Aston Martin DB12 Launched In India, Priced At Rs 4.59 Crore

It gets a series of thorough updates for the cabin and is a lot more powerful than the DB11

• Aston Martin DB12 arrives as the successor to the DB11.

• Comes with a twin-turbo V8 engine (680PS/800Nm) from Mercedes-Benz.

• Gets an 8-speed automatic transmission, and a rear-wheel drive setup, and can do the 0-96kmph sprint in 3.5 seconds.

• Features an evolutionary exterior design change over the DB11 with minor but impactful changes.

• More significant change is the new cabin layout with Aston Martin’s own infotainment system.

The Aston Martin DB12 has been launched in India priced at Rs 4.59 crore (ex-showroom) and its deliveries will start in the second quarter of 2024. It is the successor to the DB11 in the brand’s long line of Grand Tourers (GT cars). The DB12 gets some minor changes compared to the DB11 and packs a lot more power from the twin-turbo V8 under the long bonnet. Let’s see what this beast has to offer:

Small But Impactful Changes

As per the British carmaker, 80 percent of the DB12 is new, which includes the design. Overall, the design language is similar to the DB11, but some minor changes have been made here. The Aston Martin signature grille is now bigger and looks meaner. The carmaker has also redesigned the headlamps with a three-piece DRL setup, the front bumper has been slightly revamped, but more or less the fascia looks similar to its predecessor, making it recognisable as a member of the Aston Martin DB family. 

The same can be said for the side and rear profiles. Not much has changed. On the profile, the DB12 gets new 21-inch alloy wheels, and the rear profile still looks the same. But for the enthusiast, the carmaker is also offering some customisation options for an added price premium.

Sporty Cabin

While the changes on the exterior are minimal, the same can’t be said for the cabin which gets a much needed revamp. It gets a dual tone theme with leather treatment on all corners. In the centre console, there is Aston Martin’s in-house developed 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which merges into the central tunnel.

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The carmaker has not gone full digital so there are a lot of haptic buttons in the centre console, and the cabin looks just as sporty as the DB12’s exterior. The entire centre console also gets a lot of carbon fiber treatment.

Different Powertrain

Unlike the DB11, which came with a V12 engine at the time, the DB12 debuted with the Mercedes-sourced twin-turbo V8 petrol engine. This engine has been tinkered to be specific to Aston Martin’s super GT, and makes 680PS and 800Nm in a rear-wheel drive setup, and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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The DB12 can do the 0-96kmph sprint in just 3.5 seconds and the carmaker has also made some changes in the mechanicals with an electronic rear differential and adaptive dampers to ensure a dynamically poised and comfortable drive at the same time.

With a price of Rs 4.59 Crore, the DB12 is more expensive than its predecessor and rivals the Ferrari Roma and Mclaren GT as a luxury performance cruiser with a 2+2 seating layout.