Aston Martin DBX S: SUV taken to the extreme

Would you like a little more? No, we're not standing at a meat counter looking at a delicious dry-aged T-bone for the coming barbecue season, but pondering the latest model from Gaydon (UK): with the DBX S, Aston Martin is continuing a long tradition of labeling more powerful special versions of an existing model with the suffix "S". And 535 kW/727 hp and 900 Nm are a real statement for an SUV!

"Over the last two years, Aston Martin has introduced an entire core collection of next-generation sports cars and a new DBX - all with a new, fully bespoke infotainment system developed by us," explains CEO Adrian Hallmark. "The launch of the DBX S now not only reaffirms our commitment to building the most exciting, enriching and beautiful cars, but is also a clear expression of our ambition. Not just for the DBX, but for the Aston Martin brand."

To meet these ambitions, the SUV has been given a revised four-liter V8, which benefits from the use of turbo technology from the upcoming Valhalla super sports car. Compressor wheels with a larger diameter and other detail improvements boost the output by a further 20 hp to 727 hp. More pressure in the upper rev range therefore provides even more punch in the DBX S - from 0 to 100 km/h in the 2.2-ton SUV in just 3.3 seconds. The top speed remains unchanged from the DBX707 at 310 km/h.

Thanks to a nine-speed gearbox with wet clutch, which eliminates the need for a conventional torque converter, the Brit's power is transmitted in a variable ratio between the front and rear wheels - including the option of transmitting 50 percent of the torque to the front wheels and up to 100 percent of the torque to the rear wheels alone. In addition to the increase in performance, measures have been taken to reduce the unladen weight of the DBX in contrast to the DBX707. The otherwise already sporty Briton has shed almost 50 kilos and presents itself as a model athlete among SUVs thanks to an optional carbon roof, which is by far the largest carbon element ever fitted to an Aston Martin with an area of almost three square meters.

For the first time, magnesium wheels are also available as an option for a vehicle in the SUV segment. Magnesium is a robust and incredibly light material - around 75 percent lighter than steel, half the weight of titanium and even a third lighter than aluminum. The choice of this optional 23-inch wheel saves a further 19 kilos of unsprung mass. This increases steering precision and handling. The Briton is also available with 23-inch forged aluminum wheels as standard. It also benefits from a whole range of chassis improvements.

Visually, it can be recognized at first glance by the all-black radiator grille and red trim elements. A new splitter and diffuser reinforce the SUV's confident appearance. At the side, the new sills with pronounced, upward-curving air splitter catch the eye. The most striking visual changes to the DBX can be found at the rear, which is dominated by four exhaust pipes arranged vertically in pairs one above the other. They are available in both gloss and matt versions and bring out the rich sound of the V8 at maximum power.

The DBX S can be ordered now and is expected to be delivered from the fourth quarter of 2025. The Swiss price is still open, but as with the fine meat at the counter, it can certainly be a little more - i.e. more than the approximately 300,000 francs that were also due for a DBX707.