Shane O'Donoghue
2026 Aston Martin DBX S review: Quick drive
One thing the Aston Martin DBX didn’t need was more performance, so thankfully the new S model isn’t only about that.
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2019 Ssangyong Tivoli - EX
1.6 L, 6-speed manual, SUV, Petrol, FWD
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2024 Aston Martin DBX
4.0 L, 9-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, 4x4
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Overview
Variant
EX
Variant
—
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.6 L
Engine size
4.0 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.6 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
12.4 / 100 km
Power and torque
94kW / 160Nm
Power and torque
405kW / 700Nm
712km
685km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
2 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
4.00 Stars
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
1.6 L
Engine size
4.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
8cyl
712km
685km
Power
94kW at 6000 rpm
Power
405kW at 6500 rpm
Torque
160Nm at 4600 rpm
Torque
700Nm at 2200 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
V
Fuel injection
Multi-Point Injection
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
4.5 s
Drive type
Front
Drive type
4x4
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Transmission
9 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
91
Fuel octane
98
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
85 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.6 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
12.4 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
8.6 / 100km
Urban efficiency
16.3 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.5 / 100km
Highway efficiency
10.1 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
154g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
283g / km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
2 year
Roadside assist
7 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
3 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
—
Length
4202 mm
Length
5039 mm
Height
1590 mm
Height
1680 mm
Width
1798 mm
Width
1998 mm
Ground clearance unladen
167 mm
Ground clearance unladen
190 mm
Front track
1555 mm
Front track
1698 mm
Rear track
1555 mm
Rear track
1664 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Wheelbase
3060 mm
Boot space
423 L
Boot space
638 L
Kerb weight
2800 kg
Kerb weight
4949 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1810 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3020 kg
Tare weight
1242 kg
Tare weight
2189 kg
Braked towing capacity
1000 kg
Braked towing capacity
2700 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
205/60 R16 92H
Front tyres
285/40 R22 109Y
Front rims
6.0x16
Front rims
10.0x22
Rear tyres
205/60 R16 92H
Rear tyres
325/35 R22 111Y
Rear rims
6.0x16
Rear rims
11.5x22
Safety rating
4.00 Stars
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
7
Number of airbags
8
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
no
Blind spot monitor
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
Full And Part-Time
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
20.8°
Approach angle
22.2°
Departure angle
28°
Departure angle
24.3°
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
14
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
—
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
no
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
no
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
7.0 ”
Display screen size
10.30 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Premium Leather
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
yes
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
—
Air conditioning zones
3
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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