Aston Martin has unveiled the DBX GT, a new trim of its DBX SUV that prioritises luxury and comfort over the sportier edge of the DBX S. The model, announced on 1 October 2026 at the brand's Gaydon headquarters in the UK, is aimed at customers who prefer a more understated, elegant driving experience, according to NetEase Auto.
Design and interior refinements
The DBX GT features a redesigned twin-blade grille with metallic inserts in either bright or dark finishes, extending into the air intakes and integrating the daytime running lights. The side profile gains two-piece metal sill finishers inspired by watchmaking, with contrasting polished and satin surfaces. The lower front bumper, sills and rear diffuser are all body-coloured, and the car rides on new 22-inch forged wheels with a satin titanium diamond-cut finish, with 23-inch wheels available as an option.
Inside, the DBX GT introduces new front and rear seats with a 10 mm thicker memory foam layer in the cushions and sculpted side bolsters for better support. The rear seats are now two individual shaped seats with extended headrests, and a panoramic glass roof is standard. The cabin offers single, dual or tri-tone leather options with intricate quilting and perforation, plus a DBX GT-specific embroidery pattern. Each front seat requires 691 metres of stitching and 3,297 perforations, taking over four and a half hours to craft.
Noise reduction was a key focus. Aston Martin says it improved body sealing, added sound-absorbing material in the doors, wheel arches and boot, and used acoustic laminated glass for the rear side windows. The car's Articulation Index, a measure of speech clarity in the cabin, is up 13% compared with the DBX S, the company claims.
Performance and powertrain
The DBX GT uses the same 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 as the DBX S, shared with the Valhalla supercar's turbo technology, producing 727 hp (542 kW) and 900 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 310 km/h. The car retains the DBX S's carbon-ceramic brakes with 420 mm front and 390 mm rear discs, and its quicker steering ratio, with a turning circle of 12.0 metres.
Suspension changes include recalibrated dampers with new internal valving that better filters high-frequency, low-amplitude inputs such as rough roads, and spring rates adjust dynamically based on driving mode. The transmission, a nine-speed wet-clutch automatic, has been retuned for smoother shifts, and new gearbox mount bushes and longitudinal dampers improve structural rigidity. The exhaust has been retuned for a purer, deeper sound, with a quieter GT mode and full sound in Sport and Sport+ modes.
