Aston Martin DB12 review

Overview

The Aston Martin DB12 is a 2-door coupé / convertible from Aston Martin with seating for 4, available with petrol power and 4 variants to choose from. Every DB12 is brand new, delivered through the national Aston Martin franchise dealer network with its full manufacturer warranty and a 3 year / unlimited km service plan. Through Car4Less you get it below the manufacturer's retail price — and the Payment Saver Plan can bring your effective monthly instalment down even further.

In this review we look at what the Aston Martin DB12 offers South African buyers — its range and pricing, how it drives, what it's like to live with, and who it suits best. As a 2-door coupé / convertible, it's a car bought with the heart as much as the head — style and driving pleasure ahead of pure practicality.

Range and pricing

Pricing for the Aston Martin DB12 is confirmed on application. Enquire on WhatsApp and a consultant will quote the current Car4Less price — below the manufacturer's retail — along with the variant detail.

Performance and driving

Power outputs run from 494kW to 515kW across the range, available with Petrol power. Depending on variant, the 0–100km/h sprint ranges from about 3.5 to 3.7 seconds. For a 2-door coupé / convertible, the DB12 is tuned for easy, efficient everyday driving, with enough performance to make it feel willing without drinking fuel.

Most buyers in this class care less about raw numbers than about how a car feels in daily use — and on that score the Aston Martin delivers the kind of unstressed, predictable driving experience that makes it easy to live with day after day.

Fuel economy and running costs

The Aston Martin DB12 claims around 14.6 L/100km — in line with what its size and performance demand.

Fuel is only part of the running-cost picture. Factor in insurance, tyres and servicing too — and remember that buying the DB12 below retail through Car4Less reduces the amount you finance, trimming your interest over the whole term as well.

Interior, safety and practicality

It seats 4 and the fuel tank holds 78 litres. Airbag count ranges from 6 to 8 across the range, so it's worth checking variant by variant, alongside the active safety systems expected in this class.

Whatever the configuration, every Aston Martin DB12 on Car4Less is a brand-new car with its full factory specification — not a stripped-out special. The model page lists the detailed specs so you can confirm exactly what each variant includes before you enquire.

Ownership and aftercare

Every Aston Martin DB12 sold through Car4Less is brand new and delivered by the national Aston Martin franchise dealer network with the manufacturer's full warranty, a 3 year / unlimited km service plan. Servicing and warranty work can be carried out at any Aston Martin dealer in the country, so wherever you are, support is close by.

That national footprint is a real part of the ownership case. It means predictable servicing, easy access to parts, and the reassurance that your car can be looked after anywhere — all of which also helps protect its resale value down the line.

The Car4Less verdict

The Aston Martin DB12 earns its place in our showroom on Aston Martin's reputation and the value it offers in its class. It does the important things well, it's backed by a strong dealer network, and it's a car you can buy with confidence.

What seals it is the price. Because Car4Less lists the DB12 below the manufacturer's retail price — with the option of up to R3 000 a month back through the Payment Saver Plan for qualifying buyers — it's simply a smarter buy here than anywhere else. Browse the full variant line-up, compare it against its rivals, and enquire on WhatsApp when you're ready to drive one for less.