2027 Aston Martin DB12 S

The CarCody take

The 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S is a gasoline minicompact car with rear-wheel drive, a 4.0-liter turbocharged eight-cylinder engine, and an eight-speed automatic. It returns 17 MPG combined, with 14 MPG city and 21 MPG highway. The EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $4,850 and tailpipe emissions at 522 grams of CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a rear-wheel-drive gasoline minicompact car Buyers comfortable budgeting heavily for fuel Mostly-highway driving where its rating is higher

What it is

The 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S is a minicompact car from Aston Martin. It uses gasoline, rear-wheel drive, and an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Its engine is a 4.0-liter turbocharged eight-cylinder.

The numbers

The key figure is 17 MPG combined. That combines the 14 MPG city rating with the 21 MPG highway rating.

The city number reflects lower-speed driving, while the highway number is higher. Your result will depend on how much of each type of driving you do.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,850. That is the yearly gasoline figure attached to this rating.

Tailpipe emissions are rated at 522 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

A 17 MPG combined rating gives the DB12 S a straightforward yardstick for comparing gasoline cars. Cars with higher MPG use fewer gallons for the same distance, while lower-MPG cars use more.

You can place its figure beside other Aston Martin cars or browse fuel-efficient cars when fuel use is the deciding factor.

Who it suits

The DB12 S suits a buyer who wants a minicompact gasoline car with rear-wheel drive and an eight-cylinder engine, and who accepts a high annual fuel estimate.

Its 21 MPG highway rating may matter more to someone whose driving is mostly on highways than to someone who spends more time in city traffic.

Trade-offs

The 4.0-liter eight-cylinder and rear-wheel-drive layout come with a 17 MPG combined rating and a $4,850 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate.

City driving is rated at 14 MPG, below its 21 MPG highway figure. The car is classified as a minicompact.

Verdict

Choose the DB12 S if its rear-wheel-drive setup, turbocharged eight-cylinder engine, and minicompact car format fit your priorities. The running figures point to a gasoline budget that deserves attention before buying.

For fuel planning, use 17 MPG as the headline number and $4,850 as the EPA yearly estimate. Highway-focused use aligns with its stronger 21 MPG rating, while city-heavy use aligns with 14 MPG.