Aston Martin Vantage 2025: Price, interior, engine, picture.
The Aston Martin Vantage isn’t just a beautiful sports car, it’s a work of automotive art. The Aston’s beautiful bodywork is showcased on both a hard-bodied coupe and a redesigned soft-top convertible.
Sports car Aston Martin Vantage
Both body styles benefit from a 503-hp, twin-turbo V-8 from Mercedes ML that makes an intoxicating noise. It can be paired with a seven-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic in the coupe; the automatic is required in the roadster.
Regardless of which transmission feeds the rear wheels, every Vantage is a riot for the pilot. There’s room for two rich people inside, and enough custom options to make the space unique. We just wish the cabin had more soundproofing and fewer cheap plastics. Still, the Aston Martin Vantage would be worthy of adoration for its supermodel shape alone, but it’s so much more.
What’s new ?
Aston Martin is finally adding a highly anticipated drop-top model to the Vantage range for the model year. The company is now offering the coupe with a manual transmission, which was previously reserved for the track-focused, limited-edition AMR model. Unfortunately, the new roadster is not available with a manual.
Engine, transmission and performance
Beneath the Vantage’s clamshell hood lies a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 supplied by Mercedes-AMG . This engine develops 503 horsepower and 505 lb-ft of torque, which is sent to the rear wheels through either a seven-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. The manual transmission creates a purer connection with the drivetrain and also has the added performance benefit of removing 209 pounds. The Vantage’s V-8 sounds beautiful, starting with a deep baritone rumble at idle and ending with a high-pitched scream as it approaches its redline.
An electronically controlled limited-slip differential and adaptive dampers are standard. The Vantage’s handling is snappy but predictable, which makes it incredibly fun on a racetrack; the suspension is compliant enough for everyday driving, although harsh bumps are obvious to passengers no matter which drive mode is selected for the adaptive dampers. Unfortunately, the optional carbon-ceramic brakes are less forgiving in daily driving. While excellent for track use, the upgraded brakes are too grippy for everyday use. We sat behind the wheel of the Vantage Roadster and praised its acting personality as well as its ability to switch between the demeanor of a sports car and a lounge chair.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The Aston Martin Vantage isn’t as fuel-thirsty as its powerful V-8 engine suggests, at least not when equipped with the automatic transmission. The EPA estimates that models with the automatic earn 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. Models with the manual are rated at 14 mpg city and 21 highway. However, we didn’t run a Vantage with either transmission on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, part of our extensive testing program, so we can’t evaluate its real-world mpg.
Interior, comfort and cargo
The exterior theatricality continues inside, with premium materials and myriad custom options. The Vantage is easy to spend money on: Aston Martin offers fancy options like full leather upholstery, heated and ventilated seats, a carbon fiber steering wheel, embroidered headrests and various interior trim options, among others. The cockpit is cozy for two, but lined with leather and faux suede. Also standard are sports seats with power adjustment and memory settings. Still, its luxury experience is diminished by poor highway noise insulation. Interior storage is also scarce, aside from a shallow center console bin and door pockets. The convertible’s power fabric roof folds up and down quickly and features a Z-shape that Aston says helps save trunk space. While the Vantage Roadster has a slightly smaller trunk than the coupe, we’re told it’s still able to fit a large golf bag.
Infotainment and connectivity
An 8.0-inch display sprouts from the top of its dashboard and is controlled primarily by a rotary knob and buttons on the center console. The Vantage’s infotainment system also includes an Aston Martin audio system, Bluetooth compatibility, and built-in navigation. While an upgraded audio system and touchpad are optional, popular features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration are missing.
Safety and driver assistance functions
The Vantage has not been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Although Aston does not offer a full range of driver-assistance technologies, it can be equipped with several safety features, including:
- Available 360-degree camera system
- Available blind spot monitoring
- Available self-parking assistant
Warranty and maintenance coverage
While Aston’s standard warranty isn’t very impressive, especially since it doesn’t include free maintenance, the company does offer extended coverage plans for extra money.
Price Aston Martin Vantage
Choosing between the Vantage coupe and convertible is a tough one. Only the hardtop comes with a stick shift, but the softtop version lets us feel the wind in our hair and hear the Aston’s glorious V-8 roar better. In the end, we think the €15,000 we’d save by choosing the coupe would sway our final decision. Plus, that money would let us personalize our Vantage with the myriad interior and exterior treatments on offer. We’d also opt for the heated and ventilated front seats to keep our butts warm or cold as needed, but we’d forego the carbon-ceramic brakes. Those who want the coupe but not the standard manual transmission can upgrade to an automatic for an extra €7000.
