2022 Aston Martin DBX Straight-Six With 435 HP Introduced In China

An entry-level variant of the 2022 Aston Martin DBX with a mild-hybrid six-cylinder engine has just been introduced in China.

The powertrain in question has been sourced from Mercedes-AMG and takes the form of a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six paired to a 48-volt integrated starter generator (ISG). This engine delivers 435 hp and 383 lb-ft (520 Nm) of torque and the ISG can provide an extra 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) of torque for up to three seconds of additional acceleration.

Coupled to the engine is a nine-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels. The SUV can hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.4 seconds and continue through to a 161 mph (259 km/h) top speed.

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Various other components distinguish the six-cylinder DBX from other models in the range. For example, it has a Mercedes-AMG-sourced electronic limited-slip differential at the rear and has been fitted with a carbon fiber driveshaft, three-chamber adaptive air suspension, and 48-volt electronically controlled anti-roll bars.

While the mild-hybrid variant of the Aston Martin DBX doesn’t have the performance to match its 542 hp V8 sibling, it is more fuel efficient as it has a claimed combined fuel economy figure of 10.5 l/100 km (22.4 mpg) under WLTP testing compared to 14.3 l/100 km (16.4 mpg) combined for the V8 model.

A number of unique wheels are available for the mild-hybrid model, ranging from 21 to 23 inches. The SUV also has distinctive Straight-Six lettering on the front quarter panels to distinguish it from other variants.

Local pricing for the 2022 Aston Martin DBX Straight-Six starts at 1.898 million Chinese yuan ($297,000), significantly lower than the 2.298 million Chinese yuan ($360,000) starting price of the V8 model.