It is the first of its kind.
The DBX Concept will be made into a production model by the end of this year. The Latest spy photos have confirmed that Aston Martin’s first SUV has been able to take the roads. These renderings by our friends and colleagues at Kolesa.ru suggest a plausible design for the final mass-production version.
The Gaydon’s first high-riding model will be a direct competitor to the Bentley Bentayga Customers will be attracted to the SUV’s sportier appearance, inspired by Aston Martin’s grand tourers and sports cars. These virtual drawings show that the SUV will be lower than its competitors, and have a more coupe-like rear end. The segment will have a new feature: pop-out door handles.
These renderings show that the DBX will be a performance-oriented product. This visual statement will be supported by a Mercedes AMG-sourced 4.0-liter twin turbo V8 for the “base”, which will be joined with Aston’s 5.2-liter V12, also equipped with a pair Turbos.
The model will not only share the V8 engine, but also a lot of other parts with Mercedes. According to reports, the entire electrical architecture and some switchgear will be borrowed from German manufacturers. An electrified DBX could be added to the lineup at a later time, with a hybrid powertrain coming from Mercedes.
Aston Martin is likely to be finishing the development and testing of the vehicle right now. The marque released a teaser revealing that the car’s official debut will be in December. Production will begin in the first half 2020 in Wales and deliveries should be completed in the third quarter next year.