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Aston Martin DB9

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The Car Guide rating 3.0/5 60% Detailed ratings

Price $201,386 – $217,337 Payments

Fuel consumption 11.7 – 18.9 L/100km

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This elegant grand touring coupe combines cutting-edge technology with a unanimously popular exterior. The convertible version of this vehicle is called the Volante. Whichever version you choose, you get a powerful naturally aspirated 6.0L V12 under the hood. Both the manual and automatic transmissions feature six speeds.

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8 Barely Driven Aston Martins Looking for New Orange-Obsessed Owners

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Aston Martin announces DB9 GT Bond Edition

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The Car Guide rating 60%

Pros

V12 engines
Luxury interior
Classic silhouette
Great touring vehicle
Impressive accelerations

Cons

Very high fuel consumption
Reliability practically a joke
Rear visibility
Tiny trunk

Driving	7/10
Safety	7/10
Interior	6/10
Reliability	6/10
Winter driving	2/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2012

No major change

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Recalls

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December 18, 2017
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January 21, 2014
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