Aston Martin seems to enjoy teasing us with short videos lately. After the Vantage V12, the British automaker has teased a new and more powerful variant of the DBX SUV that is set to become “The world’s most powerful luxury SUV”.
The short clip, titled “Change is Coming” shows parts of the rims, the bodywork, and the interior while giving us a taste of the SUV’s glorious exhaust sound. More importantly, it gives us a release date for the new variant which will be fully unveiled on February 1, 2022.
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The description of the video states: “Change is coming. Power talks.” which is preparing us for increased power output. The stock Aston Martin DBX is fitted with the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 from Mercedes-AMG that is producing 542 hp (405 kW / 550 PS) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque, while there is also a version with a turbocharged mild-hybrid 3.0-liter inline-six available in China.
Camouflaged prototypes of the rumored DBX S have been spied testing at the Nürburgring with a slightly redesigned bodykit and quad tailpipes, alongside rumors for its powertrain. While Aston Martin could use a more powerful version of the AMG-sourced V8, it is also rumored that the DBX could get the twin-turbo 5.2-liter V12 that produces 715 hp (725 PS/533 kW) in the DBS Superleggera.
Such a move would further differentiate the DBX from its rivals, as the only other SUVs fitted with twelve-cylinder engines are the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and the Bentley Bentayga Speed. However, it’s understood that chances are slim for a V12 to find its place under the bonnet of the DBX, with Aston Martin expected to use a more powerful version of the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8.
“The next chapter of the DBX story is about to be told and new performance standards will be set. Are you ready for the world’s most powerful luxury SUV?”, says Aston Martin in its teaser, implying that the upcoming flagship DBX model will offer more power than its rivals, which include models like the 626 hp Bentley Bentayga Speed, the 641 hp Lamborghini Urus, and the 592 hp Rolls Royce Cullinan.
We expect to learn more about Aston Martin’s upcoming performance-focused SUV in the coming weeks since we might be blessed with another teaser.