Is the DB12 a proper driver’s car or merely a pretty grand tourer?

The DB12 can be both. Attack some corners in Sport+ or cruise in comfort. It’s not as focused as more sports cars, but in a way that’s more versatile.

This is a grand tourer that can hustle when you want it to. Just don't pretend that the 2020 Giulia will outhandle a 911 GT3 or an F8 Tributo.

I have driven it and it is more engaging than you would think. It's not a Vantage, but it has a split personality that is really appealing.

And who says a GT can’t be a driver’s car? Having luxury and performance in one package, the DB12 is the proof. This is a modern interpretation of a sports car.

The answer is still too heavy to be considered a genuine driver's car. It all adds up to the electronics and luxury features. Quick, but no lightweight sports car.

The DB11 should have been the DB12 from the outset. Now, it has the power and handling to back up those looks.

It’s a driver’s car, if you know what I mean. This isn’t a track weapon, look elsewhere if that’s what you want. It’s hard to beat for fast road driving though.

Aston appears to have found a sweet spot. It’s sharper than a traditional GT but comfortable by hardcore sports car standards. Best of both worlds.

Yes it's still a GT at heart. It is too heavy and too luxurious to be a real sports car. That's not a bad thing – it excels at what it’s meant to do.

It’s definitely more of a driver’s car than previous DBs. The new suspension and chassis tuning makes a huge difference in the corners.