Aston Martin

DBX

The Aston Martin DBX is underpinned by an all-new bonded-aluminium platform, especially design for this model. Under the hood of the Aston Martin DBX sits a Mercedes sourced 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 petrol motor that puts out 535 bhp at 6,500 rpm and 700 Nm of peak torque at 2,200 - 5,000 rpm, while is mated to a nine-speed torque convertor automatic gearbox. And at 4.5 seconds to triple-digit speeds, this mammoth crossover is up there in super SUV territory, especially given that it tips the scale at 2245 kg. Moreover, it can clock a top-speed of 291 kmph and abetting its dynamics at higher speeds are air suspension at all four corners. It's coupled with active dampers and a 48-volt anti-roll system that applies 1,400 Nm of pressure on each wheel to maintain its agility and sustain body rolls and lateral movements.

The air-suspension can also raise the car by 45 mm or lower it by 50 mm depending on the drive modes, in a bid to take on a wide range of surfaces. Now that system also aids ingress and egress of the car, making it convenient to step inside and get out of it. It's essentially an all-wheel drive car with a transfer case that primarily sends power to the rear wheels but can channelise it to the front wheels as well when in need of more traction. Also, there is an electronic differential lock at the rear along with a central differential lock and it has a ground clearance 190 mm making for a good enough approach and departure angles for mild off-roading.

Well it's the cabin that better equates with that big price tag and you get a true sense of its plush and premium appeal. It's one of the most opulent interiors and everything here is highly customisable with trims and inlays and is draped in soft touch A-grade material. The interior on this particular model is finished in dual-tone beige and indigo colour while you get dual contrast stitching on the upholstery and Aston Martin logo the seats' headrests. The central console is finished in piano black in this particular model but again can be personalised with your choice of wood inlays as well. You do get several buttons on the central console to toggle driving modes and operate other functions along with a rotary dial and home buttons for the 10.25-inch TFT infotainment screen.

Aston Martin DBX is the British carmaker's first practical and do it all model in 108 years of its existence and we actually saw it coming after the Rolls Royce Cullinan and Lamborghini Urus. Along with the Cullinan and Urus, it will also rival the likes of the Porsche Cayenne and Bentley Bentayga and as its rivals, will be sold as a completely built unit (CBU) in India.