Aston Martin has unveiled its new DBX, which is being manufactured in Wales.
The SUV, which is currently under production at the carmaker's St Athan facility, was revealed to the public for the first time today in Beijing, China.
The DBX is the fourth car of the firm's new lineup and is the world-famous manufacturer's first family car of its type.
It will be sold for £158,000 and is marketed as a 542bhp, twin turbo, 4.0-litre V8. It has a top speed of 181mph and can accelerate from 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds.
It weighs a hefty 2,245 kg and has air suspension that raises or lowers the car in different modes.
Our sister site Business Live reports that Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group CEO, Dr. Andy Palmer said: “I can’t emphasise enough how incredibly exciting and significant DBX is for Aston Martin. Through its development alone, this beautiful SUV has already taken the company into new territories and in inspiring directions.
“DBX also marks a key moment in the delivery of the third and final phase of our Second Century Plan, not only representing the promised expansion of our portfolio but also signaling the start of production at Aston Martin’s second manufacturing plant.
"We have both delivered this model through our expertise, but also by garnering invaluable experience and knowledge from external counsel, including our Female Advisory Board.
“This is a real landmark for this great British brand and I promise that DBX will reward all who experience it in their everyday lives.”
Three years ago Aston Martin took over a 90-acre site in St Athan, which included three ‘super hangars’, from the Ministry of Defence. The hangars have now been converted and the factory has already produced a number of DBX testing vehicles.
To read more about the new car and see more images of the SUV visit our sister site Business Live here.Aston Martin reveals what the new DBX car being made in Wales will look like
