You need the SUV to have enough power to turn at will. But, is this something you want?
Crossovers and SUVs have a higher body height and ride height than sedans. These attributes are great for interior space and off-road capability, but they also result in a higher center of gravity. This is not good for performance. However, it can be problematic if a vehicle is intentionally or accidentally skidding sideways.
It appears, however,mAston MartinmIt is possible to explore the lateral arts through its upcoming DBX. This will be the first-ever SUV From the luxurious British brand. A recent report by Advice for Cars Aston Martin’s Senior Manager for Vehicle Dynamics Ian Hartley seemed to be hesitant about the possibility that a drift mode might make its way into the DBX. Hartley stated that he was all for drift mode, but he didn’t confirm it.
Why is this an issue with vehicles with a higher center of gravity? It is easier for vehicles to tip over if they have a higher center-of gravity. A proper off-road vehicle capable of high-riding could be thrown into a corner at high speeds and the g forces alone could cause it to roll. You can see why the concerns are there. The DBX prototypes that we have seen are quite low in comparison to crossovers and SUVs. It is also very wide. The DBX still rides higher than the Vantage and has an all-wheel drive system that helps keep things in check. It could still vector all power to the rear wheels, like the BMW. But would a high-performance SUV purchaser be interested in such tomfoolery.
Details about the soon-to be produced version of this SUV are still unknown. The SUV will be powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 from AMG. A V12 could come later. It should have the power to produce huge, smoke-laden powerlides. We haven’t yet seen an SUV with drift technology, whether it’s performance-oriented or not. Aston Martin will ultimately have to decide whether the additional risk of a rollover is worth it.