An Overview of the 2025 Aston Martin DBX Specifications
The 2025 Aston Martin DBX is a front-engine, all-wheel-drive vehicle with a wagon-style body that accommodates five passengers. The base price starts at $239,086, rising to $292,186 when fully equipped.
The Beating Heart: The Aston Martin DBX’s Engine
The Aston Martin DBX is powered by a twin-turbocharged, intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8 engine with an aluminum block and heads, featuring direct fuel injection. The engine displacement is 243 in3 (3982 cm3), generating a hefty 697 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 663 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm.
Transmission and Chassis
The DBX tames its ferocious power with a smooth 9-speed automatic transmission. Its multilink suspension and high-performance brakes — 16.5-inch vented, cross-drilled carbon-ceramic discs at the front and 15.4-inch counterparts at the rear — ensure a seamless and secure driving experience. Pirelli P Zero A8A tires provide excellent grip, agility, and response for spirited driving.
Dimensions and Capacity
The continuity in design extends to the vehicle’s dimensions. With a wheelbase of 120.5 inches, it measures 198.4 inches in length, 78.7 inches in width, and stands 66.1 inches in height. It offers generous passenger volume at 109 ft3 and a reasonable cargo volume of 22 ft3. Despite its sophistication and size, the vehicle maintains a curb weight of 5128 lb.
Performance and Fuel Economy
The DBX boasts impressive speed, reaching 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds and 100 mph in 7.9 seconds. The manufacturer claims a top speed of 193 mph, reinforcing the sporty prowess of this luxury wagon. It handles admirably in sudden halts, braking from 70 to 0 mph in 151 ft and 100 to 0 mph in 303 ft. Despite these sporty figures, the Aston Martin DBX remains somewhat fuel-efficient with an EPA fuel economy of 17/15/20 mpg in combined/city/highway cycles.
2021 Aston Martin DBX: A Look Back
The 2021 Aston Martin DBX model shares the same vehicle type and many specifications with its 2025 counterpart, but has a less lofty pricing structure — starting from $179,986 and reaching $195,586 as tested. This model also runs on a twin-turbocharged and intercooled V-8 engine with slightly lower power and torque figures. The 2021 model has a power output of 542 hp at 6000 rpm and torque of 516 lb-ft at 2000 rpm. It still boasts excellent performance figures and retains the same superb craftsmanship, luxury, and style characteristic of Aston Martin vehicles.