The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2022 - Issue 31

bitecars justment, plus heating, in the front and rear as standard. There are three choices of interior environments - stand- ard-fit Accelerate featuring a mix of leather and Alcan- tara®, optional Inspire in Comfort and Inspire Sport featuring full Semi-Aniline leather complete with embroi- dered Aston Martin wings on the headrest, a contrast stripe down the centre of the seat and perforation pattern on the seat back and base cushion. The dark chrome and Piano Black veneer with carbon fibre are standard but owners can opt for bright chrome and carbon fibre or bronze metal mesh veneer finishes. On the Outside  With a larger front grille and an all-new design of daylight running lights, the DBX707 is completed with new air in- takes and brake cooling ducts, plus a new front splitter profile. The enlarged satin chrome grille significantly in- creases cooling airflow to both the ultra-high performance V8 and new 9-speed transmission that features double vanes, six horizontal bars now split to create more visual interest and make this range-topping model immediately identifiable. The satin chrome theme continues in the dark window surrounds and new louvred bonnet blades that coordi- nate perfectly with the front grille and gloss black splitter. This runs along the flanks with gloss black side sills and now features a deeper and more heavily sculpted profile to give the DBX707 a ground-hugging stance. The new SUV also has the addition of soft-close doors to further enhance its luxury credentials. The rear enhances aesthetic form and aerodynamic func- tion, thanks to a new lip spoiler added to the roof wing to reduce lift and increase high-speed stability. Its signifi- cantly enlarged twin rear diffuser rises to meet the new large diameter quad exhaust system. Finished in satin black, it complements the gloss black treatment of the diffuser and is tuned to deliver a unique sound signature. The bumper is completed with inte- grated quarter panel vents to accen- tuate the SUV’s muscular physique. In a choice of Sport and Ribbon de- signs, the wheels and tyres are 22- inch as standard, with an optional 23-inch alloy wheel in a choice of textured black or satin black with diamond-turned highlights. The al- loy wheel tyre has a larger diameter offering improved steering response, better primary body control and im- proved lap times. Final Word Now classed as the world’s most powerful and fastest SUV, Aston Images courtesy of Aston Martin