Aston Martin DBX

The Aston Martin DBX is a mid-sized, front-engine, all-wheel drive luxury crossover produced by British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin.[6][7] Production officially started on 9 July 2020.[8]

Aston Martin DBX
Overview
ManufacturerAston Martin
Production2020–present
Model years2021–present
AssemblyUnited Kingdom: St Athan, South Wales (Aston Martin Lagonda Saint Athan)[1]
DesignerMarek Reichman[2]
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size luxury SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, four-wheel-drive
RelatedAston Martin Vantage (2018)
Powertrain
Engine4.0 L Mercedes-AMG M177 twin-turbocharged V8[3]
Transmission9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic[4]
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,060 mm (120.5 in)
Length5,039 mm (198.4 in)
Width1,998 mm (78.7 in)
Height1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Kerb weight2,245 kg (4,949.4 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorAston Martin Rapide[5]

Design
Rear view
Interior

The DBX is the first car made at Aston Martin's new facility in St Athan, Wales. According to executive vice president and chief creative officer Marek Reichman, the wheelbase of the DBX stretches as far out as possible for the wheels to sit at the very corners which, together with the low roofline, gives the illusion of a smaller sports car and helps make the DBX look as much as a traditional Aston Martin sports car as possible. As with all Aston Martin cars, the DBX features swan-hinged doors, while the front grille is the largest ever fitted on an Aston Martin.[9]

Specifications and Performance

While related to the Vantage, the DBX is built on its own dedicated platform. Like other Aston Martin models, it is constructed with bonded aluminium panels and extrusions. The powertrain and infotainment technology are borrowed from Mercedes-Benz. The DBX uses Mercedes-AMG's M177 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine that has a power output of 550 PS (405 kW; 542 hp) and 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) of torque.[10] The DBX is capable of accelerating from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 4.5 seconds, and attaining a top speed of 292 km/h (181 mph).[11] A 9-speed automatic gearbox is standard, and towing is rated at up to 2,700 kg (6,000 lb). A 48-volt electric active roll system counteracts body roll under hard cornering, and the vehicle comes with five driving modes: a default GT, Sport, Sport Plus, Terrain and Terrain Plus with an additional Access mode. An active center transfer case directs torque to the front axle when it is required, and there is also an electronic limited slip rear differential. Adaptive dampers and triple-chamber air springs are both standard, offering a significant range of height adjustment.[12][13]

See also

References
  1. "Aston Martin launches first car made in St Athan factory". BBC. 19 November 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
  2. "New Aston Martin DBX: 542bhp SUV charged with reviving firm". Autocar. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
  3. "Aston Martin DBX: pricing confirmed from £158,000". Autocar. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  4. "Aston Martin DBX review - the first performance SUV to deliver on its promise". EVO. 10 August 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  5. "The Aston Martin Rapide leads this month's list of discounts". Autoblog. 13 August 2020. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  6. Duff, Mike (20 November 2019). "Aston Martin DBX Is an SUV Aiming to Be a True Aston". Car and Driver. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
  7. Ramsey, Jonathon (20 November 2019). "2021 Aston Martin DBX looks the part, likely drives it, too". Autoblog. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
  8. Brodie, James (9 July 2020). "New Aston Martin DBX SUV: first car rolls off Welsh production line, plus all the specs and details". Auto Express. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  9. Banks, Nargess (17 August 2020). "This Is The Design Story Behind DBX, Aston Martin's First Luxury SUV". Forbes. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  10. "Aston Martin DBX review". Auto Express. 10 August 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  11. "Aston Martin DBX review: putting the sports into SUV". CAR Magazine. 10 August 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  12. Davies, Alex (19 November 2019). "The $189,000 DBX SUV Is Here to Save Aston Martin". Wired. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  13. DeBord, Matthew (20 November 2019). "Aston Martin just unveiled its $189,000 DBX SUV in China. Here's a closer look". Business Insider. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
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