The Aston Martin DBX has never been short on drama. It is big, fast, beautifully made and, in DBX S form, seriously capable. The new Aston Martin DBX GT however takes a slightly different approach. Instead of turning up the visual aggression, Aston Martin has focused on making its most powerful SUV feel more sophisticated, comfortable and usable every day.
That does not mean the performance has been toned down. The DBX GT uses the same 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 as the DBX S, producing 727PS and 900Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km hour in just 3.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 300 km per hour.
The difference is in the way that performance is packaged. The DBX GT is intended to be the quieter, more discreet member of the DBX family, aimed at buyers who want serious pace without making a statement every time they pull into a hotel entrance.
The most obvious update is the new double-vaned grille. It is available in bright or dark finishes and works with the outer vents and daytime running lights to give the front end a broader appearance. It looks more considered than overtly aggressive, which suits the GT’s character.
There is also a new two-piece metal side strake with polished and satin finishes. Aston Martin says the treatment draws inspiration from traditional watchmaking, and it is exactly the sort of detail that works better when seen up close rather than in a photograph.
The lower front bumper, side sills and rear diffuser are painted in body colour as standard. A new 22-inch forged wheel is fitted with a Satin Titanium diamond-turned finish, while an optional 23-inch wheel package is available for buyers wanting a more assertive appearance.
At the back, the quad exhaust finishers are difficult to miss. Arranged in pairs and finished with bright polished outers and satin anodised inners, they add some visual muscle to what is otherwise a deliberately restrained design.
The standard 22-inch wheels are also fitted with Pirelli Scorpion Zero All-Season tyres, with the setup specifically chosen to improve ride compliance and reduce road noise. That is a useful distinction in markets where long highway drives, urban traffic and less-than-perfect road surfaces are all part of everyday driving.
The seats have been redesigned with additional cushioning, revised bolstering and new comfort contours. Aston Martin has added a 10mm layer of memory foam to the seat cushions, while changes to the bolsters provide more lateral support.
The result is an interior that aims to combine the commanding seating position of an SUV with the more enveloping feel you would expect from a performance car.
The rear cabin receives particular attention. The DBX GT introduces an individual rear-seat layout with two sculpted seating positions, extended headrests and additional bolstering. It remains a five-seat vehicle, but the rear passengers get a more bespoke environment.
The panoramic glass roof is standard, bringing additional natural light into the cabin and making the rear compartment feel more spacious.
There is intricate quilting, perforation and embroidery throughout the cabin. Aston Martin says each front seat uses 691 metres of thread and 3,297 perforation holes, with more than four and a half hours of craftsmanship involved in its construction.
The anodised metal drive mode controller and secondary switchgear also bring a jewellery-like quality to the cabin.
More importantly, Aston Martin has worked on something you notice immediately on a long drive: noise levels. Additional sound-deadening material has been added to the doors, wheel arches and rear load space, while acoustic laminated rear side glass further reduces outside noise.
Aston Martin says the DBX GT achieves a 13 percent improvement in its Articulation Index, a measure of how easily occupants can hold a conversation while the vehicle is moving. For a luxury SUV, that matters as much as another screen or another piece of trim.
The 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 produces 727PS and 900Nm, with turbocharger technology shared with the mid-engined Valhalla supercar. The numbers are serious enough to put the DBX GT firmly into super-SUV territory.
The 0 to 60mph time of 3.1 seconds is identical to the DBX S, while the 193mph top speed remains unchanged. Carbon ceramic brakes measuring 420mm at the front and 390mm at the rear provide the stopping power to match.
A faster steering ratio also carries over, giving the DBX GT more immediate responses when the road gets interesting. The 12-metre turning circle is retained, which should make the SUV considerably less intimidating in tighter urban environments.
Aston Martin has fitted the DBX GT with revised damper calibration and a unique damper valve system designed to deal with high-frequency impacts such as coarse road surfaces and rumble strips.
The springs also vary their behaviour according to the selected drive mode, altering the roll stiffness balance through corners. In other words, the DBX GT is designed to settle down when you want comfort and sharpen its responses when you want to drive harder.
There are also new transmission mounting components and longitudinal dampers connecting the body and rear subframe. These changes are intended to improve structural control over larger suspension events such as potholes, sharp crests and heavy compressions.
That combination is particularly relevant to the GCC, where a vehicle may spend one part of its life cruising through city traffic and the next heading out onto faster open roads.
The exhaust has received its own tune too. GT mode is deliberately restrained, while Sport and Sport+ bring back a louder, richer Aston Martin soundtrack.
That dual personality is ultimately what makes the DBX GT interesting. It does not force you to choose between luxury and performance. You can have a quiet, comfortable cabin during a long drive and still have 727PS waiting under your right foot.
The numbers remain extraordinary, but the bigger story is the balance. The DBX GT is aimed at drivers who want the pace of a super-SUV with the comfort and discretion expected from an ultra-luxury Aston Martin.
For the GCC, that combination makes particular sense. The DBX GT has the power for open-road driving, the refinement for long-distance cruising and the visual presence expected from an Aston Martin, while its more understated design gives it a sophistication that should appeal to buyers who have moved beyond the need for overt aggression.
First deliveries of the Aston Martin DBX GT are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.
That does not mean the performance has been toned down. The DBX GT uses the same 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 as the DBX S, producing 727PS and 900Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km hour in just 3.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 300 km per hour.
The difference is in the way that performance is packaged. The DBX GT is intended to be the quieter, more discreet member of the DBX family, aimed at buyers who want serious pace without making a statement every time they pull into a hotel entrance.
Aston Martin DBX GT Design: Quiet Luxury Rather Than Aggression
The DBX GT retains the familiar proportions that make the DBX recognisable, but the details have been carefully changed.The most obvious update is the new double-vaned grille. It is available in bright or dark finishes and works with the outer vents and daytime running lights to give the front end a broader appearance. It looks more considered than overtly aggressive, which suits the GT’s character.
There is also a new two-piece metal side strake with polished and satin finishes. Aston Martin says the treatment draws inspiration from traditional watchmaking, and it is exactly the sort of detail that works better when seen up close rather than in a photograph.
The lower front bumper, side sills and rear diffuser are painted in body colour as standard. A new 22-inch forged wheel is fitted with a Satin Titanium diamond-turned finish, while an optional 23-inch wheel package is available for buyers wanting a more assertive appearance.
At the back, the quad exhaust finishers are difficult to miss. Arranged in pairs and finished with bright polished outers and satin anodised inners, they add some visual muscle to what is otherwise a deliberately restrained design.
Built for the GCC’s Idea of Luxury
This approach makes considerable sense for the Gulf. The DBX GT has the presence expected of a high-end luxury SUV, but it avoids the need for oversized visual statements. It looks expensive without appearing desperate to prove it.The standard 22-inch wheels are also fitted with Pirelli Scorpion Zero All-Season tyres, with the setup specifically chosen to improve ride compliance and reduce road noise. That is a useful distinction in markets where long highway drives, urban traffic and less-than-perfect road surfaces are all part of everyday driving.
Aston Martin DBX GT Interior: The Real Upgrade
Inside is where the DBX GT makes its strongest argument.
The seats have been redesigned with additional cushioning, revised bolstering and new comfort contours. Aston Martin has added a 10mm layer of memory foam to the seat cushions, while changes to the bolsters provide more lateral support.
The result is an interior that aims to combine the commanding seating position of an SUV with the more enveloping feel you would expect from a performance car.
The rear cabin receives particular attention. The DBX GT introduces an individual rear-seat layout with two sculpted seating positions, extended headrests and additional bolstering. It remains a five-seat vehicle, but the rear passengers get a more bespoke environment.
The panoramic glass roof is standard, bringing additional natural light into the cabin and making the rear compartment feel more spacious.
Craftsmanship You Can Actually Notice
Aston Martin has gone deep into the details. The DBX GT gets semi-aniline leather, deep-pile carpets and GT-specific monotone, duotone and tritone upholstery combinations.
There is intricate quilting, perforation and embroidery throughout the cabin. Aston Martin says each front seat uses 691 metres of thread and 3,297 perforation holes, with more than four and a half hours of craftsmanship involved in its construction.
The anodised metal drive mode controller and secondary switchgear also bring a jewellery-like quality to the cabin.
More importantly, Aston Martin has worked on something you notice immediately on a long drive: noise levels. Additional sound-deadening material has been added to the doors, wheel arches and rear load space, while acoustic laminated rear side glass further reduces outside noise.
Aston Martin says the DBX GT achieves a 13 percent improvement in its Articulation Index, a measure of how easily occupants can hold a conversation while the vehicle is moving. For a luxury SUV, that matters as much as another screen or another piece of trim.
727PS and 900Nm: The Performance Has Not Gone Anywhere
The most impressive thing about the DBX GT is that Aston Martin has not achieved this extra refinement by taking the edge off the mechanical package.The 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 produces 727PS and 900Nm, with turbocharger technology shared with the mid-engined Valhalla supercar. The numbers are serious enough to put the DBX GT firmly into super-SUV territory.
The 0 to 60mph time of 3.1 seconds is identical to the DBX S, while the 193mph top speed remains unchanged. Carbon ceramic brakes measuring 420mm at the front and 390mm at the rear provide the stopping power to match.
A faster steering ratio also carries over, giving the DBX GT more immediate responses when the road gets interesting. The 12-metre turning circle is retained, which should make the SUV considerably less intimidating in tighter urban environments.
How Does the DBX GT Ride?
This is arguably the most interesting part of the car.Aston Martin has fitted the DBX GT with revised damper calibration and a unique damper valve system designed to deal with high-frequency impacts such as coarse road surfaces and rumble strips.
The springs also vary their behaviour according to the selected drive mode, altering the roll stiffness balance through corners. In other words, the DBX GT is designed to settle down when you want comfort and sharpen its responses when you want to drive harder.
There are also new transmission mounting components and longitudinal dampers connecting the body and rear subframe. These changes are intended to improve structural control over larger suspension events such as potholes, sharp crests and heavy compressions.
That combination is particularly relevant to the GCC, where a vehicle may spend one part of its life cruising through city traffic and the next heading out onto faster open roads.
The Aston Martin DBX GT Is Still a Proper Driver’s SUV
The DBX GT’s 9-speed wet-clutch automatic transmission has also been recalibrated for smoother and more consistent shifts. Throttle response has been refined so that power delivery feels more progressive at everyday speeds, while Sport and Sport+ modes allow the V8 to show its more aggressive side.The exhaust has received its own tune too. GT mode is deliberately restrained, while Sport and Sport+ bring back a louder, richer Aston Martin soundtrack.
That dual personality is ultimately what makes the DBX GT interesting. It does not force you to choose between luxury and performance. You can have a quiet, comfortable cabin during a long drive and still have 727PS waiting under your right foot.
Aston Martin DBX GT Verdict
The Aston Martin DBX GT is not simply a DBX S with a softer personality. Aston Martin has made a series of detailed changes to the suspension, seats, sound insulation, transmission and interior to create a different interpretation of its high-performance SUV.The numbers remain extraordinary, but the bigger story is the balance. The DBX GT is aimed at drivers who want the pace of a super-SUV with the comfort and discretion expected from an ultra-luxury Aston Martin.
For the GCC, that combination makes particular sense. The DBX GT has the power for open-road driving, the refinement for long-distance cruising and the visual presence expected from an Aston Martin, while its more understated design gives it a sophistication that should appeal to buyers who have moved beyond the need for overt aggression.
First deliveries of the Aston Martin DBX GT are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.
