Aston Martin

Aston Martin Rapide

Price $210,500
Fuel consumption 10.7 – 16.2 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 70%(view ratings)
The Rapide is England’s response to the Porsche Panamera. Looking every bit like a stretched DB9, this very elegant four-door coupe is propelled by a 6.0L V12 offering no less than 550 horses and 457 lbs.-ft. of torque. A six-speed automatic with manual mode sends all that fury to the rear wheels. Under the classy looks lies a naughty soul, as this large sedan offers not only a “Sport” setting, but also a “Track” mode!

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 70%
Driving 10/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 7/10
Reliability 6/10
Winter driving 3/10
Comfort 8/10

What's new in 2015

No major change

Pros

  • Can hold up to four passengers
  • Superb lines
  • Incredibly fast
  • Very agile for such a big car
  • Exhilarating 12-cylinder engine

Cons

  • Rear seats a bit tight
  • High fuel consumption
  • Controls not always user-friendly
  • Doors difficult to operate from the inside

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