Aston Martin DB9

The interior follows the beautiful detailing of the exterior lines, and adds an architectural look and feel. The mix of metal, plastics and leather is well executed, as you’d expect in a hand-crafted car. From the way the doors open upwards slightly, to the fine comfort on offer from the leather seats the DB9’s interior feels special. It’s not the last word in user friendliness though, as the instruments are tricky to read when it’s bright and the stereo controls are a touch fiddly. However, the real Achilles’ heel is the sat-nav, which is hopeless.