[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-are-finally-getting-a-suv\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-are-finally-getting-a-suv\/","headline":"Aston Martin are finally getting a SUV","name":"Aston Martin are finally getting a SUV","description":"Aston Martin is finally getting in on the SUV act and the luxury marque has just revealed the name of its first ever offroader. Due to be revealed in the final quarter of 2019, the DBX has just begun an extensive testing programme in Wales, which was chosen as a nod to Aston Martin\u2019s new St Athan production facility in the Vale of Glamorgan. \ufeff This first prototype drive in Wales marks the start of \u2018real world\u2019 testing for the […]","datePublished":"2018-11-14","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Aston-Martin-DBX-Prototype-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Aston-Martin-DBX-Prototype-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-are-finally-getting-a-suv\/","about":["4x4 Cars","ASTON MARTIN","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":421,"keywords":["aston martin","Aston Martin DBX","Aston Martin SUV","DBX","SUV"],"articleBody":"Aston Martin is finally getting in on the SUV act and the luxury marque has just revealed the name of its first ever offroader.Due to be revealed in the final quarter of 2019, the DBX has just begun an extensive testing programme in Wales, which was chosen as a nod to Aston Martin\u2019s new St Athan production facility in the Vale of Glamorgan.\ufeffThis first prototype drive in Wales marks the start of \u2018real world\u2019 testing for the SUV. Over the next year, it will be subjected to a punishing regime and some of the world\u2019s harshest environments, from the frozen Arctic and scorching deserts of the Middle East to high Alpine passes and the high-speed demands of the German autobahnen and N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife.Aston Martin chief engineer Matt Becker has driven one of the DBX development prototypes. He described the car as \u201ca very different kind of Aston Martin\u201d.\u201cWe will be testing it in all conditions and across all terrains to ensure it delivers a driving experience worthy of the wings badge,\u201d he said.He went on to explain how the DBX has already been developed and tuned in a driving simulator, allowing his team to make excellent progress ahead of the first physical prototype cars being available.\u201cStill, it\u2019s always a big day when you get to put the first actual miles on an early prototype and I\u2019m delighted with the near perfect correlation between the simulator and this prototype,\u201d Matt continued. \u201cAs an engineer, it\u2019s genuinely exciting to get a feel for the car you\u2019re working to create.\u201dAston Martin Lagonda president and group CEO Andy Palmer said that seeing the DBX development prototype in action was \u201ca momentous chapter in the story of our first SUV\u201d.\u201cDBX is so much more than \u2018just\u2019 an SUV,\u201d added the Aston boss. \u201cIt will be the first model built at our brand-new facility in St Athan. As such, it is very much the start of a bold new era in the company\u2019s long history.\u201dThe new St Athan facility is a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant that will eventually become the brand\u2019s \u2018home of electrification\u2019 when its pure-electric models enter production.Despite this electric promise, the DBX is expected to launch with a petrol engine, making use of Aston\u2019s own V12 and Mercedes-AMG\u2019s V8 units.What do you think of the DBX? Could it become top dog in the increasingly crowded luxury SUV segment? Let us know in the comments. "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Aston Martin are finally getting a SUV","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-are-finally-getting-a-suv\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]