Aston Martin DBX


The Aston Martin DBX is an upcoming mid-sized, front-engine, all-wheel drive luxury crossover produced by British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin.

Design

Astride the trademark grille shape are LED headlights; below those, DRLs surround two aerodynamic ducts that reduce lift and drag and cool the brakes. Frameless doors hide their window seals, and the B-pillars are fronted with glass to help the illusion of an unbroken expanse. The rakish rear glass slides down to a pronounced, fixed spoiler lip reminiscent of the Vantage.

Specifications and Performance

While related to the Vantage, the DBX is built on its own dedicated platform. Like other Aston Martin models, it will be 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 and of torque. The DBX is capable of accelerating from in 4.5 seconds, and attaining a top speed of. A 9-speed automatic gearbox is standard, and towing is rated at up to. 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.