Aston Martin unveils beefy new DBX707
There is a startling amount of power under the hood, but the DBX707 feels very familiar from a design standpoint
Aston Martin has shown its latest model, the DBX707, at an event held in Gaydon, UK. The new SUV is a more powerful version of the DBX launched back in 2020, with some new design details to boot.
The big news comes in the form of power, with the DBX707 using a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine developed in-house. It is paired to a new 9-speed automatic transmission that is apparently capable of handling increased torque loadings. The result – this DBX can go from 0-62mph in 3.3 seconds.
What of the design? A larger grille dominates the front, its horizontal pattern kept simple but bold. The lower section is outlined by a new air intake, with two short LED strips placed at either side. The shape is also accentuated by the body work, with indentations in the hood extending past the headlamps and forming a cradle for the grille.
Nothing much is new about the sides, apart from larger sills and addition of soft close doors. The general shape of the rear is familiar, as is the narrow light bar. But Aston says it has added a new lip spoiler to reduce lift and improve high-speed stability, though it looks very close to the old one. The new bumper is slightly larger and simpler in its shape, and comes complete with bigger dual exhaust outlets and a substantial new diffuser. It’s not ground-breaking design evolution, but there is enough to keep the Aston Martin enthusiast enthusiastic.
A similar story continues inside. Much of the DBX707 is kept the same as its less powerful predecessor, and to some eyes, it could be considered a little dated. The same small screen is embedded in the IP, and the same large switchgear dominates the centre console. This time, though, the latter is finished in a dark chrome, although customers can choose bright chrome or carbon-fibre instead.
One obvious change to the inside is that the DBX707 comes with sporty seats. Depending on the “interior environment” chosen from a list of three, the seats will either include a mix of leather and Alcantara, or will be fully leather. Customers that want more personalisation can make use of Q by Aston Martin – the brand’s own interior commissioning arm.
The British carmaker has been quiet on the design front of late. Its V12 Speedster was the last model covered by CDN, which was based on the Vantage.