Following the implementation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Aston Martin has announced revised prices for its India lineup, comprising the Vantage, DB12, DBX and Vanquish. The revised pricing makes the British marque's range up to Rs 1.97 crore more affordable than before. As part of the update, Aston Martin has replaced the standard Vantage, DB12 and DBX with their respective 'S' (suffix for Sport) variants, and has also announced prices for its convertible lineup, including the Vantage S Roadster, DB12 S Volante and Vanquish Volante.
Aston Martin car prices post India-UK FTA
The flagship Vanquish has received the biggest price reduction
*The old prices listed for the Vantage, DB12 and DBX are for the standard (non-S) versions.
New Aston Martin ‘S' models: Key upgrades
Aston Martin Vantage S
The Vantage S produces 680hp and 800Nm, identical to the standard Vantage. Instead of increasing output, Aston Martin has focused on improving performance through drivetrain calibration, helping reduce the 0-100kph sprint from 3.5 seconds to 3.4 seconds. The updates include a bespoke drive-by-wire throttle calibration for sharper throttle response, along with revised suspension settings and powertrain mounts to improve agility. The Vantage S also gets centrally mounted bonnet blades and a full-width decklid spoiler, giving it a more distinctive appearance than the standard model.
Aston Martin DB12 S
The DB12 S is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that produces 700hp and 800Nm, reducing the 0-100kph sprint time from 3.6 seconds to 3.5 seconds. Compared to the standard DB12, power is up by 20hp, while torque remains unchanged at 800Nm. The updates include a recalibrated 8-speed automatic gearbox with 120-millisecond shift times, revised damper calibration, an optimised electronic differential, a thicker rear anti-roll bar, standard carbon-ceramic brakes and a more pronounced exhaust note.
Aston Martin DBX S
The DBX S is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that produces 727hp and 900Nm, a 20hp increase over the DBX707, while torque remains unchanged. Both models complete the 0-100kph sprint in 3.3 seconds, but the DBX S reaches 200kph 0.3 seconds quicker. It is also up to 47kg lighter than the DBX707. Aston Martin says the additional power comes from turbocharger technology transferred from the Valhalla supercar. The DBX S also receives chassis and suspension upgrades, along with styling enhancements that distinguish it from the standard model.
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