Aston Martin, British luxury marque, has hit the Indian auto market hard with its brand new Aston Martin DB9 Coupe along with some other models. The DB9 was introduced in the first quarter this year and has already started to boost the company sales with its high class appearance, powerful engine and extremely comfy interiors. Aston Martin was once a dream car for Indians and the dream has finally come true with the company trying to establish its empire in the country.

You would be proud to own the new Aston Martin DB9 which is the same car showcased in the James bond starrer Casino Royal. The headturner is worth buying due to its strong style statement and powerful engine which gives the car the necessary wings to fly on the road. The showstopper is sure to take onlookers by surprise with its sensational appealing looks and the occupants with its comfort level.

The stretched two wing symbol coupe will be swinging swords with Audi A8, Audi R8 and BMW 6 series.

Engine and Specifications

The all new Aston Martin DB9 coupe is blessed with power packed 48-valve, 5935 cc V12 petrol engine. This engine offers exceptional power of 470 bhp at 6000 rpm along with ultimate torque of 600 Nm at 5000 rpm. This machine is mated with 6 speed manual gearbox or Touchtronic 2 six speed gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control system.

Exterior

The enchanting DB9 coupe is bestowed with dynamic and robust exteriors which drives people crazy over its finely tuned design. The front end is typical Aston type with extending nose and aggressive headlamps greeting onlookers. The broad grille is provided with horizontal slats along with the logo of Aston proudly sitting on the edge of the hood. The lines and curves are beautifully carved on the new DB9 coupe. The flamboyant coupe is fitted with 19 inch alloy wheels with 20 spoke diamond turned design.

Interior

The DB9’s interiors go hand in hand with the exhilarating exterior. The best-in-class cabin gives a daring stare to its German counterparts with exceedingly comfortable and luxurious interiors. As soon as you step in you will get the feel of what exactly royal interiors mean with the steering wheel getting maximum points inside the car. The superior quality of material used and the detailing done makes the inside more dazzling.

Comfort and Convenience

The beauty and the beast DB9 coupe is laden with ample of convenient features apart from offering high class comfort. These include AC with dual climate control option, power windows, rear defogger which helps while reversing, controls mounted on the adjustable steering wheel and dash integrated DVD system. If this is not enough then tinted glass, leather seats, both side electric doors, rear AC vents, auto viper and auto headlamp are also available. Electrically adjustable driver’s seat and leather seats for all add to the list of handy features. Not to forget remotely accessible central locking, fuel filler and trunk of the coupe.

Performance

The windy Aston Martin DB9 coupe is a high performer and can take on the heat with its rivals. The fantasized Aston reaches from 0 to 100 kmph in exceptional 4.8 seconds and can notch a top speed of 306 kmph. Aston’s sports car DB9 gets its performance further boosted with smooth shifting of gears and excellent handling. Also, the superior suspension system along with awesome braking enhances the overall performance of the mighty car while maintaining the comfort.

Safety

Aston Martin has taken full care to ensure that the occupants in the four-seater are protected in case of any lethal surprise on the road. The safety features include 8 airbags, 2 seat belts for rear passengers, parking sensors and traction control. Fog lamps are also incorporated which increases the visibility of driver in mist conditions. Also, there is ABS (Antilock Breaking System) with EBD (Electronic Breakforce Distribution system) along with ESP (Electronic Stability Program) for some extreme braking in case of emergency.

Mileage

The all new Aston Martin DB9 gives mileage of 5.0 kmpl in city while 8.0 kmpl on highways.

Price

The muscular DB9 is priced around Rs 1.90 crore (average ex-showroom price).

Drawback

The sporting sensation backs out on certain aspects. The rear seats have somewhat less space as compared to the front ones. Also, the coupe gives up performance to other exotics in its segment and backseats are not given much charm with non availability of armrests and rear seats are also not foldable. The navigation system is terrible.

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