Aston Martin Vanquish (01-07) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 09 January 2008 Last Updated: 16 January 2009 While the styling bore similarities to the older DB7’s this was the first of the truly modern Astons. Based on the earlier Vantage concept car the aluminium and carbonfibre bodied Vanquish debuted in 2001. The launch of the roomier, cheaper and still V12-powered DB9 in 2004 made the hand-made Vanquish appear questionable value to some, however Aston unveiled the Vanquish S, the company’s first 200mph road car. With more power, subtle spoilers and the previously optional sports suspension kit now fitted as standard, the S sold alongside the Vanquish at first but the standard car was soon dropped. The final Vanquish was built in 2007, its place taken in the range by the DB9-based DBS. 3.5 out of 5 Other Aston Martin reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Equipment Leather trim, climate control and a full complement of electrically powered seats and windows came as standard. Options included the rear seat package, the sports suspension kit that later became standard on the Vanquish S and even a conversion to a conventional six-speed manual gearbox by the Aston works department at a cost of over £13,000. But Aston’s willingness to cater to customers tastes means unusually equipped cars do exist. In 2007 a limited run of 20 right hand drive Vanquish Ultimate Editions were built to mark the end of production but only differed in paint and trim from the standard car. Get a Aston Martin Vanquish valuation Compare Equipment Trim Equipment Key: Standard item Optional item ABS Air conditioning Alarm Alloy wheels Body coloured bumpers CD Multichanger Cruise control Driver`s airbag Electric driver`s seat Electric mirrors Electric passenger`s seat Front electric windows Front fog lights Heated mirrors Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Leather seat trim Lumbar support Metallic Paint Parking sensors PAS Passenger`s airbag Remote locking Sat Nav Sports seats Steering wheel rake adjustment Steering wheel reach adjustment Telephone Traction control 2+0 2+2 S 2+0 S 2+2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Cars for Sale Search well over a hundred thousand new and used cars for sale across the UK. Find out more Previous: Facts & Figures Next: Driving & Performance