‘Potential’ for Aston SUV to be made in Wales

David Cameron suggests Ministry of Defence land could be used for DBX crossover plant

Wales has been shortlisted as a potential location for manufacturing of the new Aston Martin DBX.

The all-electric, all-wheel drive crossover – an unexpected unveiling at the Geneva motor show last year – would join Aston Martin’s core sporting line-up, going head-to-head with high-end SUVs from the likes of Lamborghini and Bentley.

Prime Minister David Cameron was visiting Ministry of Defence land in St Athan, near Cardiff Airport, when he mentioned “real potential” for Aston to build its vehicle there. “We’re willing to make that [land] available as part of efforts to persuade Aston Martin Lagonda to manufacture their new prestige SUV in the UK,” he said.

A number of other sites are also being discussed. These include Birmingham, Bridgend and a location in Alabama, where Aston’s partner Mercedes-Benz builds large SUVs. According to an Aston Martin spokesman, no decision has yet been taken. “We are considering a wide variety of domestic and international options."