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DBX is a car that will give many people their first experience of Aston Martin ownership

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First SUV for 106-year-old luxury British marque.

The launch of DBX signals a new era in Aston Martin’s pursuit of usability. Aston Martin launches fourth car of transformational Second Century Plan. This beautiful SUV has already taken the luxury automotive company into new territories and in inspiring directions.

DBX sets a bold new standard in this sector

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Aston Martin DBX SUV; @aston martin

Aston Martin is incredibly proud that DBX, an SUV intended to expand the sales reach of the brand worldwide, will be built in Britain at the new manufacturing plant in St Athan, Wales. With its all-wheel drive system, DBX is a car that will allow the company to increase its presence in markets where perhaps the weather or terrain is less than conducive to rear-wheel drive sports cars. The clear emphasis on a spacious and luxurious cabin – whether seated in the front or back – will also allow Aston Martin to better reach customers who prefer to be driven rather than drive.

DBX’s recommended Retail Price ranges from £158,000* in the UK, €193,500 in Germany and $189,900 in USA. DBX is on sale now, with first deliveries scheduled to begin Q2 2020.

Further adding to the desirability of DBX, the first 500 owners of this landmark model will benefit from an exclusive ‘1913 Package’. Fitted with a unique fender badge, sill plaques and an inspection plaque detailing its limited build-run, each of these first examples will be personally endorsed and inspected by Andy Palmer. In addition, each customer will also receive a unique build-book signed by both Aston Martin’s CEO and Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman and an invitation to a regionally hosted Waldorf Astoria celebration cocktail party, hosted by a member of the Aston Martin Lagonda executive team.

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Aston Martin DBX SUV; @aston martin

Set to be built in Aston Martin’s purpose-built manufacturing facility in St Athan, Wales, the foundation of DBX is a new dedicated SUV platform, something rarely seen across the sector. Utilising bonded aluminium, a construction method Aston Martin has refined through the development of its sports cars, the body structure is both very light and incredibly stiff, assisting in the delivery of an overall kerbweight of 2,245kg. Right from its genesis, it was designed to allow maximum room in the cabin, putting a premium on refinement and class leading spaciousness for both front and rear occupants.

Extraordinarily the eARC – capable of 1,400Nm of anti-roll force per axle – can limit DBX’s body roll for handling that is much more akin to that of a sports car than an SUV. This sophisticated system of adaptive air suspension, dampers and eARC allows for maximum ride comfort when transporting up to five occupants and their luggage, while maintaining a highly responsive and engaging dynamic capability.

Aston Martin DBX is powered by a new version of the characterful 4-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine found in DB11 and Vantage. The turbocharged V8 has cylinder deactivation to enhance fuel economy, yet it can also propel DBX from 0 to 62mph in 4.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 181mph.

With 632 litres of boot space and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats DBX possesses all the flexible load capacity expected of an SUV with class-leading interior space. The loadspace offers a practical and cleanly designed space. A narrow load sill and broad aperture maximises the practicality for a variety of luggage, such as suitcases, golf bags and ski equipment.

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Aston Martin DBX SUV; @aston martin
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Aston Martin DBX SUV; @aston martin

Complimenting the incredibly high standard specification of DBX, which includes all available active safety systems, there are many optional accessory packages offered. These packages will tailor the car even further to customers’ needs, sports or pastimes. For example, the Pet package will include, amongst other things, a portable washer to help attend to the needs of a muddy dog after a walk. Alternatively, the Snow package will deliver boot warmers to make a ski trip just that little bit more pleasurable.

The use of sports car seat packaging in the front not only provides the driver with exceptional support and long-distance driving comfort, but also provides knee and footwell clearance for those sitting behind.

Small touches throughout, including separate central armrests, glovebox design and the ergonomic positioning of the car’s key control systems, have been guided carefully by the input of the brand’s Female Advisory Board, dealership feedback and a variety of private focus groups held worldwide. Not limited to this area, the guidance provided has been key to the success of DBX’s overall design.

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Aston Martin DBX SUV Accessories; @aston martin

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Aston Martin Vanquish 25 by Callum: The most difficult decision was what not to change

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The Aston Martin Vanquish 25 by Ian Callum, the former director of design for Jaguar.
Re-visited. Re-imagined. Re-designed. Re-created, refined and Re-born, using new materials, advanced technologies, and fresh inspiration.

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Aston Martin Vanquish 25 by Callum; @callum

In 2001, the Vanquish entered into Aston Martin’s history as one of its iconic models, and the last to be produced at Newport Pagnell.

And now comes the Aston Martin Vanquish 25 by CALLUM, fully endorsed by Aston Martin. You can be part of this continuing success story, working with Callum automotive design studio to build your own individual Vanquish 25 by CALLUM. “It will never be a best-seller, because it is a bespoke build available in a strictly limited global edition of 25 only,” said Ian Callum.

That beautiful form is enhanced by a series of focused refinements – some subtle and nuanced, some more substantial and fundamental – which sharpen the outline, and make the Vanquish the Grand Tourer for the 2020s, focused on performance and comfort. An example of this is the 20:20 vision window surrounds which be newely reformed using modern technology. In the 1990s, limitations in the manufacturing processes were compromised. Today, we can do it with a seamless, one-piece carbon fibre surround…so, we have.

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Aston Martin Vanquish 25 by Callum; @callum

Comfort and class must go hand-in-hand with sports car performance.

Dampers are tuned, springs are customised and larger anti-roll bars are fitted front and rear to improve steering. The Achilles’ heel of the original is addressed by larger, stiffer bearings typically found on Aston Martin’s race cars.

Under the bonnet is a V12. But this is a V12 tuned by CALLUM. It delivers an extra 60bhp. It has a new sculpted carbon air box, valley brace and new engine cover, providing functionality in a beautiful package.

Outside, the new bonnet vents carefully allow air into the engine bay. The custom carbon fibre air box, together with equal length primaries, helps the Vanquish 25 by CALLUM to sing. And out of the Integrated Diffuser Exhaust System comes a sound that you will love, says the celebrated automotive designer. This is an inovative design solution too, eliminating the clutter around the valance. And it’s smart engineering, because it also works as an aero device. Plus, for the first time with the Vanquish, the option of a fully automatic six-speed torque-converter gearbox.

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Aston Martin Vanquish 25 by Callum; @callum

There is much to take in, inside you’ll see immediately that, following the original design drawings, it is a two-seater – with a unique new and practical rear environment into which sits a custom set of luggage, crafted by British design icon, Mulberry.

Settle into the lower, ergonomic pre-sculpted seats and you’ll appreciate the optimised driving position, new finer steering wheel and paddle shifters. Your eyes (and your ears) will be drawn to the new carbon fibre topped centre console, which gives you an integrated audio system with CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth and an eightinch media display.

And the re-trimmed and re-profiled panels, made from Scottish Bridge of Weir leather, are the first to showcase CALLUM’s take on ‘abstract’ tartan, which will be one of CALLUM’s design identities for future creations.

“Before you leave the car there will be a surprise for you, too. We have collaborated with Bremont to create a elegant instrument cluster as well as a bespoke pocket watch. So you can take your time…with you,” said the design team.

The iconic CALLUM logo, sign written by hand, is unique to each Vanquish 25 by CALLUM.

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Aston Martin Vanquish 25 by Callum; @callum