007 First Light puts a younger James Bond behind the wheel of a curated set of vehicles spanning vintage British sports cars, modern hybrid supercars, rugged off-roaders, and a few decidedly unglamorous utility trucks. The game from IO Interactive isn't an open-world driving sandbox. Every vehicle shows up tied to a specific mission, chase, or set piece, and the lineup leans heavily on the Aston Martin and Jaguar marques the franchise is known for.
Drivable cars in 007 First Light
The road-going lineup mixes hero cars from Bond's cinematic history with a few practical vehicles that fit specific mission beats. Each one is tied to a scripted sequence rather than free roam.
The Aston Martin Valhalla is the signature car of the game. The hybrid twin-turbo V8 supercar hits 60 mph in about three seconds, making it the fastest vehicle you can drive. Q outfits it with a gyro-stabilized 7.62 mm machine-gun turret firing roughly 1,200 rounds per minute at an effective range of nearly 800 meters, and merchandising tied to the car hints at additional weapon hardpoints. You take the wheel during an underground sequence late in the campaign.
The 1970 Aston Martin DBS is the yellow classic featured in the announcement trailer. Bond smashes through a hotel window into the driver's seat to pursue 009 across Slovakia. It's the same model Roger Moore drove in The Persuaders, predating his official 007 tenure, which gives the car a fitting "Bond-before-Bond" energy.
The 2006 Aston Martin DBS V12, instantly recognizable from Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, appears during Bond's training segment on Malta. It's a deliberate callback to the Daniel Craig era and ties the younger Bond's development to the cinematic continuity fans already know.
The dark green 2008 Jaguar XJ limousine (X350/X358 generation) is Bond's chauffeur disguise during the Slovakia chess tournament setup. You drive the MI6 operations team to the Grand Carpathian Hotel, then ditch the car once a suspicious bellhop draws Bond's attention.
The 2015 Jaguar XK grand tourer powers one of the standout chase sequences after the chess tournament ends in chaos. Unlike the slower XJ ferry ride, the XK is built for the high-speed escape that follows.
The 2022 Range Rover Sport shows up in the semi-open London segment that precedes the Gala mission, letting Bond cruise the city's streets in a luxury SUV before things escalate.
The 2021 Land Rover Defender 110 handles the desert approach to Aleph, the black-market ship-graveyard city in Mauritania, alongside Bond's contact Greenway. A larger Defender 130 has also been spotted in promotional material, and another Defender appears briefly during the Malta training scenes.
The Land Rover Series 88 isn't a Bond-driven car. It belongs to his mentor, who uses it to ferry the young agent to the training grounds. It earns a spot in the lineup because it's a recurring presence during the Malta act.
Trucks Bond drives during missions
Not every chase happens in a supercar. Two utility trucks anchor some of the campaign's most destructive set pieces.
The garbage truck appears during the sixth mission, Gala, in London's Kensington district. Bond uses it to plow through traffic, pedestrians' worst nightmares, and at one point a shopping arcade while pursuing an assassin. The sequence pulls clear inspiration from the GoldenEye tank chase, only with municipal sanitation equipment instead of military hardware.
The ladder truck shows up in a separate action beat where Bond chases a villain escaping by helicopter. The extending ladder is the whole point. It's the tool that lets the sequence pay off rather than just a vehicle to get from A to B.
Boats and watercraft
IO Interactive confirmed during a developer livestream that Bond can pilot watercraft directly rather than only watching boats during cutscenes. The standout water sequence runs through Vietnam, almost certainly HαΊ‘ Long Bay based on the limestone karsts and traditional red-sailed vessels visible in the trailer footage. Bond approaches an island resort that's clearly hiding something darker beneath its surface.
Combat-ready speedboats equipped with weapons and gadgets also feature in chase sequences. Expect at least one set piece where the boat itself is the gadget platform.
Full vehicle reference table
| Vehicle | Type | Where it appears |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin Valhalla | Hybrid supercar | Underground sequence, final act |
| 1970 Aston Martin DBS | Classic sports car | Slovakia, pursuing 009 |
| 2006 Aston Martin DBS V12 | Modern sports car | Malta training |
| 2008 Jaguar XJ | Luxury sedan | Slovakia, chess tournament approach |
| 2015 Jaguar XK | Grand tourer | Post-tournament chase |
| 2022 Range Rover Sport | Luxury SUV | London, pre-Gala segment |
| 2021 Land Rover Defender 110 | Off-road SUV | Mauritania desert, Aleph approach |
| Land Rover Series 88 | Vintage 4x4 (NPC-driven) | Malta, ferried by mentor |
| Triumph TF 250-X | Motocross bike | Featured across trailers; gadget-equipped |
| Garbage truck | Utility vehicle | Gala mission, Kensington chase |
| Ladder truck | Utility vehicle | Helicopter pursuit |
| Speedboats | Watercraft | Vietnam (HαΊ‘ Long Bay area) and combat chases |
The Triumph TF 250-X motorcycle
The Triumph TF 250-X motocross bike has been shown across the announcement trailer, the Rules of Spycraft trailer, Gamescom 2025 floor displays, and global hands-on preview events. Triumph's official Spanish account on X effectively confirmed the bike carries a built-in flamethrower as its gadget, which is a fairly absurd departure from a real-world motocross machine but very much in keeping with Bond tradition. Given how often it's been showcased, players will almost certainly take direct control of it rather than just watching scripted sequences.
Vehicles you'll see but not drive
Plenty of vehicles populate the world as set dressing or cutscene props. Helicopters like the AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin HC3A, transport aircraft including the Ilyushin Il-76, and civilian cars such as the Fiat Ducato, Ford Explorer, Toyota Yaris, Lincoln Town Car stretched limousine, and a Lexus IS appear in environments and cinematics without becoming playable. Treat the drivable list above as the actual roster you'll control during the campaign.
007 First Light launches on May 27, 2026, for PC via Steam and other storefronts, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The vehicle roster reflects IO Interactive's choice to build curated mission-driven driving moments rather than a free-roam garage, so each car, truck, and boat exists to anchor a specific scene in young Bond's origin story.