REDEFINING PERFORMANCE

697 Horsepower 663 lb-ft Torque 193 mph Top Speed

WORDS : Gabriel

The performance SUV segment has grown considerably in the last decade. While the Lamborghini Urus kicked it o in 2018, the category now includes the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT and the latest entrant, the 2023 Aston Martin DBX 707. However, the British carmaker isn’t trying to produce another quick family hauler — this SUV positions itself as a proper supercar replacement.

As its name suggests, the DBX 707 is all about the engine. It’s a Mercedes-AMG-sourced 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 whose A alterbach origins are almost untraceable. To extract 155 horsepower and 147 pound-feet more torque than a standard DBX, Aston Martin gave the 707 new ball-bearing turbochargers and completely reworked the engine calibration. The result is a supercar fighting 697 horsepower and 663 pound-feet of torque output.

To handle the 707’s increased power and torque, Aston Martin replaced the nine-speed automatic’s torque converter with a wet clutch. It sends power to a rear-biased all-wheel-drive system. In most scenarios, this DBX is rear-wheel drive, with power only going to the front axle when the system detects slip. The 707 utilizes a new electronic limited-slip rear di erential with a shorter final drive ratio than the standard DBX. The result is a 3.1-second sprint to 60 mph and a top speed of 193 mph.

So, it’s quick — but an SUV with nearly 700 horses would be. What sets the 707 apart is how responsive the engine is. There’s little, if any, lag to speak of from the engine, despite its housing larger turbochargers. Power may peak at 6,000 rpm, but this 4.0-liter V8 is eager to rev. And thanks to Aston Martin’s unique exhaust setup and engine calibration, the exhaust on this machine, which is fairly loud, delivers a more guttural and burbly tune than any recent AMG model.

DBX 707

BASE PRICE

$239,086 ($270,186 as tested)

POWER

Twin-turbocharged

4.0-liter V8

TRANSMISSION

9-speed automatic

DRIVETRAIN

All-wheel drive

AERODYNAMICS

4,940 pounds

The rear-biased nature means it will happily swing its tail around with all of its safety systems disabled. You can’t employ a ham-fisted approach when hustling the 707 up a canyon road. It requires focus.And it’s that very characteristic that keeps its driver entertained. There’s no time for your mind to wander because this enormous muscle car will bite back.

The almost $300,000 SUV features top-of-the-line interior materials and excellent build quality, far surpassing any other Astons I’ve driven through the years. The 707 feels like a well-put-together product on par with its closest rivals — save for an ancient infotainment system. With 22.3 cubic feet of cargo space on board, it’s also fairly roomy and practical. Sure, it’s noisy at highway speeds with its big wheels and tires, but those looking to prioritize comfort wouldn’t be considering a super-SUV.

The 2023 Aston Martin DBX 707 isn’t just another highhorsepower SUV. Alongside the Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, it sits in a new category of super-SUVs. Although spacious, practical, and easy to live with, it is no highway cruiser. On a twisty back road, the DBX 707 proves it doesn’t only accelerate like a supercar. It’ll dance like one too.

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