My honest opinion on the 2025 Aston Martin Vantage

My honest opinion on the 2025 Aston Martin Vantage
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[@MrCole56]

The front fascia looks soooo much better. Giving one-77 vibes which is one of the all time goats imo

[@LukeDogg20]

I was about to comment the same. Reminded me of the One-77 as well

[@aintgotnophd2196]

Completely agree. The rear kinda ends up dull by comparison

[@ivato46]

150% agree with you, as i saw i was instantly reminded of it, climbing the rank of my favs car of all time

[@WhoCapn]

That’s what I was going to comment. Good eye

[@JB-zu5gb]

100% agreed. This is one of the most complete and well integrated design of most of their recent ones. I'm grateful this doesn't have the forced floating roof look and it's all the better for it. The new front looks awesome.

[@pramey]

for me this is the best facelift of the decade. considering the BIG improvment to the interior and exterior and power. WOW just wow

[@Varocka]

not sure how you missed it but it has physical rollers for temp and fan speed literally on either side of the engine start stop button.

[@mrmonday42]

I was literally saying "they're right there" as he circled them and then said that there were no physical climate control buttons

[@the911collection]

Old one looked like the DB10 Concept, the new one looks like the one-77, both look amazing in their own way imo

[@RandomCommenter-qu2oc]

I personally prefer the old, but this one definitely feels more like an Aston

[@quattroconcept4]

It reminds me a lot of the One 77.

[@cyf1434568100]

I didn’t even realize it , now I can’t unseen it 😮

[@idle_andrew]

I thought the same thing!

[@mrsoisauce9017]

12:16 imma have to correct you on that one, chief… The temperature and fan speed controls are still physical. They’re just scroll wheels now instead of rotary ones

[@Ken69690]

Yep. I was just about to type that

[@Eric-qi9us]

I think Aston Martin has one of the best design in the industry right now. Sheer art.

[@IK_MK]

The front end already has me hooked 😁

[@chm1ata]

I prefer the “old” grill and headlights. The grill was more pronounced, and the headlights were very unique. Now the new one looks too much like the db, considering it isn’t one.

[@tzetv]

Old face was very Mazda

[@chm1ata]

@@tzetv now that you say it, I kind of see it. If I got a more pronounced grill, I would kind of be there

[@blitzbrigade_]

저도 2018년 벤티지가 더 멋져요. 사람들이 신형이 더 멋지다는 게 공감이 안 됩니다. 인테리어는 신형이 승리

[@generic9777]

The pre-facelift Vantage could be optioned with quad tailpipes I believe, and the more classic crosshatch grille pattern (like the F1 Edition). For those that don't know, Aston Martin's online configurator is really detailed; very fun to play around with, and so many options.

[@KanzakiZD]

the front definitely is a reminiscent of the One-77, which makes sense since it looks elegant and sleek.

[@27rs49]

The pre-facelift had a much more modern and unique interpretation of the Aston Martin grill. The problem were the dull front lights and the completely overloaded interior.

[@JB-zu5gb]

one of the best design elements they did on this was fixing the awkward looking headlights and the vent in front vender. With the blade it makes the design more organic looking rather than the too angular and sharp design before. The interior is almost as worthwhile to talk about as the exterior is. I'm so happy they finally put a grownup interior in this. Its put this on my shopping list.

[@nicholassmith7048]

The rims are 21", not 22". The C&D article is mistaken. You can even see the front tire size at 7:25 : 275/35 ZR 21.

[@thecake6635]

I love the direction Aston is going in

[@jonnybravo3055]

The front end looks a lot better. The headlights have changed the look in my opinion.

[@alighorbani1658]

I was so exited about your opinion about the new vantage. truly a stunner

[@victorsales3850]

It reminds me of the One-77 which is the most beautiful car in my opinion. So I'm happy with this new facelift.

[@steve_the_designer]

Much improved and aggressive over the outgoing - especially the front fascia and headlights. AM nailed it.

[@fonsecalexandrer]

I was waiting for this video

[@TF242]

Beautiful. My next door neighbor has 2024 or 2023 in green and each time when it’s raining it looks like I’m wearing Augmented Reality glasses when I look at it in his driveway. Similar effect as a 911 GT3 in 2018 but less yellow tint.

[@synetic]

Its a big improvement from previous gen.

[@groundedgaming]

I do like the new grill on this new Vantage, but there's this trend going between Aston Martin and Maserati, where the headlights extend out vertically instead of the horizontal we usually see. I really don't like this. It makes the GranTurismo and this Vantage look less wide, and planted. Horizontally stretching headlights allowed those cars to show that they were wider but vertical headlights make it seem as the headlights wanted to expand outwards, but not wider, so were squished upwards.

[@lbguitar]

I see a little bit of Alfa 8C/Enzo in the front end, especially from the side. I'm honestly not sure if this is a outright improvement over the previous model. I thought the previous model was more harmonious front to back. I feel like the theme from the front to the theme of the back has been severed somewhat in this new design. The front is soft, elegant, submissive frog eyes. The back is sharp, aggressive, slender. I feel like they could have angled the headlights a tad more horizontally to give it more of a shark-like or cat-like effect. Overall, I feel like how I felt when I saw the first AMG GT, with its overly bulbous headlights. I also don't think the added "mouth" that seperates the headlight line and the hood line adds a positive effect. I think the old design where the hoodline and the headlight were on the same plane is way cleaner and again, more in theme with the rest of the vehicle.

[@pongmaster18]

I don't think anyone has said this but the old design never felt like a car you would see in a James Bond movie. It looked alot more like a mustang or camaro competitor. This new facelift really brings home the feel that this is a car that James Bond would drive: an elegant peice of british artwork and engineering.

[@stiftungwarentest9636]

I really like that AM has adopted the vents from the V12 Vantage at the rear, which makes it look even wider and more aggressive than before. It's just a shame that the manual gearbox has been removed from the portfolio, although it was a rather unusual one (7-speed dogleg trans). Overall a really successful facelift in my opinion with the right changes in the right places It is and already was a unique and gorgeous car

[@KARFIVE]

Aston back to their best, Wow!

[@timsosa9605]

great looking car. however now it's quite difficult to distinguish between the DB12 and V8 Vantage

[@joela6542]

4:30 it reminds me of the DB10 concept from the Bond movie

[@oldben1800]

they are killing it...even the SUV. awesome work, I will say. It almost looks like they reverted back to something they wish they did in 19. The older one "looks newer" but maybe not Aston enough

[@bobbyjones2112]

That’s one of the most beautiful cars made right now. Wow.

[@minibus1351]

Looks amazing. One-77 inspired design. Personally, I think I'd still take the under 10,000miles 2018 Vanquish with NA V12 for lower price.

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

seeing alot of one 77 inspiration

[@chifineart]

The DBS and DB12 are the most handsome vehicles and I'm so happy they applied the design philosophy towards the Vantage. Absolutely brilliant!

[@WildAce2000]

i love this it looks like my all time fav car that is the one-77

[@loukasantoniou8054]

apart from the steering wheel being way to big for a sports car, its an otherwise beautifull facelift

[@kiwidan2271]

Front looks great. Personally, I wish that they would have made the rear look more like the DB10 which was so much cleaner but overall, awesome facelift.

[@samhassall1926]

I think these current Aston’s miss out not having the bonnet (hood) coming all the way down to the end of the front. Something about this on the last gen cars looks so much nicer.

[@arekw956]

And what do you think about the DB11?

[@Gecmajster123456]

this vantage would look interesting with Poersche Headlights

[@muthukumaranc]

IDK why but the front end feels too busy for me and the headlights feel a bit too wide for me, especially the front quarter angle. Still a gorgeous car though.

[@Mithrandir42]

Yeah, ok. I wasn't all that excited when I saw your render, but the real thing looks really good. The headlights may still be a bit weird, but we'll get used to them. The interior is fantastic - as is the case with the DB12 - but there is just one thing I would've liked to add to the interior. With the 2000s and early 2010s Astons, the dashboard had what Aston Martin called 'The Waterfall'. I'd have liked to see this again, but in a modern design. The tops of the dashes for the DB12 and this new Vantage is just a little bit boring, but it's a minor design issue. Overall, it's fantastic! Just a pity about the manual though...

[@freddybell8328]

Have you seen the new Chrysler concept?

[@lexuslfa4739]

I think it looks good at the front and I love that they are going back to the old Ian callum inspired design, I wish they also had done it for the rear, I don’t like how the belt line angles down at the rear I wish it just went up it would have given the rear a more muscular look, the lowering belt line is better for luxury cars like rolls Royce and Bentleys, but on sports cars it ruins the aesthetic. It also looks so much like the one-77. I prefer the body colored diffuser because it gives a bit more base to the car, the black ones look like they are missing something

[@jamesbang7912]

No car manufacturer can beat Aston Martin's stance and the way it's planted.....With the interior upgrade the day I afford it gonna be 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@PoRRasturvaT]

the DRL almost put flashy eyebrows on top of the round optics. To me it really looks good.

[@SamuelSantos_]

This new Vantage is more powerful than the old DBR9 race car from the mid-2000s. Not bad for the 'baby' Aston.

[@armandovalmont9762]

there is a little too much going on the rear end. It looks like it had a collision.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

The front looks 'better' but it still needs a bit of tweaking. The grill is a tad to big and the lights are devoid of style.

[@jamespink4202]

I think Aston have done a fantastic job in every way, it is a brilliant world leader now, making all cars in this segment (but a few Ferrari's) look cumbersome. I drive a 2006 Vantage and see many take over design features from the old car. Delicious!

[@Fanboy1222]

They should've done that facelift in the Interieur earlier to the dbs 770 ultimate. I love AMs so much and I wish to buy one, one day

[@bfife22]

That yellow color really does the design a disservice IMO. The green one I’ve seen looks absolutely gorgeous however

[@aus10li]

Both old and new look good. That being said, I still think the old front design looks better. It's sleeker with the slimmer headlights and overall simpler with the grill too. It looks shark-like whereas the new front end looks slightly frumpy and bloated in my eyes like a carp

[@jessefarias745]

I don't like the headlights, but everything else is on point 👌

[@LightningStriker]

I'm i really the only one who prefers the pre-facelift vantage? This is just the front end of the DB12, on a Vantage. I'm not a big fan of it. I loved the pre-facelift vantage as it stood out, it had simple, yet smooth. I loved the simplicity of it. Now it looks way too busy in the front in comparasons with the rest

[@MultiKdizzle]

I'm not sure I love the front-end on either pre or post facelift. Back still looks good. The previous-gen Vantage was one of the most beautiful designs ever IMHO.

[@goshbaby8531]

Front facia reminds me of the v12 zagato

[@bryanfuentesfr6]

Quad tail pipes are offered in the previous generation and the wheels are 21 inches not 22, motortrend must have updated their web page

[@devanman7920]

I really like and I didnt like too much of their stuff lately. Great looking car

[@googliksa]

Some like one-77 design.. Others like valkyrie design. Like the preface more

[@commasNculture]

I like it but a little F type ish 128 hp is a big jump though I like

[@efeogucu5023]

After BMW’s fiasco of a facelift for M4, this Vantage facelift really made my day. The fact that it looks like One-77 makes it even better in my opinion though I’m sad about the manual.

[@G82Watts]

Fiasco? The comment section seems to love it under the bmw release video. BMW are selling triple the amount of new g8x m3s and m4s per year then their old f8x models (m3 and m4) per year. Changing the light drls if u really hate them that much cost maybe 500$.. not a huge deal

[@paulbird1808]

Previous incarnation was more dainty, somehow - the new grill seems somehow too aggressive, like a competitor for Mustang?! Just my opinion, and I know that the previous grill shape left others a bit cold - the headlights have improved, anyway?!

[@antoniovanci1024]

The center console looks to me a bit like 2015 porsche's center console with the buttons placed like that. Other then that I somehow hate that they didn't even try to create something unique for the steering wheel, it's 90% mercedes with the Aston logo on it, a big part of cars nowadays have that style of steering wheel with the small circular airbag, chunky rim etc. I don't know maybe it's just me but I would've like to see a more unique steering wheel. The rest of the car is just gorgeous, no comments.

[@bukdollar88]

I would love to see a 1991 toyota mr2 done by you

[@ANathan123]

It looks so much better and more of Aston Martins styling. It also has hints of the one77 in the front and side. Also there are physical button/knobs for the climate control

[@Marqn-lt2lr]

My new dream car

[@chinawonderful2927]

The 2019 the front was better giving it that vintage classic look .I prefer the old body with this interior

[@amgineco]

Ahhhhhhh! GORGEOUS.. WOWWEEEEEWOWOW !!!

[@Sideways_Singh]

this is one of the best looking cars ever made top 5 easily. Last one was just average, only thing i dont like is the digital rpm gauge, shoulda been hybrid like 992 911

[@rickygkilla1358]

Will there be a f1 edition??

[@huss03]

I think the endless enlarging of front grill is not an improvement. It could look a lot better.

[@vpatsikas]

Looks really good but sits a bit higher than it should be

[@21sled]

I guess Aston’s philosophy now is changing the front and not changing the back

[@chltmdwp]

12:16 i can literally see temperature knobs to change temperatures...

[@GoofyCarVideos]

prefacelift was much better i loved the clamshell hood

[@UpperRobin29]

I reminds me a lot of the previous gen F-Type

[@KinqOfStance]

I’m Iffy On The Design But I’m Pretty Sure It Grow On Me Like Every Aston Martin But I Really Want To The Track Edition Of The Car Tho🤤

[@lostgleammedia]

The DB12 is one of the greatest looking cars ever.. the new Vantage is clearly just a facelift

[@yuuyjaaj6721]

Tbh, I prefer the old headlights, but these are fine

[@TChighbury]

Each to their own I guess, to me the exterior is quite nice but the interior looks like it could do with a refresh already. Things don't need to be all on a touchscreen, but it just looks too busy and poorly integrated to me.

[@VaunShiz]

Wow is that One-77 looking

[@G82Watts]

Crazy to think a bmw m3 or m4 xdrive smokes this for under 100k. 0-60 2.9 sec.. still the old look was so smushed and ugly compared to the new one. The head lights kinda give me new porsche horizontal light vibes

[@freddymercury2259]

this facelift looks much better, the original vantage looked like an Aston Martin shaped as a Lamborghini Huracan, therefore like a much crappier Huracan, but this looks like its own car.

[@dixonjavier]

Aston looks good

[@richardike2342]

Nice remodel. But l prefer the old model. The new interior reminds me of a Bentley.

[@eldyrfalko]

Baby one-77 🤤🤤

[@THEASWINISM]

Thank you Aston Martin for not going "all china market "with design. Thank you for not putting headlights in the bumpers, thank you for not making your interior filled with useless screens. ❤

[@Trija204]

I don’t really know how to feel about it… I kinda liked the previous generation better

[@user-qg2gi9vv4x]

If you look at the front end and look at the rear lights, there is a clear imbalance of the over all design. It makes it so nose heavy. Not to mention that the head lights looks too similar to the DB12 that there is less distinction between the cars... Recycling the one-77 design onto the Vantage is not too innovative...

[@ferrarifrank7854]

Front end looks like the one 77

[@justin_dunn46]

I hope BMW is taking notes.. The new car does NOT HAVE TO look worse than the out going model.

[@williamsebastian88]

The radar ruined the grille.

[@SoSeven30]

The Previous headlights were way nicer, looks like a bug now

[@tracer073]

why does it look better than the db12

[@Extravaganza50667]

Just like a small version of one-77 ..

[@xavierdupuis8]

Its not a facelifted but a new car

[@denniswhite9721]

NEEDS A THIRD PEDAL!

[@bartosztomasz]

What’s up with car companies naming cars with years that haven’t even started yet? This trend is st00pid.

[@affilinet]

I always felt the proportions are off on the Vantage; the rear end and the wheelbase are too short, and the Mercedes steering wheel is hideous.