In what can only be described as a move to satisfy those who find their current super-SUV insufficiently terrifying, Aston Martin is reportedly preparing an even more unhinged version of the DBX. It seems the boffins at Gaydon have looked at their DBX707 – already the most powerful luxury SUV on the market – and thought, "You know what this family car needs? MORE POWER." According to our sources, the upcoming hardcore variant will see the 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 massaged to produce around 730 horsepower. That's a 33 horsepower bump over the already ludicrous DBX707, and enough to make your golden retriever redecorate the leather upholstery on a spirited drive to the country club. The new model will reportedly stick with the existing 9-speed automatic transmission, which is probably wise given that the gearbox is already handling enough torque to make an F150 jealous. But it's not just about raw power. Aston Martin apparently plans to put the DBX on something of a carbon fiber diet, with more lightweight components throughout. Expect an aggressively revised aerodynamic package too, because nothing says "subtle luxury" like massive wings and splitters on your family SUV. The suspension will reportedly receive similar treatment to the DBX707's setup but with even more focus on track performance. Perfect for those school runs where you need to hit the apex of the roundabout just right. What's genuinely interesting about this development is that it shows Aston Martin doubling down on its performance SUV strategy at a time when rivals like Lamborghini are preparing hybrid versions of the Urus. While the Italians are being forced to embrace electrification, the British seem determined to extract every last drop of performance from traditional internal combustion. For the well-heeled buyer looking for the ultimate expression of high-riding performance, this new DBX variant could represent the last hurrah of the pure, unelectrified super-SUV. And in today's rapidly changing automotive landscape, that alone might make it worth the undoubtedly astronomical price tag. No official word yet on when we'll see this monster unveiled, but if you're currently in the market for a DBX707, you might want to hold off signing those papers. After all, why settle for merely excessive when utterly ridiculous is just around the corner?
