blue right?
what is your left foot doing
good video brian , I have a 15 vette convert z51 cause I cant afford a db9 , love both cars though
+sledboy sledder sleddy Cheers! Thanks! Be sure to subscribe!
You have a very good pronounciation for me! I got everything! Thanks from Russia! The car is perfect of course!
Wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
thats my dreamcar
do you have a site were I can purchase this car?
They ceased production today.
I bet you are proud of that 50 shades of grey joke! I have to admit I liked it, too!
Somehow I feel like Aston Martin charges way too much for what they deliver, but I have to admit that there is something about the old DBS..
(maybe that would change if I drove one one day :) )
+inchskater I think at its 190-200k USD its priced very competitively. Sure there are faster cars for less, but this is a luxury GT car. Its the same or a little bit cheaper than its direct competitor the Bentley Continental. For some people, the fact that this car has a V12 might be enough of a sell if the looks alone did not already do that.
Maybe it's not so much the price, but more the technology shortfall. I can't say anything about how these things drive but when I look at the S63 AMG coupe for example, it looks like they put so much more effort in making it the best they can. It doesn't look as great and may not have the same exclusiveness but I wouldn't pay 30k more for design only, when the other aspect's of the car fall behind the competition. Maybe I don't have a rich person's mind (yet?)! hah
+inchskater You know it! I worked for three full days on that joke! The thing about Aston Martin is that you really have to experience the car.
What is the actual name of the exterior color. It's amazing.
This was seven years ago, mate.
i'd love to own this car
definitely worth every penny of its cost
Good review; really like the music in the beginning....
Now don't get me wrong, I know this DB9 GT is a sport "touring" and NOT a track car, and if I had the kind of expendable income that would allow me to consider a sport touring car, this Aston Martin would be my first choice, and I would buy it in a flash; especially considering that Mercedes will be supplying Aston Martin with their new engines, and those will be turbo charged V8's, instead of naturally aspirated V12's, or so I have heard anyway...
So my question is, shouldn't a naturally aspirated V12 do better than 4.4 seconds to 62 mph? In my opinion, and for the price, it should! I have a heavier vehicle with a manual transmission and an unmodified, naturally aspirated V8 that costs 1/6th the price of the DB9 GT, and I can do that as well...
Does Aston Martin tune their engines down, or something!?
+puffrooster About the new Aston Martin engines, yes, they're getting the twin turbo V8 from AMG, but there's also this news: vvuzz.com/index.php/2016/01/12/aston-martins-new-v12-twin-turbo/
Acceleration is a function of a wind range of factors, not just engine output. The DB9 doesn't run on super sticky tires, for example, nor is it engineered for zero to sixty runs. It's not a one trick pony. Doubt your car is heavier than a DB9.
+Brian Makse That's fantastic! They're still going to be making V-12's, with two turbos' too boot; I'll start saving!
And you're correct... I went to Car & Driver and checked out the specs of both cars and the DB9 GT is considerably heavier than my car, by almost 500 lbs. It's also not as expensive as I thought it was; only four times the price of what I bought.
I understand also that the DB9 GT is not a 'one trick pony' and quick acceleration isn't it's purpose (like it is with a muscle car for example), I just assumed that with four extra cylinders, the zero too sixty (two) time would be better!(?)
I believe that you can have technology, style, luxury AND performance, providing one has enough money to pay for it....
+puffrooster Indeed. We're going the other way for our next video - Lamborghini Huracan Spyder. Then back to understated British luxury. Be sure to subscribe!
What are you driving, anyway? You've got my curiosity piqued.
Brian Makse There is no such car. Well maybe he modded his 1986 Z28 to 650 bhp.😂😂😂
puffrooster Motor Trend got a 4.1 0-60 with the 510 bhp base 2013 DB9. 60 under 5 and 125 under 20 is definitely performance and luxury. I thought a Camaro SS would be more than that as that is the only car that fits your description.
Beautiful. What does it weigh?
+scanspeak00 4,167 lb
+Nick Busato that's a little bit much. I get that it's a GT, but I'd expect 3800 lb or thereabouts
+Bailey Smith Must be with the driver. LOL. You're right. 3935 lb.
I want this c... no - I NEED this car!
Ur right. You can't beat the DB9's hand-made interior.
There's something brilliantly unique about Aston Martins...Such a nice change in the often mundane, sterile, soulless car market.
+Torrey B Indeed. This is anything but sterile. Loads of character with this one.
As always, enjoying the reviews. keep up the good work
+Torrey B Thanks, mate!
I definitely think you're having too much fun on those roads. I'm afraid I must insist that that you take me with when you do further reviews so that I can monitor your "fun" quantities.
Whenever you're in Toronto, be sure to drop by!
She look's like the Vanquish !!
+Quent Ausch Its kind of like design incest. The Vanquish was the next evolution of the DB9. Then late in the DB9's life cycle it got the Vanquishes headlights.
Absolutely beutiful... and then there is that seatbelt connect thing(at 3:18)... omg :D
+Tamás Nagy Whats the alternative? A six point race harness?
+Nick Busato
It just isnt nice looking thats all, but i checked some other cars and everione seems to be going with the same basic looks so my bad.
+Tamás Nagy Its all good mate. The real issue is that it costs mental money to develop and produce these safety systems. As a result its far more cost effective to use an "off the shelf" item that has been developed by another OEM or supplier for the mass market.
This car is fifty shades of grey. Metallic paint or not, I think it would suit brightening up a little.
As much as I like Aston Martins' looks and thunderous engines, the DB11 cant come sooner. AMs need major updates to stay competitive when GTs such as the F-type R and AMG-GT trounce it in performance and can be had for way less money. Then again, people who buy Astons cannot fathom to be seen in plebeian Mercedes and Jaguars.
+DejaVuMonDieu No one buys F Types or GTs for outright performance. They're grand tourers not track stars.
it.s the best car db9 yessssssssssssss
Last of the great DB cars. Last naturally aspirated V12 with the signature AM growl that partly defines the DB cars. The DB11 no longer has this. It's elegant but is missing the "bite". If I could afford an AM it would be the DB9 GT. Before that the DBS. :) The DB11 is IMHO a watered down DB9 GT.
Disagree.
i will take on in orange thank you
+justin bouche I'd do a Vantage in orange perhaps.
Brian Makse orange with black interior orange stitching YES
Craftsmenship that really doesn't exist anywhere else? I think you need to sit inside a Koenigsegg or Pagani. Don't get me wrong I love the quality of an Aston Martin!
I'm not so sure about that. Happy to have this conversation. Have you driven a Koenigsegg or a Pagani?
+Brian Makse I have not! I certainly hope to one day though! But from watching many many in depth videos and reading about all of their in-house designed, top notch quality parts and materials(koenigsegg especially) it certainly made me question the level of quality over Aston Martin. Which I think they have surpassed, they are very special cars. Hence the price.
+Kim Boom Joong what are you smoking...??
this body + a Ferrari engine would be perfection!
Nah, that would destroy the character of the car. I'll give you a head's up about something: watch for our DB11 review to drop later this week.
now everyone's talking about hydraulic steering, but most wouldnt even have noticed the difference...
Who's everyone? Some electric systems are decent, others horrible.
Make sure you drive the DB11.
+Rohan Rishi-Raj one day I'm sure we will.
I'll take a Carbon Black Vanquish please.
+club204snowdon V12 Vantage S with manual in volcano red would be my pick. The new DB11 in a few different colours with the optional black roof pillars and wheels does look epic though.
I think I prefer the V12 vantage. Not that it matters. I will never be able to afford one of these anyways.
+Bionicle master0 Personally, I'd like a hot rodded Rapide S.
All I care about: Did it get a half decent gear box?
+mike398100 Yeah, it's fine.
+Brian Makse I'm dying for a dual clutch that can match the likes of the PDK. I'm sure next year we'll get one.
+mike398100 That's coming. Did you see this? Read carefully and watch: vvuzz.com/index.php/2016/01/12/aston-martins-new-v12-twin-turbo/
+mike398100 I am almost 100% sure we will see a DCT in at least the vantage replacement. Not really too sure what they will do with the DB11.
Los últimos Aston Martin con estilo. AHORA PRETENDEN COMPETIR EN AGRESIVIDAD Y BRUTALIDAD VON LAMBORGHINI O KOENISEG.
Agreed. The DB9 is elegant and timeless.
No the DB7 is the most recognised Aston Martin as it saved the name DB on any other Aston
I just asked a layman. They recognized the DB5 and DB9, but had no idea what a DB7 is.
+The Wispys Gaming DB7 was like the beta tester for the modern design language. It was the DB9 that really became the icon.
no it saved Aston from going bankrupt with making the DB6 for 21 years
Ford saved Aston Martin, mate.
eh kind of but they made the DB7
Vanquish is the best name of a car ever? 3 words: Mercury Cougar Eliminator.
+metalbeast1998 Nah, man, that sounds like a cast member of the Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Everybody saying it's outdated blah..blah... blah but soon as Aston decides to put DCT's, turbos..etc..etc people will then say OMG it has no soul and it's boring. Make up your mind people please.
+ChrisInyaass™ Ah, some people just want to criticize. The upcoming Astons will undoubtedly be stunning.
Brian Makse Yes they will but I love these also.
2.35:1 why?
my pet hate, super wide for effect, but rip off so much screen real estate...
+Tony Santos Because I wanted it. The only two shots where we lost anything were the hood mounts. Being that this was the first 4k upload, I wanted it to be further visually obvious it was different from anything else on the channel.
Great to look at and to take for a spin if you have the chance, but this is one of the single worse automobiles produced in the last 20 years (from an owner's perspective). My Volante spends at least 50% of it's life in the shop for a seemingly endless array of mechanical and electrical failures (maybe even more than that; I've lost track). If you manage to use it for a month without something breaking, leaking, falling off (yes) or triggering an error code , then you've witnessed a minor miracle. Plus, Aston Martin North America is staffed with disinterested pencil pushers who confuse 'politely declining to provide assistance ' with 'customer service.' If you've got the means, I highly recommend driving right past the Aston Martin dealership and picking up a Porsche 911 Turbo S.
+Thomas Ferrugia What year is your Volante?
+Brian Makse : It's an '07. I purchased it from the pre-owned department of a franchised Jaguar dealership in New Jersey in late October, 2013. The car had all service records and less than 19,000 miles on the odometer. However, within 48 hours, the parking/rear-proximity sensor failed and an airbag warning light appeared.
+Thomas Ferrugia Right. Let me see if I've got this straight. You bought a used, six-year-old car that's long been out of warranty from a non-specialist dealer, and you're upset about it?
+Brian Makse: So, you imagine it's perfectly reasonable to expect a car (originally sold in 2007 with an MSRP of $200,000) to literally fall apart after less than 20,000 miles? Interesting. To me, this kind of 'quality' would be unacceptable in a Hyundai, but that Aston 'mystique' really makes some people lose all common sense and become totally delusional, doesn't it?! I've purchased pre-owned Porsches, BMWs, Mercedes and Acuras (all with more mileage than the Aston), and while they naturally developed a few minor problems here and there (expected from normal wear-and-tear), not one was a tragic POS like this jalopy.
+Thomas Ferrugia I'm not telling you anything, mate. Delusion is something, indeed. What obligation does Aston Martin have when the used car you bought was three years past its warranty expiring?
Looks like a fucking ford focus! Lol
You have it backwards sir
+nightrios0 !sucof drof gnickuf a ekil skool
+John Wick - No, it actually doesn't.
+John Wick wtf?!?! Lol just stf 🖕
bongmistt Yeah it actually does.