The Aston Martin Vanquish is a compact car built from 2001 to 2026 over 3 generations. Between 2002 and 2026 it grew 22 cm longer and gained 75 kg. Engines offered: V8. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Vanquish is
The Aston Martin Vanquish is a compact car that Aston Martin built from 2001 to 2026 — 26 model years. Our measurements put it at 3 generations, the current one starting in 2025. It has been offered with V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Aston Martin range: DB12, DB9, DBS.
Vanquish generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Vanquish's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Vanquish that gives 3 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-2007 | 467 cm | 269 cm | 1835 kg | - | - |
| 2014-2018 | 472 cm | 274 cm | 1792 kg | +5 cm | -43 kg |
| 2025-2026 | 489 cm | 289 cm | 1910 kg | +17 cm | +118 kg |
Between 2002 and 2026 the Vanquish gained 22 cm in length (+4.7%) and 75 kg in weight (+4.1%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Vanquish that is 75 kg against 22 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Aston Martin Vanquish tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Vanquish owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Aston Martin Vanquish have? Power & range
The Aston Martin Vanquish is offered with 1 powertrain — 5.2L 12-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Aston Martin Vanquish, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 5.2L · 12-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Vanquish by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Aston Martin Vanquish. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Vanquish | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 10 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 1 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Aston Martin Vanquish?
The Vanquish is a compact car, built from 2001 to 2026 across 3 generations. Engines offered: V8.
How many generations does the Vanquish have?
3 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2025. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the Vanquish grew 22 cm longer and gained 75 kg.
What is the Aston Martin Vanquish warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Vanquish reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Vanquish?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Aston Martin
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin Vantage | 1981–2026 | 5 | 21 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Valkyrie | — | 2 | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin DB12 | 2024–2026 | 4 | 17 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin DBX | 2021–2026 | 14 | 17 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Aston Martin DB9 | 2005–2016 | 43 | 15 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Db5 | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
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