The all new 2010 Aston Martin Vantage grabs good grades when put to test by auto- experts. The model has been improved for better and is a lesson in automotive accomplishment. In fact, few exotic sports cars come close to matching the 2010 Aston Martin Vantage’s unique balance of distinguished handling, drop-dead gorgeous looks and everyday practicality.
Let’s find out what the best auto blogs have to comment on this new car:
Consumer Guide: The 2010 Aston Martin Vantage combines aesthetic perfection with superior performance engineering. It may not be the fastest or most powerful exotic sports car, but it’s a superb handler and a wonderful piece of art to behold. “Those who think a Bentley Continental too mundane and a Lamborghini Gallardo too ostentatious might find the Aston Martin Vantage an ideal choice.”
Automobile Magazine: “Besides its exclusivity, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage roadster offers precise handling dynamics that make you feel like a hero when you’re carving through mountain roads, luxury accommodations that allow you to drive in a relaxed and confident manner through busy traffic, and a sensuous shape that begs you to caress its tapering flanks.”
BusinessWeek: “At $110,000, it is in this class a bargain. Add the allure of the Aston name and we wouldn’t be surprised if the British maker achieves its admittedly aggressive sales goals.”
Vantage Exterior:
Reviewers are captivated by the 2010 Aston Martin Vantage’s elegant design. Available as both a coupe and convertible, it not only turns heads, but locks eyes. Critics especially like its drop-top. “You slice the iconic top off a 911, even if you’re Porsche, and the car looks like an aftermarket conversion,” writes Motor Trend. “When Aston slices the lid off the V8 Vantage, you get something that looks like its own piece of art.”
Vantage Interior:
Critics contend that the 2010 Aston Martin Vantage’s cabin is something to behold. “The moment you sweep open the V8 Vantage’s ‘swan wing’ doors, you know you’re about to climb into something special,” writes Popular Mechanics. “The Vantage’s interior, generously swathed with soft leather and buttery Alcantara, was put together with great care. It’s sumptuous.” Still, some critics find that the 2010 Aston Martin Vantage’s seats weren’t designed for large occupants.
The 2010 Aston Martin Vantage’s design isn’t revolutionary and it doesn’t break any performance records, but taken as a whole it provides unparalleled levels of satisfaction. “[A]t an estimated price of $120,000 for the coupe, it carries a balance of gorgeous design, hand-built charisma, and outright performance that is tough to beat,” writes Car and Driver. Adding to the allure of the 2010 Vantage is Aston Martin’s exotic aura — especially in the United States, where the automaker’s vehicles are still rare.
Vantage Performance:
According to test derivers, the 2010 Aston Martin Vantage isn’t as powerful or as fast as class leaders, but it’s still a serious performer. “True, there are only two seats, and it only has a V-8 engine,” writes Road and Track. “But this all-alloy 4.7-liter manages to produce 420 bhp. Coupled to a rear mid-mounted 6-speed manual transmission, it is enough for a 0-60-mph time of just 4.7 seconds.” Best of all, auto writers report that the 2010 Aston Martin Vantage is just as comfortable on city streets as it is on the track.
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