Jetgala - MAR-MAY 2023

68 W THE SUV TO BEAT Aston Martin’s 2023 SUV model – the DBX 707 – is tougher, faster and meaner J ust about every luxury automaker has tried their hand at building and offering a SUV. It’s the thing to do. So, as a manufacturer, if you want to enter this highly competitive market, you’d better make sure your SUV is up to the task. Thankfully, legendary British automaker Aston Martin has done just that and even upped the stakes while doing it. SUVs are one of the most popular car models today, accounting for over half of all new vehicles sold in the US. In 2022, Rolls-Royce’s Cullinan, the Mercedes-AMG G63 4x4, Lamborghini’s Urus and Porsche’s CayenneTurbo GT line were the best SUVs on the market, helping set the standard for luxury, performance, design and prestige. In 2023, the Aston Martin DBX 707 is the latest model to beat. It’s tougher, faster, and meaner than the original DBX. The new 707 variant has the right stuff to launch it on its way into the top stratum of SUVs in today’s market. The past few years have not been good for the maker of James Bond’s famous first ride.After a disappointing initial public offering in 2018, the British carmaker has suffered a nosedive in investor confidence. Dramatically,Aston’s share price is down 95 per cent since its 2018 listing. Another reason for the flagging confidence is the much delayed £2.4 million ($2.9 million)Valkyrie hypercar that the company promised but hasn’t