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2024 Aston Martin DBX - Base
4.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4
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Overview
Variant
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Variant
Not available
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
4 L
Engine size
Not available
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
12.4 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
0.9 L/100km
Power and torque
405kW / 700Nm
Power and torque
120kW / 395Nm
685km
10000km
Warranty
2 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Hydrogen
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Driver modes
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12v power outlet
Location boot/cargo: yes
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
12v power outlet
Location boot/cargo: yes
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Automatic door closing
Rear boot/hatch: yes
Automatic door closing
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Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Steering wheel position: yes
Memorized adjustment
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Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Siri
Voice activating system
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Navigational systems
Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
Information type: Satellite View
Screen size: 10.3 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 120
Screen size: 12.3 in
Traffic info: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Semi-Auto Park, Perpendicular & Exit
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Includes memory seat adjustments: yes
Includes programmable settings: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Telematics
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
Tracker system: yes
Telematics
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USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
360 view camera
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360 view camera
3D enhanced view: yes
Remote services
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Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Geo fencing: yes
Number of months subscription included: 36
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Speed alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Vehicle start: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 2
Compressor
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Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 372 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 283 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 231 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 0 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 0 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 0 g/km
Standard met: ZEV
Engine
Configuration: V
Cc: 3,982 cc
Liters: 4 L
Number of cylinders: 8
Engine
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Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 98
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Fuel
Fuel type: Hydrogen
Generic primary fuel type: Hydrogen
Minimum fuel type: Hydrogen
System
Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection
System
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Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 85 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 157 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 10.3 in
Touch screen: yes
Location Dashboard centre 2: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 12.3 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 10.25 in
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 12.4 L/100km
Country/highway: 10.1 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 685 km
Combined: 8.1 km/L
Country/highway: 9.9 km/L
Urban: 6.1 km/L
Urban: 16.3 L/100km
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 0.9 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 10,000 km
Combined: 111.1 km/L
Performance
Maximum speed: 291 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.5 s
Performance
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Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 550 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 405 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 700 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,200 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 163 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 163 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 120 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 120 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 395 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 395 Nm
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Drive
Descent control system: yes
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Full-Time, Part-Time
Selection: Automatic
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Limited slip differential
Location rear: yes
Type: Electronic
Limited slip differential
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Terrain type selection
Includes suspension adjustment: yes
Includes TR/ESP adjustment: yes
Terrain type selection
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Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 9
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Transmission description: Automatic
Number of speeds: 1
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Electric adjustment: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Wheel
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate suspension
Type: Sport
Alternate suspension
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Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Responsive suspension
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Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Air
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Air
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 109
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 285 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 111
Tire profile: 35
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 325 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 98
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 245 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 98
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 245 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 22 in
Rim width: 10 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 22 in
Rim width: 11.5 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 7.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 7.5 in
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 22.2°
Departure angle: 24.3°
Ramp angles
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Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat up; to lower window: 638 L
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat down: 1,466 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 461 L
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 12,400 mm
Front track: 1,698 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 190 mm
Overall height: 1,680 mm
Overall length: 5,039 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 2,050 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,220 mm
Overall width: 1,998 mm
Rear track: 1,664 mm
Wheelbase: 3,060 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,200 mm
Front track: 1,614 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 162 mm
Overall height: 1,640 mm
Overall length: 4,670 mm
Overall width: 1,860 mm
Rear track: 1,625 mm
Wheelbase: 2,790 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,030 mm
Headroom rear: 1,016 mm
Leg room front: 1,060 mm
Leg room rear: 1,040 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,483 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,384 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 966 mm
Headroom rear: 965 mm
Hip room front: 1,372 mm
Hip room rear: 1,360 mm
Leg room front: 1,054 mm
Leg room rear: 981 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,454 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,409 mm
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: HYUNDAI XD
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Black trim
Exhaust pipe: yes
Black trim
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Spoiler
Location trunk/hatch: yes
Spoiler
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Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Exterior door handles
Flush door handles: Manual
Exterior door handles
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Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type mica: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Contrasting Colour
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Contrasting Colour
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Wipers: Intermittent
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Variable
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,700 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 3,020 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,245 kg
Tare weight: 2,188.75 kg
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 2,340 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,814 kg
Tare weight: 1,808 kg
Trailer noseweight: 0 kg
System
Digital media card: yes
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 790 w
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of: 14
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Brand name: Krell
Number of: 8
Subwoofer: yes
Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Flexible
Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Piano Black
On doors: Piano Black
On instrument panel: Piano Black
Luxury trim
On doors: Synthetic Leather
On gear selector: Leather
On instrument panel: Synthetic Leather
Airbags
Number of: 8
Airbags
Number of: 6
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Knee airbags
Location: Driver, Passenger
Knee airbags
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Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driver monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 10 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic sign response highway: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
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Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Type: Radar
Crash test results
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Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP, Euro NCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 94
ANCAP child occupant score: 89
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 67
ANCAP safety assist score: 80
Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 94
Euro NCAP child occupant score: 87
Euro NCAP overall: 5
Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 67
Euro NCAP safety assist score: 80
ANCAP date tested: 1 Jan 2018
ANCAP rating year: 2018
Euro NCAP date tested: 1 Dec 2018
Euro NCAP version tested: Hyundai Nexo GL
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Electric
Lumbar type: Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 5
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Bucket
Ventilated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 4
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Bucket
Ventilated: yes
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: 40/20/40
Heated: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Type: 40/20/40
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Heated: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Bench
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Premium Leather
Main seat material: Premium Leather
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Synthetic Leather
Main seat material: Leather
Marketed as sustainable/vegan: yes
Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Refrigerated storage compartment
Location: Glove Compartment
Refrigerated storage compartment
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Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 3
Rear control for climate control: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Engine heater: yes
System
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Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 72 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 12 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Battery - OEM
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Battery - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
Battery - Total
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Battery - Total
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96
Electric systems - OEM
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Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric systems - Total
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Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Hybrid and electric systems
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Electric driven wheels
Electric driven wheels: Front
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Max torque motor Nm: 395 Nm
Motor location: Front
Power output motor hp/PS: 163.2 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 120 kW
Electric Power source
Battery type: Lithium Metal Polymer
Battery voltage: 240 V
Range: 666 km
Roof
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Sunroof
Location front: yes
Type: Glass
Service
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Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
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