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under sustained use, allowing the driver to brake later, turn in with confidence, and carry momentum with ease. Visually, the DB12 S announces its elevated status with restraint rather than excess. Aerodynamic enhancements are integrated seamlessly into the design, giving the car a more assertive stance without compromising its elegance. A redesigned front splitter visually lowers the nose while enhancing stability, while sculpted bonnet louvres — available in exposed carbon fibre — hint at the performance beneath. Along the flanks, darkened sill elements emphasise the car’s planted profile, while discreet ‘S’ badging provides a knowing nod to Aston Martin’s high-performance heritage. At the rear, a fixed spoiler and reprofiled diffuser complete the picture, framing the quad exhaust outlets and reinforcing the car’s purposeful intent. It’s a design that feels taut and athletic yet unmistakably refined — unmistakably Aston Martin. Inside, the DB12 S continues this theme of focused luxury. The cabin is richly appointed, but every detail serves to heighten the sense of occasion. A red anodised drive mode controller immediately draws the eye, its colour echoed subtly through stitching, seatbelts, and embroidered headrests. Materials are sumptuous yet purposeful, with a choice of leather and Alcantara environments that balance tactility with visual drama. Sport Plus seats come as standard, offering support and comfort in equal measure, while optional carbon fibre performance seats underscore the car’s more focused character. Elsewhere, an Alcantara-trimmed steering wheel and meticulously finished trim surfaces reinforce the feeling that this is a driver’s Aston Martin — one designed to be engaged with, not merely admired. Crucially, the DB12 S does not ask its owner to choose between performance and pleasure. It remains a true Super Tourer — capable of thrilling on a mountain road, composed on the motorway, and impeccably refined wherever the journey leads. Available in both Coupe and Volante form, it offers open-air drama or closed-roof purity without compromise. With the DB12 S, Aston Martin has distilled decades of grand touring heritage into a car that feels both deeply rooted and resolutely modern. It is faster, sharper, and more expressive than before — yet still defined by elegance, craftsmanship, and emotional resonance. In doing so, it sets a new benchmark for what a Super Tourer can be. Simply Abu Dhabi | 317