The All-Wheel Drive System of the Aston Martin DBX Explained

The All-Wheel Drive System of the Aston Martin DBX Explained

The 2022 Aston Martin DBX features an all-wheel drive system that allows to enjoy the performance Aston Martin is known for, all year round. For the first time in its history, Aston Martin is offering a vehicle that has the capability to handle the harsh Canadian winters.

Top-level performance

The 2022 DBX is the first vehicle equipped with Aston Martin's all-wheel drive system, which uses an active center differential and an electronic rear differential. These two systems work in tandem to continuously transmit the power and torque of the twin-turbo V8 engine to the wheels with the most grip. During normal driving, the system distributes 47% of the torque to the front, but when the driver steps on the gas pedal, up to 100% of the power and torque can reach the rear wheels, allowing the DBX to retain the driving characteristics of other Aston Martin models and behave like a true sports car.

Impressive capabilities

In addition to the all-wheel drive system that can split the power almost equally between the front and rear wheels, the 2022 Aston Martin DBX also features an air suspension system that allows for excellent comfort and handling, but also adjustable ground clearance, which is very practical in winter. In fact, the DBX has two off-road modes that adjust the response of the all-wheel drive system and raise the suspension to give the vehicle 9.3 inches (22.9 cm) of ground clearance. This allows the DBX to move easily through deep snow and over unexpected obstacles that would cause many other vehicles to turn around.

As a result, the Aston Martin DBX does not need to be stored during our Canadian winters like most vehicles with such performance, allowing its owners to enjoy it all year long.

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