FIRST DRIVE: Aston Martin Vanquish - 824bhp And Looks To Die For

[@TopGear]

Design and dynamics to die for? Or still just all mouth and no trousers?

[@larryjimbob]

I don't know, lets ask an Aston designer "Yep", "Yep", "Yep"......

[@naplam11]

This car should've shown at NTTD

[@nomoreheroes93]

"Pulling through the mid-range like the horizon owes it money" is a great quote

[@ludda42]

Amazing car

[@ELXABER]

Brilliant design, very Aston which has always been a gorgeous car, and even better than previous generations with the interior.

[@rickmason6157]

I must truly say I was impressed by the Vantage.But the VANQUISH may be one of the most gorgeous cars I've ever seen.No hyperbole.

[@systemK11]

Agree

[@carlosandleon]

i think it’s overstyled

[@EricRanee]

​@@carlosandleon your daily driving car must look like tupperware

[@Nickoboss29]

the previous gen is much more elegant and less overstyled

[@wjeurs]

Imo nothing will ever beat the proportions of the DB9 🎉 but I agree that AM is releasing lots of nice cars lately

[@muzinkosi8542]

The side profile is insanely gorgeous

[@Stijn5]

0:05 The side profile looks too much like an inferior (aka American) Mustang.

[@danking6446]

@@Stijn5 it's wildly like a melted Camaro & Mustang side line fs ... idk about calling something 1/12 the price "inferior" just to take a shot at Americans tho ... kinda weird dude

[@Stijn5]

@@danking6446 Americans and their cars are inferior. And just look at your presidential race and s hole, totally inferior...

[@giovannivattuone290]

​@@Stijn5Totally agree

[@me2ontube]

If only the rear spoiler stretched all the way across n the mouth weren't quite so big

[@JustSomeGuyWithNoMaidens]

The way he pronounces "Valkyrie" is just a little jarring

[@vandecar15]

I saw your comment before the video started and thought “it can’t be that bad” Holy shit it’s driving me nuts.

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

I own a Valkyrie (I've got two actually, we're building a supercharged one) it's my daily when the weather is good and I sincerely hope that someone would relieve me of the keys if I pronounced Valkyrie like Valk-eerie. They're Honda Valkyries, not Astons. Still fun to say though... fun to say correctly.

[@jonasbaine3538]

Completely asinine pronunciation.

[@edwindungdungofficial]

Good ol, Valkeyree Bottas

[@jeremyclares4851]

⁠@@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13nice to know that you own the most confusing motorcycles Honda crafted…

[@calenpope9787]

It seems like this video didn't start out intended to be an extensive discussion of the design process, but the interview turned out SO GOOD that they pivoted from car review to interview. Well done regardless!!

[@ninmalle]

Facts, I think a lot of that was down to the very engaging and different company exec that came from Aston to sit with Tom. None of the usual corporate spin, just talking emotions and connections with cars and the design and thought process. Brilliant.

[@Zoltan1251]

Aston is killing it lately. Guy has great style.

[@amonrei]

The side profile is definitely poster worthy.

[@michaelbaines5970]

I my opinion it looks like a AMG GT, yes they supply some parts but come on

[@michaelmartinez5365]

Aston has always been spot on proportion!!😊

[@Stijn5]

@@michaelbaines5970 0:05 The side profile looks too much like an inferior (aka American) Mustang.

[@TIWNA851]

@@Stijn5except it doesn’t 🤷‍♂️

[@Stijn5]

@@TIWNA851 If you're blind then i doesn't, go check out the vast amount of people in this comment section who see it too.

[@mgriffin12]

Every time i think i want a Porsche i see an AM that changes my mind. Best part of AM is they age well so any model can be attained at some point and it wont matter how old it is

[@Mufc_Kenny]

Plus that depreciation makes it better to buy second hand 😅

[@mgriffin12]

@@Mufc_Kenny haha, yea...that's the best part

[@midknight]

Aston Martin have take a leaf from the 911 design team. Incremental changes

[@mikea5205]

In terms of depreciation and 2nd hand value...there's absolutely no comparison between the two. But if you're looking for an unbelievably sexy looking car that people will stare at everywhere you go....Aston wins.

[@davidm4525]

They fall apart too - so that's something

[@michaelsummerell8618]

Ferrari - look and take note. This is what a good looking car looks like.

[@shutter-chan]

The One-77 front design still lives on.

[@Elit3Nick]

And I'm so damn happy about it. The One-77 is among my favorite cars of all time, and it was bizarre to not reference its design language until the last few years.

[@Shepard_AU]

@@Elit3NickIt’s like the designers at Aston Martin went: “We’ve made some good looking cars over the years, but damn that One-77 was something to behold.”

[@itssidx]

The car looks a lot better with the rear "shield" panel in body colour, in my opinion. It looks fantastic with the body colour on the configurator.

[@peteralexander3408]

I was never liked any vanquish model rear end, till this one came up. Finally a real bold supercar look like that match the beast look of the front end. Bravo Aston

[@TheWretchedWorld]

10/10 styling, It reminds me of the older Aston martins from the 70s and 80s, more muscular butch style. In recent times there wasn't enough to differentiate the db cars from the vanquish in the lineup.

[@gregspencer7287]

0-62 in 3.2s in a 1900kg, RWD, luxury GT car with no electric trickery. That’s utterly insane.

[@jkutv]

Absolute motor.

[@Doguelife]

Even more bonkers is a stock 2.5 ton m5 competition will do 0-60 faster 😅 I’m a fan though. I like the dbs superleggera model myself

[@jkutv]

@@Doguelife m5 have zero class though. Astons are artwork.

[@polakjan]

The irony of using "green and yellow" as an example of a color combo Astom Martin should deny when that's their iconic racing livery color scheme. :D

[@BoxFwog]

Was looking for a comment like this, bet that left an impression on the AM bloke 😂😭

[@coonepaul]

I think the reason you subliminally enjoy the design of the short rear end and long front is because the most beautiful cars from the 1960’s that now commend 10’s of millions of pounds just so people can look and stare and drool (al la 250 gto) have the same design…..it’s timeless and elegant and evokes a reaction every time. Aston have done a good job channeling that emotional feeling.

[@ChubiPanda]

The Vanquish has always been my favourite Aston. Every iteration has looked brutish but svelte. Big haunches and long bonnet is a classic look.

[@AKhan.28]

Love it. Bold design choice for the rear, so sick

[@InternetEntreprenuer]

only a pajeet would like it

[@RedLP5000S]

Looks like a Ford Mustang.

[@johnnyboy1586]

I agree beautiful rear end

[@jxxxxx44]

​@@RedLP5000Sso what, Mustang's not a bad looking car.

[@JTM610]

​@@RedLP5000Show 😂

[@sutairs]

1:10 the what? Vhal Kee Rie?

[@ToryonDavis]

Funny, I said the same thing!

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

As a Valkyrie owner (I've got two actually. One's my daily and I'm building a supercharged one) that pronunciation hurt my soul... Honda Valkyries, not Astons. Still fun to say I daily a Valkyrie though 😊

[@kealebogapelotshweu5918]

He’s gotta be saying it like that on purpose to get us to comment more

[@jwinnfield9192]

don’t worry about it, it’s an awkward word. Unlike Vanquish which rolls off the tongue. It does what it says on the tin.

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

@@kealebogapelotshweu5918 Quite likely

[@ghost21501]

The designer should be proud. He created a legend killer in my opinion. Callum has been dethroned.

[@pierrebridet]

It's been a long time since I've last been deeply impressed by a car design. Most modern cars leave me indifferent, including most supercars and hypercars. But this? This stirrs the same bits inside me as did the original Vanquish when I was a kid and saw it for the first time with James Bond drifting it on ice in Die Another Day. I think I might just have finally found a new car I'd be waiting in line to spend my imaginary Euromillion money if I ever won. Brilliant !

[@normsallitt2753]

It's much better looking than the latest DB12, but the previous (2nd gen) Vanquish was absolute design perfection.

[@alpeters5355]

I agree. I have one, and to my mind it's the best looking Aston of the modern era.

[@Dr.SwinttonEdleyGossier]

Wasn't expecting so much of this video to be a conversation with the designer but I really enjoyed listening to this section.

[@boy638]

That rear lends itself very well to be a shooting brake, get on it Zagato!

[@DragonFruitYTUK]

The front and sides are perfect, the back looks like a tvr and idk if i like that or not

[@steven_taylor_]

The side has that mustang profile.

[@mihirvd01]

@@steven_taylor_ The rear as well

[@gillima20]

@@steven_taylor_ Just what I thought but was afraid to say :)

[@Gaudine]

My fav part is the rear end. They nailed it 😊

[@eepiii97]

Zagato

[@SykesAJ]

That’s a great video Tom, really enjoyed that. Superb long chat with Miles about the design, really added to understanding of the car.

[@Rafalce]

This car is utterly beautiful..

[@kenanxasiyev9834]

design of front is real artwork!

[@hueymontgomery9508]

Not gonna lie, the front barely resembled the iconic DB5

[@nabilahmed4455]

​@@hueymontgomery9508Thats what i was saying . The grill looks too big.

[@josephjewellers]

u have preety low taste...or u know shit about art.....did u get paid to type this comment??

[@davisasantos6739]

​@@nabilahmed4455in the end, 825hp engine without EV bulsht needs alot of cooling (1000hp Veryon have more than 10 radiators).

[@nabilahmed4455]

@@davisasantos6739 i know . I just wish they divided the grills like the classic models. That's all.

[@vindevhunta4905]

Good looking car V12 in this day and age is a blessing

[@adamkiddle]

Nice work, again, Wookie. Thank you, Top Gear, for using him more and more. Infinitely more watchable, and likable than the two (w)ollies.

[@samuelhopely4853]

The proportions of every aspect (including the grill) are perfect from human eye level. Too many low angle profiles made the grill look weird in this piece.

[@K-xor]

Perfect car. Elegant, powerful, beautiful. The grill is perfect. It looks like a fish? 911 looks like a frog and I love it.

[@888_Karma]

Omg the sound of that engine!!! Wow!!! Love the design and love the car. Only wish that this had the option of both rear wheel and all wheel drive. Stunning car 11/10

[@viranjith]

Looks like an 80s car, love it! Will look great in British racing green

[@devanman7920]

You don't think it looks like the Vantage V8 they use to make?

[@KimberlyCarter-fe9vh]

I've been following your channel for a while, keep it up!

[@19LuisAcosta]

Most beautiful car today.

[@geee6666]

This car looks and seems to be one of the greats in recent years. AM hit an bullseye with this.

[@KaushikBala333]

You know what, the classic Aston Martin Db9 rear end was perfect you could not make it any better

[@technom3598]

Ya but the world moves on

[@matthewgooch6892]

​@@technom3598not for me. DB9 all the way for me. Like Ducati's 748/916 is motorcycle perfection, Mont Blanc's Meisterstuck is fountain pen perfection, and Omega Speedmaster Moon watch 3570.50 is watch perfection.

[@technom3598]

@@matthewgooch6892 yes. But life goes on. The db4 was perfection but then the db5 came... Then the db7... Then the db9... Then the db9 DBS... Then the DBS superlegerra. They are all great. But the db9 backend while near perfection would just look dated on a car. I love the db9 and share your enthusiasm... Lol. I even have a 748

[@matthewgooch6892]

​​@@technom3598yes I suppose you are right. Nice that you've got a 748 😊 I sold my 851 SP2 15 years ago and have regretted it every day since. Hence why I am determined that I will never sell my DB9. Going back to the Aston, having watched back to back videos of the DB12, Vanquish and Vantage, I think I prefer the overall styling of the Vantage. Probably different in the metal though.

[@TomBroughtonPhotography]

I wasn’t super convinced by the Vanquish at launch - I thought the spec and the colour made it look a bit oddly proportioned, but this one, in the silver and on the road looks like a proper Aston to my eyes.

[@TechWiz1983]

This is absolutely a perfect car. 👌 Well done.

[@paulfinch5417]

I saw the original Vanquish when I stumbled across it parked in the atrium of the Canary Wharf Tower for the then London Motor Show. It took my breath away and I sat for almost an hour looking at Ian’s work from all angles. This new one, with overtones of One77 is to my eyes a very worthy (if excruciatingly expensive) replacement for 2025 and beyond …

[@djdelarosa25]

1:45 bro thinks he's Max Verstappen in the Monaco GP

[@lucvandijk1930]

17:40 "This thing pulls through the mid-range like the horizon owes it money." What a fabulous way of saying that it's stonking fast 😂

[@konicky]

Audi and BMW need to employ that design guy.

[@soawn29]

Never understood why people always associate ferrari with passion in design, while aston martin always had amazing looking cars, this car is so georgeus just screams passion, 10 times better then anything from ferrari in recent years

[@theknowlodge8294]

lol - what..? no NA engine, the drivetrain is garbage with that stupid gearbox. The internal kit is second hand. It looks better than the 12 cylinder Ferrari, but that’s where it begins and ends.

[@soawn29]

@ what are you talking about, v8 from mercedes and zf8 gearbox which is one of the best in the world and ferrari making now v6 while v12 is almost forgoten so please dont

[@K-xor]

7:13 Fantastic reflection. He put it into words beautifully. I don’t care about your 1 000 000 € all-carbon Brabus, I prefer a Ferrari Roma.

[@HemiHalfCentury]

EASILY the best looking Vanquish

[@Lucas-ck1po]

The styling isn't an instant hit for me, perhaps in person the back end may make more sense but the fact that this machine has a twin-turbo V12 already makes it a wonder in such world. If i had pockets this deep, i wouldn't mind getting one just to see if i trully like it. Bet this thing will appreciate

[@aboutface102]

That's a gorgeous rear end

[@enemyfruitloop5858]

The rear view looks like a Mustang, the side view looks like a slightly stretched Mustang.

[@davecrawley4634]

Yep. It’s got clear Mustang vibes.

[@nmarks]

It's really amazing. So different from the last one. Four wheels, one in each corner. Engine powerful enough to pull a train. Six figure price tag. Wow! I wonder what the next one will be like?

[@AaronHendu]

5 wheels and 100hp.

[@KSwapTheWorld69]

Oh.. My... God... 🤤 The front looks like the last Viper with an Aston grill...

[@kevinpatriquin822]

Aston brought their A game with this one. A Vanquish fit for Bond. Very nice indeed.

[@UKDagnar]

Hats off to Aston Martin for not just doing another supercar clone and actually designing a beautiful GT car that looks different to all the rest. Really impressed by the weight of their round appendages to have stuck to their own principles and not just followed the crowd. Gorgeous car.

[@donextmedonextme4351]

this car looks amazing. One of my favorite new cars

[@alanhindmarch4483]

Love it from every angle, especially in the red

[@TalentSpotter83]

Fantastic video, great job. Gorgeous surroundings and a very good and informative review. Really enjoyed the interview midway with the designer Miles. You sense the passion and 'drive' behind the design and production of the Vanquish. Oh my she's a beauty isn't she? Elegant, stylish and fearsome. There's a reason Aston Martin is so iconic. Long may they Vanquish the competition!

[@Random415510]

Love Love Love Astons but these new grills are too big.

[@-Ehrenbruder-Sam-]

Agreed!

[@tomokokishi3066]

The only car brand you can actually say "it's cool because it looks cool"

[@TheDCJason]

I feel like everyone is becoming a cynic these days. All I read is how the W1, F80, and this are ugly or a poor design. To me, all of these cars are amazing and they leave me excited for future designs. IDK, maybe I'm just optimistic, but I think we're living in a golden age of automotive design and we'll look back on these years fondly.

[@costafilh0]

Nah. The Vanquish is beautiful. The W1 is average. The F1 is hideous.

[@jaybartlett2561]

New Bugatti is beautiful as well

[@encrenoir6097]

There’s something in what you just said.

[@yellowflash511]

I like all of those except the f80, the f80 is not it

[@AaronHendu]

I think we are in auto limbo where nobody knows what people want anymore...ev or gas? Million vents vs clean design. Also...look at performance...etc. Top speed has generally increased, acceleration has generally increased, excitement has decreased. In the 90's, we loved the Viper because it was beautiful, brutish, and would kill you. Now, anyone can drive a 500hp car with all the driver aids, massive weight and massive tires. It is boring. What is today's e type? BMW m30? Etc. Every manufacturer just makes their own clone of whatever is selling.

[@wassup404]

Thought it looked too Fordy in red, then I googled the silver one which you saw flash by, it looks absolutely beautiful. Go Aston Martin!

[@ormand3000]

Getting Shelby Daytona vibes from the rear....love the design! 🇬🇧

[@c-w-h]

Its got some super smooth sport influence to it. Rear fenders and boot are very shelby. I am surprised for the price of these new supreme hypercars. They dont have loads more carbon fiber. Carbon fiber drive shafts. Etc. They can make these things compete with jets. But I think they are scared to make it too light and not enough downforce. Smooth coffin on wheels wont sell.

[@RedLP5000S]

And Ford Mustang everywhere else.

[@alejandrorestrepo2142]

dream car by far . the looks , agressive and elegant. the only luxury that i would ivest money would be this car .

[@R.CHIZ.Gaming]

Tom, killer ending line!😁🤌🏻

[@DanRedBullRacing]

Okay. I've decided people.This is the most beautiful car I've ever seen in my LIFE.

[@ukiyo5283]

Looks are subjective, I like it, clearly others don't. Grill is a bit much, needs strakes like the One-77, but the overall shape is sumptuous

[@CaoVanTrang]

4ra’s system is so transparent, love how they handle their draws and bets.

[@davevan9150]

Looks like they tried to change the looks by adding bits of TVR, Mustang and Camaro.

[@AaronHendu]

Not sure if that was the intent, but I can certainly see it, especially the Mustang and TVR.

[@br-fitness]

The car is stunning and I personally love the rear end design ever since the 1 off Aston Martin victor

[@MrTommydarko]

looks very much like the one 77 they did a while ago

[@jkutv]

Ye most of the new cars very much take that styling q.

[@Longlostpuss]

One of the nicest looking cars I've seen in some time tbh and it has the performance to match.

[@mootsym]

All this talk of styling, and the side profile reminds me so much of a modern mustang. I’d have to see it in person.

[@Stijn5]

Indeed. 0:05 The side profile looks too much like an inferior (aka American) Mustang.

[@MrSatnavatron]

get to my late 30's and now I love almost every new design , finally

[@costafilh0]

Beautiful. The only cons, besides the price obviously, are the turbos and the gearbox for spirited driving. If you're just using it as a daily and GT as designed, everything is great.

[@GreenblookUK1]

Loved the interview. Superb personal touch. Bravo Aston Martin.

[@vikkiirey1038]

Screams for a Bond flic. What a car!!!!

[@anandmorris]

Craig would want a hybrid prius in baby pink.

[@PhamHuuKha]

On 4ra, the options are clearly visible, making it very easy to place bets. No hassles at all.

[@Richardb91979]

That is one awesome looking car, glad it keeps the 5.2 twin turbo v12, I'd have one of these over a ferrari any day, and I usually like a good ferrari, but the db12 and the vanquish would turn me away from the prancing horse.

[@mr.advocatusdiaboli1745]

I don't like Ferraris but I would take a high revving V 12 over twin turbos any day.

[@alessandrob.1354]

Ferrari all the way

[@samly1762]

Turbos are great They give torque....

[@MarcScoltock]

Hi. I love everything about the Aston Martin Vanquish. The illustration is superb. Thank you for the information.

[@ironrattlesnake3975]

Clarkson would do it better

[@MarcScoltock]

@ironrattlesnake3975 Hi.

[@stradivarioushardhiantz5179]

Waiting f/ Zagato Vanquish: Shooting Brake + Cabriolet

[@josephjewellers]

Waiting f/ Geely Vanquish: Shooting Brake + Cabriolet.....Naive

[@craigburton2825]

A masterpiece of design

[@Brati999]

Great looking rear end

[@monovon]

Ford Mustang likes this comment...

[@m_p3601]

@@monovon Are you Stevie Wonder?

[@marcolivier1631]

Totally amazing looking , one of the best looking Aston I have seen in years . ! Thanks guys

[@dnice4145]

Looks fantastic.

[@ognjentatomir3252]

As a S63 amg coupe driver I would like this car... looks beautiful

[@pauliewalnuts240]

Despite looking like a ford mustang, im happy its not electric

[@zalaqsbackup9786]

More like a 2015 Ford Fusion😂

[@favourmiracle7094]

When Ford bought Aston Martin they used the iconic DB front for there cars and never changed it after. Ford copied Aston Martin.

[@favourmiracle7094]

@@zalaqsbackup9786 Jokes on you. Ford copied Aston Martin because Ford can't design good looking cars so they kept the design.

[@peterhollings309]

Fantastic looking car, fantastic interview. Very informative. Great work all round.

[@saramovahedazar2076]

The front end looks great but the rear end looks like a Hyundai EV

[@andrewdavid6054]

I think the rear looks like a Polestar, or a Volvo 🤔

[@entertainingandfun2719]

Looks just like a classic Aston to me

[@Groovepaul]

I agree

[@KaushikBala333]

Nah

[@RedLP5000S]

Looks like a Ford Mustang.

[@nvelocody5584]

Aston Martin is just beautiful

[@STAG162]

I look at the shape of the rear end and can't help but think Mustang... and I'm not even in the Ford camp.

[@johnnyboy1586]

That isn't a bad thing ,the early 80s Aston vantage looks were definitely taken from mustang

[@steven_taylor_]

The side looks like a mustang.

[@Wavysurferdon]

Bullshizer

[@ElishaMukumba]

17:44 That’s pure poetry right there 🤌🏾🤌🏾💯

[@Hybridplays567]

what is it with the bots??

[@fallenstatus]

Ferrari's social media marketing team hard at work crafting the finest ragebait

[@gansior4744]

Literally everthing besides the front looks amazing. Rear end especially

[@johnsmalldridge6356]

The British Mustang GT 500.

[@ethanahmed08]

Doesn't look anything like that cheap American crap thankfully

[@AndresLicari]

@@ethanahmed08 Kinda does from behind. The front is gorgeous tho

[@RedLP5000S]

Exactly. Ford Mustang wannabe.

[@Maccaboy1984]

@@RedLP5000Sthat makes about as much sense as saying the Ford Mustang is a VW Beetle wannabe.

[@shaunstrange1617]

Oh my , this is special ! Hats off to all envolved.

[@utube9487]

nice facelifted mustang

[@altspitfire]

It looks more like an AMG GT than a mustang

[@jaredolson4710]

Right, because the mustang has a twin turbo v12?

[@utube9487]

@@jaredolson4710 what? no, mustang has 4cyl and v8. get your facts in order yo.

[@jaredolson4710]

@@utube9487 that's my point.. hard to call it a facelifted mustang when one has a NA V8 and one is a twin turbo V12

[@utube9487]

@@jaredolson4710 I see

[@MaXwellFalstein]

6:36 - the reason you like the small bummed long bonnet big space cars is because that style has been quintessentially English/British ever since the Bentley Blowers. Thunderous performance while you sit comfortably behind a monstrous engine clothed in the most spectacular Aston Martin front end is the English/British way to do things.

[@kristian6622]

Why does this guy say Valkyrie like that 😂

[@RedLP5000S]

Because he's daft.

[@thomaslangley1571]

The interior is classy and stylish. And delivers what is expected of a Hyper GT car.

[@PbPomper]

It looks hiduous. Like a Camaro and a proper Aston had a child.

[@ethanahmed08]

Incorrect

[@rogerpayne5336]

Aston martin should take a bow for maintaining the traditional 3-box Coupe : Vantage , DB12 , Valour , Vanquish and of course the fabulous Victor. Also for staying true to ICE in the face of all the ev nonsense , which in the way ev sales have crashed worldwide , could well be the smart move......Of course this Vanquish is glorious and I defo prefer it to the 12 Cillindri.