2008 Aston Martin DB9 Exterior Review

• Overall
• Performance
• Exterior
• Interior
• Safety
• Reliability
• Specs

Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

The 2008 DB9 garners praise for its sleek, eye-catching and slightly understated exterior design. What's more, many contend that the Volante -- which features an automatically retractable fabric top -- looks just as great as the coupe.

• "The Aston won the beauty segment of this contest. Even the Italians seemed to think so, judging by the smiles and envious stares from the local populace, who naturally were partisans for the Scaglietti." -- Car and Driver

• "The Aston Martin DB9 Coupe has a handsome aluminum body, arguably one of the most attractive around, with a broad and deep front grille, typical of Aston Martin, placed between large oval headlamps. Graceful curves run rearward over a long hood to culminate in a short trunk deck." -- Forbes

• "Following a DB9 one can appreciate the 'ooohs and ahhs' from other drivers and passengers as they crane their necks to get a better view. I think the design will age well as it has a certain timeless grace to it, which with a little tweaking over time, will still look in shape in ten years." -- The Auto Channel

• "This is more than just an attractive car: It's the rarest of things: a convertible that's at least as good looking as the coupe on which it's based. More astonishing still, its looks aren't even ruined when the fabric roof is up. So there you have it: The Volante is the best-looking convertible on the market." -- Motor Trend

• "In a summer rich with new upscale ragtops such as the Ferrari F430 Spider and the Porsche 911 Cabriolet, the Aston Martin DB9 Volante tops the heartbreaker charts, looking equally addictive with the top up or down." -- Automobile Magazine