► Aston Martin DBX S revealed
► More power than a 707; less weight
► The new flagship DBX model
The curious case of SUV one-upmanship continues as Aston Martin launches its new DBX S flagship. With 717bhp, the new all-out SUV manages to be ever-so-slightly more powerful than a Ferrari Purosangue.
Aston Martin says the DBX S is the latest in a long line of S cars which started with the DB3 S in 1953. Tenuous link to history aside, the new performance SUV sounds like a tasty mix to take on the Ferrari.
The power boost has been achieved by using Valhalla-spec turbo upgrades including a larger compressor wheel diameter to squeeze out that extra shove over a DBX 707 – already an incredibly fast SUV, and one of our favourites. The new DBX S sprints to 62mph in 3.3 seconds and tops out at an unchanged 193mph.
It’s not just power, though as the DBX S has gone on a diet. Aston says it’s shed up to a total of 47kg – with optional lightweight packages making up the most of that. Choosing the carbon seats, for example, shaves off 18kg while another 19kg can be removed by choosing the optional magnesium wheels. Carbonfibre body panels and a rear wing can remove 7kg, too.
S models are spotted by vertically-stacked exhaust pipes, and you can spec a bespoke S livery that trims the lower edges of the car.
The new DBX S model marks the start of new(ish) boss Adrian Hallmark’s intentions for Aston Martin to make more variants and editions of its cars. He says it ‘sends a powerful statement of intent about our ambitions not just for DBX, but for the Aston Martin brand.’
Fancy one? You can order it now, with the first deliveries coming towards the end of 2025.