Regarding the Aston Martin brand, it is always reminiscent of a classic series of films - "007", because in many films in the series, the models of the Aston Martin brand have a higher rate of appearance, especially the DB5, a classic sports car, which is known as a "special car" in the movie because of the super modification. At the previous Beijing Motor Show, Aston Martin also perfectly restored the model, even after decades, in the face of more rookies in the sports car industry, this DB5 is still the same style, and the elegant posture is quite outstanding. Subsequently, V12 Vanquish, DBS, DB10 and other models have also been unveiled, and each appearance will cause countless fans and fans to shine.
But obviously, there is still a certain gap between the film and reality, aston Martin although the popularity is high, may not be high, compared to the Bentley, Ferrari or Lamborghini and other brand models of the same price, most of them are very young or older consumers like, Aston Martin may be more sold to the social elite at that time. Because they do not pursue high profile, there is enough performance and enough to pull the wind appearance, but at the same time there is more elegance. Today, let's talk about DBX, a top luxury SUV with a price of 2 million, as Aston Martin's first SUV product, its reason for listing is to occupy more market share.
The actual model is the DBX STRAIGHT-SIX version, which is the most entry-level model of the car series, and the guidance price is 1.968 million yuan. Compared with the 4.0T models sold at the beginning of the previous listing, there is basically no difference in appearance except for changes in power displacement. For example, the front face shape, the classic family grille design with the mussel bonnet, and the classic brand logo, I think fans can recognize it at a glance. The front grille is available in black and chrome highlights, including the tail light group also supports red and black, after all, this level of model, differentiation is very important.
Aston Martin as a classic GT sports car manufacturer, what positioning the first SUV will be, which many people were curious about at the beginning of the listing, and after the official debut of the DBX, everyone felt that everything was in the plan. First of all, the body posture still continues the shape of the GT sports car, the elegant lines will hide its huge body, so don't look at this is a medium and large SUV, according to the size data, 5039 * 1998 * 1680mm of length, width and height and 3060mm wheelbase, has surpassed the Q7, X5 and GLE models, the car compactness highlights a strong sports model. Look at the real wind shroud at the front fender, as well as the 21-inch spoke rim style, up to 23 inches optional, in addition to 7 different colors of brake calipers to match, the visual effect is quite domineering.
As for the tail, there isn't much unique in the design, which is basically the same as Vantage and is also a familiar family language for Aston Martin. However, because the tail light group shape is more chic, the raised outline creates a stronger sense of layering, this design method is relatively rare, and the internal structure of the slender LED tail light group is also quite complex, and there is no need to worry about recognition after lighting. As for the lower encirclement, the double-out circular exhaust layout is obviously strong enough, so that people are full of desire to drive after seeing it.
Then sit in the car, you also know the style of this SUV model produced by the sports car manufacturer, it is nothing more than the appropriate integration of some luxury elements, many details are still corresponding to their sports cars, like the sense of technology is not what they pursue. For example, in the center console, DBX in addition to the air conditioning buttons, basically are physical button design, and very intuitive, are on both sides of the multimedia operation area. But one thing to note is that in 2022 you can't buy a touchable central control screen, but CarPlay and front mobile phone 15W wireless charging is not lacking. In addition, there is a feature, that is, the new car gear shift mechanism is above the central control screen, which is also designed for buttons.
In terms of configuration, DBX still takes into account the needs of consumers who usually use cars for transportation, such as the L2 level driver assistance system is not absent. Parallel assist, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, active braking, as well as panoramic imagery, adaptive cruise and automatic parking, etc. have appeared, which is enough to meet the high safety requirements of most car scenes. In terms of comfort and practicality functions, the electric trunk has memory, the whole car has keyless entry, the front seat multi-directional electric adjustment and heating, the rear seat heating and ventilation also appears, and there are 64-color mood lights, soundproof glass and rear independent air conditioning. The only slot may be that the entire series has no brand audio, just 14 speaker speakers.
The ride experience needless to say, the DBX seat from the design point of view is more comfortable orientation, even if there is no sports style seat, but the skeleton of the GT sports car, a long ride will not feel tired, after all, this is a top luxury SUV priced at 2 million. The spatial performance cannot be said to be particularly excellent, but it is enough to meet the needs of daily travel and transportation, even if it is mainly for home use. For example, the test driver is an adult male of 1.8 meters, the front row adjusts the position with a punch head space, at this time into the rear row, the leg space is basically more than two punches, and the comfort of the rear seat is not worse than the front row, while supporting the proportion of down, so that golf clubs, skis and other equipment can be easily accommodated.
Finally, let's talk about power, because this is the most unique feature of today's test drive model, in order to reduce the price, it uses a 3.0T inline six-cylinder engine + 48V motor, so many people have been worried about whether its performance is passed. From the parameter point of view, the maximum power of the power is 320kW, the maximum torque is 520N·m, compared with the 4.0T V8 version of the data is naturally obviously different, but the unified matching 9AT gearbox, while the official acceleration performance is not much different. The 3.0T version is 5.4 seconds, and the 4.0T basic version is 4.5 seconds, for ordinary people, the difference of 1 second is difficult to experience, and this 5 seconds to break the hundred is enough to meet any of your needs for performance, not on the track where can play its full strength? Coupled with the high-profile exhaust sound, there is no doubt about the authentic Martin.
Summary: Is it worth it to buy such a luxury sports SUV with a budget of 2 million? The answer is clearly well worth it. First of all, the brand halo allows you to enjoy the attention of passers-by, and the excellent strength of the vehicle itself, the same can not find a place sorry for the price, the only slot point may be the 3.0T engine, but in the face of increasingly stringent emission regulations and actual car scenes, the price is cheaper than four or five hundred thousand is not cost-effective?