2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Funny to call anything Aston “entry-level,” but that’s the nickname the V8 Vantage has been stamped with. Its bigger brother the V12 tends to hog the spotlight, but for 2010 the V8 gets some hand-me-downs like clear tail lamps, metal mesh for the hood and side vents, and sills derived from the N400 special edition we first saw at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. On top of those gorgeous aesthetic changes, there are some new options for the V8, including forged, 19-inch 10-spoke alloys, lightweight seats that save nearly 40 pounds and an ear-shredding 1,000-watt Bang & Olufsen stereo.
And because Aston realizes that anyone buying a car that gets 12 mpg city/19 highway must really care about the environment, they’ve tuned the transmissions and remapped the ECU to lower the CO2 rating. Now that’s British racing green.
Otherwise, things stay the same for the baby of the bunch, and that’s a very good thing. It has the classic sports-car layout: RWD and a thumping 4.7-liter V8 sitting below the hood ready to deliver its 420 hp and 346 lb-ft of torque, with all the violent fury shooting straight out of the rear with one of the most pleasing exhaust notes you can hear. The 6-speed manual is still the better choice over the 6-speed automated manual, despite a heavier clutch pedal than on other Astons, although the automated option has improved. Same with the steering, which delivers a solid and responsive feel but can get quite heavy at low speeds.
This is a driver’s car, not the road-eating mile-munchers the DB9 and DBS are, and as such it’s less forgiving than its bigger brothers. Equipped with the Sport Pack, it’s a violent corner carver, but a bit too harsh for most. The trade-off for that is a nimble assuredness in corners that imparts a confidence that’s hard to beat. Body lean? You’ll forget what it is. However, with the standard suspension it’ll still out-handle most anything on the road and won’t break your spine while doing it.
But this is an Aston Martin, and that means luxury hasn’t been chucked out the window for the sake of performance. On top of that, it’s a British supercar, and that means you won’t face the kind of exotic quirkiness you’d get from the Italians. There are no scissor doors or lounge-chair seats here. Entry and exit can be executed as easily by an octogenarian as a 30-something playboy, and when you slink into the seats, you’ll be greeted by a world of genuine metal and high-quality leather with contrast stitching. The switchgear can get a bit confusing though, due to its slightly muddled layout, with the navigation system being a standout low point. Seats are long-distance comfortable, although shorter drivers will have trouble seeing over the rather tall dash, but no rear occupancy means taller drivers will feel no guilt pushing the seat all the way aft.
Aesthetic changes this year make the V8 Vantage even better looking, and that’s not easy. A decreased CO2 rating makes it better for the environment, and that’s almost irrelevant. What you have with the Vantage is a car that is an entry-level Aston in price alone.
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
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2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Pricing
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Grille color: chrome · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system
Tires
Speed Rating: Z · Type: performance
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Grille color: chrome · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system
Tires
Speed Rating: Z · Type: performance
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent