Grand Tourers have always been a special form of sports cars, especially because of their big engines with large displacements making them unstressed for continuous high speed travelling. One such gem is the Vanquish, reborn and rejuvenated for the year 2025. The Vanquish is powered by a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12, and all of the 835PS is sent to the rear wheels of the Vanquish, making the experience as raw as possible. This is Aston Martin’s flagship offering, and they sure have left no stone unturned in making it stand out from its rivals.
Unlike some of its rivals, there is no hybrid wizardry in the Vanquish. The vanquish might feel old-school to some because of this, but the car is no slouch at all. The British Grand Tourer can hit the 62MPH mark in a mere 3.3 seconds, and the speedo maxes out at 214MPH. The engine produces 1000NM of torque, giving the driver a truly earth shattering experience!
Though the engine might sound old-school, there sure is some modern tech that is worth talking about. The engine comes with 48 valves, with an all allloy quad overhead cam. The engine is front-mid mounted, ensuring that there is a perfect balance between sporty handling and confident high speed road manners. The exhaust system of the Vanquish is made of fully catalysed stainless steel, mounted in a cross pipe layout.
But, unlike its hybrid competitors, the Vanquish loses out in fuel economy numbers due to the absence of the hybrid system. The Vanquish will deliver numbers anywhere between 10.8 MPG-25.5 MPG depending on how one drives the car.
Not only does the Vanquish look a class apart, but the performance numbers and the driving experience also suggest that it drives like it is a class apart too. The Vanquish also comes with all the necessary features one would need in 2025, further strengthening its “Grand Tourer” abilities. To give a small gist, the Vanquish comes with features like a full ADAS suite, satellite navigation, Apple Carplay etc.
Vanquish- Things We Like
- Very, Very Fast
- Superb looks with proper GT proportions
- Aston Martin Brand Exclusivity
- Loaded with Features
- Superb Handling
Vanquish- Things We Dislike
- High Kerb Weight
- Poor Fuel Efficiency
- Slow Gearbox Reaction Times
- Expensive
- Old School Nature Might Not Appeal To Everyone
Vanquish- Standout Features
As mentioned above, the Vanquish is loaded with features despite of the old school approach that the company has taken. The Vanquish comes with several noteworthy features, such as a 10.25 inch touchscreen, a 10.25 inch instrument cluster, connected car technology, a 1170W 15 speaker Bowens and Wilkins audio system, wireless phone charging, satellite navigation, satellite radio and many more.
The interiors scream of pure British luxury. Elements like the analog rotary dials, the state of the art ‘Pure Black’ touchscreen, premium haptic feedback system speak for the vehicle’s luxury. The two seats are tastefully donoe up in leather and are shaped in such a way that they provide maximum support to both of the occupants, giving the feeling of literally hugging the occupants to the seats.
The Vanquish is offered in the following colors- Supernova Red, Aluminite Silver, Neutron White, and Epsilon Black. The interior shade also changes with the exterior color. There are 4 interior shades on offer i.e, Tan/Brown, Green, Blue and Black.
Vanquish- Rivals
The Aston Martin rivals other grand tourers, such as the Ferrari 12Cilindri, Bentley Continental GT, and the Mercedes Benz AMG GT.
Vanquish- Performance Specifications
Engine: 5.2 liter twin turbo V12
Power Output: 835PS
Torque: 1000NM
0-62 MPH : 3.3 seconds
Transmission: ZF 8 speed Automatic
Top Speed: 214MPH
Brakes:
Front: 410mm Carbon Ceramic discs, 6-piston, aluminium monoblock calipers
Rear: 360mm Carbon Ceramic discs, 4-piston, aluminium monoblock calipers
Suspension:
Front Independent double wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar and adaptive dampers
Rear Multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar and adaptive dampers
Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
Vanquish- Verdict
Aston Martin has made sure that they leave no stone unturned in making the experience truly suited for Grand Touring. For the kind of performance the Vanquish has to offer, coupled with the luxurious interiors, the Vanquish eases the purpose that it was designed for i.e, ‘Grand Touring” – covering long distances at ease with speed.
