2023 DBS Interior

Officially a 2+2, the DBS ships with a pair of back seats, but these should only be used for emergencies. Things are much better in front, with the smartly attired cabin finished in a mix of Caithness leather and Alcantara. It feels and looks suitably expensive, as it should considering the DBS' lofty asking price. The front seats have memory and heating functions, and other standard gear includes front/rear parking sensors, parking assistance, automatic climate control, and keyless entry. Ergonomically, there are some foibles, though, such as the touch-sensitive climate controls that require a deliberate look down to operate on the move. The infotainment system isn't the most modern, either, being based on an older Mercedes COMAND system, but it's relatively simple to understand.

2023 DBS Interior Photos

Seating and Interior Space

Although it has four seats, the rear pews are only useful for small children or as extra packing space, as there simply isn't enough leg- or headroom for adults. Even worse, access to these back seats will be just about impossible for tall adults, as the front seats don't move forward far enough. Things are much better in front, with standard leather upholstery that is beautifully stitched. The front chairs provide enough room for adults, along with decent power adjustability to get comfortable. They're also heated for added comfort in colder climates and, although the DBS is quite low to the ground, ingress and egress are easy enough for the driver and front-seat passenger.

2023 Aston Martin DBS Interior Dimensions:

Interior Colors and Materials

Caithness leather and Alcantara are the default cabin materials, with the steering wheel also finished in a mix of leather and Alcantara. From there, customers will have a field day choosing the color of virtually every part of the stylish cabin. The comprehensive palette includes shades like Obsidian Black, Oxford Tan, Dark Knight, Californian Poppy, Spicy Red, and Arden Green. The standard leather can also be had with an exquisite triaxial quilt, an effect that is also applied to the door panels and center console armrest. An embossed DBS logo or the Aston Martin wings can be embroidered into the seats, and even the color of the seatbelts, roofliner, and carpets can be individually specced. Twill carbon fiber, Piano Black, and dyed Tamo open pore wood are among the available trim inlays.

2023 DBS Trunk and Cargo Space

Although usefully wide, the DBS trunk compartment is shallow, so space is restricted to around nine cubic feet. Fortunately, the rear seats do provide additional storage when required.

The center console caters for small-item storage in the cabin, although it isn't especially deep. There are two cupholders in the center console, too, but the door bins aren't large and there is no traditional glovebox ahead of the front-seat passenger.

2023 Aston Martin DBS Trunk and Cargo Space Photos

2023 DBS Infotainment and Features

Features

Considering its price, the DBS is adequately rather than generously equipped. It ships standard with automatic climate control, keyless entry, front/rear parking sensors, power-adjustable front seats with heating and memory functions, and parking assistance. Adding to the driver's convenience is a side mirror tilt-down feature when reverse gear is selected, which together with a 360-degree camera system, makes parking a less stressful affair. A power-adjustable steering column, push-button ignition, and cruise control are fitted as well. A number of extras can be equipped, such as a heated steering wheel, a garage door opener, and ventilated front and rear seats. It's disappointing, however, that driver aids like a head-up display and blind-spot monitoring aren't available on a grand tourer at this price.

Infotainment

The disappointing absence of driver-assist technologies leads to the rather lackluster infotainment system, proof that Aston Martin spent much more of its time on the DBS's mechanicals. The system makes use of an eight-inch LCD screen and Mercedes' older COMAND setup. Although it is fairly straightforward to use, the rather small screen and the touchpad feel, well, out of touch with the latest infotainment systems on offer. It doesn't help that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are missing as well, but you do get iPod/iPhone integration and USB playback, an AM/FM radio, Bluetooth connectivity, and satellite navigation. While a nine-speaker audio system is fitted as standard, a more powerful Bang & Olufsen unit (complete with pop-up dash-mounted tweeters) can be equipped, but this requires the Studio Collection upgrade with exclusive trim and features like ventilated seats, too.