The four-wheel-drive car is powered by a newer version of the 4.0L, biturbo V8 engine found in the latest DB11 and Vantage
Yesterday’s heavy downpour did nothing to dampen the mood at Aston Martin, which unveiled its first SUV in Singapore. A premiere was also happening at the same time in Beijing.
The 4.0L, twin-turbocharged V8 DBX is nearly five years in the making and is the fourth car to launch from the British marque’s Second Century Plan. The said plan, announced in 2015, is a strategy that will see Aston Martin expand its portfolio with the launch of seven core models over seven years—the first was the DB11, followed by the Vantage, DBS and now the DBX.
The remaining three models will be the production version of the Vanquish Vision Concept, which was showcased at the Geneva Motor Show 2019, as well as an SUV and saloon from Lagonda, a British luxury marque that has been owned by Aston Martin since 1947.
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The all-wheel-drive DBX sits on a completely new chassis and has an overall kerb weight of 2,245kg. Its engine, an updated version of what's found in the DB11 and Vantage, is mated with an efficient nine-speed automatic transmission, and capable of producing 542bhp and 700Nm of torque. Positioned as an everyday car with sports car qualities, the DBX jets from zero to 100km/h in merely 4.5sec, and has a top speed of 291km/h.
As of press time, the marque’s dealer Wearnes Automotive said it has already received deposits for 20 cars. The DBX is expected to be priced between $799,000 and $839,000, excluding COE (certificate of entitlement).
Here, we speak to Patrik Nilsson, president of Aston Martin Lagonda Asia Pacific, to understand more about the DBX’s appeal.
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