2021 Aston Martin DB11 Review

Name: 2021 Aston Martin DB11 Review
Brand: Aston Martin
Price: 98705 USD
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

2021 Aston Martin DB11 AMR Coupe Exterior

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2021 Aston Martin DB11 Review

byReese Counts^{Vehicle Test Editor
Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at Edmunds in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.}

Pros

Impressively powerful engines
Supple ride befitting a grand-touring car
Excellent long-distance comfort

Cons

Interior lacks the panache of the competition
Rear seats are quite small
Many common driver aids and safety features not offered

What's new

New Shadow Edition
Part of the first-generation DB11 introduced for 2017

Overview

The 2021 Aston Martin DB11 is a textbook grand tourer. It's handsome, powerful and well appointed, but it doesn't sacrifice comfort for the sake of performance. It's plush yet sporty, and the back seat and reasonably sized trunk make it relatively practical too. It has exotic looks without being overdone and offers a pair of engines that will never fail to put a smile on your face. And if you prefer your sports cars with limitless headroom, the DB11 is available as a convertible.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2021 Aston Martin DB11 V8 2dr Coupe (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $5.13 per gallon for premium unleaded in Washington.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Washington

$310/mo

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When you consider the DB11's six-figure starting price, it really has few rivals on the road. The Bentley Continental and McLaren GT both have a similar feel and performance to the DB11, owing a lot to the trio's British heritage. If you prefer to command attention in a crowd, the Lamborghini Huracan is definitely more of a standout than the Aston Martin. And while we don't think the DB11 is quite as luxurious or well appointed as some of its rivals, the overall combination of comfort, performance and style make it worth a look.

Which DB11 does Edmunds recommend?

Of the various configurations available, we suggest going with one of the V8-powered DB11s. The smooth and powerful V12 is very appealing (especially when that exhaust note starts to sing), but the V8 is no slouch and is actually a bit better to drive since there's less weight over the front end.

2021 Aston Martin DB11 models

The 2021 Aston Martin DB11 is available as a coupe or a convertible (Volante). Both come with a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (503 horsepower, 513 lb-ft of torque). The coupe-only DB11 AMR (short for Aston Martin Racing) comes with a turbocharged 5.2-liter V12 engine (630 hp, 516 lb-ft). All DB11s come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive.

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Standard features on all three models are similar and include:

20-inch wheels
Adaptive suspension
LED exterior lighting
Power-adjustable heated front seats
Keyless ignition and entry
Dual-zone automatic climate control
360-degree parking camera (gives you a top-down view of the DB11 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Front and rear parking sensors

Tech features include:

8-inch infotainment display with rotary control dial
Bluetooth connectivity
Premium sound system
Digital instrument gauges
In-car Wi-Fi hotspot

Options include:

Upgraded leather, carpet, interior color and decorative stitching
Heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, power-adjustable lumbar support
Upgraded Aston Martin or Bang & Olufsen sound system
Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
Exterior enhancements such as colored brake calipers and cosmetic roof and hood treatments

Shadow Edition

Available for the coupe and convertible
Black exterior trim includes headlights, taillights, grille, wheels and badges
Interior changes include black leather and faux suede, with seat stitching that matches the DB11's brake calipers (gray, red or yellow)

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Pedestrian-stopping beautiful, power and handling

Mark Holloway, 06/11/2020

2019 Aston Martin DB11 AMR 2dr Coupe (5.2L 12cyl Turbo 8A)

I have owned the DB11 and the DB11 AMR. The AMR improves on an already very impressive formula. The DB11 is so beautiful, it makes you smile every time you see it in the driveway and pedestrians will stop to gawp and take photos. The proportions and lines are just perfect, with those flared hips and long bonnet accentuating the looks. The quality of the cabin is undeniable, with …

Our third Aston

Gene, 12/22/2018

2018 Aston Martin DB11 V12 2dr Coupe (5.2L 12cyl Turbo 8A)

This is our third Aston Martin. My wife thinks that it is the most beautiful car we have ever had, and this car is our 76th car. When I go to Cars and Coffee with it they have us park with the exotic cars. Last month between a Ferrari and Lamborghini. It had a crowd around it from the time we got there until we left. It gets noticed more than I thought it would, but always with positive …

We call her Jane

Scott, 08/25/2018

2018 Aston Martin DB11 V12 2dr Coupe (5.2L 12cyl Turbo 8A)

I absolutely LOVE my DB11 V12 Coupe. It is an exotic car, with the performance of an exotic car, but it is easy to drive and not as flashy as most exotics. We live the heart of Boston and driving around the financial district is as easy as our Porsche Macan Turbo. Visibility is great and the 360 camera system helps a lot in tight spaces. I worried a lot about scraping the front chin …

DB11 V12; even better than the iconic DB9

HAK, 04/11/2023

2018 Aston Martin DB11 V12 2dr Coupe (5.2L 12cyl Turbo 8A)

Explosive from standing start or at speed. Double sport mode smooth as butter. Corners with unbelievable stability. The car looks fast standing still. Truly a worth of art

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2021 DB11 Highlights

Type:

Coupe

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$205,600
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	20 MPG
Cost to Drive	$310/month
Seating	4 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / unlimited miles

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Safety

Our experts like the DB11 models:

Front and Rear Parking Sensors: Provide audible alerts to help prevent or minimize low-speed collisions with objects or pedestrians.
Pelvis, Thorax and Side Curtain Airbags: Protect in the event of collision, a nice thing to count on when your car can reach 200 mph.
360-Degree Bird's-Eye Camera: Provides a top-down view of the areas surrounding the DB11, helping to reduce the likelihood of collisions in parking lots.

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Overview

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2021 Aston Martin DB11 V8 2dr Coupe (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $5.13 per gallon for premium unleaded in Washington.}

Which DB11 does Edmunds recommend?

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Pedestrian-stopping beautiful, power and handling

Our third Aston

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DB11 V12; even better than the iconic DB9

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Pros

Cons

What's new

Overview

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 Aston Martin DB11 V8 2dr Coupe (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $5.13 per gallon for premium unleaded in Washington.

Which DB11 does Edmunds recommend?

2021 Aston Martin DB11 models

Most helpful consumer reviews

Pedestrian-stopping beautiful, power and handling

Our third Aston

We call her Jane

DB11 V12; even better than the iconic DB9

2021 DB11 Highlights

Safety

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2021 Aston Martin DB11 V8 2dr Coupe (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $5.13 per gallon for premium unleaded in Washington.}