Aston Martin reveals DBX GT

ASTON MARTIN has unveiled the DBX GT, a more refined and luxury-focused interpretation of its DBX SUV that sits alongside the sportier DBX S while sharing the same V8 performance underneath.

Where the DBX S leans into sporting aggression, the GT is pitched squarely at buyers after “assured elegance” instead.

“DBX GT is aimed at customers who prefer assured elegance over sporting aggression and demand a higher degree of luxury,” said Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark.

“By refining the visual drama and elevating the interior with new elements of craftsmanship, the DBX GT delivers a true ultra-luxury experience; one which comes with no sacrifice in performance.”

Under the bonnet sits the same bespoke 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 introduced on the DBX S, producing 535kW and 900Nm, the turbocharger technology shared with Aston Martin’s mid-engine Valhalla supercar.

Despite the GT’s more restrained character, performance figures are identical to the S – 0-100km/h in 3.1 seconds, and a 310km/h top speed.

Braking duties remain with the same carbon-ceramic system, using 420mm front and 390mm rear discs, and the GT also carries over the S’s faster steering ratio and 12.0m turning circle.

Aston Martin has, however, gone to work on refinement elsewhere in the drivetrain.

Throttle response has been remapped for more precise, proportionate output, while the nine-speed “wet clutch” automatic gets smoother, more consistent shift calibration across the board from relaxed urban driving through to full-throttle use.

A new transmission mount bush, borrowed from learnings on the Valhalla, improves mounting stiffness, while two new longitudinal dampers manage the connection between body and rear sub-frame for better structural composure over larger suspension events like potholes or sharp crests.

Aston Martin Chief Technology Officer Ian Hoban said the goal was improving everyday comfort without giving up what makes a DBX a DBX.

“The challenge with DBX GT was achieving meaningful improvements in comfort and refinement in everyday use cases, but keeping the same class-leading reserves of performance and handling we have achieved with the DBX S,” he said.

“This was delivered via a combination of small but significant hardware upgrades together with a targeted suite of calibration changes to the chassis and powertrain.”

A unique damper valve system manages oil flow during high-frequency, low-amplitude inputs over coarse road surfaces or rumble strips, for example, to filter out unwanted vibration before it reaches the cabin.

Spring rates also shift depending on the selected drive mode, actively adjusting roll stiffness through a corner to balance grip and steering response.

Standard fitment is a new 22-inch forged wheel with a Satin Titanium diamond-turned finish, wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion Zero all-season rubber chosen specifically to maximise ride compliance and cut road noise.

Buyers wanting a sportier look and feel can step up to an optional 23-inch wheel and tyre package.

The exhaust gets its own dedicated tune too, with double mixing of gas flow in the rear muffler producing a cleaner, richer note in GT mode by removing harsh metallic frequencies while Sport and Sport+ modes restore the DBX’s familiar, louder voice when needed.

Visually, the DBX GT swaps the S’s more aggressive detailing for what Aston Martin calls “quiet luxury.” A new double-vaned grille, available in bright or dark finish, extends horizontally into the outer vents housing the daytime running lights, broadening the look of the lower front bumper.

Along the flanks, a two-piece metal side strake gets a contrasting polished-and-satin dual finish, a treatment Aston Martin says draws inspiration from traditional watchmaking techniques.

The lower front bumper, sills and rear diffuser are now body-coloured as standard rather than black, and new quad exhaust finishers arranged in horizontal pairs rather than stacked, mix bright polished outer pipes with satin anodised inners.

Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman said the GT represents a more understated expression of the brand's usual blend of luxury and performance.

“With DBX GT we have taken a more discreet approach,” he said.

“One which downplays its outright performance and instead exudes a quiet charisma. Elegantly understated, yet safe in the knowledge it possesses the same performance and class-leading dynamics expected of a DBX.”

Inside, new front and rear seats feature reworked bolstering and a 10mm memory foam layer added to the cushion for extra plushness, alongside bespoke embroidery and stitching patterns unique to the GT.

Each front seat alone uses 691 metres of thread and 3297 perforation holes, representing more than four and a half hours of craftsmanship.

The rear bench switches to a new individually sculpted two-seat layout while retaining five-seat capability via a centre position, with extended headrests and bolsters for improved comfort and lateral support on longer trips.

A panoramic glass roof is now standard, flooding the rear environment with natural light.

Material finishes get a lift too, with an anodised metal drive-mode rotary controller and secondary switchgear, GT-specific monotone, duotone and tri-tone upholstery combinations, semi-aniline leather, and deep-pile floor mats throughout.

Aston Martin has also targeted cabin acoustics directly, with body structure improvements, more precise sealing, and sound-deadening material repositioned in the doors, front and rear wheel arch zones, and rear load space.

Acoustic laminated glass now features on the rear side windows. The combined result, Aston Martin says, is a 13 per cent improvement in “Articulation Index” the industry measure of how easy it is to hold a conversation on the move, whether chatting with passengers, taking a call, or listening to the Bowers & Wilkins sound system.

UK pricing starts at around £207,000, ($A394,000) positioning the DBX GT as a more direct rival to the Bentley Bentayga, while the sportier DBX S continues to target the Lamborghini Urus and Ferrari Purosangue.

First customer deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, with orders open now.