Aston Martin just unveiled its $189,000 DBX SUV in China. Here's a closer look.
The DBX is slated to be built in Wales and should sit on a dedicated SUV platform, Aston said.
Anyone familiar with Aston's legacy of dashing, aggressive design might scoff at a truck for Mr. Bond. But the company said the DBX is an "Aston Martin from first glance to detailed inspection," and in profile the SUV is sleek.
Under the hood, the DBX gets a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, making 542 horsepower. It's the same powerplant as the DB11 and the Vantage, and it yields a 0-62 mph time of 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 181 mph, Aston said. The DBX has all-wheel-driver and nine-speed automatic transmission,
Aston Martin's are noted for their elegant, masculine, tailored interiors and the DBX's looks to be no exception. There are acres of tooled leather, and Aston intends to offer many customization options.
The DBX is also getting some special packages. They "will tailor the car even further to customers' needs, sports or pastimes," Aston said. A pet package has a dog washer, and a Snow package has a boot warmer.
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