[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-dbx-gets-given-a-dark-makeover\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-dbx-gets-given-a-dark-makeover\/","headline":"Aston Martin DBX Gets Given A Dark Makeover","name":"Aston Martin DBX Gets Given A Dark Makeover","description":"The DBX SUV gets some next-level customisation from Q by Aston Martin, including plenty of carbon fibre! The new Aston Martin DBX has only just been revealed and yet it\u2019s already been given a full makeover. Q by Aston Martin is a customisation service that\u2019s responsible for creating the most special Aston vehicles to ever leave the factory, including cars like the Red Bull Racing Edition of the V8 Vantage S. The guys and gals at Q by Aston Martin […]","datePublished":"2020-02-25","dateModified":"2020-02-25","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\/2020\/02\/Aston-Martin-DBX-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Aston-Martin-DBX-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-dbx-gets-given-a-dark-makeover\/","about":["4x4 Cars","ASTON MARTIN","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":597,"keywords":["aston martin","Aston Martin DBX","Q by Aston Martin"],"articleBody":"The DBX SUV gets some next-level customisation from Q by Aston Martin, including plenty of carbon fibre!The new Aston Martin DBX has only just been revealed and yet it\u2019s already been given a full makeover. Q by Aston Martin is a customisation service that\u2019s responsible for creating the most special Aston vehicles to ever leave the factory, including cars like the Red Bull Racing Edition of the V8 Vantage S.The guys and gals at Q by Aston Martin have worked their magic on the all-new DBX luxury SUV to make it stand out even more at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show. Showcasing a \u2018darker side\u2019 to what the DBX can be, this custom model provides another example of Q by Aston Martin\u2019s rule-breaking style. \u201cWhile our designer specifications previously demonstrated an incredibly broad range of choice and expression from our existing palette of colours and materials, \u2018Q by Aston Martin\u2019 offers the tools to those who have an uninhibited desire to push the boundaries of what is achievable\u201d. Marek Reichman, Aston Martin Executive Vice President & Chief Creative Officer The award-winning in-house design team have given the DBX a dark theme, with dark grey satin paint called \u2018Xenon Grey\u2019, 22\u201d gloss black alloys and a carbon fibre splitter, diffuser and mirror caps. Moving onto the interior, this custom DBX gets even more special. A bespoke diamond-patterned satin chrome jewellery pack machined from solid gracefully blends with the Obsidian Black leather found on the seats and dashboard. More carbon fibre is found in the door inserts and around the centre console by the armrest, and we\u2019re not talking about a little strip of carbon either. There is a serious amount of it! If that\u2019s not enough carbon for you, look tothe boot for literally…wait for it…a bootloadof it! Essentially, the whole boot floor is lined with the ultra-lightweightmaterial usually found in performance vehicles. A very nice touch indeed. Some of these carbon bits, such as the pieces found by the centre console, have been machined from a solid block made up of 280 individual layers of hand-laid carbon fibre weave. Once laid, the weave then goes through a 12-hour curing process and a 90-hour milling process before being installed in the car. Talk about exclusive customisation! \u201cOf course, the example shown today is just one sphere of inspiration that can be explored, but with DBX providing the ultimate canvas to bring a vision to life, I fully expect to see a wide and broad variety of creations over the coming months\u201d.  Marek Reichman, Aston Martin Executive Vice President & Chief Creative Officer  The DBX is big and flashy and as Reichman said, makes for a great \u2018canvas\u2019 for customisation enthusiasts to paint on. This special edition DBX will be put on show at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show (stand 2299, if you happen to be there) and various options such as the satin grey paint, carbon fibre lower exterior pack and black anodised tread and sill plaques are available to order right now, for any DBX buyers looking for extra personalisation.Just when we thought the DBX couldn\u2019t get anycooler, with the rear light design from the Vantage and the way they havenailed the \u2018beefy\u2019 super SUV aesthetic, Q by Aston Martin come out with thismasterpiece. Perhaps this will help save the company from their financialturmoil. Let us know what you think of this specialedition DBX in the comments.If you enjoyed this, you may also enjoy reading about Audi\u2019s new e-tron 50 electric SUV. 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