Aston Martin DBX707 reigns as the most powerful SUV

Aston Martin’s decision to jump on the SUV bandwagon seems to be paying off. In 2021, the DBX707 accounted for half of all Aston production, with 3 000 units leaving the factory and that was its first full year of production.

DBX707

Engineered with an abundance of character and compelling capability, the DBX707 is set to compete with other ultimate SUVs in its league. It automatically grabs the attention of Lamborghini, Bentley and the new Ferrari Purosangue.

The new DBX has a 4,0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine from Mercedes-AMG that has been fettled for the 707 by none other than former AMG powertrain boss Ralph Illenberger, now in the same role at Aston. The heart of the DBX707 produces 520 kW of power and 900 N.m of torque mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels. The top speed is limited to 310 km/h and it will go from rest to 100 km/h in just 3,3 seconds.

DBX707

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If you want the drama of being thrown back in your seat, you won’t find that in the 707, despite the easy-to-use launch control. Switch to Sport or Sport+ mode, stamp on the brake and the throttle, let the revs rise to 4 000 and as soon as the launch control lights up on the dash, let go of the brake and away you go. It’s quick, but it lacks the G-force-raising feeling you would expect to get in a sportscar, for that matter rivals like the Urus.

Eye-catching features on the DBX707 include a new spoiler that has been added to reduce lift and increase high-speed stability, the tasteful dark satin chrome front grille, daytime running lights have been changed
for more visual width, Quad-tailpipe sports exhaust system with active valves to manage the sound and the rear-end treatment is just as dramatic as the front.

DBX707

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Wheels and tyres are 22-inch as standard, in a choice of Sport and Ribbon designs, with an optional 23-inch alloy wheel offered in a choice of textured black or satin black with diamond-turned highlights. The adoption of a 23-inch wheel also brings dynamic benefits, with the larger diameter tyre offering improved steering response, better primary body control and improved lap times.

As on the exterior, the DBX707’s interior features a dark chrome finish to switchgear as standard. Bright chrome and carbon fibre can be specified as an option. Piano Black veneer is standard with carbon fibre or bronze metal mesh veneer finishes available as an option.

DBX707

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The DBX707 is less about the theatre and more about grand touring, delivering long-distance comfort most of the time and catering for the enthusiastic driver when called upon. You quickly discover the incredible dynamics Aston Martin has built into this SUV.

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