Aston Martin DBX

How much is the Aston Martin DBX’s price? 

Starting prices for the Aston Martin DBX are from AED 940,000 and up to AED 1,040,000 for 707 Edition.

How many variants are there in the Aston Martin DBX?

For an extra amount of money, which is quite a lot of money by Kenyan standards, you get the 707 Edition. So if you are not a big spender we suggest that what you should do is to purchase the base model for this will be enough for most consumers. 

However, if the budget doesn’t seem to be much of a restriction for most of you, we would recommend that you go for the top variant because, for the 707 Edition brings more things, which will in turn bring more value to some of you.

Which is the most value-for-money variant? 

AED 100,000 is a lot of money and that is how much you spend extra for the 707 Edition. So if you are on a relatively tight budget, we would advise you to just go for the base variant, for it will be enough for most buyers. But if budget is not a concern for most of you, we would advise you to go for the top variant, since the 707 Edition brings more things, which will bring more value for some buyers. 

What features does the Aston Martin DBX get? 

The use of buttons on the dashboard to change gears instead of a traditional gear lever or column shift is another quirk that feels slightly off. The V8 engine under the hood is complemented by an infotainment system sourced from Mercedes, albeit with Aston Martin’s graphical touch to mask the parts-bin borrowing. 

How spacious is it? 

Aston Martin has ingeniously blended the characteristics of a sports car and an SUV in the DBX’s driving position. You’re seated much higher than you would be in any other Aston Martin, yet the seat itself is low and sporty, providing a supportive feel. This setup gives you a better view of the road ahead compared to a supercar, but the overall feel is more reminiscent of a sports car than a traditional 4x4. 

The DBX 707 variant features even sportier seats, which, while offering greater support, might feel a bit too snug depending on your body type. Practicality hasn’t been overlooked, with large door bins capable of holding a sizable bottle, twin cup holders, and additional storage under the armrest. 

What engine & transmission options are available?

One feature notably absent in the DBX that would greatly benefit urban driving is four-wheel steering. Many large SUVs incorporate this technology, allowing the rear wheels to turn alongside the front wheels, thereby reducing the turning circle. However, the DBX lacks this, making it feel its size in tight spaces like narrow car parks. Reversing into a parking bay might require a couple of attempts, especially until you become accustomed to it. 

You might also find yourself searching for the gear lever initially. Instead of a conventional gear shifter or the column-mounted stalk that Mercedes uses, the DBX has buttons on the top of the dashboard to switch between ‘drive’ and ‘reverse.’ There’s little discernible advantage to this setup compared to a traditional stalk or lever. 

What’s the mileage of the Aston Martin DBX?

The diesel version of the Aston Martin DBX has been reported to have clocked about 10 kmpl by the owners. Some owners have received a bit more than that, but for most people, the figure should be close to that.

How safe is the Aston Martin DBX?

The DBX itself has never been through crash tests by Euro NCAP, which is not surprising given the carmaker’s prestige; there are, however, no grounds to question the vehicle’s safety. That sort of protection is provided by the Onton with the help of the driving, front passenger, knee, front thorax, and side curtain airbags. It also has ISOFIX mounting points for child seats by the rear seats. As far as ADAS is concerned, the DBX comes equipped with several of the latest features as standard.

Such features are adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency Braking, blind spot monitoring including lane change, warning systems, lane departure control and lane keep assist. As for safety and security, the DBX comes with keyless entry and remote central locking for the doors, an anti theft alarm, as well as an immobilizer.

How many color options are there?

Head to the Aston Martin DBX’s configurator and you will see that there are 6 color schemes on offer. Starting with the Green Mono, then there are the Green Duo, Black Mono, Black Duo, White Mono and White Duo. The White Duo looks particularly stunning, especially with the neon green highlights on the DBX’s bumper and that’d be the pick of the lot for us.  

Should you buy the Aston Martin DBX?

When it comes to what is currently available in this segment, one can hardly name any original-looking car among the competitors of the DBX. Not only the unique style of this model attracts attention but also it provides the high results of work in the different cases. 

It is what an Aston Martin ought to be and at the same time reflects the practicality and tactility of an SUV; be ready, though, to pay for it in terms of running costs. The DBX is fairly adept off road, offers the sort of hard-edged sporting dynamics on a track that might appeal if that is your thing, and behaves exactly as a luxury car needs to in normal use.

What are my alternatives? 

There you have it if the Aston Martin DBX is not your cup of tea well, there are so many other choices for you. Bentley has bentayga, Huracan Evo, Urus; Ferrari has F8 tributo and Roma; Aston Martin Vantage and DB12; McLaren GT; and more. The Bentayga and Ferrari F8 offer far more civility, and Aston Martin cars and the McLaren GT have a slightly superior cabin. If you are in the mood for plain entertainment, then the Huracan EVO, or even the Urus, are the kings.