Quick take
- 707 PS (697 hp) and 663 lb-ft from a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 — the model name is literally the metric output figure, not a rounded marketing number.
- Aston Martin's own published 0-60 time is 3.1 seconds; independent third-party testing has recorded figures in a similar range (around 3.1-3.25 seconds depending on outlet and conditions), broadly supporting the factory claim rather than contradicting it.
- A 9-speed wet-clutch automatic replaces the torque-converter automatics most rivals in this segment use — a deliberate engineering choice Aston Martin ties directly to its handling claims.
- Starts at $236,000 in the US, comfortably inside the $200k-$300k band and well below Aston Martin's own more expensive grand tourers and the segment's priciest ultra-luxury SUVs.
The name is the spec sheet
"707" refers directly to the engine's metric horsepower output (707 PS, equivalent to 697 hp in the US measurement standard) — Aston Martin built the model name around the number rather than choosing a name and letting the spec follow. That 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 also produces 663 lb-ft of torque, and Aston Martin's own published 0-60 mph time is 3.1 seconds, with a top speed of 193 mph.
Independent third-party testing has generally landed in a similar range to Aston Martin's own claim — some outlets have recorded times closer to 3.25 seconds under their own test conditions, which is close enough to the factory figure to read as normal test-to-test variance rather than a meaningfully inflated manufacturer claim.
Why the transmission choice matters
Most luxury performance SUVs in this segment use a conventional torque-converter automatic, prioritizing smoothness in low-speed, everyday driving. Aston Martin instead fits the DBX707 with a 9-speed wet-clutch automatic — a transmission type more associated with dedicated sports cars, generally offering quicker, more directly-felt gear changes at the cost of some low-speed smoothness compared to a torque-converter design.
That's a specific, deliberate trade-off tied directly to Aston Martin's "best handling" claim for the segment — the wet-clutch transmission is presented as part of the car's performance case, not an incidental spec.
Where it sits in the $200k-$300k band
At $236,000, the DBX707 lands toward the middle of this price band — above the Bentley Bentayga's $203,900 hybrid entry point, and below the segment's priciest options like the Rolls-Royce Cullinan or Ferrari Purosangue, both of which start well north of $300,000. Within that middle ground, the DBX707's specific pitch is outright performance credentials: the highest power output and quickest published 0-60 time of the cars covered so far in this price range.
More views: exterior, cabin, and engineering detail
Aston Martin's press library for the DBX707 spans studio, on-road, and engineering-focused photography — the additional views below round out the picture.
What a press release cannot tell you
Everything above reflects Aston Martin's own published specifications, and it's worth being direct about the limits of that: nobody at DopamineKart has driven this car, so how the wet-clutch transmission actually feels in stop-and-go traffic versus a competitor's torque-converter automatic, or whether the "best handling" claim holds up against specific rivals on a real road, are questions only a genuine comparative test settles. Third-party 0-60 testing broadly supports the factory acceleration claim, but that's a narrow, specific data point — it doesn't validate every performance claim Aston Martin makes about the car.
| Specification | Aston Martin's figure |
|---|---|
| Model | Aston Martin DBX707 |
| Engine | 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 |
| Power | 707 PS / 697 hp |
| Torque | 663 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 9-speed wet-clutch automatic |
| 0-60 mph | 3.1 seconds (factory); ~3.1-3.25 sec independently tested |
| Top speed | 193 mph |
| US starting price | $236,000 MSRP |
Common questions
Does "707" refer to horsepower?
It refers to 707 PS (metric horsepower), which converts to 697 hp in the US measurement standard — the model name is drawn directly from the engine's output figure.
Is the DBX707's 0-60 time independently verified?
Third-party outlets have recorded their own 0-60 times in a similar range to Aston Martin's 3.1-second factory claim (some closer to 3.25 seconds), which broadly supports rather than contradicts the published figure.
Why does the DBX707 use a wet-clutch transmission instead of a torque converter?
Aston Martin's own materials position it as a deliberate performance choice, prioritizing quicker, more direct gear changes over the smoothness a torque-converter automatic typically offers at low speed.
How does the DBX707's price compare to other SUVs in this segment?
At $236,000, it sits above the Bentley Bentayga's $203,900 hybrid entry and below segment-toppers like the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Ferrari Purosangue, both of which start over $300,000.
Has DopamineKart driven this car?
No. Everything in this article reflects Aston Martin's own published press materials, not a first-hand drive.
Aston Martin's positioning for the DBX707 is unusually specific and checkable for a luxury-segment tagline: "fastest, most powerful, best handling" are claims with numbers attached, and the published power figure, torque figure, and 0-60 time all hold up against independent testing rather than requiring an asterisk. That's a meaningfully more concrete pitch than most luxury SUV marketing offers.
Whether the "best handling" claim holds up specifically against the DBX707's direct rivals in this price band — rather than just against the clock — is exactly the kind of question only a real back-to-back test settles. We'll revisit this once independent comparative testing exists.
Sources. Aston Martin USA — DBX707, Aston Martin USA — DBX707 USA campaign page. Technical figures reflect Aston Martin's own published specifications; US pricing as published by Aston Martin USA. Independent 0-60 figures referenced are as reported by third-party automotive outlets, separate from Aston Martin's own testing. Photography is Aston Martin press material, used for editorial reporting and credited per image. No affiliate links appear on this page. This article contains no affiliate links and no buy buttons — DopamineKart does not monetise vehicle coverage.
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