Aston Martin has unveiled the DBX GT, a new addition to its luxury SUV line that blends performance with a more refined, comfort-oriented character, according to Chinese outlet NetEase Auto. The model extends the DBX family beyond the existing DBX S, offering buyers a choice between sharper sportiness and understated luxury.
The GT's exterior is marked by a redesigned double-blade grille with metallic inserts available in bright or dark finishes, flowing into separate intakes that incorporate the daytime running lights. A two-piece side skirt, inspired by traditional watchmaking, pairs polished and satin surfaces. The car comes as standard with body-coloured lower front bumper, sills and rear diffuser, plus new 22-inch forged wheels in satin titanium diamond-cut finish, matched with all-season tyres to improve ride comfort and cut road noise. A 23-inch wheel and tyre package is optional.
At the rear, a new quad exhaust layout emphasises the car's width. The tailpipes feature polished outer rings and satin anodised inner surfaces, echoing the design language of the DBX S, which Aston Martin describes as the world's most powerful pure-combustion ultra-luxury SUV.
Comfort and cabin upgrades
Inside, the DBX GT gets redesigned front and rear seats with a 10 mm thicker memory-foam layer in the cushion for added softness, while sculpted side bolsters improve lateral support. A new rear-seat layout keeps the five-seat configuration but improves space and comfort, with extended headrests and side wings. A panoramic glass roof is standard.
The cabin also gains anodised metal drive-mode dial and auxiliary switches, plus single-, dual- or tri-tone interior colour schemes with intricate quilting, perforation and exclusive embroidery. Semi-aniline leather and deep-pile carpets add to the luxury feel. Aston Martin says it has improved acoustic comfort by sealing the body more effectively, adding sound-absorbing material to door panels, wheel arches and the luggage area, and using laminated glass for the rear side windows.
Powertrain and chassis
Power comes from the same 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 used in the DBX S, sharing turbocharger technology with the Valhalla hypercar. It produces 727 hp and 900 Nm of torque, enabling a 0-100 km/h sprint in 3.3 seconds and 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.
The GT's chassis has been reworked with recalibrated dampers and a new valve system that filters high-frequency, low-amplitude inputs from rough surfaces. Spring stiffness adjusts dynamically by drive mode to control body roll in corners. A new transmission mount bracket, developed with lessons from the Valhalla, plus two longitudinal dampers between the body and rear subframe, improve structural cohesion over large bumps.
Throttle response has been refined for more progressive acceleration, and the nine-speed wet-clutch automatic has been recalibrated for smoother shifts in all scenarios. A dedicated exhaust tune blends airflow twice in the rear silencer to produce a cleaner, deeper sound, with GT mode keeping things subdued and Sport or Sport+ modes restoring the full soundtrack.
The DBX GT is the latest move by the British marque to broaden its SUV portfolio, which has become a key growth driver for the brand globally, including in China where ultra-luxury SUVs remain a niche but profitable segment.