Aston Martin DB9 Gets Refreshed

British carmaker Aston Martin decided it was time to give the DB9 a range of extensive styling, engineering and equipment enhancements, with production of the revised model already being underway. The model is available in both a coupe and a convertible (Volante) form, with a rear mid-mounted six-speed manual gearbox as standard or optional ‘Touchtronic 2’ six-speed automatic transmission.

Styling enhancements include a new front bumper, bright finish radiator grille and a reshaped lower intake featuring bright hexagonal mesh. New headlight bezels, re-styled sills, silver brake calipers, 20-spoke diamond turned alloy wheels and clear rear light lenses complete the overall look.

“The DB9 is the quintessential sporting grand tourer and offers an unrivalled combination of driver involvement, character, luxury and refinement. This car combines our unique Aston Martin character with an uncompromised design philosophy, craftsmanship and trademark Aston Martin performance ability,” Ulrich Bez, Aston Martin’s Chief Executive, said in a release.

Performance wise, the DB9’s passive damping system has been replaced by a new Adaptive Damping System (ADS), offered as standard on both the Coupe and the Volante. The car has also been fitted with a new tire pressure monitoring system, a revised Bluetooth microphone system and the addition of a new Double Apex alloy finish trim and Bang & Olufsen Hi-Fi options.

“The DB9 was the first car built at Gaydon adopting the VH architecture. It has evolved every year since, with significant changes including a power upgrade and successive reductions in CO2 emissions. The latest package of improvements goes further than ever, highlighting the DB9’s qualities as a true sporting GT and underlining its role as the backbone car of our range,” explained Aston Martin’s Product Development Director, Ian Minards.

Deliveries of the refreshed DB9 are set to begin in July, with prices starting at £122,445 for the DB9 Coupe and £131,445 for the DB9 Volante.