Exterior features include bi-xenon headlights, LED taillights, bright fender accents that house the turn-signal repeaters and extend onto the doors, hood vents, the prominent trademark grille opening, power-folding and heated mirrors as well as front and rear parking sensors. As for the Volante, it includes a power-folding soft top that can be operated at speeds up to 30 mph (48 km/h), and hides under a tonneau cover.
Inside, 2+2 seating configuration is standard, although one can choose a 2+0 setup in the coupe. The leather upholstery gets contrasting pinstripes, which is new for the English brand. The switches for the power-adjustable seats are mounted on the sides of the centre console, while the centre stack features a sober yet elegant appearance, with rotary dials for the sound system and climate control and a choice of Walnut or silver trim.
The steering column tilts and telescopes, the headliner is trimmed in Alcantara, and the equipment list also includes a trip computer, heated front seats, Bluetooth connectivity, a navigation system and—a true dealbreaker—a trunk-mounted umbrella.
The Virage’s sound system is also up to date: it's a 700-watt unit with Dolby Pro Logic II, a USB port, iPod integration and satellite radio. A 1,000-watt, Bang & Olufsen stereo is optional.
All this is really cool, but how much does it cost? Well, you know what they say: if you have to ask how much it is, it’s because you can’t afford it. For those who can, expect a U.S. base price of around $220,000. If that’s too much, you could always spring for the smaller, 420-hp V8 Vantage and save almost a hundred grand; after all, very few people sitting on café terraces and sipping their latté will notice anyway.
Inside, 2+2 seating configuration is standard, although one can choose a 2+0 setup in the coupe. The leather upholstery gets contrasting pinstripes, which is new for the English brand. The switches for the power-adjustable seats are mounted on the sides of the centre console, while the centre stack features a sober yet elegant appearance, with rotary dials for the sound system and climate control and a choice of Walnut or silver trim.
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| Inside, 2+2 seating configuration is standard, although one can choose a 2+0 setup in the coupe. (Photo: Aston Martin) |
The steering column tilts and telescopes, the headliner is trimmed in Alcantara, and the equipment list also includes a trip computer, heated front seats, Bluetooth connectivity, a navigation system and—a true dealbreaker—a trunk-mounted umbrella.
The Virage’s sound system is also up to date: it's a 700-watt unit with Dolby Pro Logic II, a USB port, iPod integration and satellite radio. A 1,000-watt, Bang & Olufsen stereo is optional.
All this is really cool, but how much does it cost? Well, you know what they say: if you have to ask how much it is, it’s because you can’t afford it. For those who can, expect a U.S. base price of around $220,000. If that’s too much, you could always spring for the smaller, 420-hp V8 Vantage and save almost a hundred grand; after all, very few people sitting on café terraces and sipping their latté will notice anyway.
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