What is the quirkiest or most unexpected thing about living with a Rapide?

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Monalisa · Accepted Answer

The quirkiest thing by far is the looks you get when all four doors swing open. People double take when they see it’s a four door Aston, as if it can’t possibly be real.

Sourabh · Answer

It’s the way the car feels to drive, it seems to shrink around you. It looks massive from the outside, but behind the wheel it feels like a much smaller sports car.

Rahul · Answer

The most unexpected thing is the fact that I use the back seats so often. I bought them thinking it would be mostly for show, but I use them way more than I thought I would.

Priyanka · Answer

I was surprised by how much it draws non-car people’s attention. Most people can’t name the model but they know it’s something special. It's a rolling art piece.

Raj · Answer

The most unexpected thing for me was that it’s so good for road trips. It’s quiet, comfortable and big enough to store luggage. It's a proper grand tourer.

Anju · Answer

The quirkiest thing is the foot operated parking brake. In such a modern car it feels so old school, but you get used to it.

Abhinit · Answer

I didn’t think I’d be using the sport mode as much as I do. I use it even for just quick trips to the store, because it makes the car come alive.

Agha · Answer

I would like to see a hybrid powertrain. Give purists the V12, but have a plug in hybrid for better efficiency and instant torque. That would make it more daily driver friendly.

Sachin · Answer

Infotainment system needs to be seriously upgraded. The old one was pretty dated. Provide us with a large touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, but with some physical buttons for key functions.

Bhramita · Answer

I would want to see them extend the performance envelope. Give it the AMR treatment, full power, better brakes and track focused suspension options. Make it a true four door supercar.

Angad · Answer

I would honestly want it to remain largely as it is, but with modern amenities. Rapide was timeless so just refine it rather than reinvent it.

Rahul · Answer

I would like to see more customization. Extend the Aston Martin Q by Aston Martin program to offer truly bespoke Rapides. Allow owners to make something truly unique.

Anika · Answer

They must concentrate on increasing space and comfort in the rear seats. The Rapide always suffered from that compared to rivals like the Panamera.

Charu · Answer

I would like to see some of the new Vantage tech, such as the electronic rear diff. That would make the Rapide more capable in the corners.

Love · Answer

The V12 stays, but they should also have a twin turbo V8 available for better fuel economy. Not everyone requires 12 cylinders all the time, nor does everyone need or want them.

Vijay · Answer

The GT aspect should be leaned into more. Make it the ultimate long distance cruiser, with even more luxury interior and advanced driver aids for those long highway miles.

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