Report: Aston Martin would possibly launch Mercedes G-Class various

Aston Martin is contemplating a rugged off-roader within the vein of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Land Rover Defender, Autocar experiences.

Design proposals are reportedly being evaluated, however no choice has been made to inexperienced mild what could be Aston’s second SUV, after the DBX, in keeping with Autocar. If that does occur, Aston is reportedly focusing on a manufacturing run of round 2,500 models, making this SUV extra unique than the DBX, which sells in comparatively excessive volumes for an Aston. The corporate sells greater than 3,000 per 12 months.

This second SUV would even have a really completely different character. It is reportedly been dubbed “Challenge Rambo,” a moniker that, as Autocar notes, echoes the nickname of the Lamborghini LM002. Like Lamborghini’s first SUV, the Aston would reportedly mix severe off-road functionality with severe acceleration.

Challenge Rambo doubtless would not have its personal platform, in keeping with Autocar, which means it may share a platform with the DBX. Meaning it may additionally use the Mercedes-AMG twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-Eight from the DBX, which can also be used within the AMG G 63, Autocar notes. Coupled to a 48-volt mild-hybrid system in that mannequin, it makes 577 hp and propels the G 63 from 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds.

Aston Martin already has a number of new fashions within the pipeline. It is slated to unveil a DBS successor with V-12 energy later this 12 months, together with the mid-engine Valhalla, which may even use the AMG twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8, however as a part of a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

The automaker may even launch its first EV in 2026. The rollout was pushed again a 12 months because of what management views as weakened demand for electrical automobiles. Whereas Aston has 4 EVs on the drafting board, in addition to a modular EV platform, the notion of decrease demand may very well be the impetus for extra combustion fashions like this off-roader.