Aston Martin is expanding the DBX range with a new DBX GT, a more luxurious and comfort-focused version of its high-performance SUV designed to appeal to buyers who value refinement, craftsmanship and quiet luxury as much as outright performance.
Positioned as a direct rival to the Bentley Bentayga, the Aston Martin DBX GT combines a plush, understated character with the same formidable twin-turbocharged V8 powertrain found in the more aggressive DBX S. With 717bhp, 664lb ft of torque and a claimed 0-62mph time of just 3.3 seconds, the DBX GT is hardly lacking in performance.
However, Aston Martin has deliberately changed the character of the SUV. Rather than emphasizing sporting aggression, the DBX GT is designed to deliver a quieter, smoother and more sophisticated driving experience.
Aston Martin DBX GT Targets the Luxury SUV Market
Aston Martin describes the DBX GT as being aimed at customers who prefer “assured elegance over sporting aggression” and expect a higher level of luxury from their SUV.
That positioning places the new model between traditional high-performance SUVs and ultra-luxury vehicles such as the Bentley Bentayga. The DBX GT is intended to offer the performance associated with Aston Martin while placing greater emphasis on comfort, craftsmanship and long-distance refinement.
Pricing is expected to start at around £207,000, putting the DBX GT firmly into the high-end luxury SUV market.
The model will also help divide the DBX family into two distinct personalities. The DBX S will continue to target buyers looking for a more aggressive, performance-oriented SUV, competing with vehicles such as the Lamborghini Urus and Ferrari Purosangue.
The DBX GT, meanwhile, takes a more relaxed approach.
717bhp Twin-Turbo V8 Delivers Supercar-Level Performance
Despite its luxury-focused character, the Aston Martin DBX GT retains the 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 717bhp and 664lb ft of torque.
That is the same headline output as the DBX S, allowing the GT to accelerate from 0-62mph in a claimed 3.3 seconds.
The result is an unusual combination: an SUV designed around quiet luxury that can still deliver genuinely serious acceleration.
Aston Martin has nevertheless made several changes to ensure that the DBX GT feels different from its more sporting sibling. The accelerator pedal mapping has been revised to provide what the company describes as a greater sense of precision and control, while the exhaust has been tuned to produce a quieter soundtrack in Normal mode.
Drivers who want more drama can switch to Sport mode, where the exhaust is allowed to return to its louder “full voice”.
More Restrained Exterior Design
The visual changes distinguish the DBX GT from the aggressive appearance of the DBX S.
At the front, the GT receives a new dual-vaned grille instead of the DBX S’s motorsport-inspired honeycomb design. Buyers will be able to choose between a bright chrome finish and a darker metal treatment.
The side strake is also finished in bright silver metal rather than black, while the lower bodywork is painted to match the exterior. This gives the DBX GT a considerably more discreet appearance than the DBX S, which uses black splitters and side skirts to emphasize its performance credentials.
At the rear, Aston Martin has adopted horizontally arranged quad exhaust outlets rather than the vertically stacked arrangement used by the DBX S.
The design philosophy is clear: the DBX GT is intended to look expensive and sophisticated rather than overtly aggressive.
22-Inch Wheels Prioritize Comfort
The DBX GT rides on bespoke 22-inch wheels fitted with all-season tyres.
Aston Martin says the tyre choice has been made specifically to maximize ride compliance and minimize road noise, reinforcing the SUV’s emphasis on comfort.
Customers can also specify optional 23-inch wheels for a more imposing appearance.
While larger wheels can often compromise ride comfort, the DBX GT has received suspension revisions intended to offset that effect and provide a more compliant ride over uneven surfaces.
A More Luxurious Aston Martin DBX Interior
Inside, Aston Martin has concentrated heavily on craftsmanship and comfort.
The seats have been redesigned and feature an additional memory-foam layer intended to improve support and provide a more luxurious feel on longer journeys.
The same philosophy extends to the second row. The outer rear seats have been reshaped and are now treated as individual luxury seats, similar in concept to the front seats. A central seat remains available, allowing the DBX GT to accommodate a fifth passenger when required.
Aston Martin has also upgraded the appearance and tactile quality of the cabin with anodized metal finishes for the drive selector and other switchgear.
The company describes these details as providing a “jewellery-quality finish”, while a selection of GT-specific multi-colour upholstery combinations gives customers greater scope for personalization.
Aston Martin Focuses on Quiet Luxury
One of the biggest differences between the DBX GT and the DBX S is not immediately visible.
Aston Martin has modified the body structure and increased sound deadening in an effort to reduce unwanted road and powertrain noise.
The company claims these changes deliver a 13% improvement in its “articulation index”, essentially making it easier for occupants to hold a conversation or make a phone call while travelling.
That detail highlights the role Aston Martin sees for the DBX GT. Rather than simply being a softer version of a performance SUV, it is designed as a luxury grand tourer with the ability to cover long distances at high speed while keeping occupants isolated from the outside world.
The suspension has also been softened to improve compliance over rough surfaces.
DBX GT Revives the Original DBX Philosophy
The new model also represents something of a return to the philosophy of the original Aston Martin DBX.
The original DBX was discontinued in 2024 when the more powerful DBX 707 became the sole version of the SUV. That model was subsequently replaced by the DBX S, which pushed the performance envelope even further.
The arrival of the DBX GT effectively restores a second personality to the DBX family.
Where the DBX S is engineered around performance and aggressive styling, the GT brings the focus back toward luxury, comfort and understated design.
That makes the new model particularly relevant in a segment where buyers increasingly expect an SUV to combine high performance with limousine-like comfort.
Aston Martin DBX GT vs Bentley Bentayga
The DBX GT’s positioning makes its rivalry with the Bentley Bentayga particularly significant.
Both SUVs target customers looking for luxury, exclusivity and strong performance without sacrificing everyday usability. The difference is largely one of character.
The DBX GT uses Aston Martin’s sporting heritage and 717bhp powertrain as the foundation, but deliberately tones down the visual and acoustic aggression normally associated with a high-performance SUV.
The result is an Aston Martin designed to appeal to buyers who want extreme performance available when required, but who do not necessarily want their luxury SUV to advertise it at every opportunity.
That places the DBX GT in a different part of the market from the more overtly sporting DBX S.
Orders Open for the New Aston Martin DBX GT
Aston Martin is already accepting orders for the new DBX GT, with customer deliveries scheduled to begin toward the end of the year.
With an expected starting price of around £207,000, the DBX GT enters one of the most exclusive areas of the luxury SUV market.
Its formula is straightforward but ambitious: take the 717bhp performance of the DBX S, add greater ride comfort, improved sound insulation, more luxurious materials and a more restrained exterior, then position the result against the Bentley Bentayga.
The Aston Martin DBX GT therefore isn’t simply a softer DBX S. It is a deliberate attempt to create a high-performance luxury SUV for customers who would rather arrive in comfort and silence than make a statement with aggression.
Source: Aston Martin