2009 Aston Martin Vantage Review, Prices and Pictures

Aston Martin Vantage Overview:

The 2009 Aston Martin Vantage car is hand built in Great Britain and Aston Martin Vantage Prices at MSRP: $119,500 – $136,500. They are available as a two seater roadster or a coupe. This iconic British car is simply dazzling and it increases the fun to drive quotient which makes it a true sports car. This Aston martin car has made up its niche in connection to other luxury sports car with panache.

Aston Martin Vantage Body Style:

The body style is an embodiment of good looking stylish car which is overwhelming with beauty. There are many people who wish to buy this car merely because of its appealing looks. It retains the muscular look at the same time being stylish in modern times. It is an upgrade of its predecessor, but there are not many changes that need to be done as the older models were already blessed with near to perfect proportions and had an astounding road presence. There are slight changes in the interiors, like the inclusion of the armrest which are not very comfortable. Other than this feature the interior of the car is as exhilarating as its exterior. The interiors are well crafted with hand stitched leather and suede. They also include the Aston signature features like counterclockwise tachometer and a crystal capped key fob which can be used to carry a small piece of automotive jewelery.

Aston Martin Vantage Features :

There are a galore of features that are available even with the base model of Aston Martin. They also offer the advantage to the users to upgrade and personalize the interiors or change its accessories from the long list of features that are available. The base model is equipped with many standard features such as automatic climate control, leather seating, 160-watt audio system with a six-CD/MP3 player and integrated iPod connector and USB, a new Hard Disk Drive Navigation System which enables faster route processing, along with improved graphics, and other additional features. It also includes impressive features such as the blue tooth which is a navigation system that’s not easy to use with the controls provided; satellite radio; and memory and heated seats. It has powerful memory which remembers what transmission setting you were in last, so you can hop in and head out without navigating different menus.

We found that Aston Martin has adroitly addressed the faults of the past. The switchgear which was difficult to operate has now been smartly restyled to offer optimum utility.The interiors have also been tastefully done the crystal ashtray was perfectly placed and it complemented the key fob which is also made of crystal that lights up in its center-dash-mounted slot.

Aston Martin Vantage Performance:

There are not many cars which can match the driving the performance of the Aston Martin and can offer enjoyable and exotic driving experience. The suspension upgrades which have been done to the new 2009 version along with added power makes the driving more comfortable and pleasurable. We found the new version engines have grown from 4.3 to 4.8 liters, which makes the output grow leap to 420hp along with 346 pound feet of torque and with lighter pistons which magnifies the effect when they are spun to 7000 rpm. We found that the engineers have made the necessary changes wherever it is needed to offer the perfect performance. They have upgraded the transmission clutch and flywheel to cope with the increased power and offer.  However there are some disadvantages like the auto clutch does not allow an aggressive track launch We found the brakes to be averagely perfect as the strong stops required firm pedal pressure. We felt that the carbon ceramics would have much better suited the cars performance.The fuel economy was estimated to be 12 mpg on city limits and 19 mpg on highway. When used in manual transmission on combined limits it performed at 14mpg.

Aston Martin Vantage Quality:

The Aston Matins quality matched the price but may not be as comfortable as one would expect. The swan wing doors of the Aston Martins offers a warm welcome s you are about to be seated in this luxurious beauty. The interiors are generously wrapped in soft opulent leather. However in spite of the beauty we found some discomforts connected to it. The seats looked beautiful but they were not very comfortable. During the long haul drives these seats offered great discomfort to the spine. We also found that on high speeds the cabin made some noise but they were not too worse to feel uncivilized. Overall the interior looks good but it still has a great scope for improvement.

Aston Martin Vantage Safety:

We found that there is no data available to check the safety requirements, but the 2009 Aston Martin has taken all efforts to see that the car is properly secured. They have equipped this version with all the basic necessities like anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist, traction and stability control, side airbags, rear parking assists which are important for the safety of the passengers traveling at the time of a crash.However there were some drawbacks that could be altered like its thick pillars and low-profile windows hamper visibility. The stability control system could have been more tolerant.

Conclusion :
A 2009 Aston Martin is a two door coupe or roadster is sleeker than its rivals and promises to give the rider a glance as they pass.  They main highlights of this car are that offer food looking interiors which are gorgeously styled, offers excellent handling and is exclusive by nature.The main drawbacks that were noted are it lacks sport transmission, the trunk size could have been a little bigger which would enable to accommodate more stuff, and the quality of the interiors needs to be worked upon.

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