Aston Martin DBX | Is it an Aston Martin ? [FIRST DRIVE]
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- The DBX is an important car for Aston Martin, arguably the future of the company relies on its success. In this comprehensive review I ask 4 simple questions. Does it look like an Aston ? Does it have an interior fit for an Aston ? Does it sound like an Aston ? And finally, does it drive like an Aston ?
The results surprised me, and I even took it off-road !
A huge thanks to Aston Martin Chichester, part of the Harwoods Group, and Aston Martin for giving me access to such a special car. The guys at AML Chichester now have a stunning demonstrator should you wish to experience this car for yourself.
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I hope this works for Aston. I’m not a big fan of SUVs but if it means Aston can survive then great. Kudos to Aston for creating a bespoke platform for the DBX and not just copying and pasting like the Betayga and Urus.
They all do it to a certain extent. The engine & infotainment of the DBX is from Mercedes
Yet another a great review from one of my favourite content creators who also creates with heart, passion and knowledge. Nice to see personality!
The DBX factory is a few miles from my house, great to have a World Class car made in WALES!!! I always see Aston Martin employees in our local supermarkets wearing there AM clothing with pride. Thanks PP looking forward to the next vid.
Thanks Adam. Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
5th question. Is this another enjoyable presentation from Pete?
Yes
Thanks Eric 👍
Hi Pete,
I believe that it is NO to the first 2 questions & YES to the last 2 questions
I really don't like or understand the need for SUV's, but at the top end of the market, think AM are on to a winner. Hope they do well with it even if I personally don't want one....
Not normally SUV fan,But like this.....Just back from your part of the world....Saw Charlie Clubman twice at the local hotel....
Goodwood ?
Seen one in the flesh and it’s stunning all around. It’s going to be a big seller for AML. Superb review Pete thank you.
Thanks Jason 👍
my first viewing of Petrol Ped,,,,, i enjoyed it both the car and the review
That’s great to hear 👍
Would love to see what the ambient lighting is like, good review.
Evening all!! Pete I think the average owner would actually take it to Waitrose! Looks very nice hope it sells well for Aston’s survival’s sake!
Agree 100%
François G Hope it has a stealth mode for the exhaust François as you do look a bit of a tit or titess if you make that much noise on startup every time, it’s ok for C&M though.
Really great video and you hit the nail on the head for me, I hope it works for Aston.
Cheers Andrew 👍
Wow I’ve got a new dream suv for the family!!! The styling is very nice and the rims/wheels are awesome. It sounds fantastic! Gonna have to wait a handful of years or more though for value to drop to even consider buying one!
Cool car, great video, keep up the good work Pete
Will do 👍
Awesome review and videography Pete, a great package, albeit a not too cheap once.
Thanks Darren 👍
I’m getting the impression you liked the car 😊 I was standing outside Aston Martin in Newport Pagnell the other day when someone went out for a test drive in one, a very impressive beast indeed. 👍🏻
It was an impressive car for sure 👍
Come on Lotto ! Great video and details ,thank you . I’m old school suits me ,👍🏻
Looking forward to seeing one in person, and I hope it does well for Aston
Hiya Pete another brilliant review come and have a look at what I can't have Pete you're a born natural presenter better than paddy and Freddie you certainly know your stuff lovie lolxx🐾🐾 thanks again 👍
Cheers Jason. Kind of you to say 👍
Great video review Ped 👍
Cheers Andrew 👍
Wow Pete what a car! The wood & leather inside is stunning! Thanks for the video.
My pleasure 👍
What a fantastic car Pete when are you having one
When I win the lottery 😂
My initial reaction when the DBX was announced was, "WTF Aston! An SUV??? OMG - what's becoming of this world!!"
And now, even though I'd still choose any other current model over the DBX (I just don't have any need for an SUV), if I was told I could only ever have this one Aston, I'd jump to sign the cheque!!
Aston - the only Marque to make an SUV actually sexy! RR & Bentley's attempts are just ugly, Lamborghinis Urus is just an exotic toy, Porsche & Audi are halfway decent - but the DBX is just shockingly good for a car in this sector!!
The headlights from the Puma ?
RR sport defo is not ugly. Urus exotic toy? The brand might be but the car isn’t shares the platform with the VW touareg
Audi q7, porsche cayenne.
Well put 👍
Hi Pete, I see people have made some negative comments about the DBX. But at the end of the day it still is Aston Martin.There are still some improvements to be made but, that will happen over the next few years. Anyway it’s a great suv. It certainly would be the one I would choose over the rest out there.great video. Cheers Phil.
I would love to drive this on a Grand touring road , It looks epic , sounds awesome Pete
Best vlog yet. 👍
Thanks 🙏🏻
Love that burgundy leather interior, wish I could afford such a beast, and had a need for a soft road Aston, but for now, and the forseeable, I'll make do with the burgundy leather interior.....of my Clubman!!
Good choice 👍
Awesome car , Did you see The Callum One on Harry's channel ? Also Jonny Smith interviewed the great man !
I did 👍
Looks like a ford puma at from the front and a jaguar f type from the side
😂😂😂
Fantastic looking beast,really like this one.Great vid again Mr Ped. I think Aston have come up trumps with this car,it should sell like hot cakes.
Let’s hope for their sake it does 👍
I think you get the DBX and it’s intended customer, well done 👍 keep up this good content
Thanks Paul 👍
Gorgeous looking SUV. Best of luck to Aston in achieving their targets with it in what is no doubt a challenging period for global car sales.
Aston Martin just take my money already!!!
1. Yes it does. Gorgeous example!
2. Oh yes, but not a fan of the red interior
3. Sure does!
4. Does a bear shit in the woods?
Great video! Been waiting for this to be released. Big thanks!
🇨🇦 Martin
Cheers Martin 👍
I kinda like the look of it because its so different
Beautiful looking inside and out. If I could afford one, I would buy one in a heartbeat. Great video!! 😉
Cheers Tim 👍
So many questions Pete 👍. But what a wonderful Aston, would be interesting to see it take on a Range Rover mud plugging
Would love to do that 😂
OMG Ped that interiors like the inside of Count Draculas coffin! 😈
Side profile looks stunning and the wheels are amazing, but the rear end looks like Mick Jagger's pouting lips 😂
Great video 👍
LOL 😂
Tesco’s car park???? I’m thinking more like Waitrose!!!! Nice one
😂😂😂
Pete, great review. Best DBX vid so far.
Thanks Steve 👍
I like it but is insane they don't have up to date infotainment. I understand the tie in with Mercedes but cmon, this deserves up to date tech.
I know. Really let’s it down 😢
super review Pete, this vid should rake in a ton of views
It should....question is...will it 🤔😂😂
It is a truly amazing car. I'm not sure about the rear but hey, it will grown on us I'm sure. I'm not sure I'll see one on my local shoots, either at the fun fair or down the Post Office when I make a withdrawal!! A great video though Pete, it certainly looked fun to drive.
It does look fabulous same for the interior, not too sure about the rear end? Got to admit though if it had a Ford badge on the front from a little distance I'd be fooled into thinking it was a one off production model. Colour plays a big part here in my opinion because if you look at the CarWow reviews other colours make the car look much better than white, even the rear end.
Beautiful car ped. Very good presentation
Cheers 👍
Love the interior and I really like the back in white, although i'm not sure about it in other colours. However, the front and the headlights look a bit too small and fussy compared to the rest of it and make it look a bit out of proportion. I think maybe bigger headlights would look better, or a slightly less pronounced tailgate perhaps, to make it a more cohesive design?
I think WOW...is a great summary!. Thanks Pete. R
Really nice car, built in wales too :D my only slight issue is the vertical grill bars you can see in the bumper, think it would have benefitted from a piece of black trim around the grill mouth would make it look bigger than it already is though haha
Great review. It’s fantastic! I applaud Aston for the DNA styling, instantly an Aston as much as a Panamera is a Porsche. It is the best looking and performing 4x4xfar. Would you really have a Bentley Bentaga with its Austin 1100 rear lights or the hackney Taxi from Rolls Royce? And personally I think the rear of the DBX is gorgeous 👍
Give the sports cars and grand tourers anytime over this even though it is lovely. However the back is beautiful, side views is elegant but the front reminds of the current Ford Puma.
Looks great and all reviews seem to be very positive...it’s just a pity about the outdated infotainment. Wireless apple car play should be standard on a car of this quality (and price) or at least a reeeediculously expensive option (Ferrari) 👍🏼😎
Yep. It does let the car down 😢
Excellent review as always Pete, I'm no fan of the SUV form as I think an estate/shooting brake is a far nicer looking thing. However, this car has all the styling cues one would expect an Aston to have from the frontal sweeping lights, bonnet vents and grill shape, to the oversize rear haunches... The rear for me is OK but not great but that goes for a lot of SUV style cars. If Porsche can sell Cayennes then this deserves so much more success. Overall I feel its a good car, looks, style, interior, drive.... It ticks all the Aston boxes and deserves to secure the future of Aston Martin just as the VH2 Vantage did from 15 years ago. My only gripe is the reliance on Mercedes but understand why it's happened.
Between this and the new Ferrari Roma... I now need to win big on the lotto!! 🤞
Don’t we all 😜😂
Personally I’d buy a Ford Puma and invest the change. Nice review Pete.
You would have lots to invest 😜😂
The ideal test for off-road would of been a muddy Goodwood Revival car park, that sorts the men out from the boys ! 😉.
Nice review. Really hope this is a success for Aston as we all want them to succeed.
Mate...only a tractor or a tank can get out of one of those 😂😂😂
Hi, love the review - what are exact paint and interior colours?
Sorry I can’t remember as it was a while ago now 😢
How much?! Lovely sound, lovely looks. Love your polo field comment, but you are right, it won't be a 'proper off-roader.
193.000 euros
Sensational SUV ..... far better than its rivals even the RR Culinun .... wow love the colour also 👍👍👍👍👍👍
DBX, the Handling! Can I suggest you have a drive in a Land Rover Discovery Series 2 with the ACE (Active Cornering Enhancement) pack, produced between 1998 & 2004! OK, technology has moved on leaps and bounds since then, but the D2's system, which borrows the concept from the hastily banned F1 Active Suspension, employs a pair of computer controlled (as much as modern ecu's are mini computers!) hydraulically controlled anti-roll bars, with, as I recently found out on mine, a body roll sensor above the headlining and the interior mirror! I first test drove a diesel D2 in early 1999, and my road car was a very, very early Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon (UK model with Prodrive Recaro trim). I collected the car from the Dealer in Stirling for a 24hr test and drove it home to Perth via a very steep and twisty B-C class road leading towards an old Roman Road that ran roughly parallel to the A9 East of Auchterarder & Gleneagles! I jest not, but that reasonably sluggish Td5 D2 sped up that steep and twisty hill taking the corners at similar speeds to my Impreza! And the D2 weighed close to double the weight of the Impreza! So why the comparison an old Discovery? From your, and others' comments, they share a similar concept in Active Roll Bar technology in so far as the D2's very high pressure hydraulic system forces the car to corner very flatly! Given the advances in technology, and budgets, Aston Martin are using a 48volt 'fly by wire' version of Land Rover's ACE system which will allow the response on the DBX to be so much faster than JLR's hydraulic system, versions of which are still being used on today's Discoveries and Range Rovers! Basically the only real limiting factor with the ACE on a D2 was the grip from the tyres, and you would hopefully sense that when you heard and felt the traction control kick in!! I, too have loved Aston Martin's for nearly 50 years (that's James Bond's fault!), but I could easily see me behind the wheel of a DBX if my numbers come up, sorry Land Rover!!
Great review, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
I dont mind wood inside as long as it isnt super varnished and gloss.
Thats a car but it needs to be a Land Rover for me at the local shoot. For the price I could get a pair of new Defenders a 90 for off road and a 110 for road work was really impressed with my recent road test. Would I buy that or keep saving for a pair of Purdeys not sure. Obviously I need to buy a lottery ticket and can get everything in one go and maybe throw in the Aston.
17:39 If that's offroading then it explains how the new Defender turned out as it did.
The back end looks so so good, front end just looks like a normal car, which Aston Martin shouldn't. If the next, let's say Hyundai Tuscan came out with that front end would it be a surprise. But my God the inside is lovely
It does look like a jag f type from the side to rear area. Sounds great and I’m sure very few will ever run it on gravel anyways . But seriously if you can afford it I’m sure you have a real off roader hanging around the estate anyways, if so inclined 👍🏻🇨🇦
Awesome Aston Martin DBX,
Nice car well presented
Thanks 👍
Petrol Ped
No thanks needed mate it was one of the better videos I’ve seen on the dbx it was well presented and your enthusiasm for the car came across really well so thanks mate I enjoyed the vid
Yes it is a gorgeous looking and sounding Aston Martin. If I was in the market for a luxury suv this would be top of my list. My only concern is build quality and reliability. Can it cut it as a “daily” driver? Looking forward to seeing it driven alongside Cayenne, Bentayga, RSQ8 ( not including the Cullinan, too ugly).
First, I like it, great car. (SUV) Second, even if I didn't like it, I love it, if it saves Aston and gives us more Vantages and DBS. One thing that does bother me about these companies creating life saving SUVs like Aston & Porsche etc. The sports cars never get cheeper allowing more people to possible reach a Vantage or 911 like thing. If the SUV brought in enough cash they could reduce the others by 10 or 15% and sell more of them to people that would but fined them just outside their price range. (I know wishful thinking) Lastly Pete, I find many cars look better or worse in the dark of night and I have never seen any reviewers like yourself every show the cars at night. I'd be very curious to see different angles of the lights and designs inside and out during the night and what people think of it. On this Aston for example those running lights around the air vents for the brakes. I'm not so sure... Yes pictures are on the internet but then if that's all we needed or wanted you wouldn't have a job doing this. I assume not all your test cars you have for more than a few hours during the day but it would be something unique.
Thanks for this 👍
Great review. Great car. I want one.
The question is what did Mrs PP think of it?
If I had a spare 1/4 mil I might have one in DB5 Silver and another in British Racing Green.
On this gloomy Thursday evening this hits the spot.
Cheers Pete.
PS Room in the back for Pup and Pooch?
Oh yes. Plenty of space for them and their Pet Pack 😂
Aston Martin forever.
wow great car bit pricey could be an issue
Great video. I hate “SUV’s”, but this I like! I nearly didn’t watch this - glad I did 🙂
That’s great to hear Dave 👍
Sounds good, nice exterior for an SUV but not a fan of that interior colour! Great video content as always PP 👍🏻
Cheers Mark 👍
Evening pal. I am veering to the side bang tasty, not sure of the Plummy interior, but wouldn’t kill the deal lol.
Immensely good vehicle & great review👍👌. I think the exterior styling is growing on me & I would happily live with this car if I could afford it. The Aston SUV would look good in black, grey's & silver.
They have some lovely colours 👍
Hi Pete as an avid anti SUV person, don't see the need or point of them! I'm really impressed by this offering especially those wheels 👌. The car looks great, sounds great and performs great. I even like the burgundy interior, but in my mind I'm still in the 80s burgundy and grey everywhere lol. I love the fact it hasn't got a stupid touch screen covered in oily fingerprints but proper manual knobs and switches 👍. My main dislike other than the price is the bloody panoramic roof, why are they on so many cars now? I hate them, give me metal over my head everyday of the week. The rear is unusual but it's certainly not ugly in my eyes, yes the front is an oversized Fiesta grill but that doesn't detract from the car it enhances it. I can't see I'd ever be able to afford and Aston SUV, but if I had the money I'd certainly considerate it, which surprised me a lot. Take care mate, I'm in the dumps because of Saturday meet and greet had to get cancelled and I was really looking forward to it, 2020 needs to be over with and hopefully 2021 will be some return to normality, so many Motorsport events cancelled this year which I was hoping to attend, gutted. Rant over 🤣👍👍👍👍🏁
I love a pan roof 😜😂😂
@@PetrolPed
Can't rally with a pan roof mate 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Interested in your opinion. I tested the DBX a few weeks ago. I am also looking at the Bentley Bentayga and maybe the Audi RSQ8. Which one would you buy?
Putting budget to one side it would be DBX or RSQ8. The Audi and change might tip the balance for me 👍
Love ❤️ the DBX so am i am big fan of A.M. I I love ❤️ it.
It’s an Aston - say no more! 😍
Great 👍 Video Review. The only thing I don’t like Is the outdated Infotainment System as It Is not the best
It looks very outdated now 😢
Nice car Pete, not sure about the colour of the interior, a bit like being in the theatre.Is there an option for front curtains?
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Looks a little bit like the Ford Puma from the front IMO. Sorry AM.
Absolutely love the review and the car is awesome, although the front end does look a little like my Fiesta on steroids, thats where the likeness ends sadly. lol
With regard to The Casino Royale, Monte Carlo I went there and proceded to let them know that the British had arrived. With my 3 mates Skinhead Moon stomp full volume on the steps of the Casino Royale. 1970 Happy days. 😆 ps we got chased round Monte Carlo by the carabinieri, they didn't catch us.
👍🤣 I want all you Skinheads to get up on your feet, put your braces together and your boots on your feet, Epic tune. I still bring out my Docs and Crombie on special occasions 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I get the reference to the Fiesta but its Ford that have copied the Aston look a little, check out the grill of Mondeo etc. I love Ford's though.
Brilliant 😂
Great video. Interior colour looks like a 70's bathroom suite. Very odd for a press car
They do it in other colours so don’t worry 😜😂
Sorry Pete but I don't like the front end but the rear design is lovely. As usual I love the sound and performance of the DBX, I would have to leave it in sport mode
Styling is such a subjective thing 👍
Yep sure is 😁
Thursday 12 November 2020 q3 results ,we will find how good is that chealse tractor.
Beautiful car. The thing about the 'carbon fibre'...... isn't it more often than not fake anyway? Shooting package lol.
Yep 👍
Yes I would buy one but..the front is very close to Ford thinking, the duck tail thing is awkward and ugly...see Donald Duck....the side os good but don’t park near any new Jaguars and the interior....hmm...I like burgundy and wood but that car is rather like sitting in a plum coloured Melba Fruit sweet. It is all there but is it good enough?...at £60/70,000 perhaps. Then the sound...it is alright. So to summarise...it would be interesting to own...very expensive as it loses money like a waterfall...but not white, the interior needs a lot of work, saw off the duck tail and reduce the price....meanwhile I will head to Porsche and buy a Cayenne Coupe Turbo SE hybrid. A good review again Peter...well done! Stay safe!!Richard 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
Your not a fan then 😂
Long wheelbase and Coupé versions coming next year apparently 👍
@@PetrolPed Peter...I want to be but that car is just not quite right...in better colours would help as white with sticky plum leather and dreadful choice of wood colour did it no favours. It needs to be seen as you have done but too many Astons are not that good...it is not a car I would go for BUT wish the Company well and I think it will make a huge difference fir them...the Bentayga May be ugly and the Cullian horrendous but they both sell and bring in needed money! The LWB version might look a challenge but the coupe...think MB GLE SUV or Coupe??...everybody hates the coupe..it is a job to get things right! Stay with Charley Clubman..you know that makes sense!!😀😀😀😀
My Cayenne S diesel, 5.4 secs to 100kph, 157mph top speed, mpg in my hands around the farm and local 26, on a run 36 which = 600+ on a tank full. Just saying Pete 😉...... I’m not sure you did!🤔 😀
Well if they must, it's a good go at it....
Duck tail would take some getting used to but that purple interior is a 70s rehash (yuk)
Some of it, yes. All of it, no
A good review though - cheers
They have other colours available 😜
I like all view of the car, every angle, interior nice 👍🏻
Good Car ~ Hope it pays off for Aston Martin.
Cheers 👍
I want one !!!!!!!
Well Ped l just don't get the whole SUV thing firstly but if I was in the market for one this is in the top three but for 160,000 I would have an RS6 and maybe an Evora and still have change. Absolutely no contest 😅
Is DBX the Dogs Boll@x? 😀
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Aston has done a far better first attempt than porsche with the cayenne.
Yep 👍 And look what Cayenne did for Porsche. Let’s hope DBX does the same for AML 🤞
Come on man, people are still okay with buttons! Interior is quality.
Not sure about the colour. Think it looks more Aston like in the darker shades. Lovely interior but that colour combo is just wrong. Sounds like an AMG Merc, sorry an Aston Martin. What even an SVR Range Rover. Come on Pete you could take the Clubman down there. All being said I think and hope that it will be a huge success.
I tend to go up Harting Hill a lot slower on my bike....! Lovely car but don’t know if they’ve got the pricing right.....!
So do I 😂
The front end view looks like the new Ford Puma 👀
Or we could accept Ford acquired the vent profile when they acquired Aston Martin. Yes... that is the polite way of putting it.
Hi Pete 👌👌👌
Hi 👋