Aston Martin DBX S models have officially entered the high-performance luxury market, bringing 717 horsepower and a staggering price tag to challenge elite rivals. In a crowded segment filled with heavy four-wheel drive behemoths, the British manufacturer's latest derivative aims straight for the crown.
"The DBX S follows a similar route as the Vantage S and DB12 S with more power, alternations to the aerodynamic elements and revisions to the chassis," highlighting the brand's commitment to extracting absolute maximum performance.
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SubscribeVisual updates are relatively subtle yet aggressive, featuring a new front splitter, distinctive rear diffuser, and vertically stacked exhausts. Meanwhile, optional lightweight components like a carbon-fibre roof and magnesium wheels help shed precious weight to improve agility.
Under the hood, the AMG-sourced 4-litre twin-turbo V8 adopts upgraded turbos derived from the Valhalla, pushing output to 717bhp while maintaining immense torque across a broad rev range. Drivers will notice an urgency in higher rev echelons where standard models begin to soften.
Performance Ride and Handling Dynamics
Performance tuning in Sport and Sport+ modes sharpens the nine-speed multi-clutch transmission, offering aggressive and intuitive gear shifts that elevate the driving experience. The chassis setup delivers exceptional body control, keeping roll to a minimum and instilling immense confidence on winding roads.
"A four per cent quicker steering ratio takes a few corners to tune into, but then you find a front end that hunts grip and provides a precision few, if any in the sector can match."
Standard carbon-ceramic brakes ensure stopping power matches the vehicle's incredible straight-line velocity, though they require a bit of warmth to truly bite. Despite its track-ready capabilities, the vehicle remains remarkably docile during daily commutes and long-distance cruising.
Rivaling heavyweights such as the Bentley Bentayga and Ferrari Purosangue, the DBX S successfully bridges the gap between a practical family hauler and a ferocious sports car, securing its place at the very top of the class.