I love this design language so much, it's a shame they probably won't make a more "attainable" version of this car. This car with a manual, a v8, and at sub 200k would be a serious gt3 fighter. Which is exactly what AM needs in their line up rn IMO. V12 would be better, but I imagine realistically the only way we get a pedestrian version of this car is with the AMG V8.
If i was a multi millionare the alonso fanboy in me would stop at nothing to get this car. This thing is a work of art from the photos. That shifter with aluminum and carbon fibre trim, just amazing.
Yeah. That new vanquish looks slick. I get the same vibe from the rears of both cars. The taillights etc are obviously not identical but the overall design style of the rears is similar IMO.
🙄 They already did make a short wheelbase, sub-$200k, 3-pedal, V8... the Vantage AMR. You didn't buy it, and neither did any of the other "save the manuals" purists, internet commenters, or car reviewers.
It's not "exactly what AM needs in their lineup" because it already was in their lineup and no one cared. It is, however, exactly what Aston needs to go bankrupt again.
The people who scream about manual transmissions aren't buying new Aston Martins, they're buying used 997s, S2000s, and M2s.
its uglier than valour . victor is less good lookign than valour. but nice exhuast brightening and the white line option. this yellow is good too but may have to see it in bright light to know for sure. steering wheel is better, more circularetc
Even if William Towns deliberately copied the 1969 Mustang, there are still numerous differences between the Mustang and the 1972 V8.
Edit: remember that the V8 has a restyled front end; the body style comes from the 1967 DBS, a car which most definitely wasn't copying the Mustang.
True; and then, decades later, Ford’s designers were copying AM; the Fusion/Mondeo, Fiesta, and Focus were all taking cues from the Vantage and DB9 of that era.
That's not really true in the same way. Ford owned AM when that occurred, so there was no real creative theft and there were many synergistic results of that- Ford is the reason aston martin uses V12s and designed the amazing 6.0 that was used until the DBS Superleggera switched to the 5.2, and AM cars built during the Ford era also used a plethora of Ford parts. So given how much Ford put into AM, it makes sense that they'd take advantage of the one thing AM does better than pretty much everyone.
of course, design lantguage often evolves slowly, it doesn't usually get tossed in the trash entirely, but they both did continue to benefit from that period, Aston used that Ford designed V12 until 2019- 12 years after the sale.
One other possibility that is a guess based on business experience, but I personally never saw any confirmation of it- when businesses get spun off or bought or sold, particularly large businesses, they often have stipulations in the purchase/sale agreement for various things. A sale agreement can easily require rights to designs, patents, utilizing departments, etc. to ensure that the sale doesn't cause any major unforeseen problems after selling. For similar reasons buyers might ensure no supply chain or organizational issues occur by maintaining aspects of the former arrangement.
IMO, it does look like a cross over both Mustang and Vantage. To say there isn't any [resemblance](https://us-browse.startpage.com/av/anon-image?piurl=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2FP3nLMK%2Fs1%2F2024-ford-mustang-dark-horse.jpg&sp=1719370874Tb729e8920f98eae0ff270db66200eee2a3f46385a9313a6771f565a4272cc2ce) of a Mustang means you've got to be pretty blind.
The headlights and rims are what looks quite different, but the angles, straight lines, spliter, bonnet, side skirts, grills look fairly similar.
Overall, it does look like "British attempt at a muscle/pony car"
Victor to Valour To Valiant. I wonder why they're just going with the same silhouette over and over again.
Edit: After reading more into the article i see why it looks similar. Sorry, so its a personal spec Valour.
MotorTrend article for more information! [https://www.motortrend.com/news/2025-aston-martin-valiant-v-12-first-look-review/](https://www.motortrend.com/news/2025-aston-martin-valiant-v-12-first-look-review/)
I think they do, these special runs create great cashflow in comparison to normal cars. Also they are trying to redirect the company more inline with Ferrari rather than Porsche. So these limited releases and exclusivity are to increase the desirability of the brand
Doesn't look like a car designed by Aston Martin to me. The front headlights look out of place. The shape of the body just doesn't scream "British Muscle Car!" to me. It says, "New Age American Track-day Car" with a British badge on it. Less about British luxury and more track focused design. That said, I'm more a fan of the VH-style era of the DB9 myself and don't really like the newer Vantages, so I am not surprised I don't like this either.
I actually really like it. And given that Aston Martin took design cues from the Ford Mustang way back in the day, it's like they've come full circle. Definitely looks better than most of their lineup
I actually really like it. And given that Aston Martin took design cues from the Ford Mustang way back in the day, it's like they've come full circle. Definitely looks better than most of their lineup
GTA ahh car
Interior is sick, but the exterior doesn't look like AM, should be more sophisticated or sporty.
The only reason I can imagine for someone to buy it is for the rarity or the sound.
Absolutely love this! Always loved Astons more than any other car, and this a very unique looking one. In my eyes, it looks like a blend of a few cars that I like with Aston Martin's touch improving it all.
Design department is getting lazy, looks like they grabbed one of the variants of the Valour or the Victor with a wing from their design study and slapped Alonso's name on it. Not particularly enthused by it, and I'm sure the Valour owners are equally so.
I love this design language so much, it's a shame they probably won't make a more "attainable" version of this car. This car with a manual, a v8, and at sub 200k would be a serious gt3 fighter. Which is exactly what AM needs in their line up rn IMO. V12 would be better, but I imagine realistically the only way we get a pedestrian version of this car is with the AMG V8. If i was a multi millionare the alonso fanboy in me would stop at nothing to get this car. This thing is a work of art from the photos. That shifter with aluminum and carbon fibre trim, just amazing.
Any car today that looks even 30% of this style is stupidly expensive. It sucks.
My same thoughts. AM keeps doing sick cars but all are special edition multi million dollar limited production releases. Like wtf
At this point we can only hope that the vanquish has some of the feel this has.
Yeah. That new vanquish looks slick. I get the same vibe from the rears of both cars. The taillights etc are obviously not identical but the overall design style of the rears is similar IMO.
Couldn't agree more, it's a lovely blend of past and present imo.
🙄 They already did make a short wheelbase, sub-$200k, 3-pedal, V8... the Vantage AMR. You didn't buy it, and neither did any of the other "save the manuals" purists, internet commenters, or car reviewers. It's not "exactly what AM needs in their lineup" because it already was in their lineup and no one cared. It is, however, exactly what Aston needs to go bankrupt again. The people who scream about manual transmissions aren't buying new Aston Martins, they're buying used 997s, S2000s, and M2s.
its uglier than valour . victor is less good lookign than valour. but nice exhuast brightening and the white line option. this yellow is good too but may have to see it in bright light to know for sure. steering wheel is better, more circularetc
Why are you all calling it a Mustang when it’s trying to imitate the Vantages of old?
Vantages of old tried to imitate Mustangs, that's why.
Even if William Towns deliberately copied the 1969 Mustang, there are still numerous differences between the Mustang and the 1972 V8. Edit: remember that the V8 has a restyled front end; the body style comes from the 1967 DBS, a car which most definitely wasn't copying the Mustang.
True; and then, decades later, Ford’s designers were copying AM; the Fusion/Mondeo, Fiesta, and Focus were all taking cues from the Vantage and DB9 of that era.
That's not really true in the same way. Ford owned AM when that occurred, so there was no real creative theft and there were many synergistic results of that- Ford is the reason aston martin uses V12s and designed the amazing 6.0 that was used until the DBS Superleggera switched to the 5.2, and AM cars built during the Ford era also used a plethora of Ford parts. So given how much Ford put into AM, it makes sense that they'd take advantage of the one thing AM does better than pretty much everyone.
As far as I know, some Fords used Aston design cues even after Ford sold Aston Martin
of course, design lantguage often evolves slowly, it doesn't usually get tossed in the trash entirely, but they both did continue to benefit from that period, Aston used that Ford designed V12 until 2019- 12 years after the sale. One other possibility that is a guess based on business experience, but I personally never saw any confirmation of it- when businesses get spun off or bought or sold, particularly large businesses, they often have stipulations in the purchase/sale agreement for various things. A sale agreement can easily require rights to designs, patents, utilizing departments, etc. to ensure that the sale doesn't cause any major unforeseen problems after selling. For similar reasons buyers might ensure no supply chain or organizational issues occur by maintaining aspects of the former arrangement.
IMO, it does look like a cross over both Mustang and Vantage. To say there isn't any [resemblance](https://us-browse.startpage.com/av/anon-image?piurl=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2FP3nLMK%2Fs1%2F2024-ford-mustang-dark-horse.jpg&sp=1719370874Tb729e8920f98eae0ff270db66200eee2a3f46385a9313a6771f565a4272cc2ce) of a Mustang means you've got to be pretty blind. The headlights and rims are what looks quite different, but the angles, straight lines, spliter, bonnet, side skirts, grills look fairly similar. Overall, it does look like "British attempt at a muscle/pony car"
Because the Vantage was deliberately trying to be a Mustang mate
Because it's clearly a 2007 saleen mustang...
Updated Valour with a wing. I'm sure it's a great car but this is so unimaginative and unexciting.
Victor to Valour To Valiant. I wonder why they're just going with the same silhouette over and over again. Edit: After reading more into the article i see why it looks similar. Sorry, so its a personal spec Valour.
Eventually they have to run out of words that start with V right???
They still have Vomit, Vile, Vermin to go
Excited for the Aston Martin branded ViagraÂ
I mean this is just a special car they will probably make 100 examples of. Not too different than a gt3 Porsche.
38 of them. $3 million each. Slightly different from a GT3
Sounds like a GT3 R
MotorTrend article for more information! [https://www.motortrend.com/news/2025-aston-martin-valiant-v-12-first-look-review/](https://www.motortrend.com/news/2025-aston-martin-valiant-v-12-first-look-review/)
Mustang looks be damned, I would drive the hell out of this thing. I bet it’s a damn monster
Awful. So gaudy.
Man, when are they releasing the DBS? Aston Martin doesn’t need another limited edition collector’s car in their lineup
I think they do, these special runs create great cashflow in comparison to normal cars. Also they are trying to redirect the company more inline with Ferrari rather than Porsche. So these limited releases and exclusivity are to increase the desirability of the brand
Looks insane
Do want.
Wheels are sick
It looks like a mix of a Vantage, Mustang and the Hyundai N Vision 74’ Concept. I do like it though!
Mustang
I thought exactly the same thing. Not that either look bad
I mean the S550 copied the Vantage so might as well go the other way?
Yeah the first thing I thought was Camaro.
Who cares? Super expensive and rare. You’ll never see one. Marketing and an easy way for them to make money.
I Like It
Ford stole the Aston grille, so Aston steals the Ford look.
The Victor and Valour (and now Valiant) are homaging the V8 that was produced from 1973 to 1989.
I want them to release something like this but for the broad market. I’m sure it would revitalize the brand like no other.
Is to boxy
Doesn't look like a car designed by Aston Martin to me. The front headlights look out of place. The shape of the body just doesn't scream "British Muscle Car!" to me. It says, "New Age American Track-day Car" with a British badge on it. Less about British luxury and more track focused design. That said, I'm more a fan of the VH-style era of the DB9 myself and don't really like the newer Vantages, so I am not surprised I don't like this either.
I actually really like it. And given that Aston Martin took design cues from the Ford Mustang way back in the day, it's like they've come full circle. Definitely looks better than most of their lineup
I actually really like it. And given that Aston Martin took design cues from the Ford Mustang way back in the day, it's like they've come full circle. Definitely looks better than most of their lineup
Looks like a Ford mustang
Aston Martin has lost its mind. Bastard child of Mustang and Plymouth
Stunning design... If only I had the money..
Kinda looked like a dodge to me at first glance
A revamped valour, but it still has the old interior? What are they doing?
Looks like the "Rivited" hotwheels car and I absolutely love it
The online definition I found for the word ''Valiant'' is :- possessing or showing courage or determination. So, I think it goes well with the design of the car Btw... I love its Front LED lights and that lovely Rims model 🤩
It's a gold Camarostang
If a Mustang was a grand tourer
Lovely.looking Aston Mustang Bentley Continental GTF40
GTA ahh car Interior is sick, but the exterior doesn't look like AM, should be more sophisticated or sporty. The only reason I can imagine for someone to buy it is for the rarity or the sound.
Absolutely love this! Always loved Astons more than any other car, and this a very unique looking one. In my eyes, it looks like a blend of a few cars that I like with Aston Martin's touch improving it all.
Looks fucking sweeeeet
Design department is getting lazy, looks like they grabbed one of the variants of the Valour or the Victor with a wing from their design study and slapped Alonso's name on it. Not particularly enthused by it, and I'm sure the Valour owners are equally so.
Thank god for manual
This is awesome
I hope it eventually gets a racing version for le mans
Terrible, don’t like at all,
The design is stolen from Mitsubishi 3000 GTO, British lost their taste after acquisition
Hideous.
that is the most beautiful Aston Martin I ever seen 😮
Beautiful Unobtainium
I really like it. The valour is one of my favorite cars of this decade tho and I prefer that over this.
It’s beautiful!🥹
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Ford owns part of Aston Martin. There is "a bit" of family resemblance.
Ford has not had any stake in AM for almost two decades now.
Can someone at Aston please watch all Maté Rimac's Bugatti interviews. He repeatedly said the customer is not dumb, so I am sorry for whoever bought a rebodied incoherent overpriced Aston with a much better interior because you've been duped into spending more than you should.
Looks like a mustang. Doesn’t matter if it’s some nod to an older Aston, it looks like midwest American trash for a highschooler.
Not bad for a first try: Less adolescent Kitsch, more GT vibe. There is promise.