Meet Aston Martin's saviour, the DBX SUV
Is James Bond planning to mount pavements in an SUV sometime soon? That could well be the case as his favourite car company has just launched its first sport utility.
Enter the DBX.
So another one bites the dust, you might say, but this is probably the vehicle that will save the British sports car specialist, while also ensuring it has the future funds to create more of the type of cars it’s famous for. Basically what the Cayenne did for Porsche. Aston Martin has gone bankrupt seven times in its 106 year history, according to Reuters, and its share prices have plunged by around 75 percent in the last year on falling demand for the Vantage.
So let’s meet the saviour, shall we.
Dedicated platform, AMG power
Built in a purpose-made factory in Wales, the Aston Martin DBX is crafted around a new dedicated SUV platform and its body is made from bonded aluminium to minimise weight, although the finished product is still a little portly at 2245kg.
As with the latest Vantage and DB11, the DBX is motivated by an AMG-sourced 4-litre twin-turbo petrol motor, the revised version in this model producing a wholesome 405kW and 700Nm of twisting force. That should get you from a standstill to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds, according to factory quotes, and on to a top speed of 291km/h, while the active exhaust system ensures it’s a musical experience too.
With AMG power, advanced chassis systems and a plush cabin with class-leading space, the DBX is a car for all reasons.
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