Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Production years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Review: 2022 Aston Martin DBX – British Bulling
Despite going through a less fortunate period from a financial perspective, Aston Martin couldn't stay away from the increasingly lucrative SUV market and has jumped on the high-riding bandwagon with the DBX. The first SUV and the first all-wheel-drive vehicle in the company's 106-year history, the DBX also represents the third and final phase of a multi-model expansion plan that should put Aston on the right path in the future.
With a development that first started virtually back in 2015 and then continued with real-world prototypes in 2018, the Aston Martin DBX had a rather extensive gestation period. Unlike older Astons, the SUV is filled to the brim with modern technology, with the entire powertrain, transmission and even the infotainment system being borrowed from Mercedes-Benz. The twin-turbocharged, 4.0-liter V8 sitting under that long hood is straight from Mercedes-AMG and delivers a healthy 550 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque, sent though a 9-speed automatic transmission of Mercedes origin to all four wheels. The all-wheel-drive system uses an active center differential and an electronically controlled rear limited slip differential. Another premiere for car with an Aston Martin badge is the full-size five-seat interior, with the DBX being apparently created to accommodate the world's 99th percentile male and 5th percentile female in its comfy, leather-lined seats.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V8 9AT (550 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3982 cm3 |
Power: | 404.5 KW @ 6500 RPM 550 HP @ 6500 RPM 542 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 516 lb-ft @ 2200-5000 RPM 700 Nm @ 2200-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 22.5 gallons (85.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 181 mph (291 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 285/40 YR22 // 325/35 YR22 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 198.4 in (5039 mm) |
Width: | 78.7 in (1999 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120.5 in (3061 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 22.3 cuFT (631 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4949 lbs (2245 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5952 lbs (2700 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 16.4 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 269 g/km |
Notes |
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Engine mounted gearbox Electronic shift-by-wire control system Lightweight, one-piece carbon fibre propeller shaft Electronic active centre transfer case Electronic rear limited-slip differential Adaptive drive modes (4 on-road, 2 off-road) |