I hit the brakes hard and watched a taillight disappear into a tunnel. In that instant I knew which vehicles teach you to survive — and which simply look good on a poster. You’re about to get a compact, scene-by-scene guide to every car, truck, and boat you’ll ever drive in 007 First Light.
On-screen chaos in London sets the tone — 007 First Light Vehicles List: All Cars, Trucks, and Boats
I’ve replayed the chase beats and training runs so you don’t have to. You’ll meet Aston Martins and Jaguars, but also off-brand workhorses that steal scenes. I’ll point out where each vehicle appears, how it behaves in-game, and why it matters for a young Bond learning tradecraft.
What cars are in 007 First Light?
Short answer: a mix of hypercars, classic Astons, British luxury saloons, rugged Land Rovers, and a couple of surprise municipal vehicles. Below I list the drivable options and the moments they define.
Beaten pavement and roaring crowds announce the Aston Martin Valhalla
The Valhalla appears in the game’s final underground sequence and it behaves like a purpose-built predator. With a hybrid twin-turbo V8 it rockets from 0–60 in about three seconds, and in gameplay terms it feels relentless. The Aston Martin Valhalla is a bullet on asphalt.
A hallway scuffle leads to a classic getaway — 1970 Aston Martin DBS
Bond bursts out of a hotel and commandeers the 1970 DBS to pursue a rival agent. The DBS is a proper period piece—an old-school British GT with pedigree, seen on-screen with actors like Roger Moore and available in GTA V for reference. In-game it’s less about raw speed and more about character: stylish, stubborn, and suited to close-quarters chases.
A narrow training ground introduces the 2006 Aston Martin DBS V12
This Daniel Craig-era DBS V12 shows up during training sequences. If you’ve chased targets in Blood Stone, 007 Legends or driven Bond cars in Forza Horizon 4 DLC, you’ll recognize the handling cues. Here it’s a controlled, heavy-hitting GT that teaches you steering under pressure.
A quiet chauffeur ride leads to the 2008 Jaguar XJ
You drive the Jaguar XJ en route to the chess tournament. It’s the kind of car that signals status rather than aggression—smooth, composed, and built for moving people through city streets without drawing fire.
After a tournament explosion, attention turns to the 2015 Jaguar XK
The XK shows up in one of the game’s most kinetic chases after the tournament. It’s a grand tourer that handles tight urban set pieces with surprising agility—think measured aggression rather than outright ferocity.
London traffic and a semi-open district showcase the 2022 Range Rover Sport Edition
There’s a semi-open section in London where you can pilot the Range Rover Sport Edition. It’s the game’s nod to open-world wandering without a full sandbox: a luxury SUV built to move through city traffic, prep for a gala, and absorb minor collisions with dignity.
A desert convoy puts the 2021 Land Rover Defender to work
The Defender is used for off-road travel across desert stretches. It’s not a chase car; it’s pragmatic and built to get you through rough terrain. Expect durability over flair when you take the wheel here.
A mentor’s hand and a vintage steering wheel — Land Rover Series 88
This classic belongs to Bond’s mentor and is used to ferry you to training arenas. It’s a character moment more than a driving sequence: the Series 88 tells you something about lineage and instruction.
Gala chaos introduces municipal hardware — Garbage Truck
The sixth mission, Gala, hands you a garbage truck and asks you to cause as much mayhem as possible. It’s loud, ungainly, and perfect for demolition runs. The garbage truck is a wrecking ball with a driver.
Firefighters’ route becomes a stunt — Ladder Truck
A ladder truck appears in a sequence where verticality matters: you’ll chase a villain making a helicopter escape. The rig’s extendable ladder becomes a practical tool for the set piece rather than a straight driving gimmick.
Are all vehicles drivable in 007 First Light?
No. You can only take control of specific cars, trucks, and boats during scripted chase and mission segments. Some vehicles exist purely for atmosphere or as set dressing; IO Interactive designed the playable roster to serve narrow, memorable moments rather than a free-roam garage.
Waterways and resort approaches bring out armed boats
Can you drive boats in 007 First Light?
Yes. Several high-speed boats appear in chase missions and during a resort sequence in Vietnam. Boats come loaded with weapons and gadgets, and they handle very differently from cars—expect more sliding, less grip, and a focus on avoiding obstacles rather than skidding around corners.
If you care about provenance: IO Interactive handled development, and the in-game models nod to brands such as Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Range Rover. The designers borrowed handling philosophies seen in racing titles like Forza and open-world games such as GTA V to make certain sequences feel familiar without turning this into a driving sim.
Which vehicle taught you the most in a single sequence, or which felt unfairly overpowered — the Valhalla, an old DBS, or a municipal grinder of a garbage truck?