Now that the new style Vantage has been out for a couple years, has it grown on you? I know when it came out there was a lot of complaints about the styling etc but sometimes after a year or 2 the style will grow on you and you begin to like it. When the new style came out I loved it from the side and the back but hated the front end. The interior was stunning and I really loved that part of it. Now that I have seen them driving around seen them in person I find the opposite happening of normal. I still hate the front end but even from the side I have actually gone from loving it to thinking its just ok. Same as the view from the back. Its gone from to gorgeous to kind of bland. I still love the interior but as for the rest of the car I have just lost all passion for it. Wondering how the rest of you feel now that its been out for a while?

 

The new more conservative styled bumper on the Vantage Roadster makes it more pleasing to the eye. Still not a fan of the original fish mouth grille

 

Yes it has definitely grown on me, in certain colours.

ive booked an extended test drive in early January as I would really like to get one as a daily in due course.

i think the interior looks best with black dash and steering wheel but some highlight and detail on the seats and doors.

Be be interested in others views too.

 

Pretty much everything sucks, not the least of which is the AMG rat motor. I wouldn’t take one for free. Other than that, I like it more now than 2 years.

 

Watching the new Vantages racing (and winning a few) on the track has softened my opinion of the body style.

I realize that that makes no logical sense, but feelings and emotions about cars rarely do.

 

I own one in China Grey with AMR kit and a manual. I really like it. The exterior is very evocative and I smile when I walk up to the car. The response on the street is very positive and people don't think you are a ****** (like they do when you roll up in a Bentley). The interior is another story. The leather is great and the general flow is fine. The plastic iPad stuck in the middle of the dash is not consistent with a car at this price point. For me it isn't 100% a deal breaker but it's a let down that betrays the car as a value proposition. The car drives great with a real kick that is missing from new generation 911 cars.

 

No.
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Nope

 

no it has not. it can't match it's predecessor

 

No, In large part because the previous gen was a high mark in automotive design.

 

Nope, aston should scratch it & start over,...even with new front bumper design, still not good enough, no elegance, and interior is big mess anyway.

 

Looks great with the slat front. Looks great in the right colors. Yet to see one on the road; only at the dealership. More likely to spot a DB11 locally.

 

now.... if they somehow incorporated the distinctive aston grill into a ferrari roma look-a-like, i might change my mind. but IMO they won't soon be setting sales records with the current vantage.

 

please give me one to drive for a year or so for free and I'll let you know

 

Certain colors definitely look better than others but overall the front end still doesn't look right. Its a combination of the front grill and small headlights. Almost makes it look like a Miata.
Love the rear though !!