2026 Aston Martin DB12 V8

The CarCody take

The 2026 Aston Martin DB12 V8 is a gasoline minicompact car with rear-wheel drive, a 4.0-liter turbocharged V8, and an eight-speed automatic. Its EPA rating is 17 MPG combined, with 15 MPG in city driving and 22 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $4,850, and tailpipe CO2 is 507 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a rear-wheel-drive Aston Martin gasoline car Owners whose driving includes substantial highway travel

What it is

The 2026 DB12 V8 is a car from Aston Martin. It uses rear-wheel drive, a 4.0-liter eight-cylinder turbo engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Its defining EPA figure is 17 MPG combined. That rating reflects the balance between its 15 MPG city figure and 22 MPG highway figure.

The numbers

Expect the lower 15 MPG figure in city driving and the higher 22 MPG figure on the highway. Your actual result will depend on how much of each type of driving you do.

The EPA lists 507 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile for this model.

What it costs to run

EPA annual fuel cost is $4,850. That is the yearly gasoline figure attached to its 17 MPG combined rating.

Gasoline is the only listed fuel, so running costs center on fuel use rather than electric charging.

How it compares

Use combined MPG for a like-for-like check against other minicompact cars. The DB12 V8's mark is 17 MPG combined, with 15 city and 22 highway.

A direct side-by-side requires the other car's EPA figures; none are included here. You can browse other Aston Martin cars for the same kind of comparison.

Who it suits

This car suits a driver who wants a gasoline Aston Martin with rear-wheel drive and accepts a 17 MPG combined rating.

It makes more sense for someone whose driving includes enough highway miles to approach the 22 MPG highway figure, rather than mostly city trips.

Trade-offs

The 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 and rear-wheel-drive layout come with a 15 MPG city rating and a $4,850 EPA annual fuel cost.

Highway driving is rated at 22 MPG, but the combined result falls to 17 MPG. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 507 grams per mile.

Verdict

Choose the 2026 Aston Martin DB12 V8 if its rear-drive layout, turbocharged V8, and Aston Martin badge fit your priorities and you can budget for its fuel use. The useful planning figure is 17 MPG across mixed driving, while highway trips are rated at 22 MPG. City-heavy use moves toward 15 MPG and the EPA's $4,850 yearly fuel estimate. It is a gasoline minicompact car, so buyers focused on lower fuel spending should start with its running-cost numbers.