Aston Martin has a very different place in the UK market from most car brands. It is not trying to sell large numbers of everyday cars. Its appeal sits in a much narrower, more expensive part of the market, built around sports cars, grand tourers and performance SUVs for buyers who want something rare, fast and distinctly British.

The current range reflects that. The Vantage is the more focused sports car, while the DB12 and Vanquish sit in the grand tourer tradition that Aston Martin is best known for. The DBX gives the brand an SUV, which is now almost essential even for luxury and performance car makers. The Valhalla plug-in hybrid supercar then sits above the regular range as a much more specialised model.

For buyers, the attraction is obvious but not especially rational. An Aston Martin is not usually bought because it is the cheapest, most practical or most sensible option. It is bought because of how it looks, how it feels and what the badge means. That does not make the practical side irrelevant, though. At this level, running costs, emissions, depreciation and long-term ownership all matter, especially if the car is going to be used regularly rather than kept for occasional weekends.

That is where The Car Expert’s coverage is useful. Our Expert Ratings can separate the emotional appeal from the ownership reality, which is particularly important with cars that often receive glowing reviews but still carry high running costs. This page brings together all of our Aston Martin coverage in one place, including Expert Ratings, reviews, news and feature articles, so you can compare the range and see where each model fits.