The Vantage – Aston Martin’s entry-level coupe – has been facelifted and reworked to be faster, harder-edged and, yes, more expensive.

Also as a matter of stated policy, Aston Martin is making its cars more customisable through its bespoke department known as Q (in honour of a certain movie series). In that spirit, our test car – as pictured – was finished in iridescent emerald with yellow highlights, a special Q commission.