The Four-Door Coupe Aston Martin Rapide
A sleek and sporty Aston Martin body introduces four doors and four full seats! Described as the world’s most beautiful four-door sports car, the Rapide is actually a hatchback with a fifth door disguised with a smart approach giving the four-door body the same smooth coupe body still with the wide arches and low profile.
With two full size sports seats, the Rapide can carry four adults. It can also accommodate loads of luggage, is good for touring purposes without the manual gearbox option, and has the automatic and sequential manual Touchtronic 2 system and an electric parking brake. It also uses the same high-torque version of the 6.0 litre V12, and is able to thrust the Rapide forward with the speed of a sports coupe by producing 470bhp, at the same time retaining sophistication for the driver and three passengers. When exiting, some dexterity is required despite efforts to increase portals.
Bucket seats are utilized at the rear part, allowing the passengers to sit in upright and highly supported position. It is not as spacious as a traditional car, but is more sizeable than other coupes and can be considered an actual four-seater. Comfort is within reach with its separate airconditioning system, seat heating and cooling, video entertainment, Bang and Olufsen audio system, iPOD compatibility and USB input, and an optional twin-screen.
With elegant metallic shades and a variety of choices for the inside finishing, the Rapide remains a worthwhile experience and is successfully a more practical choice. The prestigious badge of the Aston Martin Rapide indicates strong residuals, though the vehicle is definitely costly as fuel consumption is heavy and tires are specially developed, making it pricey to replace.
Parking sensors, emergency tire repair kit, car alarm, immobilizer, and a tracking device comes automatically with the Rapide, and a volumetric system with tilt sensor is available for upgrade giving full security. With a sturdy body, it provides airbags for front and rear occupants, dynamic stability control, ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution, traction control and tire pressure monitoring for safety assurance.
It offers pleasure in high speed, with the Touchtronic 2 promptly responding in manual mode. It guarantees comfort even for a couple with two children, but is too costly and powerful for beginners.
Each Rapide model is faultlessly manufactured as one of the most enviable badges worldwide and with its potent qualities and comfortable yet sleek style, it is surely at the forefront of four-door coupes!
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