2024 Aston Martin DB12 Review: The $350,000 Super Aston

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2024 Aston Martin DB12 review! The Aston Martin DB12 the perfect combination of luxury and performance. The DB12 boasts gorgeous styling and massive power, despite no longer offering the V12. Today I'm reviewing this Aston Martin DB12 and I'll show you the many quirks and features. I'm also going to get behind the wheel and show you what it's like to drive.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 CARS & BIDS!!!
00:16 THIS...
00:57 Thank You to Aston Martin Newport Beach
01:27 Under The Hood
03:25 DB11 vs. DB12 Styling
05:25 More Exterior Quirks & Features
06:09 Interior Quirks & Features
09:07 Vroom Vroom
09:33 More Interior Quirks & Features
10:50 Infotainment
12:06 Gauge Cluster Screen
12:48 Rear Seating
13:55 Trunk
15:07 More Exterior Quirks & Features
15:52 Expensive Options
16:53 Driving Experience
21:09 Final Thoughts
21:27 DougScore
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[@pianopeach]

Fully outside AND squeezing into the backseat? Best review in a long time! :)

[@pieterdebie4162]

And no audio issues 😅

[@cbotten106]

Must be old footage. My sources say that Doug hasn't left the "the bunker" in 100 days.🕵

[@Reppintimefitness]

Fax 😂

[@PasleyAviationPhotography]

I came here to say the same thing!

[@jrc3757]

Agree

[@NicolasChiribelo]

I never thought I would see Doug squeezing into a ridiculously tiny back seat ever again. 😄

[@jshumphress13]

Technically he didn’t lol. He realized it was a lost cause. As a man that is 5’ 8”, I could probably sneak in there. Hey Doug, I will be your tiny man that goes into the backseat, and I can also give you sound legal advice when you’re in Indiana 😂.

[@austinverity]

Or asking me if my plebeian car has a presentation case

[@pupushtin]

Jerk it while you can

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@jshumphress13the DB11 in terms of handling is quite nimble surprisingly like Panoz Esperante Roadster.

[@R33CEG]

@@purwantiallan5089Absolutely useless comparison. Get lost

[@giovanecosta27]

This video felt a lot more like doug's older videos

[@CB21001]

Yeah felt like a slight throwback, honestly really enjoyed it

[@jasonkolker9444]

I miss the old Doug Scores

[@glennmorris6071]

I haven't heard the term "Plebian" in some time.

[@austinverity]

@@glennmorris6071 I was going to say the same thing

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@jasonkolker9444definitely. But the new Doug Score is still great like the old one.

[@somyajitnath6303]

Isn't it ironic that they didn't name the DB7 successor DB8 due to the fears that it'd suggest it has a V8 but now they have a DB12 without a V12...

[@alwardhockeynut64]

agreed it drives me INSANE

[@touringmagazine5935]

Yea makes no sense 😂

[@Only_Ameen04]

Marketing at its finest

[@BeefIngot]

This is their courageously plastic moment.

[@AutoEnthusiastJC]

Best comment 👍🏼

[@shakeebahmer]

Thanks Doug for trying to squeeze into the back seats 😂

[@purwantiallan5089]

DB12 fortunately is one if the british cars that so far, not swapped their engines into an EV.

[@joaoruxa]

How tall is he ?

[@eivindnes6410]

@@joaoruxa Google says 1,91m, or about 6'3"

[@rubberbandmandestruction390]

@@eivindnes6410there’s a video that breaks down why that measurement is false

[@dilfateh]

The DB12 only having a V8 is ironic considering how they skipped the DB8 name so no one would mistake it for having a V8 when it was V12 only.

[@CurlyTop878]

Pretty funny lol

[@monkeyman122009]

I was gonna say, I'd rather they killed the db12 than make it not a db12. That's like getting rid of the v8 in a muscle car

[@AMV12S]

I think the Vanquish was the car that they would call as DB8 🤔

[@fawwazrafif5160]

​@@AMV12SThe Vanquish is above the DB line, I think....

[@mtb416]

@@fawwazrafif5160You have to “think” because AM is trash and literally makes the same vehicle over and over again. If it was a 911 it would make sense, but AM pretends they’re making new models.

[@natesmith3717]

Doug is the kind of guy to say "dont try this at home" as if I have a DB12 in the driveway that im tempted to get into the back seat of lol great review!

[@rgarrard24]

Seriously😂😂

[@stangadoboaradreaptaomoara9567]

Boy I wish I could try that at home 😂

[@purwantiallan5089]

Audi TT 2007 still beats the DB12 despite DB12 has twice the bhp from DB12.

[@ChrisMiller223]

@@purwantiallan5089 Sure mate, and my Yaris GR totally beats the DB12 too

[@R33CEG]

@@purwantiallan5089Yet another useless comment. When will you get lost?

[@roaringfork]

So glad to see buttons return to super luxury, it means it'll trickle down to everything else.

[@BeefIngot]

You believe in trickle down economics?

[@samrapaport3757]

The buttons are beautiful and a sight for tired eyes but Aston Martin is a super niche brand, maybe a bit optimistic that they’ll set a trend. I sure hope so though.

[@roaringfork]

@@samrapaport3757 Sure it starts with Aston Martin and RR, but once only BMW had LEDs, now they come on Honda CRV's. People also want to show off more expensive interiors and a great way to do that is to have a load of buttons which are way costlier than another menu in a screen that already has to be there.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@samrapaport3757Saleen also a beautiful brand like Aston Martin btw.

[@vladmarc2277]

Now if only we could get an analog dash back (the arrows at least) An old alfa dash in red during night > modern zoomer screen

[@gagebmx3659]

Thank you Doug for fitting into the rear seat

[@purwantiallan5089]

Is rear wing can be fitted into the DB12?

[@somebody9785]

Doug is the kind of guy to have a glove collection inside his glovebox.

[@everia_games]

Well it Is a glove box for a reason

[@Reppintimefitness]

​@@everia_games 😂

[@travisbruce5096]

😂😂

[@petekeuning]

Brilliant Doug comment ❤

[@RemkoEHV]

Thisssssssss is my glovebox

[@fit_pharmd4830]

Thank you for the original style review with you outside by the dealership or parking lot!! It’s this style that grew your channel to what it is now. 👍

[@purwantiallan5089]

Well the DB12 handles like Fittipaldi Vision Gran Turismo thats for sure.

[@R33CEG]

@@purwantiallan5089It just doesn’t though? God I wish I could block you

[@IceTTom]

⬆️ nearly every comment this purwan jackwad replies to. And this R3 is always reply back how much he hates him. It’s great 🍿 ⬆️

[@John_Hoover]

Thanks for pointing out the P,R,N, and D, Doug. Always wondered what those stood for.

[@Mr-pn2eh]

Interesting

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Umm, nooo. He was demonstrating how it works, not what they stood for. The bigger concern now is why you couldn't decipher this on your own.

[@John_Hoover]

@@bigmacdaddy1234 The biggest concern is you thought I was being serious.

[@damienlee1165]

​@@bigmacdaddy1234 whoosh

[@etiennebergeron8881]

@@John_HooverThanks for your participation in this comment section. I sure hope you don’t crack these types of jokes in front of your classmates all the time! Gotta love the ones who believe their strong suit is in humor! Hope you find yourself big man.

[@latenightretro7689]

I always watch Doug’s videos as if I’m in the market to upgrade from my Jetta to a DB12.

[@hemesath3]

at the Aston dealer now, seeing what they will give me for my 2012 Forester

[@BL4K_B4BIES]

😂

[@rykehuss3435]

@@hemesath3tea and biscuits

[@alexmicco]

I’m thrilled that Doug trying to fit himself into the back seats has made a return.

[@purwantiallan5089]

The back seat in DB12 was the major highlight.

[@Unsalted375]

Green is such an underrated color imo, looks so good on cars, like BMW for example

[@holeefok3158]

British brands official color like A.M., and J. They use that green color since the 40's 50's races, tha's how Ferrari was red.

[@titicaca.]

True! Saw a green m2 (I think?) recently, and it was amazing. Not all cars can pull it off, but it really works for more aggressive looking cars

[@pinkraven4402]

Have you seen this one famous green Ferrari F40?

[@KermitOfWar]

Torquois green always looks good on exotics.

[@Catcrumbs]

@@holeefok3158The use of British Racing Green dates back to 1903. The British racers adopted Ireland's green because when it was their turn to host the Gordon Bennett Cup, motor racing on public roads was illegal in Great Britain, so they hosted the race in Ireland instead. The colours of the flag of the United Kingdom already have been reserved by other nations, the British adopted green as a mark of respect towards Ireland for hosting the event and then they stuck with it.

[@fps4506]

One of the most stunning cars available…pure class! The improvements to the interior are impressive!

[@gregorygant4242]

At 350 grand it better be !

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@gregorygant4242350 grand? I thought its only 320 grand.

[@stephenbrody2717]

There is more for the driver and it is as much about luxury as performance. The other cars in its class are more obbesesd with performance and tech. Or crazy lines with the body much more of a fight when driving for more than 30 mins. Yes it is expensive…

[@LaczPro]

The most obvious way to distinguish it from the DB11 is that huge grille. No way you missed it. I'm impressed. This really feels like a proper Aston Martin with its luxury and sportiness on a GT. Not a V12, but still amazing.

[@purwantiallan5089]

DB12 has 30bhp more than DB11. DB12 has 517.

[@royliber3824]

With the recent trend of having luxury and sports cars with huge grilles, I think Aston Martin did it best. It looks stupid on Lexus, it looks really stupid on BMW... But for Aston it kinda stands where you want it. Not too much into your face yet the distinguished look is still there.

[@piccojm]

@@purwantiallan5089 671 hp. I bought one today

[@R33CEG]

@@purwantiallan5089Wrong. DB11 has 530, DB12 has 680. That isn’t an increase of 30, unless you’ve got the maths intelligence of a 3 year old

[@IceTTom]

@@R33CEGyou hate this guy, don’t you? 😆

[@RebelPMP]

Aston Martin has consistently designed amazing looking coupes with similar design language, this one is no different. Great looking car

[@cutefunnyworld90]

This is the style of review people loved. Do continue this... always review OUTDOORS

[@Bojan1291]

Fun fact: Whenever Doug advertises Cars & Bids before reviewing a new car, he showcases auctions of cars of the same type as the reviewed car. For instance, Before the DB12 review there were auctions of supercars.

[@IceTTom]

He never does that.. 😐

[@mateorojas2492]

Getting in the back seats and outside reviews are back again!! Love it!

[@mohitreddy9999]

That sound is music to ears 🔥

[@Wildman2291]

A video outside!?? Yay!

[@buttlebutt]

glad the back seat review has made a come back - just need Doug to mention he is either 6'3 or 6'4 again. He must have worked out his height now

[@Kmullins131]

Getting in the back seats! Love to see you bringing that back!

[@maxmike181]

This felt like a classic Doug Review. The squeeze in the back seat brought a smile to me 100%

[@Randolph_]

Old school style Doug Demuro review like this is ❤ The backseat test, the plebeian sarcasm! It’s back ❤

[@usefullpoop]

DB12 with a V12 was a missed opportunity

[@jbaru648]

The are coming out with the new DBS

[@RolandSchlosser]

The 3D camera feature always blows my mind, like, how do they do it? It's like magic to me :o

[@Amar-pt2or]

at first i thought it used like gps or something because its a top down view

[@seniraranasinghe645]

I’m not an expert but the car has multiple cameras taking a live feed from all angles. Then they’re stitched together. Gets adjusted to look like it’s a top-down view. That’s why when you’re standing at the edge of the 360 view you get stretched. But u should do ur own research as I previously mentioned I’m not an expert

[@pinkraven4402]

Basically it uses multiple cameras to use perspective and stuff to wrap the 3D net over everything, model where what is and it combines it into a 3D model

[@Cincy32]

You are correct, it is magic.

[@eastbaystreet1242]

I knew it! :-) I just needed corroboration. @@Cincy32

[@TheRealTomLauda]

This engine bay is far less sexy than its predecessor's. BUT... what a gorgeous car ! And I like that the screen is not protruding like crazy on the dashboard, keeping it clean. Great improvement on the interior, compared to the DB11. I'm falling in love with Aston Martin all over again.

[@fenrirslip]

This was the video that I've been the most excited for aside from cars like the Aston Martin Valkyrie and Ferrari 812 Comp. The DB12 is a massive step forward for Aston Martin and I can see some impressive things coming from the brand in the very near future.

[@BrainFuck10]

Doug the type of guy to zoom in on the dust over the center controls so future owners know its gonna be a PITA keeping that clean

[@joeljeffrey9139]

Yeah they should done CF trim around the center controls, but car manufacturers have a kink for gloss black.

[@bwofficial1776]

Anyone who can afford this has someone to clean their cars after every drive.

[@95mushroom]

All the dander on the piano black was really gross

[@RyneLanders]

I'm so glad they used physical dials for climate, audio, and the drive modes. That's how you do it!

[@lorenzromano2445]

A good old, typical DDM review! I loved it, thanks! Keep it up 😁

[@BasharHassan22]

Hey Doug, Thanks again for a good review! I commented last time and hopefully this gets more upvotes this time - please include a section, even if a couple of sentences, on the audio quality of the speaker system in a car. Would be appreciated!

[@teeent911]

Excellent review Doug of my favorite Brand. Aston Martin DB12 is a dream ride, Can't wait for the new Vantage review

[@shaundavenport621]

Yep bring on the Vantage,so glad they've changed the lights!

[@devongee1776]

Aston makes the most beautiful cars!!

[@trelee9865]

The DB11 has been by dream car since it's debut, I'm gonna miss the V12 and personally prefer the look of the DB11's front end, but glad this is still an impressive vehicle

[@hankstar.1]

OMG Doug is the type of guy to make his viewers happy. Love the backseat check.

[@grasucat1720]

"Handbuilt in Britain by Ahmed"

[@arcticbreeze4122]

Lmao yea ahmed sounds like a cool guy but the name doesn't match the aesthetic 😂

[@brianmorecombe2726]

A lot of ahmeds in Britain

[@rekire___]

Nothing can scream reliability more than a luxury sporty British car

[@fobionaggaard28_88]

This car looks so great! And it feels also great! especially in the Interior, i checked it out at the local Aston Martin dealer, absolutely perfect. The Exterior is also beautiful, the Db11 elements looking still pretty good.

[@nathanielyoung3479]

Doug is OUTSIDE !🎉🎉🎉

[@mackjsm7105]

Built in England... by AHMED... each.. "England"

[@andreyp.4946]

I liked my own comment

[@3Xmedic]

So did I!

[@jaybeemhardscrote7466]

I liked your comment too!

[@Heyitsallgoodman]

I lied your comment too!

[@alihoseinpour5836]

I liked my comment

[@deathstroke7316]

Wow, great work. I will mail your NOBEL prize to your home address

[@mr.mercury4247]

I really like this video compared to your more recent stuff. You're doing something right with this video!

[@christopherwinters7320]

Beautiful car!! Great reviews in detail as usual. Great job

[@Schlayers]

Doung in the back seat again! The legend!!

[@2015BLOXXER]

This has been my favourite review this year so far

[@marcusbyron4195]

I love this old format. Way better then inside for every video!!

[@pwnstroyer]

Finally we get Doug squeezing in the back again 😂

[@toddknight6855]

That graphic that pops up as you change drive mode is phenomenal UIX design. So satisfying....

[@deanisplemoni]

This was such an old school style Doug DeMuro review. Love it.

[@davidbaron6647]

😮 beautiful work of art. Outstanding

[@frogtherapist9772]

dudee i just saw this exact car in this trim otw to the gym yesterday, it was so beautifully

[@Laradox...]

cool vid it helped me choose which car im going to get .im picking mine up tommorow

[@spiralnapkin]

THANK YOU FOR GETTING INTO THR BACKSEAT! It takes me back.

[@here_1_am]

Yes! Squeezing into backseats again! Haven't seen that in a loonngg time!

[@jeffkinney3342]

Beautiful car and a great review. This car would look great in a shooting break configuration and also potentially relieve some of the back seat issues.

[@F8Tributo]

Love it! 👍 Was that Jamboree in the background?

[@marinogrivonlaverde6963]

This one felt like your classic reviews.Keep that way !

[@Mr.Reality3000]

Nice doug!! Exterior footage😊

[@ghost21501]

Doug, a man of culture, listening to AFI.

[@freak4f1]

Glad you mentioned the name of the color it was wearing. I’m not a fan of green, but that was gorgeous! Beautiful car, in and out.

[@Theworldsboro]

Thanks for this review Doug. I’ll take three of these.

[@TanksYouVeryMuch]

Thanks for the Rev clip Dougy

[@charles_.l]

I drove this car back in September of 2023. Absolutely incredible to drive.

[@ronstoppable9547]

This is my new favourite car. Thanx doug

[@angelospetalas4468]

You are the Bob Ross of car reviews

[@BDaviddiesel]

Great review. I'm praying 5 million subs for you soon.

[@Scyrixus]

The color spec is stunning.

[@samsonokoro5036]

Really impressed this sports luxury Aston. Really a big step up on the interior with tech especially. This will probably be a winner

[@dancorvalan3205]

Beautiful car! Very cool paint job. Top notch

[@RonaldSimkin]

DOUG Top Ten Idea: If you were going to drive a car from California to the East Coast and back, what car would you pick at different price points? Start with under $10,000 and finish with over $1 million.... I'ld think something like under 10k, 20k, 35k, 50k, 75k, 150k, 350k, 700k, under 1 million and over 1million.

[@DickDawsonTheShills]

The way Doug says Soooooo is the same as Chuck D from the first PE record in the song So Sophisticated.

[@gigatheprotogen]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS REVIEW

[@DaGhost141]

Absolute Doug classic right here!

[@qkellz931]

That color is amazing!!!!💚

[@Th3_ArCh0n]

I loved the voice over. Not sure why but way better than in person talking

[@FifyKaqiqiPain]

The audio quality is the most Doug thing ever 😂

[@qbranch2405]

@DougDeMuro the "Final Inspection" plate under the hood on modern Astons refers to the entire car's final inspection, not the person who built the engine. This is made more confusing by where they have chosen to mount this plate on the newer cars, but if you ever get a chance to do the factory tour at Gaydon, they explain this.

[@glenoh88]

That paint job is amazing!

[@jasonkolker9444]

I’ve been waiting for this

[@ivans8713]

beautiful interior and exterior. i like they didnt put screens everywhere like german cars, but have buttons and they look amazing

[@hyperlogos]

The dial RINGS the stop-start button... "rims" is something else bro

[@turn1_shorts]

LOVE the sound tuning on this car. Sounds very different to any AMG product and has a recognizable Aston flair to it. They knocked this car out of the park...

[@chartreux1532]

I love Astons and this one looks amazing but it's definitely better to wait and buy them used because they they get into reasonable Prices within about a Year. Prost & Cheers from Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps

[@theretoocs]

Nice review. Superb car. Would also be great to see the car in action on the road, a simply drive-by for example, as opposed to just an interior shot of Doug speaking

[@andyb52804]

I know your new concrete bunker is a lot more convenient to film cars, but it lacks the pleasing visual component that comes with making content intended to be watched. Great review and great car! Thanks Doug!

[@Ofekad007]

Beautiful color!!! Is metallic matte a thing?

[@ikuemori]

Nice to see an old school review!

[@FreeportHometown]

I love the interior design, it looks so cozy

[@skittlesgarage]

My 1987 Sterling 825SL also had the hood latch in the same place for the same reason.

[@Jzwiz]

kinda funny the db12 doesnt have a v12. woulda fit very well

[@camperhonsa8633]

Doug is the kind of guy that calls a tyre the Pilot sport “5 S” while at the same time you can clearly see on the sidewall that Michelin call it the Pilot sport “S 5”

[@Problem-mattic]

Great job Mr. Stroll

[@kevinconroy2901]

Doug, we love you Doug

[@bokang2312]

This is simply the best db12 review as of date.

[@ratlife4594]

that exhaust note is on another level

[@johnmunro4952]

1:45 well that's a deal breaker for me. GOOD DAY SIR! 😌