2016 Aston Martin Rapide Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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At once handsome, powerful, and luxurious, the 2016 Aston Martin Rapide nevertheless comes up a bit short on practicality. If, however, you're at least as interested in the actual driving as you are in your destination, this British-made 4-passenger midsize premium sports sedan should fit the bill.
The Rapide comes in a single trim, the S, but that “S” speaks volumes. This plush rear-wheel-drive (RWD) sports sedan boasts a 5.9-liter V12 powerplant that puts out 552 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque under the direction of the recently introduced 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Look for a 0-60 mph time of 4.2 seconds from the V12, along with a top speed of 203 mph. Mileage figures come in at 14 mpg city/22 highway/17 combined.
The standard Bilstein 3-mode suspension damping system, featuring Normal, Sport, and Track settings, allows the Rapide S to out-handle most rivals. The suspension tuning may, however, be a little too stiff for those in search of a more well-cushioned ride.
The 2016 Rapide S is essentially unchanged from last year’s version, except for the debut of the distinctive (though hardly state-of-the-art) AMi II touch-module infotainment system that boasts real-time vehicle performance data while also cleaning up the center stack.
Returning exterior features include 20-inch painted alloy wheels, keyless entry, and a limited-slip differential, with premium leather upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, full power accessories, and memory for driver settings all coming standard in the cabin. Other features include cruise control, a telescoping and tilting steering wheel, a remote garage door opener, front and rear parking sensors, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and front and rear automatic climate control.
The debuting AMi II infotainment system interfaces Bluetooth hands-free calling, GPS navigation, and a 1000-watt Bang & Olufsen premium stereo with 15 speakers, satellite radio, and an auxiliary audio input.
Options for the 2016 Rapide, meanwhile, include upgraded 20-inch wheels, rear-seat DVD entertainment, upgraded stitching for the premium leather upholstery, carbon fiber exterior accents (with the Carbon Exterior Pack), a piano black interior trim package, and red and black Duotone perforated leather upholstery.
Standard safety equipment includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head curtain airbags, high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights, and a remote antitheft alarm. An available upgraded remote antitheft alarm that also protects the premium audio system remains optional.
The 2016 Aston Martin Rapide shares the luxury 4-door market with the likes of the Porsche Panamera, Bentley Flying Spur, and Maserati Quattroporte, each of which offers a bit more practicality along with the expected luxury features.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · CD changer: 6 · Premium Brand: Bang & Olufsen · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 1000 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: rear console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.73 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: aluminum · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Safety
Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed