Aston Martin DBX
2020-present · Aston Martin DBX — Super SUV, V8 Twin-Turbo, designed by Marek Reichman.
The Story
The DBX is the car that had to work: Aston’s first SUV and the volume model meant to underwrite everything else. Launched in 2020 and built at an all-new factory in St Athan, Wales – the first Welsh-built production car in nearly 50 years – it used the Mercedes-AMG 4.0 V8 (542 bhp).
In 2022 the DBX707 arrived with 697 bhp, ball-bearing turbos and a wet-clutch 9-speed, billed as the world’s most powerful luxury SUV – taking the fight to the Lamborghini Urus, Bentley Bentayga and Ferrari Purosangue.
The Numbers
Benchmarked against its class
Each dial ranks this car within its Super SUV class — fuller means higher, and the tick marks the class midpoint.
Signature Colors
The Designer
Marek Reichman
Born Sheffield to an English mother and Polish father; RCA-trained. Joined Aston in 2005 as Director of Design, now Executive VP & Chief Creative Officer – the most prolific Aston designer. Source: Wikipedia / Aston Martin.
Studio Motors POV
The most usable Aston ever made and the one keeping the lights on – the 707 is a genuinely thrilling super-SUV, not a badge exercise. Skip the base car; the 707 is the only DBX worth the keys.
The Engine
Mercedes-AMG 4.0 V8 (Twin-Turbo)
Lineage
Where it sits in the bloodline
Market & Value
Values on cars like this move monthly. Our brokers price from real transactions.
What Reviewers Said About DBX
Worth Knowing About the DBX
3 Things You Didn’t Know
- 1. It's the first car ever built at Aston's St Athan, Wales plant – and the first Welsh-built production car in roughly 50 years.
- 2. The DBX707 (697 bhp) launched as the world's most powerful luxury SUV.
- 3. It shares its 4.0 V8 with the Vantage – and the wider Mercedes-AMG engine family (AMG GT; see MORE CARS).
5 Fast Facts
- 1. Aston's first-ever SUV (2020).
- 2. 4.0 AMG V8 TT: 542 bhp (DBX) / 697 bhp (DBX707, 2022).
- 3. DBX707: 0-60 in 3.1s, 193 mph.
- 4. Built at St Athan, Wales; 700+ staff.
- 5. Rivals: Lamborghini Urus, Bentley Bentayga, Ferrari Purosangue, Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT.
Provenance
Owners & what to look for
Famous Owners
No individual celebrity owner verified. The DBX is Aston’s volume model – widely owned, but no notable documented names confirmed.
Studio Buyer’s Brief
The DBX707 is the one to buy – faster AND better resolved than the base 542 bhp DBX, with a sharper chassis and the wet-clutch 9-speed. Check air suspension, brakes and tyres (it’s heavy and very fast). Later cars (2023+) gained a much-improved interior and infotainment.
Full Specifications
- Make / Model
- Aston Martin DBX
- Class
- Super SUV
- Production years
- 2020-present
- Units built
- Total not officially disclosed
- Variants
- DBX707 (2022, 697 hp); DBX (550 hp base)
- Engine layout
- Front
- Engine
- V8 Twin-Turbo
- Engine family
- Mercedes-AMG 4.0 V8 (Twin-Turbo)
- Displacement
- 3,982 cc (4.0L)
- Power
- 697 hp
- Torque
- 663 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 3.1 s
- Top speed
- 193 mph
- Power-to-weight
- 310 hp/tonne · 7.1 lb/hp
- Transmission
- 9-speed wet-clutch auto (DBX707; 9G-Tronic on base DBX)
- Drivetrain
- AWD · Petrol
- Curb weight
- 4949 lb
Questions
DBX FAQ
How fast is the Aston Martin DBX707?
The Aston Martin DBX707 produces 697 bhp from its Mercedes-AMG 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, covering 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds and reaching 193 mph. It uses all-wheel drive and a nine-speed wet-clutch automatic gearbox.
Was the Aston Martin DBX Aston’s first SUV?
Yes. The Aston Martin DBX, launched in 2020, is the brand’s first SUV in its 107-year history. It is built at Aston’s St Athan facility in Wales, the first Welsh-built production car in approximately 50 years.
What is the difference between the Aston Martin DBX and DBX707?
The DBX707 (launched 2022) raises power from the base DBX’s 542 bhp to 697 bhp through revised turbochargers and engine tuning, adds a wet-clutch nine-speed automatic, retuned suspension and larger brakes. Aston Martin launched it as the world’s most powerful luxury SUV. The 0-60 drops from approximately 4.5 seconds (base) to 3.1 seconds.
What is the Aston Martin DBX707 worth today?
Used Aston Martin DBX707 models traded for approximately $170,000-$240,000 in 2025. The original 2022 MSRP was approximately $236,000. The base 542 bhp DBX launched at approximately $176,900 in 2021.
Can you lease an Aston Martin DBX?
Yes. The DBX and DBX707 are well-suited to specialist exotic-car lease structures given their current-production status and strong residual values.
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