Why the New Aston Martin Vantage is Not For Me | TEST DRIVE 

My first opportunity to drive the new Aston Martin Vantage, a car that has definitely been of interest to me as a future Shmeemobile. However, with a rather high price tag I've not gone for it at the moment, what do you think I should do?

I’ve never been a fan of the old vantage design, it looked a bit like an ugly bug to me, but this vantage is BEAUTIFUL! The back of it is absolutely gorgeous, those curve along the headlights and trunk wing- damn! The quad pipes look much better than the single pipes though, I think this car is definitely one of the best looking Astons and by sound, better than the previous Vantage in my opinion

Unsupervised driving is the best kind for any real car review. Come on aston

This thing looks incredible and the interior is a quantum leap forward from the old one. I'd get one if I had the cash lmao.

Sounds like Tim is saying this car is not for Shmee...

Thanks for your video and honest assessment. I agree Aston's charge a premium for an Aston. I've owned a '12 V8 Vantage and it was more expensive than a comparable 911 and I also had a 2015 911 GTS convertible which significantly outperformed the V8 Vantage in every way. I like the new car's looks - the front end, the clamshell hood, the plain exhaust pipes - and I love the engine (I had a 2016 C63S). I ordered one (Lightening Silver with Black and gray two-tone interior) and am hoping I find the buttons as easy to use as the array of buttons in my old Porsche. I am paying for the 'theatre' of the Aston over a 911 or AMG GT. The 911 and AMG GT are nice cars but I get the same thrill in driving a C63S and their interiors are not in the same class as the Aston (if you can deal with the buttons)

I got my license yesterday and can't wait for Sunday to go out for a ride on my bike. Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 😀

Love your videos!!!

I like it when you are honest :). It sometimes feels like you are giving some cars the props they might not deserve. Or maybe the competition is that good :D. NIce video!

I love the blue accents on the seats and door panels. And that engine though!

I understand why some people might get overwhelmed by tons of buttons but for me personally, that's a huge plus. If I own a car the buttons become second nature to hit without looking quickly, and I despise digging through menus for something that could be a quick button press. (And don't get me started on touch screens...)

Great to see an honest overview. After designing the rear AM ran out of money/ideas for the front end

Your videos have improved a lot you are much less softer now with your reviews aswell as on video driving

Nice video. I definitely want one. I also like the color of the car you got to try out.

Awesome video Tim, but when is your FORD GT arriving?

the center buttons just gave me goose bumps.

Funny how this Aston is decked out in Blue w/ Blue int. Thank's for the experience, Sweet! Cheer's from $ast-Van B.C., Canada

I just got mine today. Was able to get a good price because of the "outdated infotainment system". I could care less about that. My goodness. The engine. The suspension. And we're worried about it not being able to link to Apple Play? Ridiculous. Incredible sports car. Bond would be happy with this AM.

Great to see an honest review . . . pros and cons. Too often RU-vidrs are more worried about pissing off the car manufacturer and not getting an invitation to the next test than they are about pointing out the faults in a vehicle.

Great video Shmee! Front end looks a bit like a mazda mx5

I love it how he color cordenates the beginning to the color of the cars nice work

Hi Tim! Love your videos. Have you already planned a next visit to Klassikstadt in Frankfurt? I‘d love to be meeting you there (:

Its a great car.. But just doesn’t feel as special as the previous one to me. Not sure if its the influence from Mercedes

Love your videos 🤗😀

Good review, I agree about the unnecessarily fussy interior, I really think Aston should have come up with something a lot more stylish and functional after all this time. I like the overall style but hate the protruding lips around the front and rear, again too fussy and aerodynamics can be hidden these days, not to do so is a step backwards and looks a bit boy racer. Still I probably will buy one when they make a manual.

Good point about the exhaust pipes, headlights and button clutter totally agree

Tim, a great impartial review, your thoughts are my thoughts, to highly price pointed and those front lights just don’t do it for myself, love the rear end and interior but like you say it’s over busy in the centre console. Would sound better with a sports exhaust.

I do prefer the looks of the Vantage over the DB11, but the DB11 definitely looks more upscale as it should. I agree with others saying it has MX5 inspired headlights, but wouldn't be a deal breaker for me. I think the car is successful as a successor.

The headlights are killing it. I loved it at first. But now it’s starting to look funny and weird to me.

One of the things i like most about your channel, Tim, is the variety of videos you make. Car reviews, travel, aftermarket stuff. On the Vantage, i'm loving the new car, but i wish they had stayed with that iconic glass key. Cheers, Tim!

love this car! cant wait to see wat they come out with next

Is it just me who really likes the exhausts? they are real and look very raw as opposed to most modern cars which have fake overly big exhausts

Did'nt get my notification😞! That and l'jag looks quite similar!

Some minor differences would make it look better. The front should lose the giant lip around the grille and opt for a smoother finish, similar to the DB10. The rear diffuser should have a flat top instead if mirroring the taillight and it should not be so pronounced.

Look forward to seeing a road trip JWW’s vantage vs the GT8

it's like they stopped building the car at the exhaust tips and then didn't know how to finish it

From the POV as he drives the chassis looks very balanced and alert. Looks like an improvement over the previous aston models.

Lovely looking car, unsure on front lights and ride height. Nice driving mate :)

Great video what colour is this

It’s very divisive styling wise and that’s something I appreciate. Do I think somethings are off sure but I thought that of the previous Vantage. Nothing is perfect but this looks fantastic in my opinion and I respect Aston for not playing it safe and making a smaller DB11.

I think some buttons are good. I think some new cars have too much you have to go find inside the infotainment system. I like the layout of the interior and that blue looks awesome. The headlights as you mentioned, I'm not so sure about, the rest looks fantastic.

The word that comes to my mind about the design, is simple. Nothing complex. And I really like it a lot!!

When I first saw this car in the pictures, I barely hesitated before I decided it’s a gorgeous machine. Even though it’s dramatically different, they pulled it off perfectly

You need the sports exhaust, 4 tips and a better sound. I also think it looks fabulous from EVERY angle

Will there be a standard gearbox option in the future?

I’m right there with you shmee... I just bought the v12 vantage s over this new one.

Sounds awesome!!!😍😎🔥

Your stable of cars is already pretty epic, and frankly having the GT8, which is an absolute monster, sounds incredible, fits the bill over this. I do absolutely love the blend of Aston Martin tradition with the Mercedes influences modernizing the interior very nicely

This one wasn’t equipped with the sports exhaust was it?

Why isnt the hood leaver on the driver side ? I thought that was kinda strange that it was on the passanger side

Shmee is always so excited about the cars he loses his breath.

Have to admit this is the first Aston Martin in a long time that's actually resonated with me. Finally featuring up to date tech, along with cool new innovations to the styling, it works for me.

good video

From the front it is ugly not just strange, pity as it replaced a real beauty. Great upload Shmee!

Who was driving Tim u or mr passages.

Price has clearly been an issue for most people, here in the United Stated you can find brand new leftover 2019 Vantage listed online for under $130K, about 25% off MSRP.

It'll be awsome to watch your aston martin and Mr. JWW's aston martin to go on a roadtrip

Aston, do these to fix the vantage: Put the dbx infotainment in the vantage More powerful v8 or v12 Weight reduction

When Aston Martin makes a more track oriented version with a dry-sump and manual gearbox I´m all-in on the new Vantage! Does someone know if the Vantage suffers from the same overheating issues as the AMG GT due to the hot-V-turbo configuration?

This, a 911 GT3 RS or an AMG GTR - interesting choices all. But the Aston is always going to be an Aston, which for me is a good thing. I like the looks and as we know colours are an owners preference. Buttons, maybe too many, but when you are ‘making progress’ buttons beat a touch screen hands down, so I can live with them. Good review, I’d buy one over the alternatives.

Do you have any news about your two Focus rs’s?? And also what are your plans to do with them?

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I've heard people compare the front to a Mazda MX5. As the the exhaust tips, they could have followed the geometry of the defuser.

Who is Shmee? He can drive every car, every Supercar and Hypercar with the permission and license

Why the Engine Bay cover located in the passenger side?

Pointing out tire sizes would be of interest on your walk-arounds.

You might not Get the car, but my god i really love it

Hi shmee. How are you? When is your ford gt coming

Hey Tim from a sunny sommer day here in Denmark #TeamShmeeSquared

this is an ftype right

When a special edition manual comes out then it would be worth considering!

Hey why is the bonnet release on the paseenger side?

Will it get a V12 in the future?

Completely agreed with the exterior. I love everything about the sides and rear, but find myself conflicted on the front. It will grow on me, I'm sure, but it will never capture the timelessness of the previous gen.

And was the an NSX flyby at the end? Sounded nuts whatever it was.

Thank goodness it's better-looking than the DB11. I hope there is an option that will improve the looks and size of the exhaust tips as the standard items are somewhat underwhelming.

Those seats are ASTONishing

The trim details inside and out look like the sports option of a mid-2000s Ford Fiesta.

To be honest Tim I don’t like the man from your left is too cheeky😬 you have enough knowledge to drive one car on the track

I think we were just so spoiled with the previous gen vantage we were expecting another master-stroke, which isn't fair to Aston Martin. I do think this car falls ill to the same affliction of so many British sports cars, we struggle to appreciate them in the now and I'm sure in a few years we will look back at this as a beautiful car worthy of the Aston badge.

What’s with Barry/Gavin/Keith from Caravan Monthly telling you how to drive?

the front splitter reminds me of the c63s amg... looks good

Although it doesnt really sound like i want an aston to sound It looks fucking amazing

side back interior very nice front not so keen on the headlamps they do a cats eye slant ok but the trim is a bit plain. -so you have that and dont expect the GT style long road trips in the same manner but its do able.

Hey Shmee, do you think there's gonna be a V12 version of the Vantage?

Its nice but a bit meh Nothing exciting about it or the way it looks

It's great but I'll take the AMG GTS mainly because not only is it cheap but it also looks better(in my opinion) and the aftermarket products are more and it won't depreciate as much and lastly better reliability and cheaper to maintain

It looks best in that blue the headlights only big if you stand reaaallyy close to it , otherwise it's stunning

The car is stunning and looks even better with the carbon exterior

It looks somewhat like a fancy miata. I'm with you and your decision!

I agree with your comments. Thanks for being honest.

Definitely agree that this car isnt for you Shmee! Anyways, Mr JWW already has one...wouldn't want to watch another one of my favorite youtubers having the same content xD

Could those exhaust pipes be a little thinner,please:))?

I just can't bring myself to like this car

Shemee, Mr. JWW pointed out that the car has a sport exhaust option with quadtips that are way better looking. Not sure why this car wasnt outfitted with it eventho it is on the track.

Hi tim, any news regarding your focus rs?

What sucker u use for x3000?

from the back it looks like a baby who is about to cry

I think aside from the grille it's a stunning car. If it had the same classic Aston grille like the DB10 concept it would look fabulous (although probably too similar to the DB10 for Aston Martin's tastes)

I wonder why ppl not liking it i like Old Vantage but still i really like new Vantage too , i don't find it headlight that like the Mazda at all in fact it similar to old Mazda . and the Facts is it Aston Martin and you know what you can do with it especially the Optional their have for you to try and make it your specialty both exterior but the Interior is especially most stunning part of the Aston Martin none have this many varieties to choose and make it to your personality in these price range . and that Mercedes Engine is just so good since it can even ties to ties against 4wd Huracan on the Launch and the special thing is it going to have Manual Gearbox and Bringing Aston Martin out to your places is always special thing since it attract lots of ppl attention . Car aren't GT like like Old Vantage but pretty much like 911 458 488 for it harshness and sport feel but also more comfortable than other super Sport car. but i sure their Cup holder not going to hold Cups since it has very few holder arm. Reason ppl find old Vantage is because Old Vantage win a lots i mean WIN a Lot. Normally Aston Martin aren't catches a eyes of ppl when ppl just seen it at the first time and i know ppl will not like it at first and when their seen it more and more most ppl will change their opinion since their Design were so out of the BOX . like when i see the New Vanquish and DB11 ppl say lots of negative thing but when the time goes by more ppl liking it a lot. and their Car will looking a lots Beautiful when the time goes by. I like DB11 more since it the Real GT Car and i like comfortable Car since Driving in City or to work is pain in the butt and it drained my Energy. but just some occasion for sport car.