2025 Aston Martin Vantage

Aston says there are more enhancements than what's on a specs sheet. Torsional stiffness is increased at the front and rear, and the results are said to improve steering feel and handling. The adaptive dampers are also retuned in the name of greater performance. The upgrades should help give the new Vantage a more defined purpose; the current model suffers from both an uncomfortable ride and wallowy driving dynamics. Though Aston might not have done anything to improve the former attribute, leaning into the performance edge could transform the Vantage into a capable sports car.

The new Vantage features a completely reoriented control panel, with climate controls on the top portion of the center stack, driver settings on the lower right, and rarely used driving assistant buttons on the lower right. The transmission shifter is now a low-profile toggle rather than four separate buttons. We also see a new touchscreen sandwiched between the control panel and new slim air vents. Vantage owners also get a redesigned steering wheel, but thankfully, the giant shift paddles remain.

The current Vantage has been on sale since 2019, and by typical sports-car lifespan standards, we'd expect to see an updated version right about now. But what Aston has in store for the 2025 Vantage is more than just a light refresh. These mid-lifecycle updates typically do bring more power but are often in the dozens of horsepower, not the triple-digit increase of the Vantage. The redesigned center stack and dashboard is another surprising wholesale change. Unless you compared the exteriors side by side, you might think this was a next-generation sports car.

Of course, the exterior of the Vantage is retouched as well. The body is wider to accommodate the larger tires, and the grille is nearly 40% larger for increased cooling. There are also new air intakes below taller headlights that alter the hood shape, and air vents on the rear bumpers just aft of the wheels.