Aston Martin Manila has officially launched the Aston Martin DBX707 SUV. With 707 PS on tap, it is one of the most potent vehicles on Philippine roads today. And at a whopping ₱33,500,000, it is also one of the most expensive.
The DBX707 elevates the brand to new heights with its unique combination of performance, supreme dynamics, unmistakable style, and absolute luxury. These characteristics make the vehicle one of the best in its class, thanks to its abundance of character and compelling capability.
“A testament to Aston Martin’s dedication to igniting the passion for the ultimate driving experience, the DBX707 is another masterpiece that marries technology with masterful craftsmanship. From its trademark luxurious fittings to the boosted turbo engine, The DBX707 takes our discerning clientele to the next level, and it is an honor for us to bring this to the Philippine market,” said Chairman and President of Aston Martin Manila, Marc Louie Tagle at the launch of the DBX707.
The local launch of the DBX707 is also noteworthy for the brand as it celebrates its 110th Anniversary this year, and the brand’s dedication to developing its product range, while never losing sight of its very particular clientele that exudes class, power, and luxury is seen in the new SUV.
If the SUV also looks familiar, it's the F1 medical safety car that the sport used in the 2022 race season. It is the perfect fit for the racing series as the DBX has the power to keep up with F1 racecars but with more versatility.
Distinctly Aston Martin styling
The Aston Martin DBX707 comes with the brand’s sleek, sporty, and luxurious design language. Its body is made from bonded aluminum with aluminum and composite body panels.
The SUV also features the brand’s signature double vein DB front grille, signature horizontal DRL lights, and signature rear light blade with a rear aero wing. It also comes with the following exterior features:
- Dark chrome trim - window surround & side strakes
- Aston Martin wings & wordmark
- Frameless doors with flush glazing and hidden seals
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Dark chrome roof rails
- Soft-close doors
- Sport bumper
- Double-layer side sills
- Multi-piece winged rear diffuser
- Black quad exhausts
As for its standard exterior features, the luxury SUV gets:
- Bi-LED headlights
- Automatic headlights with Auto High Beam (AHB)
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED taillights - red
- LED center high-mounted stoplight
- LED rear foglights
- Active rear brake lights
- Approach illumination
- Exterior paint – Solid
- Front grille finish – Bright
- Badging – Enamel AML Wings Badging and Script
- 22” Sport Wheel – Gloss Black Diamond Turned
- 22-inch alloy wheels (Front 10J x 22”, Rear 11.5J x 22”)
- Pirelli P Zero, Front 285/40 YR22, Rear 325/35 YR22 Summer tires
The first of many to come
The first local unit of the Aston Martin DBX707 arrived in the country with a unique Apex Grey color with Phantom Grey Seats that come with an exclusive Q Collection Color accent, Electron Yellow. Aside from this, the very first unit locally also sports its yellow brake calipers, smoked tail lights, and black chrome Aston Martin badge.
The vehicle's interior has many luxury features, such as a heated steering wheel and front and rear seat ventilation options, to name a few.
This is, after all, a dealership-configured unit, but customers have many options to choose from when they want to customize their DBX707 unit.
Technology befitting a luxury vehicle
For its technology, the DBX707 comes with two massive digital displays. These start with a 12.3-inch TFT diver information display and end with a 10.25-inch central display.
The SUV also comes with the brand’s Premium Audio System (800 watts, 14 speakers) along with other features, such as:
- AM/FM/DAB radio
- USB ports (x4)
- 12v charging sockets (x3)
- SD Card port
- Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity with audio streaming
- Mobile phone operating system connectivity via Apple CarPlay
- Voice control
- Satellite navigation system (HDD)
- Rotary infotainment system interface and touchpad
- Battery conditioning connection
- Ambient lighting (64 colors, dual-zone)
Tailored to your needs and wants
The DBX707 can also be customized to your wants and needs, as it comes with six other color options available. The wheels can also be customized to your liking as the brand offers five designs for the 22-inch wheels and three designs for the 23-inch wheel options.
The brake calipers can also be customized with color options for red, grey, yellow, bronze, and orange.
A carbon fiber body package is also available with the vehicle to give it a sportier look. This package includes the following:
- Carbon fiber side strakes
- Gloss Black window surrounds (DLO)
- Gloss Black roof rails
- Carbon fiber bonnet blades
- Carbon Fibre door mirror caps
- Black exhaust tailpipe finisher
Aside from the vehicle's exterior, its cabin can also be customized. These options include the following:
Inspire – Comfort
- Semi-Aniline leather Environment
- 16-way Comfort electric front seats with memory
- Heated and ventilated seats - front and rear
- Embroidery - Aston Martin wings
- Interior jewelry - Satin chrome
- Headlining – leather (matched)
- Comfort Heated Duotone Steering Wheel
(matched)
Inspire – Sport
- Semi-Aniline leather Environment
- 16-way Sport electric front seats with memory
- Heated and ventilated seats - front and rear
- Embroidery - Aston Martin wings
- Wings Quilt and Perforation with central leather stripe
- Interior jewelry – Dark satin chrome
- Headlining – leather (matched)
- Comfort Heated Duotone Steering Wheel (matched)
- 720gsm Carpet - Black
Other customizable options for the DBX707 include the following:
Seat Ventilation
Steering Wheel
- Heated Sport Wheel
- Alcantara Wheel
Trim inlay
- Gloss 2x2 Twill Carbon Fibre
- Q - Gloss Bronze Mesh
Jewellery Pack
- Satin Chrome
- Gloss 2x2 Twill Carbon Fibre with Dark Chrome
Smoked Taillights
Rear Privacy Glass
Rear Acoustic Privacy Glass
Power Tailgate with Gesture Control
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Electric Deploying Tow Bar
Remote Park Heat9
Heavy Pile Floor Mats
HomeLink® Wireless Control (GDO
Umbrella and Holder
Note that some of these options are package specific.
Power that dominates
Aston Martin Manila says the DBX707 is the most powerful SUV on Philippine roads. It certainly does not disappoint, as the SUV has a 4.0-liter V8 Twin turbo 32-valve quad overhead camshaft engine with dual variable camshaft timing that produces 707 PS at 4,500rpm and 900 Nm of torque at 6,000rpm. Power is sent to all four wheels via a nine-speed automatic gearbox with a multi-plate wet clutch.
These figures give the vehicle a specific output of 138 PS per liter.
With all that great power under the hood, the Aston Martin SUV can rocket to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and has a top speed of 310 km/h. It is also economical, as the British brand reports that it can do 7.0 km/l according to their testing.
Stopping power for the SUV come with front and rear carbon ceramic disc brakes and high-performance brake pads.
Power on and off the road
The Aston Martin DBX707 is still an SUV at heart, as it comes with an Electronic active center, transfer case, and an Electronic rear limited-slip differential. It also sports Adaptive drive modes: x4 on-road, one off-road (Terrain+ characteristics and parameters now on Terrain)
The Aston Martin SUV rides on cast aluminum suspension & subframe technology with a wide-spaced double wishbone, split lower-link front suspension, and a rear multi-link setup. It also sports an adaptive triple chamber air suspension, variable ride height (raised by up to 45mm or lowered by 30mm), and an electronic active anti-roll control system (48-volt eARC)
Excellent safety to reel in its remarkable power
As the Aston Martin DBX707 packs quite the punch, safety systems need to be checked to ensure you are safe around or at the limit. As standard, the SUV comes with the following safety features:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Traction Control (TC)
- Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
- Roll-over Stability Control (RSC)
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Speed limiter
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Lane Change Warning (LCW)
- Rear Cross Traffic warning (RCT)
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
- Door Opening Warning (DOW)
- Emergency call (market specific)
- Airbags (front, side & curtain)
- Seatbelt pre-tensioners & status indicator
- ISOFIX child seat attachments (outer rear seats)
Taking you to the pinnacle of luxury and performance
Aston Martin Manila’s Marketing Head, Fiel Tan, says, “It is extremely competitive for its segment, packed with the performance features that come with it. Its size and 900NM of torque are enough to make any car enthusiast’s heart race behind the wheel.”
What sets the British brand apart from the rest is its ability to manufacture vehicles that are
powerful and intense, without having to sacrifice luxury and comfort.