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I f you're a fan of James Bond lore and watched the last film, No Time to Die, you may recall that Bond, along with a few villains, drove perfectly British Land Rover Defenders off-road through rugged terrain. I'm not suggesting that the new Aston Martin DBX707 would be the brawniest alternative for these precipitous pursuits, but this four-door utility could accomplish on- and off-road duty with a growling vengeance if the Bond movie franchise decides to continue. And since the movie contained the armed-up, vintage Aston Martin DB5 from the original Goldfinger film along with Aston Martin's DBS Superleggera and Valhalla sports cars, I'd suggest that all three, plus the Land Rover, could be replaced with the DBX707. is nearly 700HP utility can launch to 60 MPH in just 3.2 seconds, the same alacrity as the 12-cylinder DBS model though not as crazy quick as the $1,000,000 Valhalla's 2.5 seconds. And although it won't top its rivals' 211 and 217 MPH top speeds, the DBX's 193 MPH is fast enough for the average Bond chase scene. Moreover, the sports cars can't accommodate four people, or go off road, or tow 5,940 pounds if that's what the movie script calls for. I'm pretty sure that few owners, if any, will press Aston Martin's new sports utility into off-road or towing duty, despite the claimed capability, but it's fair game for a Hollywood screenwriter to script. Meanwhile, our DBX was willing to deliver all the excitement and performance we expect from this legendary brand while sharing the fun with family and friends. For instance, I found myself at a stoplight in the left lane of a three-lane road with a right turn required just a few blocks ahead. No need for launch control; just half throttle delivered 350 horses to make quick work of the merge. While a sprint from a stoplight has merit, we know that many of today's electric vehicles are quick and a reasonable detour transportation PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF SARDINIA PHOTOGRAPHY Aston Martin DBX707 e SUV James Bond should drive BY BRIAN DOUGLAS ranchandcoast.com 78 MARCH 2025 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE