Aston Martin's new luxury SUV DBX GT boasts incredible power hidden under a cloak of elegance
Published on Oct 12, 2026 at 10:34 AM (UTC-4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 12, 2026 at 10:34 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
Aston Martin is one-upping competition with the new Aston Martin DBX GT.
More power, more tech, more comfort.
And more silence, because GT stands for Grand Tourer.
But the real bit of news is how they achieved a higher speed.
The new DBX GT is a private jet for the road
The ‘private jet for the road‘ cliche is over-used, but the DBX GT still deserves it.
Externally, the GT ditches the motorsport splitters and black mesh grilles of the S, opting for an extended double-vane metal grille with horizontal bars and side-by-side quad exhaust pipes.
The interior features seats with extra memory foam cushioning, meticulous 4.5-hour hand-finished embroidery, distinct color splits, and a new 23-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system.
Aston also added sound-deadening material in the door panels, side windows and even wheel arches to cut cabin noise.
But the most incredible thing is what they did with the transmission.
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Aston integrated Valhalla technology
The Aston Martin DBX GT shares the same twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 as the DBX S, pumping out 717 horsepower.
It does 0 to 60 in 3.1 seconds on its way to a 193MPH top speed.
Aston Martin actually integrated transmission mounts derived from the Valhalla hypercar to isolate powertrain resonance.
It’s a win-win: they make it as fast as the Aston Martin DBX S while also making it quieter.
McLaren is about to join the party
The last bastion of no-SUV strategy is about to fall.
McLaren, the only supercar/luxury manufacturer without an SUV in its lineup, recently announced a 180 and decided to build an SUV after all.
Some might argue that Bugatti and Pagani are also ‘SUV-less’, but those are highly specialized manufacturers and they only produce a handful of cars every year, so they’ll likely never join this conversation.
Still, the point is, McLaren said – not that long ago – that they wouldn’t build an SUV.
Manufacturers often learn the hard way that ‘never’ and ‘always’ are words you should never pronounce.
There are obvious facts about SUVs made by luxury car makers – the Bentley Bentayga, the Ferrari Purosangue, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and so on.
First, they absolutely fly off the shelves.
Second, and more to the point, all automakers – with no exceptions – realize that a statistically significant percentage of those SUV buyers are new to the brand.
It’s clearly a very appetizing cake, and everyone wants a piece of it.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
