Aston Martin Vantage (05 on) - Review Review by Kieren Puffett on 29 January 2007 Last Updated: 16 January 2009 This is Aston Martin's entry level car - if you can call the hand built £80,000 Vantage entry level. Whereas its more expensive siblings are true Grand Tourers capable of traversing Europe rapidly and in luxurious comfort, the Vantage is much more sports car focused. Its revvy 4.3-litre V8 delivers a rush of power and its stiff chassis rewards even the most demanding of drivers. It doesn't skimp on luxury either with full leather interior, electrically adjusted seats and glass engine start button that glows red when the ignition is switched on. 4.5 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 Safety Due to the limited number of Vantages produced every year it is highly unlikely Euro NCAP, the company that specialises in assessing the crash protection offered by cars, will test the Vantage. However, the car is fitted with very powerful brakes linked to ABS (to help prevent the wheels locking up) and another system, electronic brake distribution (or EBD), which optimises the braking forces to bring the car to a standstill in the shortest possible distance. Other electronic systems which should help prevent the driver from losing control of the car include traction control and dynamic stability control (DSC). In case an accident can’t be avoided, the driver and passenger are protected by front and side airbags. Euro NCAP Provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. Visit Euro NCAP for more info 3 out of 5 Reliability Modern day Aston Martins are hand-built and also use the very latest technology. The Vantage is assembled in the purpose-built, modern factory at Gaydon in Warwickshire with strict quality controls and had a very extensive development programme so the model should prove very reliable. However, we still hear of teething problems with cars when they should have been sorted out. Car check problem points Body No problems reported so far. Engine/Gearbox No problems reported so far. Other No problems reported so far. Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Aston Martin Vantage cars for sale We have 23 models like this for sale. Find Aston Martin Vantage cars for sale Previous: Costs Next: Buying & Selling