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2009 Aston Martin Vantage Quality Review

June 4, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

the sport seats are so spine-unfriendly they should come with free massage coupons
Motor Trend

the ride of the 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is stiff like you would expect a proper sports car to be
NADA Guides

leather just about everywhere that aluminum and high-quality matte-finish plastics aren’t
Automobile.com

The quality of materials in the 2009 Aston Martin Vantage is on par with its price tag, but there’s a question about the comfort level not matching the car’s upgraded performance.

“The moment you sweep open the V8 Vantage’s ‘swan wing’ doors, you know you’re about to climb into something special. The Vantage’s interior, generously swathed with soft leather and buttery Alcantara, was put together with great care. It’s sumptuous,” declares Popular Mechanics.

About the convertible, Automobile.com reports that, “with the top down the wind can be felt, but the V8 Vantage Roadster is very well isolated compared to some of its premium rivals.” Popular Mechanics says "there’s a bit of road noise that makes it into the cabin at highway velocities” of the coupe, “but never enough to make the Vantage feel noisy, or worse, uncivilized.”

It’s the Vantage’s seats that leave some reviewers in discomfort. “One improvement we'd like to see is more supportive seats to match the upgraded performance,” suggests Automobile.com. “Aston offers aggressive yet cosseting one-piece carbon-fiber sports seat in the DBS in Europe but they aren't available in the USA due to the lack of side airbags.” Motor Trend agrees, saying, “the sport seats are so spine-unfriendly they should come with free massage coupons.” However, NADA Guides finds the seats to be “supportive under hard-driving yet still comfortable.”

Automobile.com reports the cockpit is much nicer than the 2007 model “with leather just about everywhere that aluminum and high-quality matte-finish plastics aren’t.” “The center console is easily within reach and thus affords quick access to the radio, optional Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Satellite Navigation and Bluetooth phone system,” asserts NADA Guides.

Motor Trend has issues with the column-mounted shift paddles, saying they “are so small that with the wheel turned only slightly you have to move your hands to reach them.”

NADA Guides contends “the ride of the 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is stiff like you would expect a proper sports car to be; however, it was never jarring or uncomfortable.”

Conclusion

As beautiful as the 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is on the outside, there’s room for improvement inside the cabin.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:the sport seats are so spine-unfriendly they should come with free massage couponsMotor Trendthe ride of the 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is stiff like you would expect a proper sports car to beNADA Guidesleather just about everywhere that aluminum and high-quality matte-finish plastics aren’tAutomobile.com The quality of materials in the 2009 Aston Martin Vantage is on par with its price tag, but there’s a question about the comfort level not matching the car’s upgraded performance. “The moment you sweep open the V8 Vantage’s ‘swan wing’ doors, you know you’re about to climb into something special. The Vantage’s interior, generously swathed with soft leather and buttery Alcantara, was put together with great care. It’s sumptuous,” declares Popular Mechanics. About the convertible, Automobile.com reports that, “with the top down the wind can be felt, but the V8 Vantage Roadster is very well isolated compared to some of its premium rivals.” Popular Mechanics says "there’s a bit of road noise that makes it into the cabin at highway velocities” of the coupe, “but never enough to make the Vantage feel noisy, or worse, uncivilized.” It’s the Vantage’s seats that leave some reviewers in discomfort. “One improvement we'd like to see is more supportive seats to match the upgraded performance,” suggests Automobile.com. “Aston offers aggressive yet cosseting one-piece carbon-fiber sports seat in the DBS in Europe but they aren't available in the USA due to the lack of side airbags.” Motor Trend agrees, saying, “the sport seats are so spine-unfriendly they should come with free massage coupons.” However, NADA Guides finds the seats to be “supportive under hard-driving yet still comfortable.” Automobile.com reports the cockpit is much nicer than the 2007 model “with leather just about everywhere that aluminum and high-quality matte-finish plastics aren’t.” “The center console is easily within reach and thus affords quick access to the radio, optional Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Satellite Navigation and Bluetooth phone system,” asserts NADA Guides. Motor Trend has issues with the column-mounted shift paddles, saying they “are so small that with the wheel turned only slightly you have to move your hands to reach them.” NADA Guides contends “the ride of the 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is stiff like you would expect a proper sports car to be; however, it was never jarring or uncomfortable.” ConclusionAs beautiful as the 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is on the outside, there’s room for improvement inside the cabin. 2009 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE STYLING | [9 out of 10] Road & Track: “near-perfect proportions and amazing road presence” Motor Trend: "lined up with the 911, it looks like a leopard next to an ostrich egg" Automobile Magazine: "a case of the styling department leading the show and not ...

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Other Choices:

The 2009 Aston Martin Vantage coupe and roadster havefaces competition from both sides of the globe and the pricing page. The Porsche 911 Turbo comes in Cabriolet and Carrera Coupe versions, and it has a hefty, Germanic feel that’s inspires confidence-inspiring as it scorches its way to 3-second acceleration times. The Maserati Gran Turismo S could be an Italian cousin to the Aston, with its voluptuous looks, slightly slower performance, and niche appeal. The Audi R8 is less expensive and less timeless in appeal than the Aston, perhaps, but it’s fast and nimble, and it soon will have a targa-roof model. If you’re looking for an Aston Vantage on a budget, former corporate cousins Jaguar will be happy to sell you an aluminum-bodied, paddle-shifted Jaguar XKR coupe or convertible that shares much of the sensual appeal of the Vantage

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