When Aston Martin introduced the DBX707 in 2022, it expected this faster, more expensive model to account for 50 percent of DBX sales. Instead, fully 90 percent of customers plumped for the 707hp newcomer, and the original 550hp DBX was discontinued soon afterwards. The message was clear: Aston Martin buyers wanted more performance and they were prepared to pay for it.

Enter the new DBX S. Before you ask, this even faster, even more expensive model won’t be replacing the ’707. However, it is the new flagship of the DBX range, with more power, less weight and sportier styling. Aston Martin pitches it as a direct rival for the Lamborghini Urus SE . At the lower and upper ends of that SUV spectrum, you might also consider the Range Range Sport SV or Ferrari Purosangue.

The DBX707 was alre

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