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steering wheel, and the steering has
been completely redesigned to provide
optimum comfort and practical usage
of the large 9-speed shift pads tucked
right behind it. Unlike any other Aston
Martin, there are separate armrests
for both front seats and each seat is
uniquely adjustable according to the
passenger’s desired seating position.
The opulence continues as you get to
the back seats, the same design you
get in front has been duplicated in the
rear to offer the same level of comfort.

Under the bonnet you’ll find a twin-
turbocharged 4.0 litre V8 producing
404 kilowatts (542 horsepower)
and 700 Newton-meters of torque
(516 pound-feet), as a result, the
look like something it isn’t supposed to be. and, if you’re a heavy backpacker, the 2,2-ton behemoth will accelerate
On the bright side, it does look elegant adjustable seats in folded state grant from 0-100km/h in 4,5 seconds and
- from the wide signature grill, and the access to 62 more litres of effortless will continue to top out at 291 km/h
dual ventilated bonnet that cools down practicality. The 22-inch alloy wheels thanks to its all-wheel-drive system
the turbochargers whilst simultaneously come as standard, or you can choose and electric limited-slip differential.
reducing lift giving it a bold stance, to the optional ‘ribbon’ wheels - both are
the oval-shaped headlights. Seamless beautifully designed to cater for the The starting price of R3,6 million
shoulder lines that run all the way to the individual customer’s distinct taste. is around the same price range of
taillights and a hipline that resembles the competitors such as the Lamborghini
Aston Martin Vantage all add to the allure. Aston Martin is known for making Urus and Bentley Bentayga and, with
interiors that are sub-par, they never the launch of Aston Martin’s new
Normally, a modern taillight would be really quite hit the mark in capturing dealership in Melrose Arch, you can
a straight line that stretches across the the essence of supreme luxury and expect the DBX to be the headliner
entire rear section, but Aston Martin their interiors have always ended up amongst a star-studded line-up of GTs.
decided to deviate from the norm looking repetitive. Finally, the DBX
with a taillight that takes inspiration breaks the curse of bad interiors Sources:
from the Aston Martin Vantage. An and, in my opinion, has the best- www.motor1.com
integrated aerodynamic spoiler aids looking interior ever conceptualised www.topgear.com
www.astonmartin.com
in adding downforce at high speeds, in an Aston Martin. It’s spacious and www.thesouthafrican.com
whilst the circular sporty exhaust pipes ergonomic. Alcantara soft touch
sound glorious V8 tunes. A boot space materials cover the entirety of the roof, To contact Khehla, call 076 840 9826,
of 632 litres allows for maximum space stitched leather covers the seats and or email: dlaminikhehla5@gmail.com

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