The Aston Martin Vantage Roadster is confirmed for South Africa and we have pricing for the new convertible sportscar.
The 2026 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster is powered by the same AMG-sourced 4.0-litre V8 turbocharged petrol engine with 489 kW and 800 Nm. Power drives the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox and Aston reckons its newcomer can hit 100 kph in just 3.5 seconds, and run to a top speed of over 300 kph. If you’re keen, you’ll need over R5 million to secure one.
Some clever engineering by the Aston Martin engineers has insured that the Roadster is just 60 kg heavier than the coupe sibling, with the roof mechanism optimised to retain most of the structural rigidity.
The roof mechanism is of the Z-fold fabric roof design, which weighs less than the standard K-fold units found in conventional convertibles. This setup means the roof mechanism can be opened and closed quickly, with the brand claiming the new Vantage Roadster has the world’s fastest roof. It takes a fraction under 7 seconds to open and at up to speeds of 50 kph.
Aston Martin had to tweak the rear suspension software as well as the gearbox to account for the additional mass of the roof and weight distribution adjustments. Impressively, the vehicle has a 49:51 weight distribution. The downsides? The roof mechanism does impact the boot space slightly.
Customers can option niceties like carbon ceramic brakes and uprated Bowers & Wilkins audio system, and let’s not forget the extensive Q by Aston Martin customisation program either. There are three new paint finishes, four 21-inch alloy wheel designs and you can get even more granular with seven brake calliper colours and five roof colours to choose from.
How much does the 2026 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster cost in South Africa?
An Aston Martin South Africa representative confirmed to Cars.co.za the first units will be touching down in the second quarter of 2025, with a base price of R5 649 000.
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