Report Aston Martin Boss Confirms Lagonda Plans, More Than One Model Coming

[KiwiRob]

Now why wouldn't they sell this car worldwide? Even if you don't like it, the look will have all the rich people talking $$$.

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Probably something to do with crash regulations and such like, to make it saleable world wide would probably be cost prohibitive. This way they can sell a few coach build specials for crazy high prices and laugh all the way to the bank.

 

[Merc1]

Probably something to do with crash regulations and such like, to make it saleable world wide would probably be cost prohibitive. This way they can sell a few coach build specials for crazy high prices and laugh all the way to the bank.

Yep. They're spreading facing the reality of having to close up shop in the US over the DB9 and Vantage not meeting new standards.


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[Rainer271]

Aston Martin Lagonda returns in official images

Less than 100 units to be made
Aston Martin has released several images with the Lagonda verification prototype which is currently undergoing testing in Oman.

Created exclusively for the Middle East, Aston Martin's Lagonda revival adopts an angular throwback design with a modern twist and will be available to customers only on an invitation basis. This is a verification prototype which in the next four weeks will conduct testing in Oman and in the process will cover around 14,000 miles (22,530 km) before heading back to UK for additional tests.

The carbon fiber-bodied Lagonda uses Rapide's VH platform and will be built in a limited series of less than 100 units and all will have an updated V12 6.0-liter engine producing an estimated 600 bhp (447 kW) delivered to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox helping the high-powered sedan reach 62 mph (100 km/h) from a standstill in around 4.2 seconds.

Pricing for the "exceptional automotive art" as described by designer Marek Reichmann hasn't been disclosed but you can imagine it won't come cheap since Aston Martin says it performs "beyond expectations" and will be built to meet a "specific market demand."

Source: Aston Martin

http://www.worldcarfans.com/114090780843/aston-martin-lagonda-spotted-in-the-metal-once-again

 

[Betty Swollocks]

I love Oman.

And that new Lagonda is nice too.

 

[Porsche Guy]

Handsome car. I wish the new(ish) Vanquish had been more in line with this design language.

 

[Rolf]

The new Lagonda looks great, sleek and elegant and I love the unusual headlights blended into the Aston grill, the long bonnet and flared wheel arches.

 

[ThroughandThrough]

I change my mind, I like it!

 

[Rainer271]

I´m excited to see the interior. If it has a similar hightech cockpit like its predecessor it had by the standards of the time I hope it`s less failure-prone.

 

[Busty]

I´m excited to see the interior. If it has a similar hightech cockpit like its predecessor it had by the standards of the time I hope it`s less failure-prone.

It's probably gonna have (with very minor changes) the Rapide interior, I fear. With extra head and leg room, of course.

 

[Rainer271]

It's probably gonna have (with very minor changes) the Rapide interior, I fear. With extra head and leg room, of course.

You could be right. For example at the one pic with the test driver on the passenger seat we can see the folded screen like with the other ranges.

 

[Merc1]

Some new pics:

This should have been sold worldwide, it would get those customer back that walked away because of the Rapide's small back seat.


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[ThroughandThrough]

That interior, shag me baby!

The leather pattern is refreshingly unique, and almost has a retro '70s feel.

 

[Rainer271]

I like the car really. But for that the car shall be an high-end car referred to the price it were nice to see an unique cockpit. The seats for example are awesome.

 

[Sayyaaf]

I still wonder why high end car manufacturers don't do signature leather patterns just like handbag brands. I don't mean in a very tacky way but they charge us premium for leather, make it iconic and unique for your brand. Something like Bottega ventta would do for me

 

[Giannis]

Mucking afazing interior!

 

[Wolfgang]

EXCLUSIVE MIDDLE EAST-ONLY ASTON SEDAN WILL HAVE A PRICE TAG IN EXCESS OF $600,000

Aston Martin fans have received a few glimpses at the exterior of the new Lagonda sedan, but it wasn't until a few days ago that the company revealed the interior of the new luxury flagship. Destined to go on sale (or rather be "offered for commissioning") in the Middle East and nowhere else, the all-new Lagonda sedan is expected to have a price tag north of £400,000, or approximately $640,000. That would put it into direct competition with the Rolls-Royce Phantom, the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Pullman, and pretty much nothing else.

The most unusual feature of the interior (and with a Lagonda things are bound to be unusual) is the design of the seats, which features a unique quilted pattern on the cushion and seat back bolsters. The pattern extends to the back of seats, as well as the doors and the roof lining. Photos of interior also reveal the fact that Aston Martin made an effort to maximize rear legroom and headroom, both things that the Rapide sedan lacks. This is not a five-seater, and the interior has been executed with a very high-set console/transmission tunnel, which includes infotainment system access for the rear-seat passengers.

Prior to the debut of the Lagonda, many were expecting a price tag closer to that of the Rapide, as well as wider market availability given the increased importance of the Asian market for the brand. But Aston Martin says around 100 examples of the Lagonda, which is widely expected to use a version of the 5.9-liter corporate V12 engine, will be built. The Lagonda is also expected to use a six-speed automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels, and to have a top speed in the region of 200 mph. And since the Lagonda will be heading to the Middle East, we expect that top speed to be tested out by at least a handful of customers.

http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/aston-martin-lagonda-interior-revealed


PS. The folks at AML (via twitter):

 

[Rolf]

This car really is good looking great remake of the 1980's classic, same proportions in a sleek modernized form.

Interior leather patterns looks fantastic, reminds me of the furniture patterns used in Austin Powers!

 

[SDNR]

The latest news is this will likely be sold in other markets.

So a new battle is brewing in the "haute-luxe" limousine market.

 

[Merc1]

They need to for real. It would be so different from anything else.

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[Merc1]

Hmmm.....

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