2022 Aston Martin DBS Coupe

　　

2022 Aston Martin DBS Review

byMichael CantuCorrespondent

　　Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.

　　Aside from the ultra-rare Valkyrie hypercar, the DBS is Aston Martin's ultimate creation. It's the iconic brand's most expensive and most powerful model. The flagship coupe is based on the DB11 but it's been reworked to provide more style and performance. A 715-horsepower turbocharged V12 blasts the DBS to 60 mph in a touted 3.4 seconds and can propel it to a top speed of 211 mph. The DBS, however, isn't just about power and performance — it's a superbly luxurious and comfortable long-distance grand-touring machine that's highly customizable.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Aston Martin DBS 2dr Coupe (5.2L 12cyl 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

　　$268/mo  for DBS Base

　　DBS Base

　　2dr Coupe (5.2L 12cyl Turbo 8A) - $316,300 MSRPVolante 2dr Convertible (5.2L 12cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $334,700 MSRP

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　　$165/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　Unlike most of its rivals, the DBS provides a good middle ground in the world of high-dollar grand tourers. It's not as fast or athletic as a Porsche or Ferrari, and it's not as lavish or comfortable as a Bentley or Rolls-Royce. Instead, the DBS delivers the best of both worlds. You can adorn it with the finest leather upholstery and equip it with a ferocious-sounding titanium exhaust. There's also a convertible version called the Volante.

　　You might have noticed by now that Superleggera is missing from the name. Well, for 2022, Aston Martin decided to drop it and simply call it the DBS. The brand also introduced three interior "environments" called Create, Inspire and Accelerate. Each offers its own upholstery materials and customizable color options.

　　The Aston Martin DBS is part of an exclusive segment of the market. If you're considering this $300,000 grand tourer, make sure to check out the opulent Bentley Continental and the precise-handling McLaren GT. And if you have the budget for it, the Ferrari 812 GTS and its high-revving V12 can't be overlooked. But if you're set on the DBS, its unique combination of power and posh won't let you down. It will undoubtedly turn heads as it struts its distinctive styling and prestigious Aston Martin badging.

　　

Which DBS does zzdcar recommend?

The DBS is sold as one well-equipped model, and the biggest choice you have to make is whether you want the coupe or convertible (Volante) model. Like many high-end grand tourers, the DBS is very customizable. You have a wide variety of exterior and interior colors and trims, wheel designs, brake caliper colors, stand-alone options and more to consider. The Bang & Olufsen Beosound audio system and ventilated seats are worthy upgrades.

　　

Aston Martin DBS models

The DBS is available as either a coupe or convertible (the Volante). Each one rolls off the lot with a turbocharged 5.2-liter V12 engine making 715 horsepower and 663 lb-ft of torque. A rear mid-mounted eight-speed automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels.

　　Every DBS comes standard with:

　　21-inch wheels Carbon-ceramic brakes Adaptive suspension dampers Carbon-fiber splitter, sills and diffuser Matte black exhaust tailpipes Power-folding and heated exterior mirrors Keyless entry and ignition 8-inch central display screen Navigation system 10-speaker Aston Martin premium audio system Dual-zone automatic climate control Leather upholstery Simulated suede headliner Carpeted floors and trunk Sport seats with memory settings and heatingThe DBS also includes these driver aids:

　　Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot) 360-degree camera (gives you a top-down view of the DBS and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind or in front of the vehicle when parking) Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)Standout features on the long list of available options include:

　　Lightweight 21-inch forged wheels Carbon-fiber roof Titanium exhaust Carbon-fiber interior trim Leather headliner Simulated suede and leather upholstery Ventilated seats Contrast seat stitching 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen Beosound audio system Four-piece leather luggage set

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