

Shane O'Donoghue
2026 Aston Martin DBX S review: Quick drive
2 Months Ago
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles

2.8 L, 8-speed auto, SUV, Diesel, 4x4
From $78,990
excl. on-roads

4.0 L, 9-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, 4x4
From $397,500
excl. on-roads
Variant
Gxl (5 Seater)
Variant
—
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2.8 L
Engine size
4.0 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.6 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
12.4 / 100 km
Power and torque
150kW / 500Nm
Power and torque
405kW / 700Nm
1447km
685km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
2 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
—
Engine size
2.8 L
Engine size
4.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
8cyl
1447km
685km
Power
150kW at 3000 rpm
Power
405kW at 6500 rpm
Torque
500Nm at 1600 rpm
Torque
700Nm at 2200 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
V
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
4.5 s
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Transmission
9 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
—
Fuel octane
98
Fuel tank capacity
110 L
Fuel tank capacity
85 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.6 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
12.4 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
8.5 / 100km
Urban efficiency
16.3 / 100km
Highway efficiency
7.0 / 100km
Highway efficiency
10.1 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
200g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
283g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
2 year
Roadside assist
—
Roadside assist
3 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
6 month / 10,000 km
Service interval
—
Length
4990 mm
Length
5039 mm
Height
1925 mm
Height
1680 mm
Width
1980 mm
Width
1998 mm
Ground clearance unladen
210 mm
Ground clearance unladen
190 mm
Front track
1664 mm
Front track
1698 mm
Rear track
1668 mm
Rear track
1664 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Wheelbase
3060 mm
Boot space
—
Boot space
638 L
Kerb weight
5501 kg
Kerb weight
4949 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Gross vehicle mass
3020 kg
Tare weight
2410 kg
Tare weight
2189 kg
Braked towing capacity
3500 kg
Braked towing capacity
2700 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
265/65 R18 114V
Front tyres
285/40 R22 109Y
Front rims
7.5x18
Front rims
10.0x22
Rear tyres
265/65 R18 114V
Rear tyres
325/35 R22 111Y
Rear rims
7.5x18
Rear rims
11.5x22
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
9
Number of airbags
8
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
no
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
Alarm
Battery type
Lithium Ion
Battery type
—
Battery capacity
0.21 kWh
Battery capacity
—
Electric range
—
Electric range
—
Power consumption
Not Available
Power consumption
Not Available
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Peak charge rate
—
Peak charge rate
—
Charging time (EV wall)
—
Charging time (EV wall)
—
Charging time (fast charging)
—
Charging time (fast charging)
—
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Four wheel drive type
Full And Part-Time
Low/high range
yes
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
31°
Approach angle
22.2°
Departure angle
17°
Departure angle
24.3°
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Standard
Differential lock
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Standard
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
10
Number of speakers
14
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
12.30 ”
Display screen size
10.30 ”
Seat material
Synthetic Leather
Seat material
Premium Leather
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
yes
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
3
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available


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