Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur has just launched the new Aston Martin Vantage here in Malaysia. It can be yours from RM2,370,000, before options and customisation.
This new luxury grand tourer is essentially the facelifted model of the AM6 Aston Martin Vantage V8 which debuted back in 2018. It not only brings upgrades from the cosmetics side of things but also performance.
On the outside, the new Aston Martin Vantage in Malaysia is fitted with standard exterior equipment such as Matrix LED headlights, LED taillights, and a set of AML-specific 21-inch Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tyres. There are also flush door handles on the outside.
Below are exterior features that come with the new Aston Martin Vantage in Malaysia as standard:
- Matrix LED headlights with integrated daytime running lights (DRLs)
- LED taillights
- Flush door handles
- AML- specific 21-inch Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tyres
- Steel brake system
- Dark Grey Anodised brake calipers
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Powering the Aston Martin Vantage in Malaysia is the hand-built front mid-mounted 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 engine, which the British carmaker says has been heavily reworked. Paired with an 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox, the powertrain makes 665 hp (metric) and 800 Nm, which is 155 hp (metric) and 115 Nm than the previous iteration.
The luxury grand tourer also comes with an electric rear differential (E-diff) that can be adjusted in 10 stages. In the previous iteration of the Vantage, customers were only able to either turn the feature on or off.
- Engine: 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8
- Max. Power: 665 hp (metric)
- Max. Torque: 800 Nm
- Transmission: ZF 8-speed automatic
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
- 0-100 km/h: 3.5 seconds
- Top speed: 325 km/h
Moving inside the new Aston Martin Vantage in Malaysia, you get standard kits such as heated 8-way adjustable Sports Plus seats, a sports steering wheel, and a 390 W 11-speaker Aston Martin Audio sound system. A 360-degree 3D surround camera view is also included out of the factory.
Below are interior features that come with the new Aston Martin Vantage in Malaysia as standard:
- Heated 8-way adjustable Sports Plus seats
- Sports steering wheel
- Black Micromesh headliner
- Gloss black centre trim inlay
- Black seatbelts
- 390 W 11-speaker Aston Martin Audio sound system
- 360-degree 3D surround camera view
- Electric parking brake (EPB)
On the safety side of things, the Aston Martin Vantage in Malaysia is equipped with a list of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). This includes features like forward collision warning (FCW), adaptive cruise control (ACC) with Stop & Go function, lane keep assist (LKA), and rear cross-traffic assist (RCTA).
Below are among the safety features included with the Aston Martin Vantage in Malaysia:
- Forward collision warning (FCW)
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Adaptive cruise control (ACC) with Stop & Go function
- Lane departure warning (LDW)
- Lane keep assist (LKA)
- Auto high beam (AHB)
- Traffic sign recognition (TSR)
- Blind-spot monitoring (BSM)
- Door open assist (DOA)
- Rear cross traffic assist (RCTA)
- Driver drowsiness detection
Included with the Aston Martin Vantage’s price tag is a 3-year factory warranty. Optionally, customers can opt to extend to enjoy up to 20 years of coverage, which complements the Aston Martin ownership experience with vehicle lifetime protection.
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