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The new Aston Martin DBX GT has been revealed as the more luxurious, comfort-focused sibling of the marque’s DBX S. The GT uses the same 717bhp twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 as the S, but pairs it with more compliant suspension, a quieter cabin and a plusher interior.
“By refining the visual drama and elevating the interior with new elements of craftsmanship, the DBX GT delivers a true ultra-luxury experience; one which comes with no sacrifice in performance,” explains Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark.
The GT carries several visual changes that distinguish it from the S. The exterior styling is more restrained, with a new double-vaned grille – available in bright or dark finishes – whose vanes extend into the outer vents housing the daytime running lights. Two-piece metal strakes run along each side, sporting contrasting polished and satin finishes inspired by traditional watchmaking.
The lower front bumper, sills and rear diffuser are finished in body colour as standard, and the GT rides on 22-inch forged wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion Zero all-season tyres. Buyers seeking a more purposeful look can opt for 23in wheels, with a choice of P-Zero summer or Scorpion Zero all-season tyres. The rear receives new quad exhaust tips arranged in side-by-side pairs to accentuate the car’s width. A dedicated exhaust tune produces a deliberately discreet sound in GT mode, with Sport and Sport+ providing a more raucous V8 soundtrack.
Inside, the front and rear seats have been redesigned with extra cushioning, including a 10mm layer of memory foam and reshaped bolsters. Two individually sculpted outer rear seating positions mirror the front seats, although the GT retains its five-seat layout. The standard-fit panoramic roof bathes the cabin in natural light.
The interior is completed with a range of luxurious details, including anodised metal switchgear and a rotary drive-mode selector, semi-aniline leather, deep-pile floor mats and GT-specific upholstery available in monotone, duotone or tritone combinations. Upholstery treatments include quilting, perforation and an embroidery pattern unique to the GT. Each front seat takes more than four and a half hours to make, requiring 691 metres of thread and 3297 perforation holes.
The concessions to comfort have not come at the expense of outright performance. The GT’s V8 shares turbocharger technology with the Valhalla, and its 717bhp output allows the SUV to sprint from 0-60mph in 3.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 193mph. Aston Martin says the model shares the title of the world’s most powerful purely combustion-engined SUV with the S. The GT also inherits the S’s carbon-ceramic brakes and quicker steering ratio.
That doesn’t mean the GT drives identically to the S, however. Aston has recalibrated the throttle response for more precise, proportionate inputs and reworked the shift quality of the nine-speed wet-clutch automatic transmission for smoother, more consistent changes across a range of driving conditions.
The marque has also retuned the suspension for greater compliance, with revised damper settings and new internal valves designed to filter out high-frequency vibrations from coarse surfaces. A stiffer transmission mount bush – developed using lessons from the Valhalla – helps control gearbox movement relative to the body. Two new longitudinal dampers between the body and rear subframe further improve composure over large potholes, sharp crests and severe compressions.
“The challenge with DBX GT was achieving meaningful improvements in comfort and refinement in everyday use cases, but keeping the same class-leading reserves of performance and handling we have achieved with the DBX S,” says Aston Martin chief technology officer Ian Hoban.
DBX GT deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. Pricing was not included in the launch announcement.
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