Aston Martin Vantage 2024 review: Massive V8 power increase for twin-turbo rival to Mercedes-AMG GT

The 2024 Aston Martin Vantage supercar is out to make a statement, one which flies in the face of the increasingly electrified automotive world: a revised 4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V8 engine with a lot more grunt than its predecessor.
Needless to say, the Vantage coupe's midlife facelift is significant, with peak power up an astonishing 30 per cent, from 375kW to 489kW, while maximum torque has climbed by 15 per cent, from 685Nm to 800Nm. In other words, this heavily updated Mercedes-AMG GT rival is all about the big numbers.
But as CarsGuide Contributing Journalist Andrew Chesterton finds out in this expert review, there's a lot more to the new Vantage than the changes under its bonnet, as it also ushers in a major exterior styling tweaks. However, perhaps the biggest changes are reserved for the interior, which finally debuts a much needed contemporary multimedia setup.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:36 Pricing and features
01:16 Design
02:15 Practicality
02:48 Under the bonnet
03:23 Efficiency
03:41 Driving
07:15 Safety
07:31 Ownership
07:43 Verdict
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[@GEE819]

What a beautiful piece of machinery 👌

[@nicholasmatthews5989]

This new Aston Martin Vantage is a massive evolution over the previous model, and it is all for the better. It looks absolutely stunning on the outside and the inside, and the jump in power and torque are very substantial (375kW to 489kW and 685 Nm to 800Nm). This new Vantage is very desirable. Congratulations to Aston Martin. :)

[@craigmoy5428]

When I specced one it was over A$600K on the road. Awesome machine in the flesh, but I think I will keep the old one I have. If I was to update I would go to an Artura or something cheaper, that is just as fast or faster.

[@nicholasmatthews5989]

Just out of interest, when Andrew says ''...the 410 grand you'll need to park the new Vantage on your driveway...'', the figure he has provided is the MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) as indicated in the video at 0:41. To park it on your driveway there is the additional on-road costs (which does not include options). In Australia, the on-road costs vary from State to State. In State of Victoria expect to pay another $50,000 on top of the MSRP. Thereby the cost to park the Vantage on your driveway would be about AUD$460,000 without options. Being an Aston Martin, probably expect to pay at least another $50,000 for options. All told, at least AUD$510,000. :)

[@ratinho1976]

Circuito de Monteblanco en La Palma del Condado - Huelva - Andalucía en el sur de España

[@RealG23__]

I acc love that spec

[@malligrub2516]

TBF, 400K is pretty damn amazing value for money for a supercar of this pedigree these days...

[@BobbyDazzler888]

1/2 in 5 years

[@LukeSkrzelinski]

Lucky man Chesto

[@sandman1347]

That price can't possibly be right, can it?

[@marcelmarshall4240]

It’s about 140-190K AMERICAN. He is talking Australian money.

[@gregorygant4242]

@@marcelmarshall4240 Wow that makes a difference now I can really afford one here in Australia after I sell one of my kidneys on the black market !

[@thebvargaYT]

One of the most beautiful cars of our times! We recently posted about this beauty as well.