The DB12 gets new LED headlights and the latest iteration of the iconic wings badge, making this the first application of the new design on a road car. Smaller frameless wing mirrors feature, too, although they’re not quite as frameless as those on a Polestar 2. The DB12 also features self-presenting door handles for a sleeker profile.
Inside, Aston Martin has finally moved on from its torrid love affair with Mercedes infotainment systems and has created its first in-house system, which supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and features 10.25-inch displays that promise lightning-quick response times.
Unlike so many other automakers, Aston has not relied entirely on screens. Gear selection, drive selection, and climate system controls are all accessed by physical switches, and because nobody wants to spend half their morning navigating confusing menus, Aston has also provided override switches for regularly accessed functions, like those for the chassis, ESP, exhaust, lane assist, and park distance systems.