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Aston Martin DBX
A Storied British Marque Goes Into Uncharted Territory By Richard Posluszny
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hen you’ve been covering the automotive industry for over a decade and everyone within your orbit knows you as “the car guy,” you tend to get asked a certain question set repeatedly. “Which car has been your favorite?” “What should I buy,” then the person goes and purchases what they originally wanted anyhow. And then, “Which company builds the best cars?”
There’s more but I won’t bother to create an extensive list. Then, I’d just bury the lead. What this all boils down to is simple: These questions don’t come with simple answers. What I can tell you, however, is that I do have a favorite manufacturer. That would be Aston Martin. The storied, British marque has a tumultuous history but the vehicle’s it’s been churning out in recent years have been stunning. Both, visually and from a driving perspective. On my list of cars to own — before I die — is the V12 Vantage S. But, we’re going to talk about something quite different today. That would be the all-new Aston Martin DBX. It doesn’t have the company’s lovely 6.0-liter V12 engine nor is it a grand touring coupe. What it is though is something all-new for Aston. It’s a sport-utility vehicle.
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Summer 2021
