The new mannequin will transcend the usual DBX in terms of efficiency.
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Wake up Lamborghini Urus, Aston Martin has one thing to say. On Tuesday, the model teased a brand new DBX mannequin is coming and declared it is going to be the “strongest luxurious SUV.” Big speak, however the model additionally stated, “Change is coming. Power talks.” Clearly, Aston Martin is assured in no matter tremendous SUV is has brewing.
I want I had extra to share with you in regards to the the brand new DBX mannequin however the fast teaser video Aston Martin shared to its social media channels is not very revealing. We get a glimpse of the SUV’s wheels, maybe some carbon-fiber physique work and that is about it. We could make some educated guesses, nonetheless.
The DBX on sale in the present day makes use of a Mercedes-AMG-supplied twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine. With the German energy unit below the hood, the SUV is sweet for 542 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. What we may see from this new DBX is Aston Martin’s in-house twin-turbo 5.2-liter V12 engine take its place. Hopefully, that will imply a 690-hp output very like the the model’s V12 Speedster. That’s even be sufficient energy to overhaul the Urus, which makes 641 hp.
We haven’t got too lengthy to attend, and Aston Martin will certainly pace up the hype prepare within the meantime. Look for the brand new tremendous SUV on Feb. 1.
2021 Aston Martin DBX brings the sports activities automotive expertise to 4 seasons
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