Aston Martin DB12 review: beauty, brawn, and now brains as well [Video]

Introduction

I’ve driven my fair share of Aston Martin models in my time, from the DBS to the DBX, and while they’ve always looked and sounded amazing, they’ve always felt lacklustre when it comes to interior technology. The new Aston Martin DB12 has resolved these issues, with an ultra-luxe driver-centric cockpit and upgraded, bespoke tech.

The DB12 doesn’t only bring interior refinement; Aston Martin has also achieved a significant leap in sporting character and dynamic capability. The British automaker asserts that it has created a new category of vehicle here; the DB12 isn’t a Grand Tourer, this is the world’s first Super Tourer.

Of course, this upgrade in refinement also comes with a higher price tag – the Aston Martin DB12 starts at £185,000. That’s a big increase from the DB11, is the new …