Aston Martin's new Vantage has landed in South Africa. The stylish Brit carries a price tag of R2 800 000.
The Vantage has a sporty and an athletic design and has no doubt drawn inspiration from James Bond 007's DB10, but what lurks under its hood is the real talking point. Powering the new Vantage is a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine which develops 375kw and 685nm. That motor is a hand-built unit courtesy of Mercedes-AMG.
Yes, the Vantage shares its motor - albeit in a different tune - with the Mercedes-AMG GT. Thanks to Affalterbach's finest, it rockets from 0-100kph in just 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 312kph.
It has a 50:50 weight distribution which should help with the car’s handling, and is paired to a rear-mounted ZF 8-speed automatic transmission and features Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Torque Vectoring.
The Vantage will likely compete with the Mercedes-AMG GTS, and the Porsche 911 GTS.
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FAQ
Q: What does the Aston Martin Vantage cost in South Africa?
The new Aston Martin Vantage carries a price tag of R2,800,000 in South Africa, putting it firmly in supercar territory.
Q: How fast is the Aston Martin Vantage?
The Vantage rockets from 0-100kph in just 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 312kph, thanks to its hand-built 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 375kW and 685Nm.
Q: What engine does the Aston Martin Vantage use?
The Vantage uses a hand-built 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine courtesy of Mercedes-AMG, which is essentially the same motor found in the Mercedes-AMG GT but tuned differently.
Q: Is the Aston Martin Vantage worth buying?
At R2,800,000, the Vantage offers stunning looks, blistering performance, and proper supercar credentials, making it a compelling choice if you can afford the premium over rivals like the Porsche 911 GTS.
Q: What are the main competitors to the Aston Martin Vantage?
The Vantage's main rivals include the Mercedes-AMG GTS and the Porsche 911 GTS, both of which offer similar performance levels in the luxury sports car segment.
Should You Buy It?
At R2,800,000, the Aston Martin Vantage is undeniably expensive, but it delivers where it counts. The hand-built Mercedes-AMG V8 engine provides serious punch with 375kW and a 3.6-second 0-100kph time, while the 50:50 weight distribution and rear-mounted 8-speed auto promise proper sports car handling. Yes, you could get a Porsche 911 GTS for less money, but you won't get the same head-turning looks or that special Aston Martin badge. If you've got the budget and want a proper British sports car with German engineering reliability, the Vantage is absolutely worth considering. It's not the cheapest option in this segment, but it's arguably the most beautiful and carries genuine supercar presence that money can't always buy.
