The Best Super SUV Just Got More Absurd: Aston Martin DBX S First Look

aston martin dbx s first look

Emphasizing both driving pleasure and refined design, Aston Martin has revealed the 2026 DBX S, a high-performance luxury SUV. Building on the base of the DBX 707, the Aston Martin DBX S offers improved performance by means of directed engineering improvements while keeping the elegance expected from the British marque.

Aston Martin DBX S

The Aston Martin DBX S SUV is driven by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine producing 717 horsepower, an increase over the previous model. Larger turbochargers taken from Aston Martin’s Valhalla hypercar, which accelerates the DBX S from 0 to 60 mph in just three point one seconds at 193 mph top speed. The improvements seek to provide a more responsive driving experience without sacrificing the composure demanded from a luxury SUV.

Weight loss was a major factor in the design of the Aston Martin DBX S. Roughly 104 pounds were lost by a carbon-fiber roof, magnesium wheels, and a revised rear diffuser trim. From the car, improving agility and cornering stability. For quicker response, steering has also been adjusted so that drivers may experience crisper handling without expensive rear-wheel steering systems.

Luxurious interior of the Aston Martin DBX S

The truly sophisticated and technological interior of Aston Martin DBX S is home to the luxurious cabin. The infotainment is now updated to offer Apple CarPlay Ultra, so the integration flows effortlessly without the need to pair the device with the car, and Android Auto, for the broad spectrum of devices supported. A Bowers & Wilkins speaker system can be installed for one of the finest audio experiences to match the finer points of the SUV.

Aston Martin sets DBX S at a crossroads with Lamborghini Urus where high-performance engineering is pitched against high-end SUV luxury, beginning at $274,500. This strategy emphasizes an up-and-coming trend among luxury automakers: putting sports-car genes alongside the flexibility and practicality that the contemporary SUV buyer demands. The Aston Martin DBX S wants to set the new benchmark in the category as the high-performance SUV niche grows.

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