Aston Martin Confirms Production of First Crossover Model

No, don’t adjust your computer screens, yes, Aston Martin Lagonda has confirmed it will be putting the DBX into series production. The automaker will be expanding its Gaydon production operation (or build an entirely new factory in the US) with a £200- / $300- million investment and seems to have big plans for the future.

Half of that money has already reached the automaker, while the other half will be injected into its accounts over the coming 12 months.

Aston Martin Lagonda CEO, Andy Palmer, said “this additional long-term funding, will enable us to add extra model lines and broaden our presence in the luxury market segment by the end of the decade. The DBX concept, has generated interest far beyond our expectations. The additional investment announced today will allow us to realise the DBX and other new luxury vehicles that will form the strongest and most diverse portfolio in our history”.

He adds that their “shareholders have shown their strong commitment and confidence in the management team to execute the strategic plan.”

We don’t know the specific details (when it’s going to be launched) but we assume it will roughly be a two year wait. Hopefully, it will have an AMG engine under the hood...

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Aston Martin DBX Concept

We often see outlandish pick-up or shooting brake renderings of cars that will never be available with these body styles. But a shooting brake interpretation of Aston Martin’s latest concept car, the DBX, makes a lot of sense.

There have been quite a few shooting brake models throughout the British brand’s history, and at this moment in time where all luxury brands want to bring SUVs to the market, a high-riding, all-wheel drive Aston Martin shooting brake would be a great way to bring practicality into the equation without affecting the brand’s styling. If such a model was built, I’m sure it would not go unnoticed.

It I were to choose between the Aston Martin DBX coupe concept and this shooting brake version, I’d say the latter makes much more sense. Regardless of one’s personal preferences, I think it’s safe to say Theophilus Chin really outdone himself with these renderings.

Renderings courtesy of Theophilus Chin

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