Great to see the 8 Series back in the BMW Range - Over twenty years since the iconic E31 came to an end. Interestingly BMW don't name it as a "Super Tourer" in their marketing language.

​@@HWMAstonMartinLtdthe BMW isn't a Super tourer.... because we made it up 😂🤦‍♂️

Bmw has the grand tourer

@@jabreeldaddy Super is spelt G R A N D 😄

@@sbkpeace.24 🤣🤣🤣

A huge step forward, completely agree. It feels really high quality too.

From speaking to internal Aston Martin pro-drivers, it sounds like it is going to be exceptionally good to drive too.

Thanks Peter. Order bank is growing for this. Interior is another dimension!

Sorry but it makes me Giddy !!😆😝🤧

@@gregsalerno1434 Yes, this is a big statement car for Aston Martin. We are really excited about it too!

We are absolutely there with you!

Thanks Charlotte, that is very kind! It was one of those videos that was filmed in about 10 mins during a very busy launch day!!

Thank you, we feel that Aston Martin have done an incredible job with this model.

Thank you Martin! We will be here when your're ready.

@@HWMAstonMartinLtd Invitation accepted!

Yes, agreed. The DB11 is such an elegant shape - it is great that they preserved this element. An Aston Martin Tourer is always sporty but must be elegant too.

Very kind, Mark. Thank you.

Thanks, Gordon. Lovely to see you on Wednesday.

the stuff of dreams!!!

It is called Aluminte Silver. It looks lovely on any Aston Martin.

Yes, we have not had pricing on tyres yet but they are a brilliant make and model. Great tyres make such a difference to a car.

Thank you, we are biased but agree! It also feels like it is a design that will stand the test of time.

@@HWMAstonMartinLtd agree. Astons from all eras age well. My top most beautiful car is the Lamborghini Miura.

Thanks Conner. 56% wider at the front than DB11. A big apature needed to force the air through the grille and then out and around the outside of the car. Bonnet is a complete new design too. Aluminite Silver works really well on DB12. Such a cool colour.

Thanks for watching!

100 percent!

If there is a new DBS, we would guess that it would have its own look.

In a video Aston Martin said this is the first of a new generation of interiors, so interior wise, this is the future AM is definitely heading. Most likely have slightly differences.

@@DavidHalll yes, we haven't seen the other models yet but Aston Martin have invested heavily in this new technology for the infotainment system so we will definitely see that applied across the range. It is likely that the interior styling will have a similar feel across the range too but we are not certain yet.

Shall I prepare the paperwork, Sir?

Aston Martin have made no mention of a DBS or "Super GT" variant. Nevertheless, it feels like there is a commercial opportunity for this type of model so we would be surprised if it didn't happen.

@@HWMAstonMartinLtd that’s weird because this is a replacement for the db11, so what’s gonna replace the outgoing flagship the dbs, their have to be a new dbs replacement because the old dbs has more power than this db12.

@@tracer073 DB12 replaces DB11. Therefore only time will tell with regards to the DBS and how it is replaced. Judging by DB12, if a new model comes, it will likley be a big leap forward.

Thanks Robert. More exciting times for Aston Martin.

Thanks for watching!

Aluminite Silver, Phil. Such a striking colour and works so well with DB12

That might actually become an option/accessory. Watch this space.

We've been expecting you Mr Mendonca!

Aluminite Silver. Love this colour!

Never mind saw in one of the comments Aluminate silver

@@Rlec021 Great colour though!

Thanks!

The previous DB11 V8 was direct injection, we assume the DB12 will be the same.

@@HWMAstonMartinLtd thank you for replying! Lastly, will this be the M177 or M178 engine from Merc Amg?

@@Mrniceguy179 Hello Patrick, we have not been given a code name. We have been told that it is a later generation of the 4.0 AMG V8 though.

@@HWMAstonMartinLtd Thanks! about the weight, it was reported 100kg lighter against the DB11 v12, which means it's the same weight as the DB11 V8?

@@Mrniceguy179 approximately. The V8 engine is 115kg lighter than the V12.

The V8 is more powerful than the previous DB11 V12 by quite some margin, 115kg lighter and being more compact it can be mounted lower and further back which makes a huge difference to dynamics. Also , DB11 V12 only sold in small numbers. Those wanting a V12 typically purchased a DBS.

It is £195k delivered. With options, we are finding the average spec to be £230k approx.

Absolutely fair and correct. We always say 4S and 5S and struggle to drop it from our general language!! Great tyre either way.

They make a great buy. We are finding there is a lot of demand for them in the used market.

The DB11 had a V8 engine - which was by far the most popular because it had sharper handling and was almost as quick. Now this is significantly quicker than the DB11 V12 with the lighter V8 engine.

Thanks Patrick. There will be some eyebrows raised about the absence of a V12. A great testament to the versitility and capibility of the V8, already demonstrated with DBX & DBX 707.

Blame the goverment

there is certainly plenty of things going on at Aston Martin HQ so it will be interesting to see what the future holds.

Thank you for your kind words.

We love a V12 but on the basis this V8 puts out considerably more power than the DB11 V12, is 115kg lighter and is more compact so can be mounted lower and further into the chassis - it is easy to see why AM have chosen V8 power. The V8 engine was also considerably more popular in the DB11 by a huge margin. Nevertheless, we are sure that we will see V12 again elsewhere in the Aston Martin lineup.

Thank you, R. Design and appearance with anything nearly always divides opinion. The interior on DB12 is a departure from the existing range, as was the current range from our VH platform cars. A rolling stone gathers no moss.

Aston Mountain....of torque!

If your key performance metric is 0-100km/h - then an RS6 is better and a Tesla better still. Aston Martin could make it 4wd but it would compromise the dynamics. This would get it off the line more quickly but it would not have lovely rwd balance. If you have driven an RS6, it is a fine car but from a handling point of view, it has grip rather than finesse. It depends on your priority.

....like you tell 3 tenths of a second 0-60 .... 😂

We understand but it would make you a minority. It's difficult to please everyone but the market in general has just spend the last 5 years saying that Aston Martin should incorporate far more tech which is exactly what they have done. If you want to keep it analogue, there are still 110 years in the back catalogue to play with!

@HWM Aston Martin indeed sir!

Yes, we can confirm that he is a "guy" in both senses of the word!

@@HWMAstonMartinLtd 😂, ah finally. Community! TY. btw been binge watching AM DB12 vids past week, i am just in love with it. in my opinion and experience, the new shape-cropping on the interior and exterior design of this one fixes all the unfinished ends from all the previous db series so far, finally.

@@TEXAS2459 the car is outstanding. A real statement of intent by the AM leadership team. If you are ever in the UK, we are the oldest Aston Martin dealership - you would be welcome to visit.

@@HWMAstonMartinLtd yes would love to. This design what i actually think of when i hear AM DB for the past 9 yrs now instead of what we actually got all this while.

If you are suggesting a car like this should be an EV, we would disagree. Aston Martin's do an average of 4k miles per year. The whole life CO2 case is better as a combustion engine than EV. We support EV and feel that they absolutely have a place but it needs to be the right use case.

I hope your e.v. doesn't spontaneously burst into flames - or the power grid doesn't get overloaded

Thanks!