Aston Martin introduced the V8 Vantage as its entry-level model, but it became the most popular badge for the automaker. On it, the British firm rose back to its feet, thanks to its appealing look and performance that made it a formidable rival to category leaders such as the Porsche 911. Over the years, the car underwent several performance upgrades while maintaining the same appearance. In 2018, the Vantage came with a thunderous 4.7-litre V8 engine that gets it from 0-62 mph in 4.9 seconds, reaching a top speed of 175 mph. As expected, the versions that came after 2018 are faster, accelerating to 62 mph from a standstill in 3.6 seconds.
What can you expect to find in the Aston Martin Vantage?
Regardless of the generation, the Aston Martin Vantage remains a proper sports car. Until 2018, it came in 3 trims; Standard, N-editions and Vantage S. The features that had become standard in the Aston Martin after the 2015 facelifts include:
- Leather steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Full leather interior
- Six-CD autochanger
- USB and iPod connectivity
- Climate Control
- Rear parking sensors
There have been different special N-editions to improve the range of options available to Vantage lovers, but the N430 remains the most popular. It adds more power, with 430 bhp and a few exclusive tech features. However, the real perks are in the Vantage S, including:
- Wider alloy wheels
- Subtle rear spoiler
- Sports seats
- Sat Nav
- A carbon-fibre front splitter and rear diffuser
Aston Martin offers the Vantage in 30 different colours and 4 alloy wheel options in addition to an extensive list of optional packs. Some of these include different grille finishes, heated seats, Bang & Olufsen stereo, Bluetooth connectivity, front parking sensors and a rear parking camera. If you opt for the 2018 Vantage, you will get some of these as a standard in the base trim.
