New Aston Martin DB12 revealed | Meet the 911 Turbo's worst nightmare

[@CARmagazineTV]

Is this the best looking Aston ever? Comment below…

[@edwardtv1]

Absolutely not

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

I think the tight trousered man did it on his tea break....🤔🤔🤔

[@conrad9race1]

💀💀💀💀

[@RJ-mb2vi]

Not at all. Gone a bit wrong. Aston has lost its way.

[@icedreamer9629]

Hah. Not even close. Much, much too aggressive. The best car they have made in the modern era is the 2012-era facelifted DB9, or perhaps the Virage.

[@brandonjolley8806]

FINALLY ....the interior fits the standard of the exterior

[@nigel.w]

IMO, that's an insult to the new interior.

[@zeesiiij]

Why does it look like a hand down Mercedes AMG steering wheel man that not good, hmmmm😢😮

[@Ssh52]

@@zeesiiij Because it is...

[@zeesiiij]

@@Ssh52 So the designer guy says "we got all new interior in this car" but it's a hand-down from their German partner manufacturer (v8 prob also) and I'm still paying full price, ok jeff ffs. 😄🤣

[@HumanButcher150]

@@zeesiiij what’s wrong about Mercedes AMG steering wheel?

[@delbroox]

I so agree with the choice of not overding it with screens but keeping beautiful high-quality buttons for great tactility. Amazing choice. Well done.

[@danielmiller9012]

Yet Bentley and Rolls Royce have far superior tech.. QUit making excuses for AM's cheap cost cutting ways. Their interiors creek like crazy.

[@delbroox]

@@danielmiller9012 Bentley and Rolls-Royce have behind VW and BMW. Aston Martin is independent so far. Have fun driving some rebadged Audi or similar. Also, how would you possibly know the quality of this new one since it's still in pre-production?

[@haserotmalach7324]

​@delbroox this guy probably drives a 1997 hyundai accent and comes into the comments section to talk about how Aston Martin's interiors "creek" (I think he means creak) like crazy.

[@paullong1472]

The most complete Aston I've ever seen, the exterior is so subtle and so beautiful. Finally, thank God, an interior that an Aston deserves. An incredible car, I can't wait for the driving review, well done Aston Martin.

[@venom5809]

OMG it's gorgeous inside and out, Aston killed it with this one. It's literally perfect.

[@Bharat_motivates]

LITERALLYY

[@skitzbros2678]

If only it had a v12

[@rykehuss3435]

@@skitzbros2678 the V8 is better for driving, more fun

[@skitzbros2678]

@@rykehuss3435 yes that is true, I must admit, however, a v12 just has that cool factor

[@rykehuss3435]

@@skitzbros2678 The V8 has the cool factor since it sounds better and runs better and is lighter. The V12 has the GT factor, without the T since you dont wanna press it

[@patrickdgarez86]

The only thing that screamed for change was Aston's interiors and, wow, they have returned with a vengeance. Restrained and beautifully elegant. Getting into the DB12 will be like slipping into a, modern, Savile Row suit. Hats off! Gorgeous car that is going to thrust Aston back into the forefront.

[@steve_the_designer]

Thank you, Aston and Miles for showing the world that design still exists in the automotive world. Beautifully proportioned and visually balanced. Pay attention, BMW, please.

[@utxex97]

It looks like the lovechild of a DB11 and a DBS.

[@rmTheWalrus]

And… dare I say it… also looks like someone snuck out for a night with an f-type at some point….

[@NiTeHaWKnz]

I agree... at least they're not lagging behind in tech now, although time will tell if it's any good.

[@Skydrag.V60]

Thought the exact same thing

[@adoptmefand8054]

💯 Right!!

[@HaggisNHorsepower]

Really can’t see any difference at the rear compared to the DB11.

[@wezob4569]

Finally an honest sensible comment. It looks like a Tweaked DB11

[@retroflash-fv1iu]

mix db11 × dbs

[@jamdown1ify]

Agreed, exactly the same. Notice they did not mention any differences to the rear.

[@baraaamir7891]

This...this is next level. Honestly one of the best super gt ever made. The exterior is a combination of all the best designs, and the interior is Bentley level now! Way better than the db11 which looked sterile and too technical compared to the soulful db12 which actually gives off old school vanquish vibes mixed with modern day dbs ques

[@Bharat_motivates]

NOT Bentley levell. BUT HOLY GOD. It's almost thereee. THIS IS SUCHHH A BEAUTIFUL and PERFECT DREAM CAR NOWW.😍😍😍

[@luke_3_113]

You sound like AM are paying you! I think it looks great, but really?

[@AB-fr2ei]

Its very beautiful but its a shame they ditched the V12

[@saltymonke3682]

Probably will have the V12 version next year or 2

[@josephjewellers]

they made crappy V12 anyway...

[@kevinseven6633]

@@josephjewellers So why is it so widely regarded as one of the greatest engines?

[@josephjewellers]

@@kevinseven6633 who regards as the greatest engine? U ? 😂

[@kevinseven6633]

@@josephjewellers Motoring journalists, owners etc. People who know them better than you or I.

[@ThrottleBody]

Let’s be honest, it really isn’t a 911 turbo’s worst nightmare. At least they’ve upped the interior though.

[@sajid6027]

Every 911 looks like a bloated vw beetle.

[@ThrottleBody]

@@sajid6027 that’s all subjective. An Aston Martin has never been better than the equivalent Porsche. It’s not going to be the case now. As an everyday GT/supercar, you just can’t beat a turbo 911 as an all rounder. I’m not even a Porsche fan but I can concede that.

[@michaelnolan6796]

@@ThrottleBody To be fair the Porsche is more of a modders car, while the Aston is more of a bankers car. Both are nice!

[@sajid6027]

@@ThrottleBody nazi assed car as the late P. J. O'Rourke said. Porsche & Aston aren't direct rivals. Porsche is now a manufacturer of suvs with sports car as a side business. Not one porsche is sexy. Last one that was, the 928 was designed by a brit, Dawson Seller.

[@user-io4sr7vg1v]

​​@@ThrottleBody And how could you know this?

[@kiwihame]

What a stunning car. Oooooh those swoopy headlights! Takes the best styling element of every recent big Aston and blends them all together in something that looks better than all of them. And OMG! They've FIXED the interior! Finally an Aston interior I could love. This is going to be a MASSIVE seller for Aston.

[@Maccaboy1984]

Ha ha, I was just thinking it’s nice but don’t like the headlights! It’s funny how people’s taste vary

[@submariner1348]

On wow. Stunning. Stunning. Stunning! Exceptional work Aston Martin

[@conrad9race1]

bro its db11 with dbs front, headlight strip and updated mercedes infotainment 💀

[@nigel.w]

Pretty much, yes.

[@tweaxk2674]

That isn’t Mercedes infotainment, that’s Aston’s very own design & build

[@conrad9race1]

@@tweaxk2674 i know they claim that, but its mercedes electronics and pretty much based on thier system and layout

[@shakesnbake]

07:51 Polestar is like "excuse me!!!"

[@wylie500]

I love it. I've always loves AMs but always felt their interiors let them down. This is a game changer. It's going to be a huge seller.

[@paulbird1808]

Naaaaa..?!

[@Puzzoozoo]

The V12 is gone, and the magic exhaust note it produced is also no more. Inevitable but so so sad, farewell AM V12, my ears will miss you. 😢

[@etonthompson5175]

The interior is just..... right.

[@takhochan4247]

Finally a proper upgraded interior! Great video 👍🏼

[@moonpunk]

I like it. I bought a Ferrari 812 Superfast, and at the time was torn between that and the DBS Superlegerra - I chose the 812 because the interior of the DBS was so "old man" and the tech was two generations ago Mercedes MBUX. This DB12 is a thing of beauty, both inside and out - here's hoping the next DBS is the same!

[@bonwatcher]

There was definitely no love lost here when the Mercedes console was ditched for this one. It's a nice balance of tactile buttons and tech and the response of the screen is apparently leading edge too.

[@QJHKI]

This is what Ferrari Roma was trying to be! Finally, an Aston that is actually beautiful on the outside and inside!!

[@josephjewellers]

other way around

[@itsmagnator]

I'm loving this interior, finally a interior that matches Aston Martin glamour. Please bring that luxury to the DBS superleggera, the DBS is my fav AM of all time, such a stunner.

[@Siddharth_shivshankar]

Aston Martin has just nailed it. They have done a remarkable job by creating a new evolutionary design both on the Exterior and the Interiors. It now looks like a perfect British Brand car in every essence. Definitely a perfect rival to the Porsche 911 Turbo, I am waiting for its on-road performance and it looks very promising

[@magnus_jaya]

That is the best looking modern Aston by far. It looks grown up and refined. A great leap forward. Absolutely beautiful.

[@cafe405]

Best front end of a new Aston since the db9

[@Abercon25]

What a gorgeous thing!

[@sasothestrategizer]

Indeed!!

[@svenblubber5448]

No!

[@markcarter9476]

Aston Martin have nailed it with the DB12, it looks just right. If you really want to critise it then you could infer it is generic DB9, DB11, Vanquish, Vantage, shape. You can see all those cars in the design, but really that is just the Aston Martin design language and when you have cars that look this good why diverge from it too much.

[@rogerpayne5336]

I like Aston Martin as a brand and I'm liking this DB12. As a package it works ; face-lift looks good , classy two door Coupe with a big boot and now the interior / user inter-face / connectivity is on point. This is a nice up-grade from DB11.......Well done Aston > 9/10

[@stevielowe2853]

Stunning...silver is a great showcase colour..

[@s8endurance89]

Doesn’t matter what DBs come in the future there is nothing like a DB5 and DB7 … but I want a DB12

[@rmTheWalrus]

Lol… I am enjoying my 2020 vantage but… I find it a little hilarious that it’s a “revolutionary” moment that they’re now including features you could get in a Hyundai 5 years ago. Again I own an Aston and know the deal but… it’s still funny.

[@fabiogarro4473]

Why the press keep trying to level AM and the 911T???? It makes no sense at all. They’re totally different proposals.

[@CGDavis]

Very few manufacturers give you the sleek sexy elegant, yet aggressive sporty exterior, and a classy luxury interior. Usually, it's more one of the other, but I think Aston Martin balances it all very well. I'm so happy to see the updated infotainment system. The old gen hand-me-down mercedes one was not the move and really didn't feel like it lived up to the expectations set by the exterior (and price point).

[@jongib6096]

Beautiful as always but imo a 911 eats it for breakfast in most ways

[@konradz.4677]

They are vastly differeny cars lmao .

[@sahilarfan4262]

I Blown Away....... Since Childhood I First saw Supercar By Aston Martin...... When We Buy It We Feel Powerful memories ,Bond Character ,Pure Class Over Other Brands Lamborghini & Ferrari......❤

[@happyhamster7712]

Pleased to see the interior upgraded but not enough exterior differentiation with DB11 for my liking.

[@mrsoisauce9017]

4:15 so what happened to the DB12 test cars that sounded like they were V12 powered?

[@enigmatwist6548]

Looks like a return to form for Aston Martin. It’s about time.

[@glenndrayton3641]

With those looks the V12 version, if there is one, would have to be named Vanquish. They are saying that DBS Ultimate is thr last V12, but you can only hope...

[@robmowe8090]

If you hadn't said it was DB12 I would have thought it was a DB11, with a new grille

[@grahamdaws4775]

That’s because, essentially, that’s what it is. The real money has gone on the interior, looks a great job.

[@lavrentievv]

So basically; a DB11 facelift.

[@LarryKippings]

Yeah, complete farce, just saving money.

[@venom5809]

How is it a facelift? It has a ton of changes in the exterior and the interior is completely new.

[@tweaxk2674]

@@venom5809 exactly Aston isn’t going to go to far out from there traditional exterior designs

[@lavrentievv]

@@venom5809 Identical chassis, engine got a chip tune, face lift, and a much needed new interior.

[@Marcelo.Mendonca.007]

Hi, let me introduce myself. I'm Bond, James Bond and I'm really very happy about that car. Thanks a million Aston Martin.

[@LCOF]

With Geely increasing their stake in Aston Martin to 50% and news that the Aston Martin F1 team will be using Honda engines in 2026 (rather than Mercedes), I wouldn't be surprised if Mercedes Benz sells their share of Aston Martin. It's telling that this new DB12 uses in-house infotainment and not an older generation Mercedes system.

[@flacjacket]

Calling it now there will be a V12 BDS version.

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

Don't like the silly grin at the bottom of the bumper

[@nigel.w]

Reminds me of the look of an old Kia steeing wheel.

[@nickl8830]

I saw one of these cars on the road in the states (US) a few weeks ago. Wild looking in person.

[@daggidding4478]

Finally an interior that is Aston worthy and not an old Mercedes bin parts

[@dominictsss1]

The exterior of this new car....🤔 sure not a facelift ? well, i mean it still looks great

[@haserotmalach7324]

This thing is a work of art, simply gorgeous.

[@Italianole]

Not an expert by any means but I think this new AM is simply beautiful.

[@kevintownsend3840]

Aston Martin makes me wish that car posters would return because I'd love to frame this and hang it in my game room. Just another homerun from A.M

[@lmc333]

Ferrari wanted to outdo Aston with the Roma, so Aston came back and said: hold my beer

[@wltdo6930]

Well played Aston, the exterior was already beautiful so only a light facelift is perfect. The interior, however, needed fixing and this looks to have done the job nicely. Bravo 👌

[@rjdavies1982]

You know, I'm looking now at my 1970 DBS Vantage rear profile and there's a lot of similarity here! Which is great because the rear profile of the early DBS I think is one of the most beautiful ever styled!!

[@j3f818]

gentlemans car

[@nigel.w]

Not my idea of what a gentleman drives. New money yobbo with no taste whatsover, and ignorant enough to be fooled by the new interior, is my assessment of the target customer. As always, YMMV.

[@mark64mc]

Perfection at last. got to love Aston Martin.

[@markverhoeven4114]

My next supercar. Thank you Aston

[@Marcelo.Mendonca.007]

Hi, let me introduce myself. I'm Bond, James Bond and I'm really very happy about that car. Thanks Aston Martin.

[@dfend451]

Miles is an absolute genius designer. Maybe he can help Tesla?

[@fredc9655]

car designs should really consider the front licence plate.

[@themidnighttavern6784]

I can't believe everyone is praising the exterior. To me, it took the lumpy frumpy overall shape of a db 11, and slapped on a massive grille.

[@smetljesm2276]

Its beautiful 😍 And finally in 20+ years!! A steering wheel on an Aston Martin that looks good in line with the car

[@jeffreyb.1657]

It has a lot of first gen F-type coupe in it...which is a good thing. Nice interior. The big issue with AM is pricing.

[@Problem-mattic]

AM has been on fire recently. Giving Fernando a great car and producing this amazing car.

[@ScramTek]

“The grill is really big. I understand the cooling area is 56% bigger, but the grill isn’t 56% bigger (it’s closer to 300% bigger so I’ll remain vague). But that’s a big grill. Talk us through this.” “It’s not 56% bigger (but I too will remain vague about the increase in size of the grill). It’s actually reminiscent of the DB5..” - the familiar Aston grill shape and this car is silver just like the Bond DB5. Is this actually reminiscent of the DB5? No. No it’s not. “Cooling justification here, cooling example there and some additional cooling rhetoric that we believe is necessary ti distract from the real reason why even we have followed the cartoonishly large grill proportions that everyone else has incorporated” China. Because Chinese people actually do consider grill acreage to be more important than company heritage, pedigree, vehicle performance, build quality and emotional experience. Or, every established car company is as clinical and as soulless as Samsung or Asus. “Anyway, let’s not dwell on the comically large grill. Let’s talk about this Q thingy (you know, Q from James Bond, nudge nudge) behind the front wheels that works exactly like it does on our Formula 1 car. And can you see the shape of the rear hatch. It’s shaped that way because of the F-duct technology that we use on our Formula 1 car.. and so on and so forth..” This puff-piece with scripted questions is just as genuine as the DB12. Both are false representations of worthwhile content. Both are cynical and patronising products designed to maximise income requiring the least amount of effort in as safe a manner as possible. The Valkyrie is a special machine. The DB12 is boring and as anonymous as a two-hundred grand sports car can possibly be. And there I was thinking that Aston had turned a corner. If they have then they turned into a cup-de-sac. I’m sure it’ll be the best-selling Aston yet!

[@nicolasmalingreau2438]

You can’t say that this car is a 911 Turbo S challenger. The stats don’t even match, the Porsche still blows the Aston away with ease. Don’t get me wrong, the Aston is a piece of Art. The inside is finally matching it’s challengers, unbelivably cool looking inside and outside, I love it. But the 911 turbo S destroys it in terms of performance.

[@solarcell07]

What a great job.. I hope there will be V12 for the next DBR 12 for Mr. Bond

[@robertlangley1664]

It’s a work of art well done Aston

[@alanjacob1488]

Aston Martin having a great time now. Both road cars and F1 cars.

[@mathewrobinson9399]

Looks quality. For me, I’d still not have a touchscreen because they are shit for a car but you have to cater for the masses. And I’d like a nicely crafted rev counter. Like a decent watch. With screens either side opposed to a digital dash. But the rest is spot on for me.

[@craigmoy5428]

I think Bentley is in big trouble followed by Ferrari Roma and to a lesser extent 911 turbo. This bridges the gap between DB11 and DBS770, and able to do both jobs. I would say that is the end of any DBS style front mounted machines, the next up will be the mid engined vanquish. They have done a great job with this, lets hope the lights dont leak like my last 3 Vantages

[@Nemoticon]

How so? The Roma and 911 are much smaller cars, while the Bentley is a full sized GT, for crossing continents in extreme comfort and ease! The smaller cars are still brilliant, but don't compare when it comes to actually being a proper GT. It has the space to put all your luggage in, it's quieter and for more easy torque to make long journeys less stressful. The DB12 is definitely a step up incompetition and it's closest rival for sure.

[@craigmoy5428]

@@Nemoticon The Roma is a bigger car if you read the specs, the 911 is a different style of car their comments not mine, that said the 911 is also much larger than days of old. I guess my argument is the DB11 had the GT style/credentials of the Bentley, but the change in mindset has moved it more to a drivers focused car over a GT therefore making it more like the Roma. Clearly there will never be another DBS this will be the highest performance GT or Super tourer as they are describing it. The next model up will be mid engined in the Vanquish when it arrives.

[@Nemoticon]

@@craigmoy5428 The 'Roma is a bigger car' than the Bentley? It's smaller in every physical sense, with less trunk space and only 2 seats, with a smaller tank/less range,lol. Yes, the Porsche is bigger than ever, but still a much smaller car then the Bentley.... there literally is NO comparison. Also, there may very well be a DBS version of the DB12 in the future, as Ason Martin have said that they have made provisions to fit a V12 in the car at a later date. I still see it has a proper GT though, regardless.

[@hockeymann88]

I feel like the Porsche Turbo takes a sports car right up to the line where grand touring starts and just steps over. This seems to take grand touring right up to the line of sports car and just pushes past that line. Easy to see how someone would consider having either car.

[@WayApp]

This is definitely a dream car!

[@martinsbriglio8948]

Good looking car with the interior update makes it very appealing. Thank god it’s not electric

[@JHartModelworks]

Sorry but how do you release the DB12 without a 12cyl?

[@hendrix2478]

Ive always thought from the last few decades AM was a parts bin special.. With the F1 team doing so well im liking this. 😊😊

[@Under_Construction100]

The only thing that put me me off in AMs was their interior. This new interior is hella nice. Now back to my gen 2 Opel Astra 😅

[@edgarsdzerins]

Finally decent interior! Car is beautiful in my eyes!

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

Looks great!

[@tomriley5790]

Shame they didn't use this interior in the DBS Ultimate, shame there's no V12, I get it doesn't need to be there but still V12s are a bit special.

[@rmartsa]

Gorgeous, finally Aston. Stunning, man!

[@AndrewL31413]

It’s time to update the vantage as well. That’s the car they really need selling in my opinion.

[@terrancecollins2696]

I love every single car Aston Martin has ever made lol they look so good

[@sugarsaint]

lights are like the Vantage

[@peterclifton6312]

The looks the interior wow well done Aston Martin 👏

[@hiiroyuy6855]

I am so excited to get one.

[@houseofshye]

ORDERING SOON !

[@MARQUISDELUBE]

Nice update on the interior. Exterior-wise, I was hoping for a DBR22 face and tail treatment. Whatever; the car always looked beautiful but in my opinion it's a DB11 facelift; not a car that deserves a new nomenclature. What I find very troubling however is CAR Magazine's choice of acting like it's part of the AM PR team rather than as automotive journalists which they have been appreciated for decades. Tim Pollard tries very hard to create conversation on the rear haunches for example, or the rear spoiler as if they're a novelty on this very model; they've been the same since 2016! What's so brand new about it that you feel such excitement over? Let's just admit it; if this was a Korean or Japanese brand updating a seven year old model with virtually the same design you would've shred it apart as "not trying enough" or at least ask why the design changed so little.

[@cafe405]

Porsche has been doing it for the 911s entire lifetime and been lauded for it. I wouldn't want to change Aubrey Plaza's face. Why would you want to mess about with beauty?

[@MARQUISDELUBE]

@@cafe405 Porsche’s been updating the 911 for 60 years with small stylistic and technical increments but it’s still called a “911”: an evolution and refinement process of the original shape. The DB however has had a different approach; each model matching its ascending digits by significant design changes. Had it been launched as a DB11 facelift I would say “yes, great overhauled interior and tech”. But a 12 instead of an 11; i can’t really get along with that idea. (Though i cherish the fact that GTs like this still exist)

[@jjtpatt123p2]

Astons may not be the fastest of the "supercars" but in my opinion they are by far the best looking car on the road, absolutely beautiful machines. The whole 911 Turbo's worst nightmare thing in the title though, no way. Aston Martin should make an all wheel drive model available and then they may have possibly made the perfect car.

[@Brodie-dj8hf]

Simply stunning. Best of British 🇬🇧

[@hondacar]

"Meet the 911 Turbo's worst nightmare" ? I don't think so. The car that may challenge the 911 is the upcoming AMG GT.

[@nigel.w]

I doubt the upcoming AMG GT will eat into 911 Turbo/S sales, but it will be much more of a threat than this so-called Aston, that's for sure.

[@sixpotshot]

Design wise AM does it better than anyone else and this DB12 is not an exception: stunning machine now with an interior (too Bentlish for my personal liking) to match its other areas and its price as well. The exterior still looks to have the upper hand overall. I am still waiting for the day we will see a mid (behind the seats) engined AM!

[@BIGGELATO]

Should've used the DBS rear end, but it's not a vexation, love the interior and front end.

[@boogboog8097]

No V12 ferarri and lambo are happy to hear that.

[@bluemonstrosity259]

I wish it had the 5.2L V12. Not even twin turbos, just a naturally aspirated 550hp V12

[@shakedlevi5686]

basically its a nicer looking DBS on the outside. they've been talking about details that are already exist in the recent DB11,nothing exceptionally, new .the main revolution surrounds the dashboard which is truly a mega-much needed-change for Aston

[@jeebus2121]

I'm in the minority on this because I don't find the DB11 or 12 to be a remotely good looking car. At least now, however, the interior looks to match the price tag.

[@utubecomment21]

DB9 - DB9 Rapide - Extended DB9 Vanquish - DB9 With a body kit DB11 - DB11 DB12 - DB11 With a body kit

[@malifrancis6672]

Beautiful Beast and 'Thank The Laawd' they finally updated the infotainment system, about bloody time. All those poor 707 owners will be queueing up for a refresh