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Meet the all-new Aston Martin DB12 Volante!
Mat’s got his hands on this new drop-top GT, and he’s about to see how this car has evolved compared to the DB11 Volante, while also seeing if it can compare with class leaders like the Roma Spider!
For starters, let’s check out the exterior design, and it’s no surprise that it looks absolutely fantastic! The rear end may be relatively similar to the DB11, but that’s no bad thing! It’s slightly wider than the previous edition, and the new tail light design looks absolutely great. Along the side, the car comes with 21-inch alloys, and it also comes with pop-out door handles, aggressive side skirts and frameless side mirrors.
Along the front, the car has had a total design overhaul. The clamshell bonnet is gone, and it’s instead made of several different panels. There are loads of vents, matrix LED headlights, and the trademark huge grille at the front.
Step inside and the interior’s had a total overhaul. There’s an all-new infotainment system, and redesigned centre console with loads of physical buttons and rollers, and naturally the interior is covered in swathes of leather and aluminium panels. The seats are also super comfortable, but don’t expect adults to fit into the rear seats!
Under the bonnet, you’ll find an AMG 4-litre twin-turbo V8 that can produce 680hp and 800Nm of torque. This power is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and Aston Martin claims it can hit 60mph in 3.6 seconds.
The all-new DB12 Volante starts from £205,000, but is it worth it? Stick with Mat to see for yourself!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:53 Design
04:31 Interior
08:07 Back Seats
09:49 Boot
11:59 Annoying Features
14:55 Good Features
18:21 Engine
19:10 Town Driving
21:32 Driving Modes
22:54 Country Road Driving
24:55 0-60mph & Brake Test
26:00 Verdict
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The DB12 VOLANTE is 8.5/10.
stay on your side of the road ffs
Please do a drag race between 296 GTB vs Aston Martin dbs superllegera
@@vijayatk3776 Wouldnt even be close
"We need the key please"! Mat being extra polite for a minute!
Using royal "we", eh?
@@HABO2210the DB12 Volante by some people, is like next gen Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
Couln't care less, look at this beauty
@@HABO2210 no, refering to himself and the audience
@@purwantiallan5089 Nah it doesnt have a V12
"I can't even move to tap -- Oh! The carpet's nice in here!" Mar Watson, making the most of his priorities! 😂
He always nailed those brilliantly.😅
I thought those lines were amazing, and the way he said ‘let me out’
I'm Matson Arton.. No wait! lol
"Did it read my mind or is it broken?"🤨 That face was hilarious😂😂💀
Electronic gremlins on a brand new 200.000 pound car. Nice.
13 hours passed Top Gear : 43k views Carwow : 471k views 🔥🔥🔥
update 3 days later. TG 87k views and Carwow 811k views
TG is history.
Wait Top Gear still exists?
They nailed the central screen. Not too large and nicely placed inside the centre console. My only nitpick is that I wish they had added a rolling door to optionally hide it entirely. Other carmakers take note, huge screens on the dashboard look cheap.
Totally agree about the screen
@@redzeppelin6659the screen looked quite big on the Volante.
@@purwantiallan5089 honestly i prefer a screen on the dashboard since i can keep an eye on the road while i am looking at the screen. But to me a screen on the dash dosnt even feel cheap. I dont know it feels just as cheap as a screen integrated like that
@@Vuxchen eh it looks nice, better than tucking out like an aftermarket tablet
@@rayhan4502 Well, that's called personal preference.
Aston designer deserves the fattest raise ever
And bmw des8gner should be in prison
@@singingLeaf123lmao fr
@@singingLeaf123 hahaha 😂
For doing absolutely (almost) nothing! And I couldn't agree more.
You can see the merc influence in the front bumper
8:45 Rory says “in more ways than 1” 😂
I thought Rory says " In more ways than 3".😅
Hahaha I missed that! Rory you absolute legend!
I work for Scottish Leather Group cutting and making the leather panels for Aston Martin!. We take a great pride in producing the finest automotive Leather!
The leather looks amazing! The piano plastic is awful though but I guess that isnt your company..
Do you do the stitching too? ...apparently that was a bit wonky!
There are a lot of countries "where you can find the finest automotive leather", dude! Why are you so bigmouthed about that, British dude...?? "The finest automotive leather" you will find, is from continental Europe, but not from GB, dude!
"Pride....??" Even for such kind of totally fu...ed up "leather stitching", which is nothing but embarrassing for such an expensive car...?! LOL 😂😂 It's quite laughable, that Aston Martin is selling such horrible executed leather stitching to their customers for huge money!
@@user-jf8gd3lv7q Hater much ?!
Really needs a V12
IIRC, there was no DB8 because AM were fearful that their client base (and fans) would think it used a V8 instead of a V12... and here we are, with a Mercedes AMG V8 in AM clothing. The car looks smart, but given the choice I'd take a DB11 AMR with the V12 over this.
Wouldn't work
(Casually drowns in rising sea levels)
@@snakeeyes9246It's definitely the V12's that only the under 1% can afford causing that, not the other millions of cars 😝
The next DBS is going to be mega, it'll have a V12 I think
Me praying the whole time for Matt not to put his shoes on the white upholstery
You're giving me Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories flashbacks.
@bmstylee "cocaine's a hell of a drug, huh huh huh"
@@bmstylee "cocaine's a hell of a drug, huh huh huh"
8:21 love the dent on the speakers🥲
I see top gear released this same car review at exactly the same time.. Matt has 26k in 45m Top gear has 3k in 45m since uploading 👌 Absolutely crushing it bro ❤❤❤
People still care about so called Top Gear?
That top gear channel is connected to the magazine, not the show. They're separate, always have been.🙄 It's been 10 years, get over it. 😂
Top Gear is useless since the OG crew left. Chris harris has the personality of a Roomba
Aww man now Ma' really flexes his IWC Chrono with the Chronograph mode LOL
IWC Chrono? What is that car?
Yeah much nicer than that android thing😅
Finally Matt acing the wrist check game! Looks good on ya mate 👌
The DB11 interior was not good enough, the physical controls for most functions in this are fantastic, quality is epic, great car..so much class compared to Ferrari Roma, and less footballer than Bentley ...well done Aston
@@purwantiallan5089 it's a watches
Finally a beautiful interior in an Aston. Stunning inside and out!
Dam, that sounds better than alot of new cars lately.
I've seen three different reviews on this car. Two different NM figures, two different HP figures, one person opening the boot with the boot catch and two different roof up/down times. The only constant is, THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL CAR.
Aston Martin has made another masterpiece like the Aston Martin V8 Vantage!
The V8 Vantage and 1999 Project vantage are ironically, far superior compared to DB12 Volante.
Apart from the massive grill, it just doesn't fit with the rest of the sleek lines of the car
The snail is a 10 out of 10, it has good taste.
First impression gorgeous
Hmm white interior is going to really show the dirt, and whoever thought of optioning it with a white steering wheel? Exhaust sound is unbelievably good.
Nice to see aston doing well recently, can't wait for what's to come with future projects and the wec next year
Can you imagine how good looking upcoming Aston Martin Vanquish is gonna be? Can't wait
2024 Aston Martin Vanquish hopefully can look as great as 2004 Vanquish.
If they manage to fit a top of the line processor in their computer, all good. A large 205k for this beast, but with an infotainment system that feels like it's from 2010... That shouldn't be allowed!
Have a 2013 vanquish. Some days it's hard to decide if I should drive it or just sit and look at it with a glass of red in my hand
I just hope it looks as good as the vanquish S because to my eyes that was the best Aston design bar the DBS/DB9
@@lexuslfa4739 latest spy photos show a completely different back, resembling the Valour, Aston Martin claims that new front engine flagship will be significantly more above Vantage and DB12 than the DBS Superleggera was compared to Vantage and DB11.
Who else misses the old intro
Who else skips every intro of every KZhead video?
I don’t miss that shit🤷🏾🙅🏾
I miss the old colours
Very very good looking car both inside and outside. Aston has worked his lesson very well.
That’s the Elizabeth tower. Ben is the bell lol Ps that car loooks seexxxxy
I like how the rear window are broken already
Yeah. The chassis that works is basically an 8 year old GTR chassis, but the rest is Aston...
It's a press car, and some "journalists" cuz it's a press car, fuck around with it just because they can. It's not really rare to see these kinds of things on press cars.
Shows how much Mercedes has fallen recently, when Mat described a couple of cheaper elements he said ‘feels like Mercedes’. Great review, what a machine, I’d definitely love to have one of these in the garage
He's not wrong though. My wife is a Mercedes person, when looking at cars it's always her go to. The turn signal stalks etc just feel horrible to me, they feel lite and hollow, compared to my Jag they feel so cheap, heck the switch ear on my ID4 feels better.
I think that must be very comfy to feel those fine materials while you are on the way to Jaguar service! I had, untill now, 11 Mercedes and neither one let me down! Yes, they are now in a decline considering the inside materials but what really counts is still very good! Is my opinion!
Right. That car would not be what it is without Mercedes. Talk about fallen. What that car is, is basically an 8 year old GTR.
Mat is just a hater because Mercedes doesn’t cater to him anymore. Mercedes isn’t in a decline either. When Lexus hit in the 90’s and sold so many vehicles at a much lower price of the average Mercedes, they had no choice but to try and compete by lowering prices which translated into lower quality obviously. They also took a hit on models that aren’t built in Germany anymore. Americans just don’t build cars like the Germans.
The Aston is still very much Mercedes. 😉
The review we've been waiting for. A DB12 Carwow review. Now we need the Purasongue review
The IWC Big Pilot looks particularly beautiful in your hands ，welcome to wowcar !
IWC Big Pilot?
Big Bick
@@purwantiallan5089his watch
@@purwantiallan5089 the hand watches
Too big for his little wrists.
It looks absolutely beautiful! That paint job is outstanding
Now this is the Carwow that I love reviewing real cars not the boring ones
The coupé version of this car is, probably, the best looking car in production today. Just gorgeous.
The part where he's trying to operate the windows...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
10:50 My Man wearing a IWC watch @NicoLeonard make a video on himm😅
Finally, Matt coming to THE PARTY! Thank god, that digital thing is off his wrist.
One little suggestion I think could improve the reviews. When you are choosing to avoid, consider, shortlist or buy could you mention a couple of alternatives that are better/worse as appropriate and how they are better or worse?
I had a DB9 for 5 years. Just loved your demo and comments regarding the boot and rear seats. Hilarious! but so true. Have a Rapide now which is a bit better
Matt getting in the boot always giving me anxiety thinking it won't open
I was going to buy one of these, but didn't like the convertible so settled for a gt86 😎
18:38. This sounds like an old Citroen ZX from ~30 years ago. There was a tunnel just under in the bonnet to take air from an intake at the front and send that air over the intercooler.
Honestly u don't have to blur the map it was easy to find out where u test the cars 😅 can't wait for my trip to England really want to meet u🙌🏻
8:04 Ight Matt we see the watch🤣🤣
Front center dashboard mesh so reflecting. It makes road less visible through front windshield
Matt, the IWC pilot watch is the main deal. A fine watch 4 a fine car. Cheers
I'm going to buy this used in about 4 years!!! I love everything about this new design! Wish the steering wheel was a little more sporty though, that boi chunky!!!! hahaha
it comes on a package with the previous owner impreganted farts in the seats... It's going to be nice having it used already...
You need to have a segment where you mention a vehicle’s direct competition and their price points.
What about DB12 Volante against the Shelby Cobra 427?
@@purwantiallan5089 What? Does this compete with a Shelby, I'd think the Bentley or 911 Turbo is more appropriate considering the price
@@purwantiallan5089 Shelby Cobra 427 is faw below the DB12 Volante
You mean roma spider? But why should Mat do that? Ferrari would probably get him into trouble.
@@purwantiallan5089 Its only rival is roma spider.
Great review! I'm wondering what's the deal with the back windows? Is that a firmware glitch?
Very nice review. props to Matt for ditching the weird glasses!
1 view in 11 seconds, Matt fell off
This meme fell off
Average gen alpha kid 😂
@@bryantwilson4731😂👍
Probably because less than 0.1% of the audience can afford it.
What a way to seek attention 😂😂😂😂
Aston Martin really nailed it with the design of this one, both outside and inside. Just beautiful I don't get why AMG won't give the new GT 681hp at least, but about 95hp less than the DB12... Why are they letting customers of another brand have more hp than their own?! However, the new AMG GT is way faster, with less hp and the convertible is probably on its way
You’re forgetting that there will be more models after the AMG GT S, GT R, GT Black Series etc…
@@dobermankdit’s getting a big confusing with the name because there’s already a 4 door GT 63
it’s because aston martin upgraded and tuned this engine in-house and not by AMG that’s why they also managed to make a 697hp SUV
Shame the window motor quality engineer had a few days off.
Forget about the power.. IT SOUNDS MUCH BETTER THAN ANY V8 AMG
You should get the Ray-Ban META glasses. I've seen footage and it is verry nice quality and gives us a nice pov of you driving the car
I really like it! I think the color looks awesome. When you guys darken your lynns or brighten the color touches, but the natural color of it's a little too light for what I like, and the green in the thumbnail would be an interesting option too
That's a really pretty car, especially in that color ✨
I just have the James Bond theam stuck in my head looking at this. Lol
23:30 that is a really James Bond fitting description ^^
Matt, review the Mustang Dark horse by driving it around to understand whether it should be bout or shortlisted. Thanks
Crazy how this channel and top gear posted the review of this car same time
The manufacturers have a legal hold on reviews until a certain day.
@@mediocreman2 just knowing dat now
The in-build infotainment and screens are really important to most customers. Matt consistently overlooks this.
That is a very nice timepiece Mat the IWC.
I am in love with the exterior and interior styling of this model, including the colors and finishes. So classy and stunning. And thank goodness no tack on “Tesla/EV-ish” mobile tablet infotainment screen. I was grimacing and couldn’t watch as Matt plopped his sneakers across the luscious front white armrest. 😱
Man , looks amazimg😮
They should have given it DBX 707 Power output
It's enough for what it is. There will be a new Superleggera, don't forget that
@@theodormff4320DBX Superleggera?
@@theodormff4320 Noted ✅️ 👌 😌 😉
you need to add a lap with twisty corners and bring me in the show to test out the cars and show how the cars perform with a 'regular driver' and the time for each car on a leader board. Its my idea so Matt n carwow, bring me on 😁
I really like the placement of the infotainment screen. Probably the perfect size in 2024. And most people who say it's too low for the sat nav, will end up just putting it on the digital dash anyways
Mat, can we get a video on your designer jumper collection??
No thanks,nothing to do with cars!
Well maybe in few months or so.
0:44 almost leaked his gamer tag 😅
Really hope they sell a bunch of these and they come down on the used market, would love to get one in a few years but not that price xD
I was thinking of this video last night and thought that there should be a release in that trunk somewhere. If you cannot move to actually pull a release it would be pert near useless though.
If that’s his ideal driving position,,he can’t bloody see 🤣
Matt looks like a little pea in a big blue pod. This car requires a driver with more girth.
@@buzios999and also tons more skill.
While everyone is making bad designs in the last time.. aston is killing it
I saw one in Sweden today. It was going besides a new Mercedes E stationcar and the Mercedes looked so tiny besides the Aston. ( it was beautiful dark orange / black)
Mat randomly flexing that lovely IWC 😎✨
LOVE FROM SOUTH AFRICA MAFIKENG 🇿🇦
That front radar placement is infuriating
Anyone else notice Matt sporting an IWC? Totally fits an Aston owner profile
Kudos to Aston Martin for having actual buttons in a car.
Aston Martin never fails to create an absolute masterpiece in design
What's the deal with those back 'seats' is it a regulatory thing for tax reasons or something? Why not make it just a 2 person car with more easy storage space instead for grand touring, would definitely look better then this half assed attempt trying to make it look like a 4 seater.
Sure does help for insurance. Insurance premiums for a 4 seater vs a 2 seater make a big difference. My Evora S had back seats that were basically just used for storage. My Emira has a storage shelf, making it a true 2 seater. Insurance is almost triple.
@rbarbetta1978 thnx for the answer. But kinda weird that they don't estimate on performance instead, crashing with 4 people seems more risky than only 2 looking from an insurance perspective
If you want only two seats, sir might want to consider the Vantage…?
@sagetheowlfatfeathery2083 ow no that's not the point. I meant either do 2 or 4 seats properly, but not those fake seats But apparently it's for insurance reasons
@@scratastic1 real performance cars have less than two seats. not all four seaters are performance cars.
Matt, don't you know that Big Ben is just the name of the bell? The building it is housed in has been known as the Elisibeth Tower since 2012 and before that as just as The Clock Tower or The Westminster Clock Tower. The clock itself is known as The Great Clock of Westminster.
Mat's moving up in the world - is that an IWC I am seeing!?😄
Interior design.. Birmingham spec
Low mileage and already a window is broken. Never change, British manufacturing.
Its really cool! I think ill have to buy one because of the physical buttons!!
Knew exactly where Matt was driving... went that way in August last year... was ina Merc but nothing a fancy as the DB
This new Aston Martin DB12 Volante has such a unique sporty look and a lovely V8 engine with a lot power. I think it's worth it to buy this car!
If you want depreciation, buy this
@1:29 Kindly, it is Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 not 5 S succeeded by AML inscription which denotes that it is an Aston Martin specific tire.
That snail was the fastest snail on planet when Matt was driving
I know it's a lot, LOT quicker than an LC500, but still, at half the price the Lexus makes a very strong case for itself...
It already looks depreciated.
It's only missing an 007 inside it.
The main point of an Aston is: "Do I care if I'm cramped at the rear seats?" "No, I've got a work of art in the form of a car" "Do I care if it may depreciate fast" "No, I've got a work of art in the form of a car" "Do I care if the bottles don't fit in the door bin?" "No, I've got a work of art in the form of a car" "Do I care if the roof drives me crazy?" "No, I've got a work of art in the form of a car" The saga goes on........
This is my dream car (not the volante one), before I really wanted to drive a DB11 amr now i want this 😂
Until Aston Martin develops its own engines and drivetrains, it is nothing more than a glorified coachbuilder.
so is pagani the same then? embarrassing take
@@okay7332 Well duh, genius!
@@okay7332 depends though, doesn't Pagani like enhance the engines or at least change the sound, it doesn't really sound like an AMG Engine, plus what's the point of making your own engine if it can't even compete with the best
@@Ar1AnX1xThey do enhance those Amg engines
@@wwbdwwbd be quiet albert
I would love on of these with some upgraded turbos, catless down pipes, intake and tune. An Aston for touring is great but why not make it that that much more powerful?
I can see you are wearing your Porsche Design GT3RS very exclusive watch today. Wow. 🤩
The front end looks very One-77ish, which is no bad thing. The rear deck is lovely too. A very subtle detail is how low the tonneau cover is compared to cars like the Portofino, which is rather hunchbacked with the roof down. The interior is a triump too. The DB11 was a big and necessary step to move away from the copy & paste range that went before and this is just the evolution that the platform needed. As for the V12 - 95% of people wont care.
Mat can i ask what camera mount you using for that specific mount in this video???
that rev counter in the dash is laggy as hell. That something that you`r looking on hole the time..
Matt: even though I've got the longest bonnet in the world... Viper: 🤔!?
Nice test, as usual!!