Aston Martin unveils the DBX S — the brand’s high-performance SUV, boasting an impressive 900 Nm of torque.

Aston Martin has launched the DBX S, incorporating direct technology from the brand-new supercar Valhalla into the engine of this SUV. Power is increased from the base model, weight is reduced, and the design is sharper. The ‘S’ suffix indicates a special model with higher performance than the standard version, with the first to use this name being the Vanquish S.

In terms of design, the front of the DBX S features an all-black vertical slatted grille, with an optional upgrade to a lightweight polycarbonate grille with a honeycomb design inspired by the DBS 770 Ultimate. A new splitter and diffuser, along with wraparound Daytime Running Lights, enhance the assertive look. On the side, the side skirts come with distinctive upturned air splitters, helping control and direct airflow along the body efficiently. Carbon fiber parts are optionally available for the side mirrors, side vents, and lower door skirts. The ‘S’ badge on the front fenders is made from solid metal. At the rear, there are vertically stacked quad exhaust pipes, available in both gloss and matte finishes. The rear bumper and diffuser have been completely redesigned, with carbon fiber available for the bumper, side skirts, and spoiler to help reduce vehicle weight by another 7 kg. Additionally, the DBX S introduces a new lower body livery design available in 3 colors: Rosso Corsa Red, Trophy Silver, and Podium Green. This livery highlights the front splitter, diffuser, and side skirts, continuing to the rear of the vehicle.

As for the powertrain, the DBX S comes with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that has been improved from the previous model, paired with a 9-speed wet-clutch automatic transmission. Turbocharger technology has been directly transferred from the upcoming Valhalla supercar, including the use of larger compressor wheels and other internal upgrades, resulting in an increase of 20 horsepower (PS) to a total of 727 PS. The 0–100 km/h acceleration time is just 3.3 seconds, with a top speed of 310 km/h.

In addition to the power boost, the vehicle’s kerb weight has been reduced. For example, the new optional carbon fiber roof, nearly 3 square meters in size, can be specified. Choosing the carbon roof also removes the roof rails, and together these components reduce weight by up to 18 kg. Customers can also opt for magnesium wheels. When selecting the 23-inch magnesium wheels, the unsprung mass is reduced by an additional 19 kg.

Aston Martin DBX S Dimensions

Length: 5,039 mm
Width: 1,998 mm
Height: 1,680 mm (including roof rails)
Wheelbase: 3,060 mm

Inside, the DBX S features an exclusive ‘S’ theme, highlighted by a herringbone pattern on the seats, which extends to the headliner if the carbon fiber roof is selected. The herringbone lines widen as they move up the seatback, creating a visual sense of speed. The cabin is trimmed in Alcantara across the seats, headliner, center console, lower dashboard, and upper trim. High-contact areas like seat bolsters combine Alcantara with semi-aniline leather for durability and luxury. Customers can also choose to have the interior fully upholstered in semi-aniline leather. Custom seatbelt colors are available as well.

The DBX S comes standard with the Aston Martin Premium Audio system, offering 800 watts of power and 14 speakers, supporting surround sound mode with QuantumLogic® sound processing. Customers can upgrade to a system developed with Bowers & Wilkins, acoustically engineered for the DBX S cabin. This 1,600-watt surround system includes 23 speakers, dual amplifiers, 3D overhead speakers, dedicated bass drivers, and a subwoofer.

Body Structure & Design

5-door SUV body style
Bonded aluminum body structure
Body panels made from aluminum and composite materials
Panoramic glass roof
Signature daytime running lights (DRL)
Unique tail light design with full-width light strip
Clamshell-style bonnet with dual air vents
Aston Martin badges front and rear
Frameless doors and electric tailgate
Automatically presenting door handles
Soft-close passenger doors
Signature LED taillights with active brake light and high-mounted center brake light
Sport bumper
Double vane front grille
High-gloss "S"-design front splitter with integrated aero winglets and DRL surrounds
High-gloss black side skirts with "S" design and air splitters
Full-width rear diffuser with side aero winglets and wraparound graphics
Rear wheel arches with integrated vents
Body-colored rear spoiler
Frameless side mirrors (driver's side with auto-dimming)
Vertically stacked quad exhaust tips in gloss black

Engine

4.0L V8 twin-turbo petrol engine
Front mid-mounted
All-aluminum engine block
Twin turbochargers in "hot-V" layout
Compression ratio: 8.6:1
Bore x Stroke: 83 mm x 92 mm
Displacement: 3,982 cc
Gasoline direct injection
Active valve exhaust with Quiet/Sport start modes
32-valve variable valve timing
Head-mounted water-cooled charge air intercoolers

Performance

Max power: 727 PS / 717 hp / 535 kW @ 6,250 rpm
Max torque: 900 Nm @ 3,000–5,250 rpm
0–60 mph: 3.1 seconds
0–100 km/h: 3.3 seconds
0–160 km/h: 7.2 seconds
Top speed: 310 km/h

Transmission

9-speed automatic with multi-plate wet clutch
Engine-mounted gearbox
Electronic shift-by-wire system
One-piece carbon fiber driveshaft
Electronic active center transfer case
Electronic rear limited-slip differential
Drive modes: GT, Sport, Sport+, Individual (on-road) and Terrain (off-road)

Steering

Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) – rack & pinion
Steering ratio: 13.8:1
2.5 turns lock-to-lock

Suspension

Cast aluminum suspension and subframe technology
Front: Wide-spaced double wishbone
Rear: Multi-link
Adaptive triple-chamber air suspension
Adjustable ride height (+45 mm / -30 mm)
48V electronic Active Roll Control (eARC)

Wheels & Tires

23” forged wheels
Front: 23” x 10J ET56
Rear: 23” x 11.5J ET48
Tires:
- Front: 285/35 ZR23
- Rear: 325/30 ZR23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Brakes & Chassis

Carbon-ceramic brake discs, vented and grooved
Front calipers: 6-piston monoblock aluminum
Rear calipers: Single-piston with integrated electric park brake
Intelligent Wet Brake system
ABS, EBA
Launch Control, Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Dynamic Torque Vectoring (DTV)
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Trailer Stability Control (TSC)
Roll Stability Control (RSC)
Traction Control (TC)

Safety & Driver Assistance (ADAS)

3D surround view camera system
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
Auto Vehicle Hold (Hill Hold)
Blind Spot Warning & Lane Change Warning (BSW/LCW)
Door Exit Warning (DEW)
Driver Fatigue Detection
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCT)
Speed Limiter
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
Emergency Call System (market-specific)
Pre-tensioning seat belts with status indicators
Front, side, and curtain airbags
ISOFIX child seat anchors (outer rear seats)

Technology & Audio

10.25” central touchscreen display
12.3” digital driver display
12V power outlets (front, rear, and cargo area)
AM/FM/DAB radio
Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™ support
SiriusXM satellite radio (US/Canada only)
Aston Martin Premium Audio (800W, 14 speakers)
Battery conditioner connection
Bluetooth phone & audio streaming
Natural voice control system
Online Connected Car system with Aston Martin app
Online satellite navigation system
Rotary drive mode selector with crystal 'Aston Martin' wings start/stop button
SOS Emergency Call (market dependent)
4x USB-C ports
Wireless charging

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