2021 Aston Martin DBX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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It’s official: SUVs and crossovers are here to stay, and everyone is getting in on the act. Thus, Aston Martin throws its hat into the ring with the 2021 DBX crossover.
While it may sit high up and wear a two-box shape, the DBX is instantly recognizable as an Aston Martin. The giant grille, large wheels, muscular haunches, and arching roofline combine for an athletic, powerful look to rival competitors like the Porsche Cayenne Turbo and Lamborghini Urus. The duckbill lower spoiler at the rear is an Aston Martin exclusive and echoes the automaker’s other cars, past and present. Meanwhile, the interior is a stylish and serene place to be, especially in lighter shades. And, lest you think the DBX is an impractical toy, it boasts 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats and a maximum of 54 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats down.
Under the hood of every DBX is a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 with start-stop and cylinder deactivation that makes 542 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. The only transmission is a nine-speed automatic, which pairs with all-wheel drive (AWD), an active center differential, and an electronic rear limited-slip differential. While Aston Martin worked to keep the weight off, the DBX is inevitably much heavier than most sports cars, so to keep everything in line, there are an advanced air suspension setup and a 48-volt electric anti-roll system. All of this contributes to a zero to 60 mph time of 4.3 seconds and a maximum speed of 181 mph. Better still, the DBX boasts a 5,940-pound towing capacity.
Befitting a car at this price range, the DBX comes with standard features aplenty, including LED lights, 22-inch wheels, keyless access and start, a 10.25-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster, a 64-color ambient lighting system, full-grain leather upholstery, four-zone automatic climate control, heated and cooled seats, and a panoramic sunroof. From there, Aston Martin offers a bevy of color, trim, and appearance packages and the services of its custom works house for bespoke orders.
Safety-wise, the DBX comes standard with forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear cross-traffic warning, automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, traffic sign recognition, and door exit warning. Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released crash-testing data on the DBX, but that’s not abnormal for such a high-end vehicle.
The Aston Martin DBX is an exciting new type of car for the brand and is absolutely worthy of the storied winged badge.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium brand: Dolby · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · Watts: 800
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 16.1 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.4 · Rear brake width: 1.26 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Interior accents: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.07 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · Exhaust: performance
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Paint protection: clear film · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 10.25 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: chrome · Sunroof: panoramic
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Front stabilizer bar: active electronic actuator · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear stabilizer bar: active electronic actuator · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: send destination to vehicle
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation