Aston Martin Rapide pics

Alx · Jun 15, 2006

Alx · Jun 15, 2006

The Rapide Concept that debuted in Aston Martin's corner at the 2006 Detroit auto show is a stunner. It also could mean big business for Aston as a sedan, even one aimed at the über wealthy, is able to interest a far greater number of people than a high-powered sports coupe like the V8 Vantage and V12 Vanquish.

Aston Martin is still committed to getting the Rapide out on the road as fast as possible, with a launch date tentatively set for sometime in 2007. The pic you see here is a new shot taken of the Rapide Concept, not the production version. We'll likely see the production version next year in Detroit at the latest, but for now we'll feast our eyes on Aston's new set of Glamour Shots for the Rapide.

SDNR · Jun 16, 2006

I have a small confession ....I'm not excited at all by this car ....or any Aston for that matter ....I would take a Ferrari or Porsche over an AM any day.

wltsm · Jun 16, 2006

Cheers for the pics, this car may not look hugely aggressive, but it is beautiful!

So has it got the green light?

siko · Jun 16, 2006

BMW_Dude said:
So has it got the green light?

Unfortunately yes.

LaArtist · Jun 16, 2006

gotta agree with roberto there..astons just dont thrill me..
im sorry.. i know we have alot of aston fans here..

kovachian · Jun 16, 2006

I think Astons are some of the sexiest cars in production. I wouldn't go for a Rapide though, for me it's Vanquish or bust.

Centurion · Jun 17, 2006

Before I became a Porsche fan AM was the brand deeply embeded in my heart and therefore I'm suporting this Rapide project. The final car is bound to be sexy.

wltsm · Jun 17, 2006

I wouldn't say I was an Aston fan as such, but I do like their cars!

The Vanquish is the worst car IMO! Once in London Im saw a DB9 parket next to a V8 Vantage, and both cars looked so good, they are the kind of cars you'd drive across Europe, true GT cars!

Alx · Jun 17, 2006

I love the new DB9 or the Vanquish S equally, the make look similar, but they are very sexy!!!

Mr. M · Jun 17, 2006

They'll definitely need to update the Vanquish. The interior isn't up to scratch, and funny bumps of the exterior need to be ironed out. The DB9 and the V8 Vantage look great, but maybe a little too similar.

I think the Rapide will be a homerun success. It's a looker. Problem's with the price. If its priced over the S63, Flying Spur or Quattroporte then it might be a problem.

Centurion · Jun 17, 2006

Mirage77 said:
They'll definitely need to update the Vanquish. The interior isn't up to scratch, and funny bumps of the exterior need to be ironed out. The DB9 and the V8 Vantage look great, but maybe a little too similar.

I think the Rapide will be a homerun success. It's a looker. Problem's with the price. If its priced over the S63, Flying Spur or Quattroporte then it might be a problem.

The vanquish have just had an interior update.
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wltsm · Jun 17, 2006

I haven't seen that, it sat nav screen looks good!

The only bad thing is the steering wheel looks dated!

Alx · Jun 17, 2006

The amenities in these cars are amazing.... Its like being in a RR Phantom.

vabboud · Jun 17, 2006

well the vanquish had too much mondeo genes, not that's fixed

Mr. M · Jun 17, 2006

Luwalira said:
The vanquish have just had an interior update.
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That's quite an improvement. Thanks Luw for showing me that.

Alx · Jun 20, 2006

Soooooooooo Nice........

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Bartek S. · Mar 10, 2008

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