For It's hard to resist the allure of an open-top Aston, especially one so beautiful. The fabric roof stows and rises at the touch of a button and does a great job of sealing out the rest of the world.

Against There is just too much flex through the DB9 Volante's body for it to be anything other than a cruiser, which is a shame given the superb engine. A brittle ride and heavy steering queer the pitch.

Aston Martin DB9 Volante

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

The Aston DB9 Volante is a flawed gem. Due to its below par dynamic abilities you can rarely make the most of that fine V12 engine's power. Its saving grace is the wonderful styling.

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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Standard
Electric Sunroof Standard
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Standard
Cruise control Standard
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Not Available
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Standard
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Standard
Heated Seats Standard
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror Standard
Engine & Transmission
Auto £3,000
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Not Available
Multi CD Standard
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player Not Available
MP3 CD Player Not Available
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Not Available
Exterior
Metallic paint Standard
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Standard
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit Standard
Satellite navigation Standard
Leather Seats Standard
Split/fold seats Not Available
Bluetooth Standard
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Not Available
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Not Available
Rear Parking Sensor Standard
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Standard
Driver's knee airbag Not Available
Reversing Camera Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Not Available
Front Parking Sensor Not Available
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Not Available
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Standard
Visible VIN Not Available
Secure spare wheel Standard
Satellite tracking Standard
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Auto £3,000
Total Price: £134,240
Running costs
Town mpg 26.4
Out of town mpg 12.8
Average mpg 17.2
Tank capacity (litres) 85
CO2 Rating (g/km) 389
Carbon offset cost £56
Green rating M
Insurance group
Typical insurance
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 33%
Typical contract hire £2,940.00
Pence per mile 443
Servicing costs - 3 years £26,200.00
Service intervals 7,500
Warranty period 3yr/UL + Paint + Perforation + Breakdown
Three-year cost£129,228
Company car tax
Percentage charge 35
Benefit in kind £46,632.00
Tax payable 20% £9,326.00
Tax payable 40% £18,653.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Open
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 4
Engine (cc/type) 5935/V12
Number of Valves 48
Fuel type Unleaded
Max power (bhp/rpm) 470/6000
Pulling power (lb/ft) 443
Engine position F
Driven wheels Rear
Length (mm) 4710
Width (mm) 1875
Height (mm) 1270
Boot space (min ltr) 197
Boot space (max ltr) 197
Turning circle (m) 12
Kerb weight (kg) 1840
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 4.6
Max speed (mph) 190
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

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