2021 Aston Martin DB11 Review

　　

2021 Aston Martin DB11 Review

byReese CountsVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar 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 zzdcar 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.

　　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 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 $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$228/mo  for DB11 V8

　　DB11 V8

　　V8 2dr Coupe (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $205,600 MSRPV8 Volante 2dr Convertible (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A) - $220,900 MSRPAMR 2dr Coupe (5.2L 12cyl Turbo 8A) - $245,900 MSRP

　　vs

　　$164/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　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 zzdcar 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.

　　DB11

　　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 sensorsTech features include:

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

　　

2021 DB11 Highlights

Type: CoupeConvertibleAMRCoupe

　　Trim: V8AMRV8

　　

Base MSRP	$205,600
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	20 MPG
Cost to Drive	$228/month
Seating	4 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / unlimited miles