The DBX is powered by a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 542 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. A nine-speed automatic transmission and AWD are standard. To get the most out of the car, it also comes standard with an adaptive air suspension and multiple driving modes. There is just one trim, and it comes fully stocked with all the luxuries you may want. The exterior is handsome, thanks to full-fat 22-inch wheels. 23-inch alloy wheels are also available.
The advanced driver assistance features include adaptive cruise control, a speed limiter, forward collision warning with auto emergency braking, blind-spot warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, lane change warning, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, and door exit warning. A 10.25-inch infotainment display is standard, and you get heated seatsallaround and three-zone climate control.
The base price of the Aston Martin DBX SUV begins at over $188,986, but nobody will ever pay that little for one. Even the destination charge of $3,086, excluded in the starting price, is higher than for most other automakers in the USA. As we mentioned earlier, Aston Martin doesn't list the price of exterior colors, interior trim, personalization options, or accessories. You build the car online, and Aston points you toward the nearest dealership to find out what the damage is. Looking at what's already available on dealer floors, you can expect to pay between $200k to $240k for a personalized DBX.
Aston offers various Lifestyle Packages, like the Expression Package. Sounds mighty impressive, but it's nothing more than a key pouch, polished carbon fiber tailpipe finishers, comfort headrests, illuminated treadplates, and valve caps with the Aston Martin wings. There are also various packages aimed at different kinds of customers and their chosen hobbies. These include the Pet Package, Event Package, Field Sport Package, Adventure Package, Snow Package, Bike Package, and Golf Package. None of these packages change the driving characteristics of the car, but they do impact trunk space.
The Touring Package is a bit more special, however. You get a four-piece luggage set and a cabin saddlebag to get the most out of the available space.
There is only one "trim level" of Aston Martin DBX for now, but the customization options are nearly endless. The DBX comes highly equipped as standard, but that didn't stop Aston from loading our tester up with $38,400 worth of options adding up to a $218,386 as-tested DBX price. Most of these add-ons include various exterior styling tweaks, extravagant interior trim, and other minor changes, so we'd say it's entirely possible to configure as DBX under $200,000. The vehicle starts at over $188k (before destination), and we'd set aside a few grand for an extravagant paint color and some upgraded interior stitching. The Sports Exhaust upgrade seems well worth the $2,300 upgrade, and after that, you can probably log off the configurator without emptying your whole life's savings.