Aston Martin DBX prototype | Driven

[ate one too]

Tasty V8s like the DBX will be selling well for a few more years in the lands of OPEC, if they didn't it would be like stopping people drinking cider in Somerset ...

[Murph7355]

ate one too said:

Murph7355 said:

The next Cygnet.

Woww ... only you have noticed that the DBX is just a tarted-up RAV4 !

Well done for being so observant.

You're welcome.

(Though I think you're missing the point. Never mind).

[Hellbound]

So much bilge in one thread.

The DBX chassis is all new and versatile enough to support a phev powertrain and I'd be willing AM could make a full EV (if it isn't already in the pipeline) considering that's what they achieved with the ancient Rapide.

Anyway, here's a positive video from Nico.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK8MoyDeUMA

[NGK210]

wab172uk said:

NGK210 said:

In terms of speed, will anyone choose a DBX over a Urus?
In terms of comfort, will anyone choose a DBX over a Bentayga?
Unless the DBX is much cheaper than the Urus and Bentayga, I fear Aston is about to launch the GT86 of SUVs - ie, being nimble but also relatively ‘slow’ will not suffice.

Edited by NGK210 on Wednesday 15th January 12:20

Is your only criteria for an SUV is how quick it is?

Then why are people buying RR's, Cayenne's etc? Because people want choice. To some an Aston SUV will be all they want, as they `want` an Aston. Others will be repeat Porsche customers, so will stay loyal to the brand. Those with more money than taste, will buy the Urus.

There are many other reasons why people buy SUV. Being the quickest, or the most comfortable, won't be the No1 priority.

Indeed, there are many reasons, the most important of which will be value for money. Simply, if the DBX lacks the straight line pace and perceived cabin quality of the Bentayga V8 - and costs more - the latter will outsell the former at a rate that’ll be detrimental to Aston’s future.
Aston cannot continue to produce vehicles that are slower, more expensive and have inferior cabin quality compared to rivals.
In very simplistic terms, the basic three-point business model for car manufacturers is: 1) make it better, 2) make it go faster, 3) sell it cheaper. And to date, Aston fails at all three while its rivals achieve at least 1 and 2 - and often crack all 3.
It is why the 911 outsells the Vantage, it is why the 812 outsells the DBS, etc.

Edited by NGK210 on Friday 17th January 14:04

[Neil1300r]

Hellbound said:

So much bilge in one thread.

The DBX chassis is all new and versatile enough to support a phev powertrain and I'd be willing AM could make a full EV (if it isn't already in the pipeline) considering that's what they achieved with the ancient Rapide.

The Rapid E you mean? The project that got canned before they sold any?

[ate one too]

Murph7355 said:

ate one too said:

Murph7355 said:

The next Cygnet.

Woww ... only you have noticed that the DBX is just a tarted-up RAV4 !

Well done for being so observant.

You're welcome.

(Though I think you're missing the point. Never mind).

The Cygnet was a sales flop, the DBX will be a sales success and I was being sarcastic