Aston Martin DBX Review: The Useful Details That Matter

Aston Martin DBX comes across as sensible rather than dramatic, which is not a bad direction for a daily car. The stronger part of that impression comes from a SUV shape, 5039 mm length with a 3060 mm wheelbase and 15 visual references. The styling reads as neat and sensible, even if it is not the loudest thing in its class. Family use, mixed roads and ordinary errands usually make this part of the car easier to judge.

Aston Martin DBX gives the impression of a cabin built for real routines rather than a quick first glance. The useful detail sits in 5 seats, wireless phone charging, seat material, seat layout and 2 variants, which gives the car more shape in real use. Those are the sort of touches that make the cabin easier to enjoy after a few months of real use. Family use, mixed roads and ordinary errands usually make this part of the car easier to judge.

Aston Martin DBX appears to have a stronger mechanical backbone than an ordinary point-A-to-B car. The stronger part of that impression comes from petrol, 535 / 520 kW maximum power, 900 Nm maximum torque, automatic transmission and Full-Time Four Wheel Drive. That should leave the car feeling more confident when merging, overtaking and carrying speed on open roads. Family use, mixed roads and ordinary errands usually make this part of the car easier to judge.

Aston Martin DBX looks far better placed for family duty than a cramped cabin usually feels. The useful detail sits in a SUV body, 5 seats and 5039 mm length and 3060 mm wheelbase, which gives the car more shape in real use. That should make family trips, child seats and luggage easier to manage without the cabin feeling tight. Family use, mixed roads and ordinary errands usually make this part of the car easier to judge.

Aston Martin DBX looks to have a sturdier safety foundation than the bare minimum. The clearer side of the story is ABS, seatbelt reminder, driver airbag, front passenger airbag, front side airbags and 10 named safety items, and that matters more than empty excitement. That gives the car a more reassuring backbone for daily commuting and family use. Family use, mixed roads and ordinary errands usually make this part of the car easier to judge.

Aston Martin DBX asks for a more careful ownership calculation than a low-stress buy usually does. The useful detail sits in 14.3 L/100 km combined fuel use, petrol and 2 variants, which gives the car more shape in real use. That keeps the ownership case on the cautious side, especially once insurance and upkeep enter the picture. Family use, mixed roads and ordinary errands usually make this part of the car easier to judge. That petrol setup only tells part of the story, because the final variant can still shift the character noticeably.