DBX S. THE FASTEST, MOST POWERFUL SUV IN ITS CLASS
DBX S marks the emphatic return of the iconic “S” badge. A marque only found on the most remarkable high-performance Aston Martin vehicles. First found on the original DBS back in 1967, it now adorns the most powerful SUV in the world using only an internal combustion engine. Amplified DNA raises power levels to a mighty 717 HP, backed by 664 lb-ft of torque.
It also heralds a suite of performance enhancements. More aggressive with turbochargers taken directly from the forthcoming Valhalla supercar increasing power by 20 HP. More assertive with a unique lower splitter, diffuser, and stunning quad stacked exhausts. More attitude with optional polycarbonate honeycomb grille, Aston Martin’s largest-ever carbon-fiber roof, and all-new 23″ magnesium wheels. These innovative lightweighting options bestow a class-leading power to weight ratio. Along with staggering performance, supreme dynamics, iconic style, and benchmark luxury, it stands alone as the most powerful performance SUV on Earth.
DBX. Only more so.
COMMANDING THE EYE. AND THE ROAD
EXTERIOR
Anyone admiring the DBX S will have no doubt they are in the presence of the most dynamically capable and enthralling ultra-luxury performance SUV on the planet. The DBX S exterior is more than simply the center of attention. It is a center of gravitas. Enhanced muscularity showcases a host of new and exclusive performance-first styling and aero-sculpted features. These include honeycomb design front grille, stunning carbon-fiber roof, lightweight 23″ magnesium wheels, and quad stacked exhaust.
A LOOK OF INTENT
FRONT
Front-on view. Full-on attitude. The DBX S creates an immediate impression. A formidable look that delivers a clear message of unmistakable identity and powerful intent. The optional gloss-black honeycomb grille is intricately designed with over 25,000 individual facets. Visually stunning, its lightweight polycarbonate construction helps redistribute weight to further enhance grip and driver handling. DBX S also offers a dark, double-vaned, all-metal grille as standard. Whatever the preference, form always merges with function to take in the huge amounts of air needed to cool the powertrain while radiating classic Aston Martin elegance and attitude.
Character. Supercharged
An aggressive new front splitter lowers DBX S and supercharges the sporty character. Unique lower splitter inner and outer design bestow visual width to the already formidable face. Outer bumper aero planes around the cooling intakes, and reprofiled side sills and wing, further add to the naturally assertive presence. Optional pinstriping available on carbon or standard gloss black also helps draw the eye irresistibly across the aerodynamic characteristics.
EXHILARATING EXHAUSTS
REAR
The new rear is dominated by quad exhausts, which are now vertically stacked and informed by the potent Aston Martin Vanquish. Exhaust finishers are available in both gloss and matte finishes, giving full voice to the glorious sound of the V8 at maximum attack. The rear bumper, diffuser, and full-width lower aero wing have been extensively reprofiled and, along with the side sills and wing, can be specified with carbon. The unique bumper infill panel is extended to the outer quarter and reimagined with a fully functional rear diffuser and full-width lower wing.
HIGHER CEILING OF PERFORMANCE. LOWER CENTER OF GRAVITY
ROOF
DBX S lets drivers specify a new optional carbon roof with a glorious single weave pattern that adds a more performance-focused aesthetic. It replaces the standard glass-panel roof with a 40.9 square-foot carbon-fiber option, making it the largest all-carbon roof ever to adorn an Aston Martin. It also offers a reduction of 40 lb of mass from the very highest point of the car. Helping to lower the SUV’s center of gravity and further enhance overall stability and handling agility.
MORE ASSERTIVE AESTHETICS
SIDE
Seen from the side, the stunning DBX S profile now features new sills with highly distinctive up-turned air splitters, which channel airflow along the car’s streamlined flanks. The iconic side strakes can be specified in carbon fiber along with the wing mirrors and lower door sills, and form part of a new visual design language. One that is signed off with the highly distinctive S badge. Like the legendary Aston Martin wings, these badges are manufactured in solid metal, glass enameled with the “S” infilled in red. The surround is chrome-plated in either bright or dark chrome to match the chosen wing color.
MAGNESIUM. ENGINEERED TO PERFORM
DBX S heralds the first time that lightweight 23″ magnesium wheels* have been made available on a luxury SUV. And, taking influence from the mid-engine Valhalla supercar, they deliver an appropriate aesthetic to mirror the astounding S performance. As a material, magnesium is robust yet incredibly lightweight—75% lighter than steel. Half the weight of titanium. A third less than aluminum. Exclusively available for Aston Martin, they are available in 23″ satin black and satin titanium gray. DBX S is also available with 23″ forged aluminum wheels as standard in a suite of styles and finishes.
*Roof rails are removed with the 23″ magnesium wheels option. If alloy wheels are selected, roof rails are fitted, whether the roof is specified in carbon fiber or glass.
POWER-DRIVEN PERFORMANCE
ENGINEERING
DBX produces 717 HP and 664 lb-ft. Power delivered by new enhanced turbocharger technology transferred directly from the forthcoming Valhalla supercar. All-conquering levels of dynamic handling and athletic performance are further magnified through optional lightweighting. Combining to deliver a viscerally engaging driving experience. The new class-leading SUV. More power. Greater performance.
V8. THE HEART OF A SUPERCAR
DBX S sports an engine built in-house and enhanced by technology transferred directly from the forthcoming Valhalla supercar. Engineered to deliver more surging power and performance than ever before. At its heart lies an upgrade of the 4.0-Liter Twin-Turbo V8. A new total output of 717 HP makes it the most powerful production luxury SUV in the world fitted with only an internal combustion engine. Power that offers drivers greater urgency at the very top of the rev range, making the DBX S performance even more memorable. A new quad stacked exhaust has also been specifically tailored to the new turbochargers, to reduce back pressure and offer even more thunder to the iconic V8 voice note.
TURBOCHARGED BY VALHALLA
The all-conquering power of DBX S is born of turbo technology transferred directly from the mid-engine Valhalla supercar. This includes “Hot-V” mounted twin turbos, larger compressor wheel diameters, and other improvements that deliver a further 20 PS [20 BHP], totaling a segment-defining 727 PS [717 BHP]. The extra urgency is delivered when revs reach in excess of 6,000 rpm courtesy of turbos that now spin faster than on any other Aston Martin, hitting a massive 160,000 rpm. A higher and wider torque band delivers a thunderous surge of acceleration for longer. For drivers, this means a more thrilling response at the top end of the rev range. The results are class leading: 0–62 mph time of just 3.3 seconds and a reduction in acceleration time from 0–124 mph (200 km/h) of 0.3 seconds. Top speed at an impressive 193 mph.
REDUCED WEIGHT. ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
LIGHTWEIGHTING
Exclusive to DBX S are a number of optional lightweighting measures giving heightened dynamic and handling capabilities, and a more engaging and responsive driving experience. An overall reduction of up to 101 lb of mass offers a significant reduction in curb weight. The new optional carbon-fiber roof removes 40 lb of mass from the highest point of DBX, meaning a lowered center of gravity for enhanced dynamic reactions.
Lightweight 23″ magnesium wheels liberate 42 lb of unsprung mass and rotational inertia to improve steering feel, linear predictability, and tracking over undulating surfaces. Carbon aero winglets around the daylight running lights and an impressive single-piece carbon rear panel save another 15 lb. Combined with an optional gloss black honeycomb polycarbonate grille, which pares away another 7 lb of further mass, these elements work together to improve weight distribution and sharpen steering to enhance the already class-leading dynamic capabilities of DBX.
TRANSMISSION AND POWERTRAIN
TRACK-RACING DNA. PULSE-RACING RESULTS
F1®-derived technology courses freely within the dimensions of an SUV. DBX S distributes power between front and rear wheels in variable proportion—including an ability to send 50% of its torque to the front and, when needed, up to 100% of torque from the powertrain to the rear wheels alone. This is made possible through an innovative nine-speed “wet clutch” automatic gearbox, which removes the need for a conventional torque converter. Multi-plated. Oil-cooled. It delivers extreme performance on launch. The DBX gearbox has been further modified to provide a heightened driving experience. Change-up points are calibrated to reflect the SUV’s extended rev range. Gear changes are 30% faster compared to a traditional automatic clutch, allowing DBX S to deliver the racing agility, raw power, and hyperresponsive feel of a supercar.
A SINGULAR CARBON PROP SHAFT
The DBX S prop shaft is woven from super-lightweight carbon-fiber fabric and is an advanced engineering achievement from the Aston Martin team. Shaped via technology born of the racetrack, it is built to withstand prodigious levels of torque—over 664 lb-ft—and designed to propel the driver at supercar speeds. From 0 to 62 mph in just 3.3 seconds. With an equally impressive top speed of 193 mph. The carbon prop shaft is intricately fused as a one-piece shaft to negate the need for a central bearing. This eliminates vibrations that would otherwise conduct through the cabin floor and corrupt the driver’s focus, and adds a new level of smoothness even during more intrepid bursts of acceleration.
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
RACETRACK REACTIONS
A combination of increased power with new set-up changes allows DBX S to further elevate its ceiling-shattering performance. Greater driver expression comes courtesy of programmable ESP. Body control is firmed up with revised calibration of both the air springs and electronic dampers, increasing transient body control to help minimize weight transference and so improve primary ride quality and stability. Precision is peaked. Reactions quickened. To race levels. A short final drive offers instant in-gear punch. Placing you at the epicenter of the car.
SUPERCAR SUSPENSION
DBX S features an intelligent e-differential that provides remarkable clamping loads to give a greater range of dynamic performance. Additional fine-tuning of the traction calibrations directs power to each wheel to push expressive driving further. A carefully tailored formula of triple-chamber air suspension, electronic variable dampers, and eARC anti-roll control creates even greater driver handling feel, ride quality, and overall stability. Finely tuned dampers eliminate squat when Launch Control starts. While eARC improves stability throughout the body. Even at the very limit, standard electronic roll control means the DBX S rolls no more than 7/10th of a single degree, enough to create the natural feel of the car cornering yet keeping the vehicle flatter than many purpose-built, two-seater sports cars. Challenging the perception of what an ultra-luxury SUV can do.
ONE SUV. FIVE ENGAGING MODES
DBX S features a rotary switch on the center console, allowing the driver to access the five configured drive modes. The DBX gearbox has been further modified to provide an even more enthralling driving experience with enhanced abilities across all modes. Transmission change-up points have been finely adjusted to reflect the car’s extended rev range while downshifts in Sport and Sport+ modes when the car is in automatic are more assertive. Select “Terrain” for off-road. “GT” to maximize touring comfort. “Sport” mode for responsive road driving and “Individual” to select personal preferences across suspension, steering, and exhaust.
HANDLING AND DYNAMICS
EXPRESSIVE POWER. PRECISE CONTROL
Unparalleled power demands precision control. The new DBX S delivers on this more than ever. The steering ratio on the world’s fastest and most powerful SUV now has noticeably increased agility with a 4% faster steering ration. Making the car feel even more sporty and responsive. Improving agility, tracking, and handling while stopping short of introducing any sense of nervousness into the handling. Revised steering adjustments also provide improved low-speed maneuverability. Ensuring impeccable handling on the track or open road, and practical maneuvering in urban spaces for an improved everyday drive experience.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE BRAKING
DBX S offers near inexhaustible braking performance delivered by mighty carbon ceramic disc brakes at each corner: 17 in. at the front and 15 in. at the rear. They are the largest brakes ever fitted to a production Aston Martin SUV. Designed to bring it from an adrenaline-pumping top speed of 193 mph to a complete halt. Managing heat generation that could warp steel. A reduction in unsprung mass boosts driver confidence through greater agility and improved steering feel. Offering a sense of assertive driving that is perfectly captured with the optional lightweight 23″ magnesium wheels, which are exclusive in the sector.
AERODYNAMICS
FORM AND FUNCTION. FRONT AND CENTER
Viewed front on, the new DBX S offers immediate road presence. The optional lightweight polycarbonate honeycomb grille offers reduced weight that removes mass in front of the axle, helping shift weight distribution rearward to improve handling and traction abilities. Both stunning forms deliver the massive cooling air-flow function needed to keep DBX S performing at optimal temperatures. Increased airflow draws heat away from the 4.0-Liter Twin-Turbo V8 engine, powertrain, and carbon ceramic brakes to optimize cruising capabilities and regulate temperatures at high speeds.
FORM AND FUNCTION. EMPHATICALLY BACKED
Whether securely parked or passing at pace, the new DBX S is equally impactful when glimpsed from behind. Aston Martin aerodynamics—sculpted with both elegance and purpose—give instant understanding as to the immense potential and power within. When moving at speed, these aerodynamics are always at work. Invisibly. Effectively. A rear diffuser pulls low pressure underneath the SUV while drag reduction comes courtesy of the beautifully shaped rear wing’s expert management of airflow. The brake-cooling ducts channel air over the vast carbon ceramic discs to counter the massive heat generation and provide colossal braking performance.
A PORTFOLIO OF PERFORMANCE
INTERIOR
The new DBX S offers elevated levels of sports-focused innovation and luxury to match the more assertive and thrilling enhancements in driver performance. Once seated in the lowered race-centric position of the cockpit, the driver is at the epicenter of a newly crafted suite of unique S interior features. Again, Aston Martin has drawn inspiration from its iconic portfolio of Sports and Supercars. The all-new application of lightweight Alcantara®, synonymous with sports prowess, is evident across many panels and touchpoints. Performance Herringbone perforation stitching. Sculpted leather headrests fashioned with sub-millimeter precision. The all-new Signature S embroidery branding can be seen across both front seats. Levels of master craftsmanship that are nothing short of obsessive. Luxury credentials that take a lifetime to perfect. And just a split second to appreciate.
THE ICONIC S. A NEW EXPRESSION
Throughout the ultra-luxury cabin, the DBX S interior displays an all-new bespoke “S” theme. The most notable addition is a highly distinctive herringbone design that comes as standard on all seats. If the optional single-weave carbon roof is selected, the herringbone design also extends seamlessly across the headliner of the cabin’s interior roof. Herringbone lines become increasingly wider as they progress up the seat back, giving the viewer an unmistakable and compelling sense of speed. One fitting for the fastest, highest-performing SUV on the planet.
Performance craftsmanship
DBX S emphatically ushers in a new blend of craftsmanship that is at the pinnacle of ultra-luxury automotive interior design. New “sculpted leather” headrests showcase the unparalleled precision skills of the Aston Martin artisans. A first in the automotive industry, they employ a combination of both embossing and debossing with 3,307 lb of extreme pressure and intense heat to “sculpt” into the leather Aston Martin wings with sub-millimeter precision and faultless detail.
A vision of S. For all the senses
A masterpiece of modern design, realized through exemplary craft skills. Showcasing next-level innovative techniques. Decades in the mastering. Controls framed with knurled aluminum trim. The sporty feel of Alcantara® is trimmed as standard in the DBX S interior. Meticulously appointed to many cabin areas such as headliner, center console, lower instrument panels, and upper trim. The new S edition of DBX also offers a new trim styling, called S Leather, for drivers who desire full indulgence in deep luxury. Red seatbelts can also be specified to bring additional “S” identification inside the car. Further eye-catching “S” branding can be appreciated on the treadplates and engine plaque, which extend the canvas and complete the picture. The art of Aston Martin’s artisans at the forefront of next-level technology and digital craftsmanship.
ENVIRONMENT
COMMANDING CABIN SPACE
An unparalleled realm of luxury within your cabin. Now furnished with the sporty prowess and feel of a true supercar. Meticulously designed within the height and space of an SUV. The commanding, all-seeing precision of a driver-centric position. Perfectly placed at the vantage point of an all-seeing, horizontal vista. The optimally positioned floating center console. DBX S offers enhanced performance without any compromise in comfort and convenience. A new level of ergonomics. Placing every control, dial, and pedal within easy reach of the driver. Adorned with meticulously crafted knurled switches and rotary dials. Crafting digital and analogue to set a new standard of opulence. Graced by the hand-stitched leather steering wheel. And every time you set foot in the cockpit, the “S” branding on the tread plate reminds you that you are entering an SUV designed to defy its category. Ultra luxury seamlessly melded with assertive performance feel.
Haptic haven
At the ergonomic epicenter of the cabin, a floating center console is the crowning piece of the cockpit. Elevating interior standards. Expanding the sense of space around the driver. Precision rotary dials with knurled chrome switches. Seamlessly blended with high-def digital technology. Channeling feedback through the leather-wrapped steering wheel directly to your fingertips. A sanctuary of space without a scintilla of compromise or stitch of sacrifice. The new DBX S has been precision engineered from the driver out. Supercar ability with the stowage and usability you demand from an ultra-luxury performance SUV.
INTELLIGENCE
0–1,920 pixels in 0.03 seconds
DBX S is equipped with the premiere of touchscreens. Pure Black technology offers class-leading clarity with its highest-definition display: 1,920 x 720 pixels. Instantly enabling fingertip and multitouch control with a blend of touchscreen menus and short keys. Actioning your personal touch in 30 milliseconds. Appropriate speeds for the fastest ultra-luxury SUV on the planet.
Immersive infotainment
Levels of infotainment in DBX S match the thrills offered by driving it. It continues the adoption of Aston Martin’s state-of-the-art, in-house-developed infotainment system with a striking new cabin architecture. This transformative enhancement highlights the exemplary deployment of craft and digital innovation, combining immaculate design and indulgent luxury with a formidable suite of connected car technologies. Designed, engineered, and tailored exclusively in-house, it is located with millimeter-perfection above the center console. Placing wireless Apple CarPlay Ultra®, Android Auto™, and satellite navigation under the instantaneous personal control of a finger’s touch or a voice’s command.
*Apple CarPlay Ultra® is now available across our core range subject to availability according to vehicle model and market. Please contact your local dealership for more information.
A display of dominance
The new DBX S offers the driver a choice of two displays. The 12.3″ driver information screen finesses focus and deepens personal connections with the car. Crystal cut. Totally customizable. Featuring an elegant binnacle design. Choose from a one- or two-dial display to place vital information, or anything else in your universe, in easy view.
SOUND
Powered by Bowers & Wilkins Audio*
True audio enthusiasts also can also specify the next-level optional system developed with Aston Martin’s audio partner, Bowers & Wilkins®. Acoustically engineered to the interior volume, shape, and space within the DBX S cabin, this exceptional system uses technologies and innovations found in Bowers & Wilkins’ acclaimed world-class loudspeakers. Accurately positioned directional Aluminum Double Dome tweeters and Continuum® midrange speakers give this 23-speaker, double-amplified, 1,600-W surround-sound system a balanced and accurate sound. Dedicated 3D headline speakers, bass speakers, and a powerful subwoofer deliver a powerful and dynamic sound experience, reflecting the characteristics of DBX S itself. Perfectly poised above the center console within a stunning new cabin architecture.
*Optional
A standard of excellence
The new DBX S is fitted with the Aston Martin Premium Audio 800-W 14-speaker audio system as standard. Bespoke engineered in-house by Aston Martin, it is developed utilizing advanced hardware. The system features a precision sound mode with QuantumLogic® surround-sound processing for a totally immersive soundscape. Ensuring the pinnacle in-house sound experience ever achieved in an Aston Martin.
CONNECTIVITY
Complete control comes as standard in the new DBX S. Ultra luxury. Hyperconnectivity. Ergonomically designed. Digitally crafted. Simplicity and seamlessness, working in sync. Turbocharged by wireless charging. Kindled with the new universal intelligence of the Aston Martin app.
Driving. Intelligence
The most powerful SUV in the world empowers you still further with the Aston Martin app. The brain that connects your car to your phone. And vice versa. And, in doing so, connects you to your own universe. Round the clock. Round the world. An ever-evolving arsenal of personally customizable driving intelligence. Placing the power of vehicle interaction and management in the palm of your hand. Or the power of your voice. Setting and sharing clear visualizations of your DBX S status. Color-coded to communicate warnings. Instantly.
*Optional
Intelligence. Where it matters most
The new DBX S comes reinforced with impenetrable new safety technologies. Geofencing effectively puts a digital leash on your car. By placing instant alerts in the palm of your hand if your SUV leaves an area you have specified.
