Aston Martin DB9 Volante

Power, beauty, soul.  It’s easy to simply throw these words at a car but not so easy for a car to live up to them.  However, the Aston Martin DB9 Volante does just that, and more.

Put the key into its slot on the dashboard, press it all the way in and wait.  Rolls-Royce gets credit for the term "waft ability," but we have to give Aston credit for the archetypal burble, It's perfect.  

Just like the DBS, the new DB9 comes to life with a bark and then settles into the most honeyed warbling in the automotive kingdom.

With the wonder of that Touchtronic transmission, we can't even complain about not having a proper manual with which to exploit the V12.

The car is gorgeous. The driving terrific. 

• Price Range:
  £388 - £485 +VAT
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