DB12 Coupe
$455,000 +ORC
- Engine
- 4.0L twin-turbo V8
- Power
- 500 kW
- Drive
- RWD
Volume body. 500 kW AMG V8, eLSD, usable 2+2 rear seats, 3.6 second 0 to 100.
Aston Martin
2026 Aston Martin DB12
Front-engine Super Tourer
On sale nowPetrol
From $455,000 plus on-road costs
The DB12 replaces the long-serving DB11 and Aston Martin calls it a Super Tourer rather than a Grand Tourer.
From$455,000+ORC
Engine4.0L twin-turbo V8
Power500 to 515 kW
Seats4
Boot200 to 262 L
Warranty3 yrs / unlimited km. Optional 8-yrs Premium Care
CarTell take
We haven't driven the DB12 yet. On paper, confirm build date with your dealer, MY24 onward gets the in-house AML infotainment. Q by Aston Martin bespoke options can push the on-road cost past $550,000. Take a long test drive on a damp road to feel how the eLSD manages the 800 Nm.
Why consider it
- 500 kW from the AMG-tuned V8 makes the DB12 the fastest series DB Aston has sold.
- New in-house AML infotainment finally matches the cabin quality.
- Physical switchgear retained for HVAC, drive mode, exhaust and ESC.
What to know
- 3-year warranty short for the asking price.
- 800 Nm RWD on wet Australian roads demands respect.
- No hybrid or EV powertrain.
Who it suits
DB11 upgraders wanting a direct successor with a sharper drive, Volante buyers chasing open-top GT character without giving up the platform's stiffness, long-distance GT users who value physical switchgear, and Q by Aston Martin commissioners.
Keen drivers
500 to 515 kW on tap
Premium buyers
Cabin quality up top
Performance and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.4.0L twin-turbo V8
Powertrain
500 to 515 kW, 800 Nm
3 yrs / unlimited km. Optional 8-yrs Premium Care
Warranty
Grades and pricing
4 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Engine | Power | Drive | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB12 Coupe | $455,000 +ORC | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 | 500 kW | RWD | Volume body. 500 kW AMG V8, eLSD, usable 2+2 rear seats, 3.6 second 0 to 100. |
| DB12 Volante | $492,000 +ORC | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 | 500 kW | RWD | Folding fabric roof. Opens in 14 seconds at up to 50 km/h, same 500 kW output and chassis. |
| DB12 S Coupe | Price not confirmed | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 | 515 kW | RWD | |
| DB12 S Volante | Price not confirmed | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 | 515 kW | RWD |
DB12 Volante
$492,000 +ORC
- Engine
- 4.0L twin-turbo V8
- Power
- 500 kW
- Drive
- RWD
Folding fabric roof. Opens in 14 seconds at up to 50 km/h, same 500 kW output and chassis.
DB12 S Coupe
Price not confirmed
- Engine
- 4.0L twin-turbo V8
- Power
- 515 kW
- Drive
- RWD
DB12 S Volante
Price not confirmed
- Engine
- 4.0L twin-turbo V8
- Power
- 515 kW
- Drive
- RWD
Practicality and safety
4 seats
Seating
262 L
Boot space
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
RWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want a hybrid or EV grand tourer, a longer factory warranty (Bentley, Porsche at 5 years), or proven first-generation reliability on in-house infotainment.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Aston Martin DB12 in Australia?
Pricing opens at $455,000 plus on-roads for the DB12 Coupe and tops out at $492,000 plus on-roads for the DB12 Volante, across 4 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
How fast is the Aston Martin DB12?
Aston claims 3.6 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and a 325 km/h top speed, from 500 kW and 800 Nm through the rear-mounted ZF 8-speed transaxle.
What is the difference between the DB12 Coupe and Volante?
The Volante adds a folding fabric roof that opens in 14 seconds at up to 50 km/h. Same 500 kW output, same bonded-aluminium platform. The Volante drops boot space to 200 L with the roof folded.
Has cartell.live reviewed the DB12?
Not yet. A DB12 Volante review is on the slate. Subscribe on YouTube to be first to see it on Australian roads.
The Aston Martin DB12 in full
The DB12 replaces the long-serving DB11 and Aston Martin calls it a Super Tourer rather than a Grand Tourer. Bonded-aluminium platform reworked for 7 percent more torsional stiffness, new Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers, eLSD, wider track. AMG 4.0L twin-turbo V8 retuned to 500 kW and 800 Nm through an 8-speed ZF rear transaxle. Coupe and Volante folding-roof. DB12 also debuts Aston's first in-house AML infotainment.
From$455,000+ORC
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