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.[5][6] Production officially started on 9 July 2020.[7]
| Aston Martin DBX | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: St Athan, South Wales (Aston Martin Lagonda Saint Athan)[1] |
| Designer | Marek Reichman[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size luxury SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Related | Aston Martin Vantage (2018) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 L Mercedes-AMG M177 twin-turbocharged V8[3] |
| Transmission | 9-speed 9G-Tronic[4] automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,060 mm (120.5 in) |
| Length | 5,039 mm (198.4 in) |
| Width | 1,998 mm (78.7 in) |
| Height | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,245 kg (4,949.4 lb) |
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 550 PS (405 kW; 542 hp) and 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) of torque. 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). 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.[8][9]
According to Carwow, the DBX does 0-60mph in just 4.09 seconds.
References
- "Aston Martin launches first car made in St Athan factory". BBC. 19 November 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- "New Aston Martin DBX: 542bhp SUV charged with reviving firm". Autocar. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- "Aston Martin DBX: pricing confirmed from £158,000". Autocar. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- https://paultan.org/2019/11/25/aston-martin-dbx-could-get-v12-more-variants-report/
- Duff, Mike (20 November 2019). "Aston Martin DBX Is an SUV Aiming to Be a True Aston". Car and Driver. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- Ramsey, Jonathon (20 November 2019). "2021 Aston Martin DBX looks the part, likely drives it, too". Autoblog. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- 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.
- Davies, Alex (19 November 2019). "The $189,000 DBX SUV Is Here to Save Aston Martin". Wired. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- 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.