It can be hard to believe that the Aston Martin Vantage has been in production for over 74 years. While the model has certainly seen its fair share of ups and downs (some of them reflecting Aston Martin‘s shifting fortunes) the Vantage has always been the most popular model that the British sports car maker sells. Aston has chosen to make some key updates to the 2025 Aston Martin Vantage as it prepares to enter a new sports car era.
Vantage, A Blend of Old & New
The exterior styling of the 2025 Aston Martin Vantage is a mixture of old and new components with the rear of the Vantage largely being carried over from last year. The rest of the bodywork on the other hand has been resurfaced and the front fascia is all new with the DB12-inspired headlights being complimented by a larger front grille. All Vantage models still used bonded construction which allows the chassis to have an impressive amount of flexibility.
This inherent adaptability allowed engineers to make some changes under the skin with the underbody being modified to increase torsional rigidity while one of the front primary cross members has been repositioned to help improve the stiffness of the suspension mounting points while also helping sharpen up steering behavior. A similar suite of changes is found in the rear and the 2025 Vantage also comes with all-new Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers with the company claiming that the dampers play a prominent role in enhancing the driving experience for buyers though we will hold our judgment until we have a chance to see drive one of these vehicles for ourselves.
Meanwhile, the interior also embraces the DB12 formula with the new 10.25-inch infotainment system boasting Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities along with faster software for improved usability. A new digital instrument cluster is also along for the ride and Aston stylists thankfully retained a balanced amount of analog and haptic controls. An 11-speaker sound system is standard, but Aston has an optional 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins system for those looking for more sound quality.
More Power Is Always Good
While the exterior and interior updates follow the route you would largely expect in a typical refresh, Aston engineers chose to focus the bulk of the updates on performance hardware. The 4.0-liter, twin-turbo, V8 is still present but it’s much more powerful with the company claiming it makes 656-hp and 590 lb-ft of torque (an increase of 153 horses and 83 lb-ft over the outgoing model.) The retirement of the V12 model allows the V8 to have an opportunity to make better use of its capabilities with the company claiming that it allows the Vantage to make the sprint to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. An eight-speed automatic continues to be the lone transmission here and it helps the car reach a top speed of 202 mph.
The list of upgrades the engine received is extensive, but some of the key ones that make an impact are modified cam profiles, bigger turbochargers, a reworked compression ratio, and enhanced cooling for the engine when it’s running at peak power. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup S 5 tires mounted on 21-inch wheels provide maximum amounts of grip and a new electronically operated steering system improves steering feedback.Â
When Can I Buy One?
Aston Martin says that the 2025 Vantage will begin production this year with the deliveries themselves taking place in the middle part of the year. Aston didn’t release any pricing for the 2025 Vantage but as a consolation prize, the company did release a high octane teaser video highlighting its newfound muscle which can be seen below.Â
Carl Malek has been an automotive journalist for over 10 years. First starting out as a freelance photographer before making the transition to writing during college, his work has appeared on numerous automotive forums as well as websites such as Autoshopper.com.
Carl is also a big fan of British vehicles with the bulk of his devotion going to the Morgan Motor Company as well as offerings from Lotus, MG, and Caterham. When he is not writing about automobiles, Carl enjoys spending time with his family and friends in the Metro Detroit area, as well as spending time with his adorable pets.