You can access TopGear’s definitive review of the DB12 Coupe by tapping here, with a great look at what’s new inside. Here we’ll see what success is (and not so successful) in transplanting that interior into the Volante.
All in all, it’s an impressive cabin. The trim materials, upholstery and equipment look fabulously expensive, marking a dramatic improvement over the DB11 Volante. However, some of the possible design options are a bit confusing.
But as far as the cockpit is concerned, it’s now smart news. The seats are comfortable and the driving position offers plenty of adjustments. This is Aston’s most productive steering wheel for eons of time, and with just two touch-sensitive buttons to work with. In terms of operational generation, it’s much larger than the steering wheel of any AMG of the time.
It even includes a glove box, unlike the DB11, while the nifty retractable compartment lid between the seats has given way to a more practical hinged armrest.
A weak point of the DB12 is. . . even if it’s inherited from DB11. As always in a car of this class, the rear seats are reserved for the boot only (if you want to seat more than two occupants, the Bentley is your only option). Again, I want the shipping area to be in the back seat, as the trunk is incredibly small and cluttered by the roof mechanism.
It’s also odd that Aston hasn’t been able to solve an easy-to-fix problem with the DB11: there’s still no button on the boot lid to open it from the rear of the car, and no internal handles to close it. Remove the key when opening the trunk and have dirty hands when closing. Even a Dacia Sandero doesn’t require you to do that.
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