2026 Aston Martin DB12 S

The CarCody take

The 2026 Aston Martin DB12 S is a gasoline-powered minicompact car with rear-wheel drive, an automatic eight-speed transmission, and a 4.0-liter turbocharged eight-cylinder engine. It is rated at 17 MPG combined, with 14 MPG city and 21 MPG highway. Its listed annual fuel cost is $4,850, and tailpipe emissions are 522 grams of CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers who want a rear-wheel-drive gasoline minicompact car Highway travelers who can accept higher fuel use Buyers seeking an eight-cylinder Aston Martin

What it is

The 2026 Aston Martin DB12 S is a minicompact car running on gasoline. It uses rear-wheel drive, a 4.0-liter turbocharged eight-cylinder engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. See other Aston Martin cars.

Its defining EPA figure is 17 MPG combined. That rating describes its overall fuel use across city and highway driving.

The numbers

City driving is rated at 14 MPG. Highway driving is rated at 21 MPG, a 7-MPG advantage over its city figure.

The car's tailpipe CO2 rating is 522 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

The listed annual fuel cost is $4,850. The car uses gasoline, and its 17 MPG combined rating means fuel stops come more often than in a car with a higher MPG figure.

How it compares

Within its own ratings, the DB12 S favors highway travel: 21 MPG highway versus 14 MPG city. Its 17 MPG combined result places the focus on accepting higher fuel use in exchange for this car's configuration.

Who it suits

The DB12 S suits a buyer who wants a rear-wheel-drive minicompact car with a gasoline eight-cylinder engine and is prepared for a $4,850 listed annual fuel cost.

Its highway rating makes it a more natural fit for drivers whose miles include more open-road travel than stop-and-go city traffic.

Trade-offs

The eight-cylinder turbo engine and rear-wheel-drive layout come with 14 MPG city and 17 MPG combined ratings. Highway use improves to 21 MPG, but tailpipe CO2 remains 522 grams per mile.

The car's automatic eight-speed transmission and minicompact classification define its setup, while gasoline operation means its running cost follows fuel consumption rather than electric charging.

Verdict

Choose the 2026 DB12 S if a small Aston Martin car with rear-wheel drive and a turbocharged eight-cylinder engine is the priority. Its 21 MPG highway figure can work for longer road trips, but the 14 MPG city rating will raise fuel use in urban driving. Budget around $4,850 for the listed annual fuel cost and expect 522 grams of CO2 per mile. This is a fit for buyers who accept those running numbers as part of the package.