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Aston Martin Rapide

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 67% Detailed ratings

Price $225,000 Payments

Fuel consumption 10.4 – 16.8 L/100km

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This breathtaking Aston Martin offers all the practical aspects of a sedan without sacrificing the rest. The new Luxe version comes with a complete list of extras, including ventilated seats and a luggage set! The 470-hp V12 engine is paired with a 6-speed Touchtronic 2 transmission and it goes without saying that the interior is swathed in the best materials on the market. Despite what its starting price might suggest, there is still a list of options and accessories you can add to the Rapide.

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Aston Martin Festival At ICAR: True Thoroughbreds

MIRABEL, Quebec – For hundreds of millions of people, the Aston Martin represents one thing: the favourite car of the planet's most famous secret agent. Who? Bond, James Bond, obviously. From the gadget-laden DB5 that he christened half a century ago to the magnificent DB10 that he drives in the …July 28, 2015

2014 Aston Martin Rapide S: Right Brain, Meet Left Ventricle

How do you convince your significant other to allow you to spend more than $200,000 on a high performance automobile? Why, by pointing out all of its practical and useful qualities, of course! Take the 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S, for example. Although its slippery shape suggests a two-door GT …August 26, 2013

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8 Barely Driven Aston Martins Looking for New Orange-Obsessed Owners

On October 8, British auction house Bonhams will sell a series of eight unique Aston Martin cars covering the 2010-2011 model years. How unique? Well, just look at the pictures: they’re all finished in bespoke Orange No.1 paintwork, exactly like the Swiss customer who commissioned them wanted. Oh, and their …September 20, 2023

Aston Martin Unveils All-Electric Rapide E Sedan in China

Aston Martin’s first electric vehicle—and quite possibly James Bond’s next ride —made its world debut in production form at Auto Shanghai today. The Rapide E has been developed in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering and will be sold as a special-edition model. The Rapide E is powered by an 800V …April 16, 2019

James Bond’s Next Car to be… Electric!

A clear sign of modern times, the world’s top secret agent will drive an electric car in his next movie. James Bond will slip behind the wheel of a 2020 Aston Martin Rapide E , an insider told British newspaper The Sun. Apparently, director Cary Joji Fukunaga (who replaces Danny …March 15, 2019

2020 Aston Martin Rapide E: The Brand’s First EV

As production of the Aston Martin Rapide winds down, the British brand is working on a fully electric version of its high-performance sedan that will start being delivered to customers at the end 2019. It was originally planned to be called the RapidE , but the car will instead be …September 25, 2018

Aston Martin RapidE, the Company’s First All-electric Model

English brand Aston Martin has confirmed the eventual production of their very first electric car, as part of the low- and zero-emission vehicle strategy included in their Second Century Plan. Called the RapidE, the new EV supercar will be based on the upcoming Aston Martin Rapide AMR Concept, but an …July 7, 2017

Minor Changes For The 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish

Aston Martins are not known to radically change every few years. They keep their models for a long time, steadily improving them over the years. For 2015, the Vanquish (and its four-door variant, the Rapide S) keep the attributes that made it famous, while updating a few aspects that were …August 6, 2014

Aston Martin Rapide S: More aggressive and more powerful

Following in the footsteps of the new Vanquish and DB9, here comes the Aston Martin Rapide S. This five-door extended coupe has undergone a major facelift, with the most pronounced changes affecting its front section. The British automaker has redesigned the vehicle’s front grille, reducing its width and increasing its …February 19, 2013

Aston Martin's Rapide Finally Unvieled Officially

We've all known it was coming for some time, but there’s something special about seeing the Aston Martin Rapide finally come to light in the most official way possible. Shown completely uncovered at Frankfurt, Aston has released all the details for the big sedan in one lengthy press release (copied …September 21, 2009

Aston Martin Rapide Looming

It’s often been remarked that the automotive market can be used as an indicator for economic health. Good times in the market are usually marked with a glut of two seat sports cars and coupes; expressive, enjoyable, entertaining toys that are a boon in tougher times. And that we’re trapped …August 10, 2009

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We Sit Down for a Chat with Laura Schwab, President of Aston Martin The Americas

William Clavey sits down with Laura Schwab, the first female president at Aston Martin The Americas. Laura shares with us her professional background, the challenges she's faced as a woman making her way in a typically male-dominated industry, as well as the future of the Aston Martin brand in North …

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2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Teaser Trailer

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The Car Guide rating 67%

Pros

Powerful drivetrain
Captivating acoustics
Four actual seats
Significant road holding
Guaranteed prestige

Cons

Unreasonable price
High fuel consumption
Cumbersome size
Reduced rear visibility
Reliability is hit or miss

Driving	9/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	5/10
Reliability	6/10
Winter driving	4/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2013

No major change

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Recalls

Powertrain
December 18, 2017
Other
July 26, 2016
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July 23, 2014
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January 21, 2014
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October 23, 2013
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May 29, 2013

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