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With the planned December unveiling drawing ever closer, Aston Martin’s DBX SUV has almost finished its testing phase.

 

Aston Martin has subjected the new SUV to extensive everyday real-world driving and high-performance track evaluation across Europe.

 

Whilst undergoing testing at the Nurburgring Nordschleife it has been reported that the DBX recorded cornering speeds to match the Vantage and braking figures exceeding the Super GT, DBS Superleggera. Aston Martin also claims a sub-8-minute lap time.

 

The British marque has confirmed the DBX will feature an AMG sourced 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 which develops 405kW and 700Nm. It’s likely to be paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Aston Martin says a top speed of 290km/h has been consistently achieved throughout testing.

 

In performance car-esque fashion, the vocal chorus of the DBX has been crafted by a dedicated acoustic team to deliver a broader, more solid acoustic note. The DBX’s exhaust system is said to be tuned to “reflect a deep bass with increasing mid-tones, creating true auditory exhilaration, particularly in more sporting drive modes.”

 

Aston Martin’s Chief Engineer, Matt Becker said: “We have concentrated our work to ensure that the calibration and tune of this 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 delivers both the everyday usability and refinement expected by SUV owners. However, we have also focused heavily on matching that with the engaging driving dynamics that are commanded by our brand and inherent in every Aston Martin and early indications of the car’s overall performance have been incredibly promising.”

 

“The next few months will be extremely important to us, as we continue to hone the powertrain credentials and a dynamic setup that will help make this the most exciting SUV on the market”.

 

The DBX, Aston Martin’s first foray into the world of SUVs is due to be unveiled in December. Stay tuned!