Is the Aston Martin DB12 Volante the Best GT Car On Sale? - TheSmokingTire

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We absolutely loved the Aston Martin DB12 when we drove it in the South of France last summer. It's gorgeous, fast, dynamic, and driver focused, plus it has software from this century (now done in-house). So what happens when you drop the top? Matt and Zack spent a day on the mountain with the new DB12 Volante to find out!
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Is the Aston Martin DB12 Volante the Best GT Car On Sale? - TheSmokingTire
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@TheSmokingTire 6 месяцев назад

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@rpitneyjr 6 месяцев назад

The "beepy" music cut when Matt says he wants to talk about all the beeping was perfect!

@MichaelPunished 6 месяцев назад

Aston have really turned a corner it feels like. You no longer have to make excuses for them - their new cars are just plain good

@jpl8878 6 месяцев назад

On the rivals: the Portofino has been discontinued so there's no point discussing it. The Roma Spyder is the most direct competitor to the DB12. It's 2+2 (not 2 seats only as Matt said), leans heavily toward the sporty end of the GT spectrum, and the styling is arguably more traditional Aston Martin than the DB12 itself. The other close-ish rival is the Maserati Grancabrio, but of course you guys haven't driven it yet as I don't think anyone has. The only others are the M8 and LC500, but an Aston buyer probably isn't looking at those.

@MercOne 6 месяцев назад

I agree.

@technom3598 5 месяцев назад

The roma spyder does not look more aston than this aston. You woukd have to be absolutely blind or a bell end to come to thag conclusion. Also matt says the back seat in the roma spyder is non existent which is hyoerbole... But the back seat is NOT usable really to any degree

@bk_nreynolds3278 6 месяцев назад

While I don’t think that the recent Aston designs are as timeless as the Callum designs, they’re still striking compared to contemporary competition. They just always seem to have very garish wheel designs that almost look aftermarket and that don’t fit the elegant design of the car they’re fitted on

@matmul4850 6 месяцев назад

Agree with all you said

@richjohn9356 6 месяцев назад

Actually love the wheel designs and the choices , so much better than. Ferrari

@bk_nreynolds3278 6 месяцев назад

@@richjohn9356 beauty is subjective! I haven’t been a fan of most of what Ferrari has done since they stopped working with pininfarina but I think the 296 is absolutely stunning

@AP-op4rc 6 месяцев назад

All the new ones look like toasted garbage imo. They were always the subtle sports gt company, where if you knew, you knew what you were looking at, and if you didn’t, then the car wasn’t intended to be seen at all. The lines and proportions were everything before. Now they look like caricatures of the older cars.

@bk_nreynolds3278 6 месяцев назад

@@AP-op4rc I definitely don’t think they look as good as the designs of old, but I still think they’re sharp

@gavinsullivan9015 6 месяцев назад

I sat in a coupe in Melbourne recently and that wood trim is so tactile and lush - Love me an Aston, one day…

@EthanKlassen00 6 месяцев назад

That audio issue sounds like the feedback I would get from my radio when I would play music through my cassette adapter 😂

@richjohn9356 6 месяцев назад

So much nicer than a Roma spider, which is terrible from the side profile and the touch buttons and plastics are terrible in the Ferrari

@gky3019 5 месяцев назад

Roma spider looks miles better. Apart from the Mercedes-feel in the Aston Martin, it’s a great car. Hate that they ditched the V12…

@ChazAdams 6 месяцев назад

This color is so sharp

@rescyn1190 6 месяцев назад

The lane departure nonsense is EU regs not UK (although the statement 'that is a new law in the UK' is still technically correct). I expect new services to code that stuff out popping up shortly (MOTs are visual inspection so won't ever catch it).

@andyp8464 6 месяцев назад

Good to see they're getting 670hp from that workhorse AMG engine

@92naz32 6 месяцев назад

I'm not a big fan of topless cars, but Aston got this one right. I couldn't put my finger on why until they mentioned how the car doesn't have the typical convertible "hunchback." The lines of the car are fabulous and with the top up it looks like the coupe. Beautiful car.

@motorvatorv888 6 месяцев назад

Great drive of a wonderful car. Aston is on great form right now.

@paultucker1272 6 месяцев назад

The DB12 is the best looking car on sale. Full stop. Just beautiful. The Lane Departure Warning (and Speed Limit Warning) are (stupid) EU legislation. Despite the UK no longer being part of the EU, our cars still adhere to all their laws. I wish they didn't.

@jjpg2000 6 месяцев назад

Loving the content guys. Thank you for keeping it up.

@acx2035 6 месяцев назад

I still like the DB11 more personally although this is arguably a better car in nearly every regard. I just like the smaller grill of the DB11, the way the hood opens and the V12.

@mikegaul1623 6 месяцев назад

What a gorgeous car. Love your content, Matt and Zach.

@gustavoflorio5383 6 месяцев назад

Always top content from you, guys! Can't live without TST!

@Rogue_R8 6 месяцев назад

Gorgeous car and nice review! The lane departure ‘feature’ is annoying but not a deal breaker.

@Simon-du7yx 6 месяцев назад

The Lane departure issue is down to NCAP and European legislation, not just the UK. They aren’t going to change that just for the US.

@jhawkins05 6 месяцев назад

I would be curious to hear your thoughts on the Aston vs the LC500 convertible outside of the pure speed difference.

@travish3130 5 месяцев назад

Same here! I’m currently in the LC 500 and it’s superb.

@GODOFGUITAR2112 5 месяцев назад

I’m glad Aston finally has an interior as nice as the exterior is pretty

@JDsHouseofHobbies 6 месяцев назад

You guys would hate the Freightliners we have where I work. The lane departure/ rightside blind spot monitor is beyond annying. It screams through the stereo even when you have the radio off and when you turn it off, it only stays off for about 15 minutes and then comes back on.

@EthanKlassen00 6 месяцев назад

Jesus that would drive me insane. Glad our old grain trucks don't have that 😂

@JDsHouseofHobbies 6 месяцев назад

@EthanKlassen00 It's one of the reasons that I want to retire. Too many computers and not enough skill.

@fredocuomo5386 Месяц назад

@@JDsHouseofHobbiesi take it you dont work for swift lol

@gregorygant4242 6 месяцев назад

Great looking car, nice color , awesome sounding engine made by who else but AMG , masters of engine making . A stunner !

@jareknowak8712 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely stunning color !!!

@therealcarsandchrono 6 месяцев назад

Test drove this DB12 volante. Beautiful brutal and so compliant. But no lift was deal breaker here in LA for me.

@edisonyoung4693 6 месяцев назад

How does this compare with the new Maserati Granturismo convertible? Thought they are similar money?

@jpl8878 6 месяцев назад

The Maserati is a fair bit less expensive. Consensus based on the coupe is that the Maserati is more relaxed, so if you prefer less aggressive driving it's probably the better buy.

@Petrospect 6 месяцев назад

That color is a bit R53 for me but what a color combo, I think looks alone would sell me over a Bentley. And, okay, Bentleys are cool and all but Aston Martins have a cache that not even a nepo baby in F1 would kill for me, it's just a supreme badge. The noise, I have to say, vs the DB11 sounds improved as well! Not quite AMG in the wrong body anymore, it sounds like its own thing and the interior being button'd up again. God. Astons make unique cars. Not many people can claim that anymore. Love it! I'd do Volante now seeing as the body is stiff now vs DB9 era!

@jareknowak8712 6 месяцев назад

This color is absolutely perfect!

@richjohn9356 6 месяцев назад

Miss the beautiful speedo gauges also 😢. But aside from that this is the car to have in this category. Saw one in silver omg beautiful

@PeteRench 6 месяцев назад

Maybe the perfect DB12 spec? Great review, as always!

@JabbaTheHutWasHere 5 месяцев назад

Great review! They should delete those rear seats once and for all and make a bigger rear boot space suitable for real road trips.

@rileyhaynes4669 6 месяцев назад

The chime you’re hearing might be the speed limit alert, which can be modified in the settings.

@gregmayled 6 месяцев назад

Very good review!

@superchargedsteve3411 6 месяцев назад

You guys got the beautiful baby blue spec, everyone else got the metallic turd brown one with butterscotch interior.

@yungdadi 6 месяцев назад

So I watched Matt's videos from the time his hair was black to his hair grey. Still feel like his review of the SLR was more of hate than review

@joshuakhaos4451 6 месяцев назад

His old SLR video is one of my all time favorite videos.

@jl7676 6 месяцев назад

God those wheels look like they came from Autozone

@dash-ryan 6 месяцев назад

I dunno. If I was in the market for a large great sounding V8 rear drive grand tourer, I'd get the Lexus LC at third the price.

@louKushh 6 месяцев назад

they're not really the same class.

@douglevyphoto 6 месяцев назад

I wonder if you can code out the departure warning with some cheap OBD reader.

@starrdogchamp1 4 месяца назад

Aston Martin my dream car.

@oliverdurgen5953 2 месяца назад

what is the ride quality like on rough roads? should be the first and last question with a new GT. they are all fast as hell and sexy looking...thats a given...

@OdyTypeR 6 месяцев назад

9:55 - It's also entirely Aston's choice to bury it that deep in the menus... But yeah, for US spec cars, you should be able to include the nanny-toggled-off setting with your drive mode presets.

@jerrywarren2007 6 месяцев назад

I don't understand the Porofino references and comparison as that model is kaput. Nice that Stroll has invested in AM, still lousy that they don't make their own mill.

@jareknowak8712 6 месяцев назад

afaik Portofino is still avaliable as new.

@jpl8878 6 месяцев назад

@@jareknowak8712 the Portofino was discontinued at the end of last year to make way for the Roma Spyder (which is 2+2, contrary to what Matt said).

@technom3598 5 месяцев назад

@@jpl8878the back seat is BS. Its not usuable at all. Like not even for a 6 year old.

@jpl8878 5 месяцев назад

@@technom3598 who can or can't fit in it isn't my point. My point is that there are back seats, which can be used in a pinch for a few miles, or at the very least provide in cabin storage that a 2 seater cannot. However small the rear seats, they offer added practicality over a 2 seater.

@technom3598 5 месяцев назад

@@jpl8878 have you seen them? You can't do shit with them. The back rest is at an impossible angle there is no hip room. Your ass won't fit in the seat... Seat cushion so low your knees would be in your face but doesn't matter because the seat won't return anyway

@mmahtnart8986 6 месяцев назад

Are you on the Mulholland Snake Road or the Snake Curve? I can't remember where/what it's called.

@vipstarizm6990 5 месяцев назад

Great review

@JustMe-hf3wt 5 месяцев назад

Stunning car but I cannot get past that "cleft lip" over the front fender; don't know what look AM was going for there. I do agree with another viewer who stated that AM should also get better looking wheels for their complete lineup!

@markpass4215 6 месяцев назад

Just a gorgeous car…stunning…so much more attractive and stylish than the Ferrari Roma from every angle…and with more power, a better interior, infotainment and No Ferrari Haptic Button fixation…..prancing horse 🙈👋👋👋

@cbotten106 6 месяцев назад

That is a real beauty right there. I'd take the coupe but you wouldn't have to twist my arm too far. 🤣 The beeping was obnoxious, I honestly don't remember that in the coupe review...weird.

@2bunphettered788 6 месяцев назад

Sounds awesome! 🩵👍🏽

@CptAngelKGaming 6 месяцев назад

Can we also see the road please like we used to? The whole point of those videos was to get a feel for the car and enjoy your driving and the scenery. Might as well upload audio only with some pictures at this point..

@Mexxx65 6 месяцев назад

nice color and spec car that one boys...enough power though?

@OldmanTim_ 5 месяцев назад

Hopefully I get one used next year after they depreciate some.

@discoinerror5886 6 месяцев назад

This is a killer road!

@blueridge8992 6 месяцев назад

Can’t wait for the Hyundai video. I gotta see those special features in action.

@thatguy-oz9ib 6 месяцев назад

What a great looking car

@pikachusolu1606 6 месяцев назад

Aston martin is back in the game. The new vantage is 10 out of 10.

@arottenmango8505 6 месяцев назад

wait why did they do away with the aston gauge cluster?

@travish3130 5 месяцев назад

How come no one mentions the Lexus LC 500 when comparing other models?

@ClaytonYatescarenthusiast 6 месяцев назад

Matt looks super high 😆

@misterpacha1 6 месяцев назад

U giys have to try the portofino m though.

@danielwilliams1921 6 месяцев назад

The carwow guy did a nice review and found weirdness in the up and down of the rear windows. You guys experience anything like that?

@DarioForte 5 месяцев назад

two comments: 1) the Roma Spider is a 4 seater. 2) is there any button (like in the 911) able to execute a custom action? if so, then it could be used to deactivate the bing bong.

@Finnspin_unicycles 6 месяцев назад

Maybe it's better in person, but isn't this a bit odd looking from most angles? Wheels seem too big from the side, grill looks massive from the front (in a bad way), taillights are very strange from some angles. Not bad as the main proportions are still good, but just kind of odd design choices to my eyes.

@certifiedbidry 6 месяцев назад

Gorgeous colour

@johnwilliams727 6 месяцев назад

You guys should put these cars on a set of scales to keep things honest. I think it would be an easy thing to do to add value to the videos

@johnadams8212 6 месяцев назад

What’s that watch that Matt’s wearing?

@herme99 6 месяцев назад

Does the car need to be so big?

@dereksalley7231 6 месяцев назад

Having watched your review along with one from the other side of the Atlantic, your comments about getting noticed in a crowd can’t be argued, but with drive experience, quality and ownership experience considered, the King of this category remains the 911 Turbo S Cab, without a doubt. Your suggestion that 911 types can’t be discerned, loses credibility when you mention the T and S/T- both hardtop only, against cabriolets. Turbo/Turbo S cabs stand out among their siblings. Aston’s stitching on the dash of the UK car and the door handle access would be enough proof, but Aston still has a ways to go before the quality and ownership pieces are on par with vehicles costing less and performing better…

@louKushh 6 месяцев назад

turbo cab is such a boring choice, and to the non-porschephile, is just another 911.

@starfox_wr-45e93 6 месяцев назад

A spy balloon? Really? 🤣 No wonder development costs are rising lol

@jordanthomson7682 6 месяцев назад

I gotta say It looks great 👍

@kappatalism4760 6 месяцев назад

Is it 3 times better than an LC500?

@aspiratedaloha2946 6 месяцев назад

Proper dream car

@srsbsns7673 6 месяцев назад

Great video but the pops, crackles, and other audio hiccups were *really* distracting.

@neilhealey6187 6 месяцев назад

Glad they have returned to the swept back lights. Wait for Jaguar to follow suit on the Fa Type…again! Awesome car, apart from that horrible black swoop thing behind the front wheels, why? It ruins the shape and look of the car from the side.

@JLU55 4 месяца назад

If you didn't know, and you were looking at that convertible from the side👀... you would swear it was an F-Type Jaguar. 🤨😲

@theo.cary_5142 6 месяцев назад

Hey! that’s my favorite canyon road!

@theo.cary_5142 6 месяцев назад

that gti that passed in the background has chased me in my nc2. stupid fun times

@brianrainey2739 6 месяцев назад

Lawrence is gonna fund the F1 team with replacement splitter sales for this car….

@starrdogchamp1 4 месяца назад

Gorgeous

@pevvex4452 6 месяцев назад

King of what ? Not selling many because customers trust to buy competition cars more ?

@Catch_The_Irishman 5 месяцев назад

Still subscribed but have not watched a video in years. Do you still suffer from TDS or are you back to just great cars and great drives? Peace.

@chartreusenematoad9451 6 месяцев назад

im surprised how low the front end is, it looks as low as a gt3 rs . the plastic air vents are unacceptable at this price point

@mmahtnart8986 6 месяцев назад

You keep saying the car is big, do you mean that a 6'4" person like myself would be comfortable behind the wheel? I'm thinking you mean exterior dimensions )-; What do you mean that this is a big car? Heavy?

@mariokajin 5 месяцев назад

From the proportions this car looks like a MB SL with AM skin. 😈

@avmelidor 6 месяцев назад

Aston my Aston

@carlmorgan2859 2 месяца назад

Nice Car ❤

@mochabear88 6 месяцев назад

@naiart82 6 месяцев назад

Ferrari Roma any day.

@scottbowers7248 6 месяцев назад

Aston’s just look right.

@dbeckMSP 6 месяцев назад

wow that law is annoying. our subaru has a hard button and it stays off permanently which is great for boston roads avoiding pot holes and busses.

@porscherain 6 месяцев назад

Are you two wearing watches on your right for any reason other than airtime ?

@Bob_Smith19 6 месяцев назад

They’re left handed.

@matmul4850 6 месяцев назад

Watch always on left wrist

@Bob_Smith19 6 месяцев назад

@@matmul4850You gonna wear a destro on your left wrist? Or do you have to look up what one is first? You are going to beat the shit of your watch wearing it on your dominant hand.

@louKushh 6 месяцев назад

@@Bob_Smith19weren't the crowns on the right in this video? wouldn't that make them backwards?

@cromulentparty 6 месяцев назад

Roma spider has back seats but it would be a better car without them.

@carlmorgan2859 5 месяцев назад

Is Gavin Newsom, Your Super Hero 😅😂😅

@BorisBidjanSaberi11 6 месяцев назад

That looks real nice. Wheels a bit fat though

@lune3613 6 месяцев назад

Yes lawd

@davids1816 6 месяцев назад

This car's new front end is HIDEOUS. It makes the rest of the car look like it's the Powerwheels version of it. Can they just remake the DB9?

@pnisflytrap1 28 дней назад

"it is big it feels big its drives big" that's my only turn off for Aston. I want what they offer but in a smaller lighter package. I went with Porsche in the end