The Aston Martin DBX 707: A jet for street level.

The Aston Martin DBX 707 is a modern day street fighting jet that is ready to take on all comers. Even some that dwell in suburban Hades. We’re looking at you, Hellcat Redeye. Napleton News had a chance to spend a week with the DBX 707. We even helped an oil company increase their bottom-line profit due to multiple visits to one of their gas stations.

But if you can afford this British-born Hot Rod, the price of petrol should be the least of your concerns. Read on for more of our report.

What is the Aston Martin DBX 707?

It’s one of the swoopiest new breed of high-performance SUVs on the road today. Think of the Porsche Cayenne, the Mercedes-AMG GLE63S and Audi’s RS Q8. They have all pushed the envelope as far as what an enthusiast driver should expect from a vehicle. It used to be the SUV that was the grocery-getter, while a sedan or coupe took on go-fast duties. With the unfortunate falling-from-favor that cars have undergone, manufacturers have realized the need for Sport-oriented SUVs to pick up the slack.

That’s where the 697 horsepower (707 PS in Euro-speak) comes in.

The AM big brother

The Aston Martin DBX 707 takes advantage of a cooperative agreement between Aston Martin Lagonda and Mercedes-Benz. In exchange for supplying Mercedes-AMG engines and electrical systems to Aston, Mercedes will gain shares in Aston Martin, not to exceed 20 percent. We think Aston Martin comes out on top in this deal, taking advantage of the jewel-like precision of the Mercedes-AMG engines. They also benefit from interior bits and many other unseen MB parts inside the DBX 707.

In the case of the powerplant, the DBX 707 utilizes the proven AMG 4.0 twin-turbocharged V8 engine that makes 697 horsepower and 663 lb-ft of torque. The transmission is an AMG-sourced 9-speed automatic wet clutch kit that is toughened to handle the extra torque from this engine. In case you were wondering, the engine is the same one found in the plain vanilla DBX model which delivers 542 horsepower. The extra power comes from the addition of new turbochargers, a revised intake and exhaust system and an updated engine CPU. There’s even a new launch-control function that allows you to step on the brake and the gas simultaneously, getting the revs up to 4,000 rpm. Once you hit that mark, side step the brake for an instant onslaught of torque and head-slamming power.

How does the DBX 707 look?

To be honest, the Aston Martin DBX 707 looks like a direct descendant from one of the AM coupes. Proportionately, it ticks all the boxes with the long hood, short tail combo we are familiar with from cars like the Aston Martin V12 Vantage.

Start with a gaping maw to suck in as much cooling air as possible. Below it is a carbon fiber front splitter that leads up to side vents to help cool the carbon ceramic brake rotors. At back, a carbon fiber rear diffuser to help channel disruptive airflow. The splitter and diffuser are joined by carbon fiber side rocker panels and side strakes to release hot air.

At the rear, we find quad exhaust pipes. They offer a novel wake up call for the neighbors in the morning. Gently squeeze the paddles and push the starter button. The result is a start-up gurgle not unlike the devil himself as he clears his throat in the morning.

The line inside the DBX 707

The interior of the DBX 707 is every bit the luxury conveyance you’d expect it to be. Start with elegantly upholstered wrap-around sport seats. They are heated and cooled for your enjoyment. An Alcantara-wrapped flat-bottomed steering wheel to point the way and larger-than-life paddle shift levers to flip through the gears. Our tester was loaded with carbon fiber inserts throughout the center console and dashboard areas.

Lime green metallic stitching helped to set our cabin apart from the also-rans. As if. But we can say with certainty that we have never sat in an interior that kept us in place and focused on driving than this one.

Behind the wheel of the DBX 707

The Aston Martin DBX 707 is one of those cars that have the ability to move where you will it to. Think about that sentence for a second. Okay, times up. But the reality is you think you want to move laterally into the passing lane and the 707 moves you there.

The handling is stellar, thanks to the triple chamber air suspension system with adjustable damping. By using sensors, the system monitors road conditions and firms up or softens what you need. The thrust feels great and the sound is intoxicating.

By the numbers, the fastest wins and gets the spoils. The DBX 707 sets a benchmark 0-60 time of 3.1 seconds. The century mark (100 mph) comes at 7.9 seconds and top speed is a blistering 193 miles per hour.

That’s pretty fast for an SUV. Aston Martin designers may have been inspired by another 707? (The Boeing 707 jetliner?) Hmmm.

Specifications

	2023 Aston Martin DBX 707 AWD
Engine Type	4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine
Horsepower	697 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque	663 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission	9-speed automatic with AWD
Fuel Economy	17 mpg (15 city/20 hwy)
Suspension F/R	Double Wishbone / Multilink
Turning Circle	41.0 ft.
Also Available	DBX model
Specs
Warranty	3 years/unlimited miles
Powertrain Warranty	3 years/unlimited miles
NHTSA Safety Rating	Not Tested
Max Seating Capacity	5 passengers
Wheelbase	120.5 inches
Overall Length	198.4 inches
Width	80.7 inches
Height	66.1 inches
Cargo Room (Behind 1st and 2nd row)	22.5/17.3 Cubic Feet
Headroom, Front	40.9 inches
Headroom, 2nd	40.0 inches
Legroom, 1st	41.7 inches
Legroom, 2nd	40.9inches
Shoulder, 1st	58.4 inches
Shoulder, 2nd	54.5 inches