New for 2025
For over a century, Aston Martin has been building elegant, high-performance automobiles to great acclaim. But until a few years ago, the idea of this legendary British marque delivering a sport-utility vehicle was preposterous. That was when Aston introduced the DBX – a new take on the grand touring (GT) performance car, and it was indeed an SUV. Since then, the DBX has become the brand’s bestselling vehicle, and for 2025, the Aston Martin DBX gets a significant update that should continue its successful run.

DBX707
For the 2025 model year, the Aston Martin DBX is available exclusively as the highest-performing variant, the DBX707. With a starting price of $253,000 (including the $4,000 destination charge), the DBX707 comes with an extensive standard equipment list. Standout features include sport seats trimmed in semi-aniline leather with heating and ventilation, a 12.3-inch digital driver display, a 10.25-inch infotainment display, a panoramic sunroof, LED headlights, carbon-ceramic brakes, and 22-inch alloy wheels.

Bespoke Possibilities
Aston Martin offers a wide range of customization opportunities for customers to create their ultimate Aston Martin DBX. There are dozens of different exterior color options with different grille finishes and wheel choices, and inside, the customer can choose from multiple colors and materials, as well as an upgraded Bowers & Wilkins audio system boasting 1,600 watts of sound coming through 23 speakers.

What I Drove
Aston Martin invited me to Healdsburg, California, to properly experience the refreshed 2025 Aston Martin DBX707. My test vehicle featured the elegant Supernova Red paint, nicely contrasted with the optional 23-inch Forged Textured black wheels. Continuing the red theme inside, the sport seats were trimmed in Spicy Red semi-aniline leather. Other options included a heated steering wheel, custom umbrella, Alcantara headliner, exterior carbon fiber trim, the upgraded audio system, and a tow hitch. The total MSRP of my DBX707 was $342,600.

Best in Class
“With its best-in-class performance and dynamics, world-class design, and the highest levels of luxury, the DBX707 immediately established a new ultra-luxury SUV benchmark,” said Marco Mattiacci, Global Chief Brand and Commercial Officer of Aston Martin. “Now upgraded with state-of-the-art technology and a completely new interior, the DBX707 moves the game on once more, further elevating the standard by which all competitors are judged”.

Exterior Updates
Most of the changes for the 2025 model year are under the skin or in the cabin, but there are some subtle changes to the Aston’s exterior – don’t worry, it still looks like an Aston Martin. Door handles are now flush, extending out when the vehicle is unlocked. Door mirrors are also revised with glass flush with the outer cover – it sounds minor, but the change is noticeable and looks good while providing a broader view to the rear. New colors are also available – Epsilon Black, Helios Yellow, Sprint Green, Malachite Green, and Aura Green. Aston does like its bright colors! Rounding out the changes is the new Aston Martin Wings badge adorning the hood and rear hatch.

New Infotainment
The interior updates for the 2025 model year give the Aston Martin DBX a much more modern vibe. Headlining the changes is the new 10.25-inch touchscreen display running the latest version of Aston Martin’s infotainment system. With a much more intuitive design than the previous version, the navigation and presentation are clear and easy to use. Shortcuts to oft-used features like audio and navigation remain static on the left side of the screen. At the same time, tiles provide quick access to useful information, nicely overlaid on the navigation map. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard; however, Android Auto requires a wired connection – CarPlay connects wirelessly.

Physical Controls
While many car companies are doing away with the hard buttons and knobs, I was happy to see that Aston isn’t among them. In the center console, within easy reach of the driver, are roller switches for volume as well as setting cabin temperature (left and right) and fan speed. Additional climate functions are laid out clearly, as are vehicle functions. The result is a much more streamlined style that not only looks better but also makes room for a wireless phone charger at the front of the console.

New Gear Selector
Previously, the DBX had a push-button gear selector placed high on the dashboard, split by the start button. While it did have a unique look, it wasn’t an ideal location. For 2025, Aston has moved the selector to the center console with a simpler gear selector placed directly below the large engine start button.

Other Interior Updates
In addition to the new display screen and improved control layout, the 2025 Aston Marin DBX707 gets a redesigned steering wheel, updated door handles, and freshened air vents that now match the style of the switchgear. Door panels are larger and add to the overall style with various material options like gloss smoked oak, gloss titanium mesh, or ziricote wood.

Front seats
The DBX707 comes standard with 16-way power-adjustable sport seats up front that are both stylish and comfortable with available heating and ventilation. Sport seats are well bolstered for better support during enthusiastic driving, but customers can swap them for Comfort seats which feature a broader design with a unique look. Customers can choose seats to be trimmed in one of dozens of available colors with multiple patterns as well as piping, stitching, and even seatbelt colors, all of which make each DBX707 special to its owner.

Rear seats
The DBX707 doesn’t look that large, but rear-seat passengers will find the space surprisingly roomy, with excellent headroom and legroom. Seats are quite comfortable for two adults, and while a third could fit in the middle seat, legroom is somewhat limited, and the seat padding is stiffer. Dual USB ports, as well as rear-seat climate controls, are easily reachable.

Proper Utility
The Aston Martin DBX707 may have all the qualities of a high-end luxury performance machine, but it is also an SUV with the expected utility of such a vehicle. The cargo area boasts 22.5 cubic feet of storage, plenty of room to handle multiple suitcases or other gear. There are tie-downs to secure loose cargo, and loading is made easier with the ability to lower the vehicle via buttons in the cargo area. If more cargo hauling is needed, the Aston can tow up to 5,940 pounds.

Under the hood
Powering the DBX707 is a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that delivers 697 horsepower and 663 lb-ft of torque (697 horsepower equals 707 PS, which is where the name DBX707 comes from). The powerful V8 is teamed with a quick-shifting 9-speed automatic transmission and a sophisticated all-wheel drive system that can direct as much as 100 percent of the power to the rear wheels. An electronic limited-slip rear differential adds to the DBX’s excellent handling.

Brakes and Tires
With almost 700 horsepower on tap and a curb weight of nearly 5,000 pounds, strong brakes are a must – and Aston Martin has that covered. Massive carbon-ceramic brakes are standard with 6-piston calipers up front and sliding-piston aluminum calipers at the rear. The stylish 22-inch alloy wheels are fitted with sticky Pirelli P-Zero tires – 285/40 YR22 in front, 325/35 YR22 in back.

A GT Car or SUV?
Aston Martin doesn’t currently offer a four-door grand touring (GT) car, but the DBX fills that position nicely. Like a GT, it carries its passengers in the utmost comfort, and the DBX has plenty of room to stretch out and can carry a good amount of cargo. At the same time, it can be pushed hard on a twisty back road with performance akin to a proper sports car. It’s the best of both worlds.

Extreme performance
Aston Martin claims the DBX707 will sprint to 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds on its way to a top speed of 193 mph. While I can’t attest to that top speed figure, the strong acceleration I experienced under full throttle makes that quick 0-60 time quite believable. Launching from a stop, the DBX pushes everyone back in their seat with an accompanying exhaust roar that sounds amazing.

Quick Pass
That power is welcome when needing to pass a slower vehicle on a two-lane road. Full throttle brings a quick downshift, and with that spine-tingling V8 roar, the Aston flies past the slower vehicle. Perhaps the only problem was that speed builds quite quickly – by the time I had returned to my lane, the DBX’s speed was well into triple digits.

Excellent Handling
I had the opportunity to drive the DBX707 on some exciting winding roads north of Napa, California, and the Aston Martin showed itself to be much more than just a big cruiser. The steering response is immediate, and the grip of the big Pirelli tires combined with the limited-slip differential and all-wheel drive provided excellent traction, even when pushed on uneven road surfaces. With power always readily available, combined with strong brakes, I could slow quickly before a turn and safely put the power down at the exit. The newly calibrated dampers and air suspension worked well to keep this not-so-light SUV flat in the turns, allowing me to drive with the utmost confidence. To say that the DBX is great fun to drive would be an understatement.

Proper Cruiser
As good as the DBX is when pushed hard on back roads, it is perfectly happy to cruise along the freeway. With a top speed of close to 200 mph, moving along at 70 mph doesn’t require much effort, and the DBX feels solid and comfortable, with very little road noise permeating the cabin. The 1,600-watt Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system easily drowned out any noise that came through.

Rating: 9.0
The idea of an Aston Martin SUV seemed impossible just a few years ago, but now it is one of the brand’s bestsellers. With the styling, luxury, and performance expected of an Aston, the DBX707 fits perfectly into this legendary marque’s lineup. There are some strong competitors in this premium-performance SUV market, but the DBX holds its own against models like the Lamborghini Urus or Bentley Bentayga. It may be priced beyond the reach of most consumers, but for those with the means, the Aston Martin DBX707 won’t disappoint.

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