Amit Saraswat 
The changes begin with the minimal design alterations, which do their job of fairly differentiating it from the outgoing Vantage. At the front, the new Vantage boasts a 38% larger radiator grille thus increasing the airflow to the engine by 29%. The body overall is also 30mm wider, increasing the muscular stance of the coupe. The radiator grille is flanked by a set of updated LED matrix headlights featuring Aston Martin’s new light signature.
Other design changes include a new set of 21-inch alloy wheels, frameless wing mirrors, flush-fit door handles, a wider rear bumper with side vents and larger quad exhaust tips. Furthermore, Aston Martin customers get the option to choose from 3 core livery designs and 21 exterior colour options.
Moving on the inside, the new Vantage brings a breath of fresh air by throwing the older cluttery interior for a completely new layout, which adorns new tech and a sleeker design. The biggest highlight of its interior is the new infotainment system, which is developed in-house by Aston Martin. Remember the stone-age non-touchscreen infotainment system, which was essentially an older-gen Mercedes-Benz system? That has gone for better and incomes a 10.25-inch touchscreen unit.
The new infotainment system, which made its debut with the DB12, boasts features like 3D maps, wireless Android Auto and e-SIM connectivity. The new Vantage also offers a 1,170W Bowers and Wilkins 15-speaker sound system, which also supports 3D audio output. The in-cabin experience has been further elevated with the use of richer materials and slender AC vents, while also retaining physical controls for crucial functions.
Heading to the performance gains, the new Vantage packs a heavily reworked 4.0L twin-turbocharged petrol engine, which is borrowed from Mercedes-AMG. The gains are impressive since the new engine puts out 30% more power and 15% more torque, standing at 665PS and 800Nm of torque. The boosted performance comes courtesy of bigger turbos, modified cam profiles, optimised compression ratios and increased cooling.
Aston Martin has also revised the ratios for the 8-speed torque converter transmission, which has a shorter final drive ratio, thus helping it to catapult to 100kmph in a mere 3.4 seconds. The transmission also boasts a new tune for quicker and smoother shifts. Furthermore, the new Vantage also boasts a launch control system, which works in conjunction with the e-diff and electronic stability control for precise launches.
Further elevating the driving experience is the addition of a plethora of changes under the skin of the Vantage. These include stiffer and re-positioned front body cross member, lighter front engine cross brace and increased stiffness under cornering load. With the set of changes Aston Martin has brought, the new Vantage redefines performance benchmarks for the rich heritage of this iconic nameplate.
