Aston Martin DBX

The DBX707 is Aston Martin's high-watermark take on the performance SUV — and this 2023 car makes a compelling case for the formula. The twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 produces 697 bhp and 899 lb-ft of torque, driving all four wheels through an automatic gearbox to reach 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and a 193 mph top speed. Those are numbers that embarrass most pure sports cars, delivered from a five-seat cabin.

The specification here has been put together with clear intent. On the outside, 23-inch forged alloys in Satin Black Diamond Turned sit alongside yellow brake calipers and privacy glass — a combination that lifts the green paintwork considerably. The sports exhaust upgrade adds an audible dimension to the performance credentials. Inside, the Dark Chrome and Carbon Interior Pack is paired with carbon fibre paddleshifters, carbon seat backs, carbon treadplates, and Sports Plus Seats with ventilated front and rear cushions — a thorough application of the options list that avoids feeling arbitrary.

At 35,145 miles for a 2023 car, this has been used as intended. Auto Park Assist, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and Apple CarPlay ensure it functions as an everyday car when required. At £119,950, it represents a strongly-optioned DBX707 with the right choices throughout.