Still, the auto you should really picture yourself in is an Aston Martin like the DB11, If you've ever visualized avoiding bad guys on the roads of Monte Carlo or drifting around corners in the Swiss Alps while dodging copter machine gun fire. The 2022 Aston Martin DB11 is a grand tourer — a fantastic two-door that combines the high-speed athleticism of a sports coupe with the comfortable lift of a luxury auto.
The DB11's surface is contemporaneously understated and admiration-inspiring, swinging it a kind of under-the-radar enthusiasm that more convivial sports buses can not hope to match. The cabin is a tale of two automakers, blending Aston Martin's accouterments artificer with Mercedes-Benz's fairly straightforward infotainment system. You also have your choice of machines Mercedes' venerable binary- turbocharged V8 or a binary- -turbo V12 of Aston's design. Each offers a rich soundtrack to round the asset movie playing out in your mind as you crawl through the Rodeo Drive business.
The Aston Martin is a fantastic grand tourer, but it competes against some heavy blockbusters in the exotic order. Chief among these is the Bentley Continental GT, which offers a sublime driving experience and incomparable cabin accouterments. The Audi R8, Ferrari Roma, and Lamborghini Huracan are each in the blend, too, if you are looking for a commodity a little every day. There is also the Porsche 911 Turbo S, which has a more understated presence than the vehicles listed then but consummately blends extreme performance with everyday usability. Any of these picks would be an excellent choice if you are looking to add a little spice to your life.
With only three true configurations to choose from — V8 coupe, V8 convertible, or V12 coupe — the best DB11 is the one that matches your lifestyle. Personally, we're drawn to the V8 coupe, which has less weight over the front end and is a bit more responsive to drive. Boxes we'd check on the options list include ventilated seats, the touchpad infotainment system controller, and the Bang & Olufsen audio system. And get the DB11 in a cool color. You can pretend to be Daniel Craig with Xenon Gray, but don't be afraid of Golden Saffron or Ming Blue.
Aston Martin DB11 models
The 2022 Aston Martin DB11
is a four-seat grand tourer available in a coupe and convertible (Volante) body styles. Both come with a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (527 horsepower, 497 lb-ft of torque). A turbocharged 5.2-liter V12 engine (630 hp, 516 lb-ft) is available for the coupe only. All DB11s come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive.
DB11
Standard features on all three models are similar and include:
20-inch wheels with Bridgestone Potenza S007 summer performance tires
Adaptive suspension
Imitation suede headliner
Power-adjustable, heated front seats
Dual-zone automatic climate control
8-inch infotainment display with rotary control dial
Bluetooth connectivity
Eight-speaker audio system
Satellite Radio
Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
360-degree parking camera (gives you a top-down view of the DB11 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
Options include:
Exterior
enhancements such as colored brake calipers and cosmetic roof and hood treatments
Upgraded leather, carpet, interior color, and decorative stitching
Available leather, gloss black, wood, or carbon-fiber interior trim elements
Ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, power-adjustable lumbar support
10-speaker audio system or premium Bang & Olufsen sound system
Touchpad controller for infotainment system
