On a test-drive in Sardinia, the 697 hp model variant masqueraded as an all-terrain supercar.
Dominic Fraser, courtesy of Aston Martin Lagonda
Balancing the power increase is a significant upgrade in braking performance in the form of standard carbon-ceramic brakes . The colossal rotors, clamped by six-piston calipers in the nose, absorb significantly more heat and are 89 pounds lighter than their steel equivalents. In addition, high-performance brake pads and improved brake ducting further enhance the vehicle’s stopping power, as do the 22-inch alloy wheels wrapped in summer compound Pirelli P-Zero tires .
The sleek body of the standard DBX is already a head-turner. Yet, Aston Martin was required to make physical modifications to the exterior of the DBX707 to increase airflow for cooling and improve aerodynamic stability at greater velocities. As a result, the front of the SUV features a more prominent grille , as well as new air intakes and brake cooling ducts, while a new lower front splitter improves stability. However, the most dramatic exterior alterations are found at the rear.
Buyers have a choice of three interior themes that define various upholsteries and premium leather hides. We sampled the new Aston Martin on the Mediterranean island of, where we were able to wring out the five-passenger SUV on the island’s pristine mountain roads. To our surprise, the picturesque Italian venue was overshadowed by the impressive DBX707. The standard DBX is an exemplary vehicle, yet its new sibling elevates every performance parameter to the next level.
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