For years the best image of an Aston Martin is one of sophistication.

What, with the DB line being a James Bond car and all that, why would it not?

But recently, Aston Martin opted for a wilder side of the picture. Their new Vantage has this primitive sort of feel to it. Their latest photos show the car in a raw and wild theme. Why, even the video that accompanied the launch had more of the jungle in the theme, than the picture of elegance and style.

Of course one could never take away style from an Aston Martin. The lines and angles of the Vantage still evoke that feel of having a truly artistic creation in your arms. Of course the power of this Vantage can be called a beast. But that is what an Aston Martin Vantage is all about, taming the beast into sophistication.

Here is the video of the latest Aston Martin Vantage:

And here are some of the more artistic photos of the new Aston Martin Vantage as presented by Rankin, one of the most influential London-based photographer today. Rankin has taken the portraits of the Queen of England, Daniel Craig, Kate Moss, David Bowie, and Monica Bellucci among others.