2026 New Aston Martin Vantage
Engine
3982cc
Transmission
Automatic
Dimensions
4495 × 1980 × 1275 mm
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The Aston Martin Vantage is the brand’s focused front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car for Australia, blending compact two-seat proportions with a hand-built 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The current range includes Vantage and higher-performance Vantage S derivatives, with sharp chassis tuning, adaptive damping, an electronic rear differential and a modern driver-focused cabin. For Australian buyers who value steering feel, dramatic V8 performance and everyday usability in a premium coupe, Vantage delivers a more intimate and sporting character than Aston Martin’s larger grand tourers.
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The current Vantage uses a hand-built all-alloy 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Yes. The Vantage uses a front-mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout with an electronic rear differential.
The Vantage coupe has a two-seat 2+0 cabin, making it a focused sports car rather than a four-seat grand tourer.
Aston Martin lists a maximum speed of up to 325 km/h for current Vantage derivatives, with exact performance depending on the selected version.
Yes. The Vantage uses adaptive damping with front double-wishbone and rear multi-link suspension, integrated with its selectable driving modes.
The current Vantage features a 10.25-inch central touchscreen, a 10.25-inch driver display, navigation, wireless phone charging and modern smartphone connectivity, subject to Australian specification.
Yes. Buyers can choose from extensive exterior paint, wheel, interior material and trim options, with additional bespoke possibilities available through Q by Aston Martin.
Vantage is best suited to Australian buyers who prioritise two-seat sports-car performance, rear-wheel-drive handling and V8 character over rear-seat or SUV practicality.
Common questions about the Aston Martin Vantage
$410,000
Recommended Retail Price (RRP) · Excludes on-road costs
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$410,000 – $436,000
(Recommended Retail Price (RRP) · Excludes on-road costs)The Aston Martin Vantage is the marque’s dedicated front-engine sports car and remains one of the most driver-focused choices in the Australian luxury performance market. The current coupe uses a bonded aluminium structu…
The Aston Martin Vantage is the marque’s dedicated front-engine sports car and remains one of the most driver-focused choices in the Australian luxury performance market. The current coupe uses a bonded aluminium structure with composite panels, a two-door 2+0 layout and rear-wheel drive. Its compact proportions, wide stance and signature Aston Martin design give it a distinctly sporting identity, while the latest cabin and infotainment architecture make it considerably more modern and usable than earlier generations.
At the heart of Vantage is an all-alloy 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. Aston Martin’s Australian model information lists the latest range with outputs reaching 680 PS in Vantage S specification, while the regular current-generation Vantage is also a formidable high-output sports car. An eight-speed ZF automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels through an electronic differential. The chassis uses front double-wishbone and rear multi-link suspension, adaptive damping and sophisticated electronic stability and traction systems to balance agility with confidence on road.
The Vantage is designed around driver engagement. Aston Martin gives the car a non-isolated steering column, speed-dependent electric power assistance and multiple drive modes, allowing the driver to alter powertrain, damping and stability behaviour. Bespoke 21-inch Michelin tyres and powerful brakes support the performance brief, with carbon-ceramic brakes available for buyers who want reduced unsprung mass and stronger resistance to fade during demanding driving.
Inside, the current Vantage combines physical controls with a 10.25-inch central touchscreen and a 10.25-inch driver display. Wireless phone charging, Bluetooth, navigation and smartphone integration are part of its connected-car approach, while premium audio and extensive upholstery, trim and colour choices allow buyers to tailor the cabin. Q by Aston Martin expands personalisation further for customers seeking unusual paint, leather, stitching and exterior detailing.
For Australian buyers, the Vantage’s strengths are its compact sports-car format, powerful V8, rear-wheel-drive balance and distinctive hand-finished character. It is also more usable than its performance suggests, but there are clear compromises. The cabin has only two seats, running costs are high, fuel consumption is substantial and the low body requires care on steep driveways. Large performance tyres and specialist servicing can also be expensive. Buyers wanting maximum practicality should consider DBX, while those wanting a more spacious grand tourer may prefer DB12. For drivers who put involvement first, however, Vantage is the most concentrated expression of Aston Martin’s current road-car philosophy.
Safety rating
Not Rated
Fuel Economy Combined
12.1–12.3L/100km
Body type
Coupe
Drivetrain
RWD
Seating Capacity
2
Max Power Kw
489 kW
Number Of Doors
2
Kerb Weight
1745–1805 Kg
Wheels
21 Inch
Aspiration
Twin-turbo
Compression Ratio
8.6
Cylinder Configuration
V
Drive Modes
Sport; Sport+; Track; Wet; Individual
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Front Brakes
400Mm Ventilated Two-piece Steel Discs; Six-piston Calipers
The Aston Martin Vantage is the marque’s dedicated front-engine sports car and remains one of the most driver-focused choices in the Australian luxury performance market. The current coupe uses a bonded aluminium structure with composite panels, a two-door 2+0 layout and rear-wheel drive. Its compact proportions, wide stance and signature Aston Martin design give it a distinctly sporting identity, while the latest cabin and infotainment architecture make it considerably more modern and usable than earlier generations.
At the heart of Vantage is an all-alloy 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. Aston Martin’s Australian model information lists the latest range with outputs reaching 680 PS in Vantage S specification, while the regular current-generation Vantage is also a formidable high-output sports car. An eight-speed ZF automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels through an electronic differential. The chassis uses front double-wishbone and rear multi-link suspension, adaptive damping and sophisticated electronic stability and traction systems to balance agility with confidence on road.
The Vantage is designed around driver engagement. Aston Martin gives the car a non-isolated steering column, speed-dependent electric power assistance and multiple drive modes, allowing the driver to alter powertrain, damping and stability behaviour. Bespoke 21-inch Michelin tyres and powerful brakes support the performance brief, with carbon-ceramic brakes available for buyers who want reduced unsprung mass and stronger resistance to fade during demanding driving.
Inside, the current Vantage combines physical controls with a 10.25-inch central touchscreen and a 10.25-inch driver display. Wireless phone charging, Bluetooth, navigation and smartphone integration are part of its connected-car approach, while premium audio and extensive upholstery, trim and colour choices allow buyers to tailor the cabin. Q by Aston Martin expands personalisation further for customers seeking unusual paint, leather, stitching and exterior detailing.
For Australian buyers, the Vantage’s strengths are its compact sports-car format, powerful V8, rear-wheel-drive balance and distinctive hand-finished character. It is also more usable than its performance suggests, but there are clear compromises. The cabin has only two seats, running costs are high, fuel consumption is substantial and the low body requires care on steep driveways. Large performance tyres and specialist servicing can also be expensive. Buyers wanting maximum practicality should consider DBX, while those wanting a more spacious grand tourer may prefer DB12. For drivers who put involvement first, however, Vantage is the most concentrated expression of Aston Martin’s current road-car philosophy.
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