In addition to the front and rear redesign, the car gets a new infotainment system that speaks with a proper British accent.
March 21, 2023 at 6:35 p.m. ET
Aston Martin is in the midst of updating its lineup and the first car to get a makeover is the DB11. Hidden behind appropriately colored Aston Martin-themed camouflage, we caught a glimpse of the new car during cold-weather testing in northern Sweden.
Judging by the bodywork, it’s not clear whether the new Aston Martin DB11 is an update of the current car or a completely facelifted version. The car looks unmistakably like the DB11 with its muscular curves and classic GT profile. But what we can say for sure is that the front and rear fascias are getting a major redesign.
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Starting at the front, the new car gets a more prominent grille opening and redesigned headlights. These features are incorporated into a revised front bumper with a subtle lip at the bottom. It also looks like the current car’s hood will change to a more conventional one with the facelift.
At the rear, the changes are more subtle. The C-pillar retains its cut line between the fender and the roofline. But the revised taillights don’t look as pronounced as they do on the current car. More pronounced are two large exhaust pipes, which confirms that the DB11 will retain its internal combustion power. The current car is motivated by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo Mercedes-AMG V8 and an optional 5.2-liter twin-turbo Aston Martin V12.
According to Aston Martin chairman Lawrence Stroll, the new DB11 will receive a new touchscreen infotainment system that responds with an appropriate “English accent”. This change is consistent with the company’s desire to be “the world’s most desired ultra-luxury performance brand,” as Greg Adams, Aston Martin’s regional president for Japan and South Korea, stated in an interview with beginning of this month.
The new DB11 is expected to debut in the second half of this year, with a revised Vantage and DBS following in the very near future. Together, these cars make up 50 percent of Aston Martin’s volume, with the DBX crossover accounting for the remaining 50 percent.
