Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur has officially introduced the new Aston Martin Vantage in the country, the second-generation two-door coupe arriving here nine months after its global reveal. It’s priced from RM1.6 million, inclusive of duties.
Measuring in at 4,465 mm long, 1,942 mm wide and 1,273 mm tall, with a 2,704 mm long-wheelbase, the Vantage sits on the same bonded aluminium structure as the DB11, but 70% of its components are unique. It also takes a different approach in styling to its larger sibling.
Design-wise, the new Vantage has a sculptured, athletic shape, clearly displaying many design details from the bespoke DB10 specifically created for the James Bond film, Spectre. With minimal front and rear overhangs, muscular flanks and broad haunches, the new Vantage is certainly not short on presence, and it looks especially sharp to the eye in the metal.
The interior, meanwhile, features significant gains in occupant space and headroom compared to its predecessor, and stowage space is also up, with useable room behind the seats and generous double-tier storage areas to be found. The boot, meanwhile, offers 350 litres of cargo storage space.
New rotary and toggle style controls help snazz up the cabin, with the PRND transmission buttons now arranged in a triangular formation, clustering major controls into clearly defined zones. Speaking of switches, there’s no shortage of these on the centre console for the button-loving crowd.
Standard equipment includes sports seats, keyless start/stop, a tyre pressure monitoring system, dual-zone climate control, park assist and front/rear parking sensors. Other features include a version of Mercedes-Benz’s COMAND Online infotainment system with an eight-inch central LCD screen and an Aston Martin audio system.
As standard, the Vantage comes shod with Alcantara upholstery, but a full-leather interior is available as an option. and there are plenty of other embellishments to be found, including satin silver accents and gloss black trim as well as saddle leather door pulls.
There’s only one engine for the car at present, and that’s a 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 from Mercedes-AMG, the M177 as seen in AMG 63-based applications. New engine mounts and a lower-profile wet sump help sit the engine lower in the Vantage, and the mill has been retuned – along with the intake and exhaust – to provide a more AM-styled character and sonic signature.
Output numbers are 510 PS at 6,000 rpm and 685 Nm of torque from 2,000 to 5,000 rpm, and power is sent along to the rear wheels via a rear-mounted ZF eight-speed automatic transaxle. Performance figures include a 0-100 km/h time of 3.6 seconds and a 314 km/h top speed.
Tech bits include a speed-sensitive electric power steering, an adaptive damping system with Skyhook, offering Sport, Sport Plus and Track drive modes. Also on, DSC, Dynamic Torque Vectoring and, for the first time on an Aston Martin, an electronic locking rear differential (E-Diff) that works alongside the stability control system to react based on the car’s behaviour.
As standard, the Vantage comes fitted with 20-inch Y alloy wheels, wrapped in specially-developed Pirelli P Zero 255/40 front and 295/35 rear tyres. Personalisation options include forged units in a variety of finishes.
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that Mercedes-AMG sourced 4.0l V8 powertrain truly a potent combo.
Because Aston Martin CEO is German.
510bhp is 100 hp less than the same drivetrain in e63s
205/35 rear tyres? Seriously? Sounds fun
For our uneven pot holed roads? Are you serious?
It is all about powerslide
Haha, yes, it’s actually the number to the left of it on the keyboard. It would indeed be fun if that were the case, as hilarious as rear-engined front-wheel drive would be. Revised, mucho gracias.
For real, it will never match the older car’s interior
Ya WTF. The design looks cool in a mecha way – but it looks plasticky as hell. Material looks cheapo. Should have thrown in some carbon fibre or metal accents.
OMG…The newer, the uglier…yucks…
This car is USD$150k. Current exchange rate it becomes RM600k.
Come to Malaysia become RM1.6k. You mean RM1 million just on taxes?
Truly Malaysia has the most expensive cars in the world. Bad practices and habits from the previous inefficient government
Still cannot compare with the higher price in Thailand and Singapore
Sorry, rich people don’t care about price
More fail-ry tales about MY have the most exp cars. Follow that logic, Tomyam have most exp cars in Solar System and SG have most exp cars in Universe.
Malaysia has one of the most expensive car prices buddy. Don’t deny it
I dun deny this buddy https://paultan.org/2018/08/21/mercedes-benz-s560-coupe-cabriolet-now-in-thailand-latter-is-rm2-09m-rm780k-more-than-in-malaysia/
We don’t have THE MOST EXPENSIVE cars in the world, don’t exaggerate. Our duties and taxes on cars depend on the segment and engine size. Our budget car segments could be cheaper, but they are not in the realm of impossible to afford. Brands like Aston Martin, Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini are not interested in making cars that cater the budget minded customers. No matter which country they are at and what tax structure they may have, these cars will always be affordable only for the top 10-20%. You’re never going to find anyone earning USD300,000 a year in the US buying a new Aston Martin, even if according to you they should be more “affordable”. Not if they’re interested in buying a house, save for their children’s school and college, pay their own student debt, and have savings for retirement.
Singapore has one of the most expensive tax structure for cars in the world that is not even limited to any sort of car. Even a Perodua Axia there costs over RM200,000.
I am not hearing any of Malaysia’s multi-millionaires voicing out about how their Bentley, 2 Mercedes, and 1 Ferrari are costing them so much.
So cute 205/35 rear tyre
i would buy this over the recently refreshed bmw i8 ^^
Worst colour combination ever on an aston, even if its just a demo car…
From exterior colours, to dashboard , seats and leather inserts…..
hopefully would be buyers will personalise tastefully…..congrats to them , its an awesome car….
Interior kinda design/drawn by leg
For what buy a car like this in Bolehland? Even the Myvi too powerful for our roads.
Should be 295 at the back, Anthony
Lol, hit the button next to it. Talk about thin! Corrected, thanks for the spot.
Previously, well, just 6 months ago, many normal ranking Government servants used to buy Aston Martin, Ferrari, Porsche and Lambo with just cash!!
Now no more lah. All cleaned up. Now at most also they buy Camry or Accord and that also use loan.
If you mean ministers or politicians, they are NOT gomen servants
Oh mai! Buy local better. Buy Proton Perdana vtec. Good RV!
Engine from Mercedes AMG and gearbox from ZF. Nice combo for high speed GT driving and smooth urban pottering.
1.6 mil for that kind of interior? Vios also looks better! Lol!