Aston Martin is giving its highly effective DBX SUV a lift. Whereas the “S” badge hints at a slight enhance to 727 PS and 900 Nm, the true highlights lie in new technical options and an overhauled infotainment system.
The DBX has been a hit story for Aston Martin and stays the one mannequin within the lineup at the moment out there with all-wheel drive. The revised DBX S options the twin-turbocharged four-litre V8 from Mercedes-AMG, now delivering a modest enhance to 535 kW / 727 PS and 900 Nm of torque. Regardless of a weight discount of practically 50 kilograms, efficiency figures stay largely unchanged. The British SUV sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in a spectacular 3.3 seconds, with a high pace of 310 km/h – nonetheless totally spectacular.
Visually, little has modified, with solely delicate tweaks to the entrance and rear. An non-obligatory carbon roof helps shed 18 kilograms at a vital high-mounted level. Extra financial savings come from the usage of magnesium wheels – a primary on any SUV – with prospects ready to decide on between commonplace 23-inch cast alloys or the brand new magnesium rims, which scale back unsprung mass by a notable 19 kilograms. A revised steering ratio goals to supply higher street really feel and reduces the turning circle to a still-substantial twelve metres. Additionally enhanced is the DBX’s actively tuned chassis, with adaptive air suspension and anti-roll management limiting physique lean to only 1.5 levels. Sharper than ever: the carbon-ceramic brakes that carry the two-tonne SUV safely to a halt from excessive speeds.
“Previously two years, Aston Martin has launched a whole core vary of next-generation sports activities vehicles, in addition to a brand new DBX – all that includes a brand new, utterly bespoke infotainment system developed in-house,” says Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark. “The introduction of the DBX S not solely reinforces our dedication to constructing probably the most thrilling, rewarding and exquisite vehicles, however it additionally clearly expresses our ambition – not only for the DBX, however for the Aston Martin model.”
