Good: 600HP 5.2 litre twin turbo V12 with ACT does 0-62 in 3.9 seconds, tops out at 200mph and lists at £154,500.

Bad: 200mph where?

Good: Covers huge distances quickly and effortlessly.

Bad: Rear lamp lenses have been known to fall off. Not as reliable as the V8 Vantage.

Good: Four door super saloon from Aston Martin. Superb luxury and performance with mighty 6.0-litre engine.

Bad: Rivals like the Porsche Panamera are considerably cheaper.

Good: 6.0-litre V12 power delivers an immense 510PS. Great looks. Roadster available from 2012.

Bad: Expensive compared to the V8 Vantage at £135,000.

Good: Looks good and its wonderful V8 sounds even better. Comfortable and civilised.

Bad: Creates lots of brake dust. Volvo derived navigation complicated to use. Not as fast as it sounds. Early cars prone to paint bubbling around door handles and parking sensors.

Good: Grand Tourer sits at the top of the Aston Martin range. Powered by a 6.0-litre V12 with more than 570PS. Available as a 2+2.

Bad: Priced at £190k.