Summer in California is unlike anywhere else on earth. The Pacific Coast Highway unspools northward from Malibu in a ribbon of asphalt and ocean. Joshua Tree bakes gold and violet at dusk. The switchbacks above Palm Springs demand a vehicle that rewards the driver as much as the destination. Most luxury SUVs make you choose — performance or practicality, presence or comfort. The Aston Martin DBX707 refuses that compromise.
Available now at Galpin Aston Martin in Van Nuys, the DBX707 is the most capable summer touring SUV on the road — and arguably the most beautiful thing you’ll park at a trailhead.
PCH: Performance Where It Counts
The Pacific Coast Highway from Santa Monica to Big Sur is a 300-mile argument for driving something extraordinary. The DBX707’s 707-horsepower twin-turbocharged V8 — the most powerful engine ever fitted to an Aston Martin SUV — pulls out of every curve with the kind of urgency usually reserved for sports cars. The nine-speed wet-clutch transmission responds in milliseconds. Adaptive damping keeps everything planted, even when the road tilts sharply toward the ocean.
But PCH isn’t just performance. It’s long hours, shifting light, and the need for a cabin that makes the journey as good as the arrival. The DBX707’s interior delivers: hand-stitched leather, a panoramic glass roof that frames the coastal sky, and a sound system that holds its own against the wind.
Palm Springs: Desert Heat, Perfectly Managed
A summer run to Palm Springs tests different things. Triple-digit heat. Long freeway stretches. The need to arrive looking like you planned it. The DBX707’s tri-zone climate control handles the temperature, while the elevated driving position gives you a commanding view over I-10 traffic. On the back roads past Morongo Valley — where the terrain opens up and the speed limit becomes a suggestion — the adaptive suspension modes come into their own.
The DBX707 also carries real luggage. The 632-liter boot (expandable to 1,807 liters with the rear seats folded) means you’re not choosing between a weekend bag and a set of golf clubs. You bring both.
Big Sur Overnight: The Long-Distance Case
Few drives in the world match Big Sur for sustained beauty. It also demands sustained competence from a vehicle: narrow lanes, unpredictable conditions, and the kind of roads where a soft luxury SUV feels genuinely out of its depth. The DBX707 doesn’t feel out of its depth anywhere.
Its all-wheel-drive system and electronic rear differential deliver confidence through the tightening corners above Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires — standard fitment — provide a level of grip that genuinely changes how the road feels. And when you eventually arrive at a cliffside lodge with the Pacific 200 feet below, the DBX707 looks like it belongs there.
Joshua Tree: Off the Beaten Path
Not every summer road trip follows the coast. Joshua Tree National Park sits two hours east of Los Angeles and rewards drivers willing to leave the freeway behind. The DBX707’s raised ride height and responsive AWD system handle graded desert roads with ease, while the interior stays cool and quiet regardless of what’s happening outside.
The DBX707 was designed as a global grand tourer that happens to ride high. Its adjustable air suspension can raise the ride height for rougher terrain — enough for the dirt access roads that lead to the park’s most remote viewpoints.
One of the Fastest Luxury SUVs in Los Angeles — And the Most Livable
The DBX707 holds the record as the world’s fastest luxury SUV — 0–60 mph in 3.1 seconds, 193 mph top speed. In Los Angeles, that performance matters less on the 405 and more on the canyon roads above Mulholland, the I-15 north toward Baker, and anywhere the road opens up past the sprawl.
What matters everywhere is the way it feels to drive day after day. The DBX707 is not a performance SUV that tolerates daily life. It’s a daily driver that performs when you ask it to.
Experience It This Summer
Galpin Aston Martin in Van Nuys is the Los Angeles home of the DBX707. Our team can walk you through configuration options, available inventory, and summer financing. Explore the DBX707 here, or visit us in Van Nuys to take one out on the road before your next adventure.
