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Aston Martin DBX S Debuts as Flagship SUV With 727PS and Weight‑Saving Options

Prices start at £210,000 to support Aston Martin’s push for higher‑margin DBX sales via costly lightweight options.

Overview

  • Launch drives in Mallorca confirm a 727PS twin‑turbo V8 shared with the Vantage and DB12, with redesigned turbos drawing on Valhalla development.
  • Optional carbonfibre parts deliver up to 47kg in savings, including a roof panel described as the largest carbon element ever fitted to an Aston Martin, with 23‑inch magnesium wheels cutting unsprung mass.
  • Early reviews report strong poise on Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana, with quicker steering and revised suspension contributing to sharper responses.
  • Quoted performance remains 0–62mph in 3.3 seconds and 193mph top speed, with peak torque unchanged at 664lb ft.
  • Apple CarPlay Ultra is standard, and the DBX S sits alongside the updated DBX707 to broaden the DBX lineup.