Chris Harris on Cars: Aston Martin Vanquish. Best British GT car of all time?
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- Over 800hp, RWD, utterly beautiful - gorgeous British GT thug.
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Aston Martin's current lineup is out of this world.
2024 Jag F-Type R owner here. AM have schooled the woke DEI idiots at Jaguar/JLR
@@cruisersupsupport4502 You lot are worse than Vegans - nobody asked but we get it mate, you're racist.
@MrLlamaLlama1 You're not much better yourself, mate. We get it, you hold prejudices against people who choose to live differently to you.
@@cruisersupsupport4502 Woke and DEI in one sentence. terminal brain damage detected
@@cruisersupsupport4502why with all the OPF
The one positive of Top Gear disappearing - more Chris Harris on Cars. Still the best motoring journalist out there.
and Harrys garage :)
They're still on FB peddling electric slop lol. What a downgrade
@@dandylion1987 that's Top Gear Magazine, which predates the TV programme.
100% and from an expert.
@@dandylion1987That's the Magazine department. The TV one has been stopped.
Finally Aston have got it right from looks, engine, interior and driving dynamics. Mr Harris you are a legend and glad to see you back where you belong!
I got a letter printed in Evo maybe 10 years ago saying that Aston were beating a dead horse with the same, albeit good, looks over and over to the point of banality.
@@matthewpople9639Astons have alway been desirable, good looking externally but now I feel they now have the complete package. Stunning cars not only to look at but actually drive.
Uhhhh no, I don’t see how they got the back end of the Vantage so right, and completely blew it on the Vanquish.
@@matthewpople9639 Guessing Evo published your letter because they thought “awwww bless a little contrarian”
3 decades from now, Chris will be respected like a David Attenborough style legend. My favourite car journalist ever !
Harry Metcalfe has that position currently.
Completly agree
Harry Metcalfe is just like David Attenborough. Remember when Attenborough drove an old V8 Rolls Royce to the arctic purely for entertainment?
Amen! Monkey's the GOAT.
Not the people editing the audio on the videos, though. Sheesh.
Enjoyed the spit cam inside the cockpit. good vid!
Astons make you salivate more apparently
Thank god it wasn’t just me!!! Chris clearly getting a bit moist!
his DNA is all over that interior
I was laughing so hard😂
Absolutely!..."good vid"
Saw one driving along near Silverstone recently. I thought it looked good in photos but in person it's a whole other level of stunning
I’m a gt guy and I haven’t been impressed by anything since like 2010! But this thing looks special, I want one!
Bentley gt
@@amgnaciri5937 Too much Audi in them nowadays
@@b71071 nowadays as in since 1998?😂
@@amgnaciri5937absolutely no room in them
@@b71071if it was bespoke it would probably be less reliable
I love how you get straight to the review. No skits no funny business. I appreciate that. I love this car.
Anyone else hate digital gauge clusters?
Yeah, it cheapens an otherwise stunning machine. At least there's no huge tablet stuck on the dash.
Can analog gauge cluster be specced?
I used to. But they're fine in my Seat Leon actually.
I'm used to digital dashes from motorcycles and the AIM dashes for track cars, but the current implementation of them in road cars is so awful. They've gotten rid of the surround that used to house the analog tach and speedo and just replaced them with an ipad in front of you with no shading. It's jarring and awful.
I quite like the 911 992.1 implementation with the traditional surround and the big analog appearing (but definitely digitally controlled) tach. But the newer one that has turned all of that into a screen with nothing mechanical feeling left is very cold.
2018 had peak digital dashes. everything since is cheap temu looking
I prefer standard gauges, I ride motorcycles year round and have never found digital dash/ instrument cluster dependable, plus I hate the glare
My favorite part is the passionate spittle that Chris projected all over the steering wheel and dash, brilliantly backlit by the winter sun
This is such perfect timing. This second I’ve finished pod number 20, configuring my own vanquish while the gang talk about how gorgeous it is. My wish has been granted!
Chris's passion and knowledge is amazing. Have always loved his videos and presentations. As an Englishman any Aston Martin brings thoughts of beauty, elegance, power and 'I'll never be able to afford one', lol but that's OK I can always appreciate what I cannot afford and still be happy.
What a refreshing attitude. Hear, hear! May the love of great engineering unite rich, poor, and all those inbetween!
Always lovely to hear Chris' feedback on the track. Since every outfit will tell us about the numbers but usually never explain how the car behaves close to the limit. Most of us will never drive or own said cars so it makes hearing it from Chris really special.
I love Aston and what they're doing. They should release a software update to make the suspension softer. Surely those Bilstein electric dampers have a range of adjustment?
But there's only so much a damper can do given the spring rates.
"Can you believe they still sell shit like this" 😂😂 legend chris
This spec is gorgeous!! That grey/silver whatever over green!!.. great looking car
ForgetTop Gear what we need is The Chris Harris Motoring Show.
Top Gear is dead bro.
Bros still going with Top Gear
you meant Home Video?
You already have it. You are commenting on a video that is as described...
Aston consistently just makes the best looking cars bravo
I disagree. That rear end is hideous.
The best car reviewer out there. Honest and believable and probably the saviour of Top Gear
Lovely candid review. I was waiting for his take on the cabin. It was immediately obvious. Beautiful shade of green. Blind stitching. Well balanced mix of materials. The panoramic roof. Gorgeous! The exterior is so purposeful and dynamic. 🇬🇧
When I was selling new Subarus, customers would ask me, what's the difference between a Crosstrek, Forester and Outback ? The Crosstrek is the smallest SUV Subaru makes... the Forester and the Outback both have roughly the same interior volume, just configured differently. The Outback is longer and not as tall, the Forester is shorter and taller, the Forester has more of an upright seating position, whereas the Outback is more of a Sedan type of seating position. The Outback is offered with 2 engines, turbo or non-turbo....
Why am I stating this, what is the difference between Vantage, DBS and Vanquish ??
Chris, thanks again for another simple, bang-on review ! Carry on !!
Chris Harris is the best & most unbiased motoring journalist out there in the market. Loads of respect to this gentleman.
Chris plz do more car reviews like theses more often, they are always a joy to watch!
Just love Chris's car reviews, on point, that's all you need.
Everything about Aston's development and design right now is brilliant. These cars looks like special one-off editions yet they are the normal lineup! Love it!
i have already been gushing over this car across the internet for the past few months, but that green interior looks insanely beautiful
Thank you Chris for this one not being one of the "home movie" videos of late.
It’s still a home video, it’s just that they’re slowly ironing out some of the production wrinkles.
Edited by "Motorflix". Probably worth their fees I'd say
@@commonasmuck1234 the edit quality is miles better than the last two or three videos, as in someone other than Chris edit it. Not quite Neil Carry level, but 85% there.
@@RumblestripDotNet what happened to neil? did they go their own ways?
@ Don’t know, I figure Chris being independent now can’t afford Neil. That’s strictly a guess
Stunning car! With this much torque, manufacturers might consider ambient temperatures for Transmission programs and Torque delivery. Release the hounds with warm dry weather and protect the occupants in cold inclement weather. Nice job Chris!
The back-lighting through the window highlights every single glorious little speck of spatter from your front head hole Chris.
It's a great time to be alive.
I appreciated your comment regarding “taking the game to the competition”. Best to always be on the offense when you are 100% sure of yourself, and Aston Martin at this point has no doubts. Great video, thank you. 🙏
Current Aston Martin lineup is so fantastic 😍❤
Chris you're the best auto journalist by miles! I've built my collection mostly based on your reviews.
That is one of, if not the nicest modern interior I have seen. And the exterior, ’chefs kiss’. Aston Martin is on a roll at the moment
I honestly think for people growing up today will feel the same way about this car that me and my generation did 20 years ago when the db9 was released. Both are epic and stunning cara
Love these things, the noise, power delivery and cabin quality.
From someone who has driven both the 720s and these. The performance is staggering!
Relative to the DB series, "its pretty obvious which one is Daddy." LOL. I love watching Harris' videos. He's so relatable.
I had a 2014 Vanquish. Quirky electronics with an outdated infotainment system but the V12 was glorious and the exterior looks and leather work just classic. I do not think the 2025 Vanquish is in the cards for me yet as it is almost 2x as much money as my 2014 was retail but I could be happy with the new redesigned Vantage. I can pretty much count on the fact I will not be pulling up to a stop light to drag a Vanquish anytime soon. Well done AM. Maybe your finest car ever next to the 177.(Among the most beautiful cars ever period.IMO)
Stunning car inside and out. Aston Martin has really upped its game in the past couple of years. Harris, Reid and Catchpole for a new limited series car show please.
good to see you back ... nice review we need more off this please give us more we always loved your videos. guys pres like to this we need more as he is one off the best guy to do this !
The best thing to come out of Top Gear being dismantled is the return to regular posting of Chris Harris on Cars. Please stay in this space. Just feels right.
This format is excellent, the informative fast download of ALL of the pertinent info. Thanks Chris🏎
I do hope that Aston gets the business side of things worked out because right now (or perhaps more correctly 2024) is peak Aston, IHMO. Wow they are making fun, engaging, purposeful, beautiful cars!
That interior...wow. thanks Chris.
The color combo is amazing. Love the looks
Always a pleasure to watch Mr.Harris,especially,when the tested object is a blast❤
1:14 Say it, don’t spray it 😂
I’ll never own one, but my goodness I’ve had a thing for Astons for a long time. They’re just beautiful and have been for ages. Thanks Monkey.
Nice to see the wonderful city of Bristol as a backdrop, Chris. I live and work there so hope to see you around on one of your tests. The Aston's not bad either!!
Sometimes see him around Clifton where he lives.
It's fun to play "which road is Chris driving down in this shot?".
I'm sure Chris knows there's some fun driving roads if you head over the suspension bridge and take the back roads towards Clevedon.
@phuzz00 I shall be driving those very roads in a couple of hours.
I love the audio mixing with the exterior shots to the interior. So slick, nice touch
All I can see is Ford puma headlights. Still a stunning car.
Loving Aston Martins current line up. Long may it continue.
Wow this one's a looker forsure. Stunning road presence and great proportions. Aston Martin designers knocked it out of the park!
Sounds absolutely manic when youre on the gas. Epic
Great to see that some manufacturers can still produce stunning cars. The previous generation Vanquish was gorgeous but this new one is certainly up there too. Minor things for me are the digital dials and the smudgey touch screen infotainment but at least there is still a good amount of buttons.
I love Chris Harris's videos again. I missed this version of him while he was on Top Gear
so many good car videos this Sunday morning in my inbox. Harris and Vanquish, Harry and Toyota GR86, and everyone else with Porsche GT3
I just love the Aston Martin Vanquish MKII.
I’m so happy you are making these videos man. Been subscribed since Joe Rogan show
You're truly at your best Chris when you do videos like this! Love it!
Aston has been killing it of late, great styling, great sounding engine.
Chris Harris, the modern Tiff Needel or Jeremy Clarkson; telling us what we need to know about cars we can’t afford. God love these men. I’m emailing Chris the moment I win the lottery. I’ll need recommendations.
Such a great spec car! Love the silver with green interior
Epic car (Aston Martin owner here), great review!
Since the interior facelift, Aston Martin has been nailing EVERYTHING.
They finally figured out how to make a stunning interior to match the beautiful exterior. I hope Aston finds success. If I was in a position to be in the market for a car like this, I'd be looking at this very closely.
The green leather is right vibe. Love.
Enjoy a walk and Mr Whippy with my father-in-law on the common (that’s not some kind of metaphor 😊), on my rare returns to Bristol, followed by a pint or two at the Albion. Lovely morning out on any given Sunday. Obviously would be much improved in this Vanquish. I still think Aston make the world’s most beautiful cars, so glad to see that’s now matched by performance, handling and build. 👍
Aston has released some of the most beautiful cars I’ve ever witnessed in the past 3 years 😍 I love the Aston Martin comeback
Aston martin is doing an excellent job lately, and that green interior color is amazing
1:13 off topic, check out the salivary microdroplets we produce while speaking, visible due to being backlit by the sunshine! Cool car
This years vanquish..that design is stunning...
I love Chris Harris as a car reviewer. Next to Harry Metcalfe, both are the best in the business.
But by gee am I missing the video filming genus of Neil Carey
Can we just celebrate the face that Aston did not give up on the v12 a harmonious time piece of automotive engineering
I really love the new rear design, it separates it from the other Astons
one of the most beautiful car ass ever.
Back seats mean you can say its not a selfish two seater....when it really is....green beautifully ....different.
Appreciate all the Chris Harris adulation, but the best thing is ....he won't get carried away with his own hype....
Cutting the night shots with the day shots got a laugh out of me haha.
That green interior is splendid
Without a doubt, pure British blood! Congratulations Chris for speeding up these machines!
This is what we want to see, Chris in a car, smoking tyres.. none of that nonsense with those other three boring fellas .. just raw driving ability and a way of conveying the feeling of driving that only Harris has..
I love Chris's editing haha. He's talking to you driving through London in broad daylight and then show's the wide shot of him driving through London in the middle of the night. Great review though, as ever
London looks remarkably like Bristol 😂
its headlights remind me of the final iteration of the Dodge Viper.
They remind me of the latest ford puma! 😂
🔥 Chris Harris never disappoints! This Aston Martin Vanquish review is pure car enthusiast heaven. The sound, the looks, the heritage-British GT perfection? 🇬🇧🚗💨
I do agree with the Daughter being the Litmus test for fancy cars. Do they think it's cool and beautiful? Yep? Job done. Inspiring such a feeling in a generation that is leaning towards Uber and not even having a driver's license is quite an achievement in the modern era.
Top work 👍 (plus, it really is a pretty thing, inside and out.)
I really love this new Vanquish, but not enough to trade in my 2015 Vanquish. Especially not with Pirellis on it.
Aston Martin are bringing out cars better than most super car manufacturers.
Great review Chris.
Makes you want to buy one.
Thank you
😎😎😎👍👍👍
One shot. At 6:12. That was the money shot ❤ The rear haunches are up there with the greatest designs ever for a motor car.
Start of the video my fav Aston going sideways by my fav Journalist. EPIC!!
This and the giulia quad are the only 2 new cars I’d buy currently on sale. I mean this thing just looks absolutely stunning in every way from every angle
Damn when the light shines on it the green leather pops
Aston is sick atm❤❤
Thank you for sharing, it made me fall in love with this car
Fantastic spec. Ultra high performance cars with understated exterior colours combined with extroverted interior colours is perfection. Agree about the rear seats. The rear needs tidying, it’s odd and not as beautiful as the rest of the car.
Aston Martin is knocking out of the park lately, their new models Vantage, DB12, Vanquish and Valhalla just awesome.
They can't do much better for me.
The Vanquish is proper continent destroyer 😅
Aston doesn't miss when it comes to looks plus the sound of that sweet V12 , you dont even need a radio.
Another great epsidode Chris. Really enjoyed, thanks. :)
💯 agree the loss of the rear seats is a massive disappointment for the Vanquish 🥲
Aston turning it around, great to see
Just saw you on Joe Rogan, been watching your work since top gear. You are an amazing person, wish you all the best!
Aston been going crazy lately. Valkyrie, Valhalla, valiant and valour. And then there's the prettiest lineup of any manufacturer DB12, vantage and vanquish
Thank you
This should be on Top Gear
Best automotive journalist of all time🏆