Aston Martin is coming in 2016 with new model
Posted on 16-06-2014 at 18:22 by ricardo – 19 Comments”
And the wielenleverancier of James Bond goes big bet on more differentiation, as a response to criticism that the current models are too similar.
Although the design language of Aston Martin is longer than usual is involved, it doesn’t feel necessarily like they are particularly out of date or their expiration date have exceeded. But that is what, in fact, be raised. It is not equal with the competition in terms of technical developments, and the fact that during the past years made no profits, it is a serious problem for the brand. Sounds happy, positive signals from Gaydon. There comes renewal, and in 2016 we can the first next-gen Aston Martin expected.
Obviously with an AMG heart, the motorenbouwer of Mercedes is the new pk-supplier has become (while Daimler immediately an interest of 5% took). Aston Martin will include a new 4.0-liter V8 and a 6.0 V12.
A new platform
Autocar publishes today an article about the future plans of the brand, and goes extensively into the new platform. It is all still speculative, but this is what they know: it is a new VH-platform of cast and stamped aluminum. It would be based “on the same principles” as the old platform that is still under the auspices of Ford was – but at the same time be made suitable for the engines and powertrain, Mercedes. An important feature of the new platform is that it is a lot more versatile. Don’t expect multi-adjustable module such as the MQB platform of the Volkswagen Group, but enough flexibility to Aston Martins less on each other to make it seem. A long cherished wish of’s head of design Marek Reichman.
The current VH platform
The new and stiffer VH-platform would be two different track gauges and an equal number of wielbasislengtes know.
In addition, there may be several body styles based on are: from convertibles to liftback to sedankontje. There is speculation that there is also space for a battery pack. They cover themselves already as there will be EV-zones in cities. Then you want your new car, however, they the for the form, in elektromodus.
Aston Martins roadmap
Based on info from insiders, the first model is a new DB9 in late 2016 will be proposed and the beginning of 2017 comes on the market. In 2018 we will see the new Vantage, with both an eight – as a twaalfcilinder under the aluminium bonnet. This is the shortened version of the VH platform. In 2019, there should be a new Vanquish, and obviously with V12-power.
Where there is no certainty about is, is the arrival of a new Rapide. Should that happen, expect the four-seater than not for 2020. Any SUV-plans would, at the earliest in 2021 will be realized.