A high-speed test on track reveals the true colours of Aston Martin’s DBX.
The DBX joins a broad selection of big-dollar SUVs including the Ferrari Purosangue, Lamborghini Urus, BMW XM, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Maserati Levante, Bentley Bentayga and Range Rover Sport SVR.Aston Martin tries harder than most to make its machine feel like a two-door coupe.
The DBX 707, an upgraded version of the British brand’s luxury SUV, feels like a rear-drive car when pushed. Engineers resisted the temptation to shunt drive to the front axle when the rears lose grip, preferring to make small traction control adjustments similar to what you might find in a low-slung sports car.We tested the DBX under lights at Sydney Motorsport Park, where the carbon brakes glowed like hot pokers trying to reverse the effect of a mighty twin-turbocharged V8.
But the Aston Martin DBX serves as the medical car on Grand Prix weekends, chasing the pack on the opening lap so first responders can be on the scene immediately if a crash occurs.This high-performance “707” version is the result of a tough – and public – research and development program that delivers more power, improved cooling, better brakes and superior handling to Aston’s standard SUV.played a role in the car’s development, pushing for the DBX to become faster and more consistent on track.
The catch is that it’s not at all cheap at about $500,000 drive-away, before you delve into the optional extras list that can add a further six-figure sum to the car.Family members and the local community held back tears and read poems as they paid tribute to victims of the Hunter Valley bus tragedy in an emotional memorial service.Hundreds of luxury cars have been recalled after a major safety defect, which could lead to the airbags not deploying, was identified.
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