Aston Martin DB9

Performance

Fast, smooth and powerful. The V12 engine provides 450bhp and offers serious pull through the lower gears.

Driving

Handling is a little cumbersome.

Feel

Road noise creeps in a little, while the engines growls in just the right way.

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Price

Buying and running costs are inevitably steep but resale values are likely to be excellent.

Quality

Looks beautiful, which will likely deflect attention away from reliability niggles. Engines should be fine though.

Safety

Traction control, four airbags, stability control. Crumpling front-section structure.

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Space

Small in the coupe. Tiny in the convertible. If you're going to squeeze people in the back it eats into front-seat passenger space.

Equipment

Lacking somewhat in kit.

Alternatives

Porsche 911

Manufacturer Information

The Aston DB9 was the Daniel Craig James Bond's latest car of choice in Casino Royale

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Pros

Great looks and straight-ahead pace.

Cons

Hard ride.

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