
This is the new Aston Martin DB12. ‘New’ needs to be qualified, for the car you see here is the successor to the closely related DB11, introduced back in 2016. It was definitely time for an overhaul, given the increasingly shortened market lifespans of modern cars. However, DB12 needs to do several things: retain the loyalty of Aston Martin owners and inspire new customers while also pointing the way towards the future.