The DBX S interior displays a new bespoke ‘S’ theme throughout the cabin. This includes the highly distinctive herringbone design which comes as standard on the seats. Herringbone lines become increasingly wider as they progress up the seat back, giving an unmistakable and compelling impression of speed. One fitting for the highest performing SUV on the planet. If the optional single-weave carbon roof is selected the design also extends across the headlining of the cabin’s interior roof.

DBX S offers the premiere of touchscreens with Pure Black technology. Offering class-leading clarity with its highest definition display. 1,920 x 720 pixels. Instantly enabling fingertip and multitouch control with a blend of touchscreen menus and short keys. Actioning your personal touch in 30 milliseconds.

DBX S continues the showcasing of Aston Martin’s state-of-the-art in-house developed infotainment system within a striking new cabin architecture. Bespoke engineered for DBX comes Aston Martin’s largest and most powerful Surround Sound Audio System. Technologies found in the high-performance loudspeakers such as Aluminium Double Dome tweeters and Continuum™ midrange speakers give this 23-speaker, 1,600W surround sound system a balance of perfect precision sound. Accurately positioned directional tweeters, headliner speakers and a powerful ported subwoofer ensure the pinnacle sound experience yet to be achieved in an Aston Martin. Made possible through Bowers & Wilkins delivering state-of-the-art recording studio speaker technology directly to the DBX.

DBX S packs more surging power and turbocharged performance than ever before. Engineered by Aston Martin, the upgraded 4.0-Litre Twin-Turbo V8 now produces 727PS making it the most powerful SUV in the world using only an internal combustion engine. The exhaust has been specially tailored to the new turbochargers, reducing back pressure and giving even more voice to the thunderous V8. Combined with lightweight options that produce the greatest power-to-weight ratio in the category, it firmly establishes DBX S at the apex of ultra-luxury SUV power and performance.

The DNA of F1®-derived technology coursing freely and emphatically within the dimensions of an SUV. Equipped with a 9-speed ‘wet-clutch’ automatic gearbox. 30% faster gear changes compared to a traditional automatic clutch. More torque than a typical torque converter. Multi-plated. Oil-cooled. Fast-as-lightning off-the-line speed via Launch Control. The power to feed 100% torque from foot to powertrain to road surface. DBX S is designed to deliver the racing agility, power and feel of a supercar.

DBX S combines increased power with set-up changes to further enhance its ceiling-shattering performance. Programmable ESP enables greater driver expression. Finely calibrated electronic dampers and air springs firm up body control. Precision is peaked. Reactions quicken to race levels. A shortened final drive offers extra in-gear punch to place you at the epicentre of the car. And the core of the driver experience.

A rotary switch on the centre console lets the driver access the five configured drive modes. The DBX S gearbox has been further modified to provide an even more memorable driving experience with enhanced abilities across all modes. Change-up points are adjusted to reflect the car’s extended rev range, while downshifts in Sport and Sport+ modes when the car is in automatic are even more aggressive. Select 'Terrain' for off-road. 'GT' to maximise touring comfort. 'Sport' mode for responsive road driving and 'Individual' to select personal preferences across suspension, steering and exhaust.

The optional gloss-black honeycomb grille creates a formidable look that delivers a clear message of unmistakeable identity and powerful intent. It is intricately designed with over 25,000 individual facets which help shift weight distribution rearward, further aiding handling and traction capabilities. DBX S also offers a dark, double-vaned, all-metal grille as standard. Whatever the preference, form merges with function to take in the huge amounts of air needed to cool the epic powertrain, whilst radiating classic Aston Martin elegance and attitude.

Viewed from behind, DBX S is dominated by quad exhausts which are now stacked vertically. Informed by the potent Aston Martin Vanquish, the quad stacked exhaust finishers are available in both gloss and matt finishes. The unique bumper infill panel is extended to the outer quarter and reimagined with a fully functional rear diffuser and full-width lower wing. The transformed rear bumper and diffuser have been completely reprofiled and, together with the side sills and wings, can be specified in carbon to reduce overall vehicle mass by a further 7kg.

The new optional carbon roof has a single weave pattern to add a more performance-focused aesthetic to both exterior and interior of the DBX S. It replaces the standard glass-panel roof with a 3.8 square-metre carbon fibre option, making it the largest all-carbon roof ever to adorn an Aston Martin. Specification of the carbon roof offers a further 18kg of unsprung mass, from the very highest point of the car, reducing its centre of gravity and further enhancing both stability and agility.