Aston Martin Rapide V12

Rapide V12 Review

Aston Martin is known for its superior and exciting sports cars the world over. The Aston Martin Rapide V12 is a one of its kind vehicle and is loaded with every comfort and luxury feature that you would expect from an Aston Martin car. This car model has immense ability and is a perfect fit for any kind of occasion. Under the hood, the 6.0 litre V12 engine is responsive and is mated with a paddle-shift ‘Touchtronic 2’ automatic transmission. The engine comfortably hands out 470bhp along with 600Nm of maximum torque. This engine is hand-built, which provides amazing performance and huge refinement in equal measure. Its timeless elegance with characterized beauty makes Aston Martin Rapide V12 one of the most beautiful cars in the world. This four-door sports car has been designed to preserve the purity of proportions. On the inside, the car has been blessed with superior comfort and quality equipment that make the ride rather relaxing for the occupants. Aston Martin has focused on the comfort of the driver as well as the occupants. Besides the high class deluxe ambiance, the car maker has also blessed the car with ample amount of storage space. Talking about the safety, it has not been compromised a single bit. The car has been loaded with many safety features.

Exteriors

The exteriors of Aston Martin Rapide V12 are superb in every way. If you look at the model from any angle, the car is a perfect combination of elegance and sportiness. The company’s design team has put in a whole lot of effort to make the car advanced. This four door car comes with a stylish extruded aluminium bonded VH body structure with tail gate and four seats. This is further accompanied by aluminium and composite body panels and extruded aluminium door side impact beams. On the front the single bi-xenon headlamps incorporated with LED side lights and direction indicators make the front end very alluring. At the same time, the chic boot lid with clear LED rear tail lamps complete the entire look of the car.

Interiors

The interiors of Aston Martin Rapide V12 are chic, stylish and sophisticated. Being known for producing some of the worlds most beautiful cars, Aston Martin didn’t give interiors a backseat but rather made them look ravishing in every sense. The elegance seen on the outside is duplicated in the interiors of the Rapide. The high level of comfort, quality and unmatched technologically advanced equipment gives a sporty character to the interiors. The company has focused on the comfort of both the driver and the passengers. The materials used in the front cabin are carried through to the rear seats. The luggage space is also impressive, which creates a one-piece cabin that brings in the whole volume of the car . The chrome finish doctored on the inside add a bit of glamour to the car.

Comfort Features

Aston Martin Rapide V12 is a perfect display of craft skills along with a highly customized individual cockpit. Both driver and the passengers are surrounded by an environment that brings to life the detailing and superior work done in the interiors; the leather is soft and provides utmost comfort to the passengers. The high-end technology used is just perfect. The front cabin is designed ergonomically and comes with every little comfort feature, comprising of a 7-inch touch screen color display, advanced audio system, automatic climate control with heater, odor filtration, and much more. The AC vents are positioned carefully giving perfect cooling to every occupant in the car. The front seats are electronically adjustable and have been incorporated with a heating function. The tail gate is also electronically operational, which opens up to reveal a large boot space. This space can fit in a lot of luggage and make your long road trips utterly comfortable and hassle free.

Engine

Aston Martin Rapide V12 comes with a strong all-alloy quad overhead camshaft V12 engine. This one has the ability to produce an output of 470bhp at the rate of 6000rpm along with producing a high torque of 600Nm at the rate of 5000 rpm. The engine has been coupled with a ‘Touchtronic 2’ 6-speed gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control system . This combination helps the car to deliver an amazing performance on the road. The car is a rear wheel drive and goes from 0-100kmph in merely 5.2 seconds and has a top speed of 295kmph . Talking about the mileage delivery, Aston Martin Rapide V12 manages to give out mileage of 10.41km per litre on the city roads, while 22.65kmpl of fuel economy is delivered on the highways. On an average the mileage figure delivered by the car is 14.87kmpl.

Braking and Handling

Aston Martin Rapide V12 has been engineered to electrify the senses and provide the driver and passengers with an amazing riding experience. In any road condition, this car would be a perfect ride for all. It comes with strong and responsive disc brakes . Apart from this the car also comes with 20-inch, 20-spoke alloy wheels with a polished finish. These make the car utterly smooth even on the rough and rugged terrains of India. The handling of the car is improved by the presence of a highly sophisticated suspension system and power steering wheel.

Safety Features

Aston Martin Rapide V12 is loaded with many safety features. The car comes with airbags for the front occupants, Anti-lock braking system, electronic brake force distribution system, cruise control, traction control, stability programme, seat belts for all, reverse camera  system(optional), responsive brakes, remote central locking system, keyless entry, engine immobilizer , and more. All these systems make the car extremely safe and sound.

Pros 

High class looks, superior interiors, impressive safety features and a strong engine delivering top notch mileage

Cons 

Price