Driving DBX in the snow
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We’re setting off for our ski trip to the Alps next week.
Question for DBX owners here:
When driving in snow, do you select the Terrain drive mode or do you just stay in GT mode?
I’ve got a set of snow tyres obviously.
In the Range Rover it was easy, you just selected the snow setting on the Terrain Response system.
Anyone driven their DBX in the snow yet?
Interested to get some feedback from those who have.
Maybe I should ask Sebastian Vettel?
https://youtu.be/8hS3SjqkIWY
Question for DBX owners here:
When driving in snow, do you select the Terrain drive mode or do you just stay in GT mode?
I’ve got a set of snow tyres obviously.
In the Range Rover it was easy, you just selected the snow setting on the Terrain Response system.
Anyone driven their DBX in the snow yet?
Interested to get some feedback from those who have.
Maybe I should ask Sebastian Vettel?
https://youtu.be/8hS3SjqkIWY
Edited by CSK1 on Saturday 11th February 09:32
Actually there is very poor snow around, even on 3rd class roads all melt away despite the really low snow level that came down this winter. So, be prepared not to use any button.
By the way: after 40 years throu the snowy alps: the best way is to drive with a controlled right foot=feel the car with your spine.
By the way: after 40 years throu the snowy alps: the best way is to drive with a controlled right foot=feel the car with your spine.
CSK1 said:
Yes Nath, and only one Terrain setting as opposed to the two you had in your previous 550DBX.
Did you have a chance to test yours in the snow?
Yeah it’s strange they have removed features being honest. More annoying that there isn’t a 707 specific user manual available yet either. I was provided with the 550 one and online doesn’t have a 707 one either.Did you have a chance to test yours in the snow?
Sadly not, snow here pretty much melted before I got to go out in it.
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Overall, then, it’s quite clear that the DBX707 is the easier car to live with. I thought that might be the case after I’d driven them both in isolation. But what I didn’t expect was that after comparing them back-to-back it’s the 707 that’s better resolved and, if anything, more fun around corners. Even though I thought it was good when I drove it in Italy, I assumed it would semi-fall apart next to the mighty, Nürburgring-conquering Porsche. But no, it didn’t. Which just goes to show, one should never, ever, judge a car in isolation. So, Aston beats Porsche. Who would’ve thought that? Not me, that’s for sure. The twits buying it just because it’s the most expensive option probably won’t appreciate how good it is, but don't let that put you off. Because if you're after the most accomplished fast SUV, regardless of price, it's the DBX707 all the way.
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