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2012 Aston Martin Rapide Review

Advantages Beautifully designed; seductive styling; V12 power; agile handling. Disadvantages Pricier; slower unlike rivals; tight rearseat. Introduction 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is a high performance ultraluxury four-door sports sedan that offers space for up to four passengers. The idea of a sleek four-door sportscar is nearly as attractive as the 2012 Rapide is itself. Designing and engineering the Rapide is moving from Austria to England. As for the vehicle, it gains an easier to operate, new navigation system for 2012. It is considered to be one of the most stylish 4-door sportscar of the world, which exists in a segment of its own – a striking evolution of the company’s unmistakable design language, accommodating four passengers in luxury, yet offering the supreme refinement and  [...]

2011 Aston Martin DB9 – The Quintessential Sporting Grand Tourer

Good Beautifully designed interior; seductive styling; surprisingly livable on road trips; V12 power and communicative responsive transmission. Bad Terrible navigation system; gives up performance to other exotics; wind buffeting in Volante cabriolet; useless rearseats. Introduction 2011 Aston Martin DB9 is an ultraluxury, performance focused convertible and coupe, often praised for its precise handling and sensuous styling. It is also known for having one of the most unique exhaust notes in any other exotic sportscar. It might be the ultimate driver’s car, but what it lacks in maximum thrills makes up for with loads of character and stunning good looks. For 2011, it receives very mild refresh to rear and front styling and active dampers found on DBS. Whether a Volante or Coupe, it is  [...]

2011 Aston Martin Rapide – Ultraluxury High Performance Sportscar

Good Highly customizable; seductive styling; beautifully designed interior; agile handling; V12 power. Bad Old-fashioned navigation system; slower as compared to rivals; confined rearseat; pricey. Introduction 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is a performance oriented four-door sportscar that offers more aggressive rear and front fascia, lower front bumper with deep scoops and additional air intake, more prominent boot lip spoiler and reprofiled bumper. The idea of four-door sportscar has been discussed for ages, but the all new Rapide truly lives up to the billing. There are no significant changes for 2011 model year, but there is a new Luxe edition, which includes most important options, such as custom luggage set and normally extra charge colors. It joins an increasing segment of ultraluxury  [...]

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage – The Low Slung Aston Martin

Good Dazzling styling; seductive exhaust sound; highly customizable; submissive ride; immaculate interior; tremendous handling. Bad Deprived navigation system; high-priced as compared to other rivals; V8 offers unimpressive performance; some features are optional and not standard. Introduction 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is an exotic two-seater British sportscar, which is inspired by Aston Martin’s experiences at NA1/4burgring 24-hour race. It might not be one of the fastest of exotic sportscars, but the V8 Vantage has great many gifts to go along with astonishing looks. For 2011, it gets special edition N420 along with carbon fiber side strakes, front diffuser and air splitter, unique exterior trim, graphite tailpipe finishers, 19 inch 10-spoke wheels, sport tuned suspension and lightweight  [...]

2011 Aston Martin DB9 – Prettiest Aston Martin

First Look: People 200 years back would definitely would have thought that Horses wont be their primary mode of transportation in future, and the same is the case with Cars, even they wont be our primary mode of transportation in future. And whenever that day come and we starts using flying sorceres, mankind will look back in the past at the Aston Martin DB9 as one of the most beautiful cars that ever ran on Earth. This also will be a proof at that time that automobiles where a lot more than a preferred mode of transportation. But lets talk about the current time, where the 2011 Aston Martin DB9 has a lot of things to worry about than its repute or place in the pages of history. Keeping all the beauty aside, if you talk only about the car, then we will find that underneath that beautiful  [...]

Aston Martin Cygnet – Ready To Roll

Finally the wait is over and we have the photos of the Aston Martin Cygnet subcompact. After a long wait Aston Martin finally has released the photos of their forthcoming subcompact the Cygnet, and although we’ve seen it before (through spy photos) the car now is complete and ready to roll. The Aston Martin Cygnet has been based on the Toyota iQ city car, but has the accoutrement and face of the DB9. But sadly we are pretty sure that there won’t be a power upgrade to match the visual refresh of the car. The one thing that we can assure you about this car is that the car is a cute little car and the trademark Aston Martin features seems to fit smoothly in a Super Deformed sort of way. The interiors of the car are pretty much the same like the iQ, and the Cygnet retains most of  [...]

Aston Martin One-77 – Pricey Yet Successful

Not many of the cars priced more than a million are such hugely popular as the Aston Martin One-77. Now some might speculate the “77” in the name as Aston Martin’s obsession with the number “7”, but that exactly is not the case. The number “77” here indicates the number of one-77 models that actually were manufactured by Aston Martin. When the company decided to manufacture the One-77, they marketed this car as an “ultimate expression of design, craftsmanship and engineering.”  The only problem with the design of the car was that the design of the car was subjected to personal preference and craftsmanship, which can only be estimated once the car was completely developed.  But from engineering point of view, the Aston Martin was an irrefutable winner on their hands. Powering  [...]

Aston Martin Vanquish – Tasty As Martini

The Aston Martin Vanquish V12 had a significant role in stabilizing the wobbling finances and technological sophistication of the classic British automaker. Obviously we understand that any Aston Martin has to be drop-dead stunning, and the Vanquish doesn’t disappoint like any of the other Aston Martins we’ve seen till now. But apart from having a classic Aston Martin design, the Vanquish comes with a low hood line and unique grille shape; it also gets a shot of audacity which includes a wide, bend stance and muscular fenders. We can say that this is the most Masculine Aston Martin in the market, with the most masculine Aston’s Design. The Aston Martin Vanquish V12 was intended for performance and this high-performance coupe was produced from 2002-'06. The initial Vanquish models were  [...]

Aston Martin DB9 Volante – Stunning Beauty

Why: - The first look at the Aston Martin DB9 Volante is enough to make anyone fall in love with this car. The alluring styling, stunningly crafted cabin, extravagant power of the V12 engine and the capability of delivering smooth road trips and lastly the ability to be customized as per the requirement, are the other positives of the DB9 Volante Why Not: - Some very minor yet noteworthy negatives of Aston Martin DB9 Volante includes the old-fashioned navigation system, ineffective backseats and excessive cowl shake and wind buffeting. Conclusion: - The Aston Martin DB9 Volante (2010) might be a tad deficient in driving dynamics department, but it makes up for that deficiency with its stunning good looks and plethora of character. Review: If looks can kill, then the Aston Martin  [...]

Aston Martin DBS Price – Drive Home Your Very Own “Bond” Car

Want to be UK’s suerspy James Bond, with beautiful women alongside and a license to kill?... well everybody want, so aren’t only one shaking head in “Yes”, but technically no one can be Mr. Bond. But we can take you close to being Mr. Bond and can tell you the Aston Martin DBS Price, which will give you an idea of the budget you need to have to drive home your own “Bond” car. Just as people billed Daniel Craig as the prototypical James Bond, the current Aston Martin DBS is also described as the final expression of the DB9. What we can assure you about the Aston Martin DBS Price is that it is most expensive and the fastest addition in British Marquee’s current line up. That said, it’s worth mentioning that the Aston Martin DBS Price competes with the price of some of the  [...]

2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage – Good Looks, With Great Performance

First Look What do you think of George Clooney? That he is good looking, that he is immensely talented and a genial character. Common guys be true to yourself you know he is all that, and girls don’t even bother answering it. Ok, but this is not about Mr. George Clooney, this is about 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, and just like Mr. Clooney, and the 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is also a lot more than just a pretty face. Though, we admit the fact that the Vantage might not have the ultimate performance for some of the fast and furious sports car in the market, but when it comes to delivering the goods while having a pretty look at the same time, the V8 Vantage is out of sight. The one thing that we can say about the styling of the Vantage is that it is one of the catchiest cars in the  [...]

2010 Aston Martin Rapide – Basically Is A DB9

First Look The Aston Martin has always been about the grand touring cars and holds a great repute in the auto world for it. Though, the Aston Martins have always been criticized for not being as stridently tuned as Ferraris or Porsches. These British cars have been known for taking their passengers to their destinations amid immense styling, speed and comfort, and right from the time of 1963 DB5 to a '09 DBS, these iconic cars have had their own fan followings. But these grand touring Aston Martins have always been for two passengers, and the third and fourth passengers should be kids or should have short legs and immensely comfortable body. But now these grand touring vehicles are changing face and the first step of this change is the 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. The Rapide gets an additional  [...]

Aston Martin And Mercedes Join Hands To Revive The Lagonda

The news of the failure of the Lagonda concept at the Geneva Motor Show has not diminished from the auto industry when an established player like Aston Martin has decided to revive the Lagonda brand. There are fresh reports of proposed partnership between Aston Martin and Mercedes. They would revive the Lagonda brand on the basis of Mercedes Benz S class. If they work in collaboration it will reduce the working time and also the overall costs which would increase the economies of scale in the formulated longer duration. It is expected that the company would launch the Lagonda sedan l in 2012 along side the next gen Maybach. It is assumed that it would feature a hybrid powertrain and borrow a W222 platform from the Mercedes S class. It would also feature high tech pre scan suspension technology.  [...]

Sneak Preview: 2010 Aston Martin Rapide

The 2009 Frankfurt Show is abounded by newer varieties of vehicles. The 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is an example of the same. The company has unveiled all official information and details about the car, though it would be available for sale at the end of the year. The prototypes of this car were seen at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show. The production of the Rapide is now complete and there is very little difference between the show car and the produced version. Aston Martin will start sales early next year through its 125 strong dealership network. The price of this model will be confirmed only after its Frankfurt debut, however it is estimated that it will be priced around $200,000. Aston Martin Rapide Body style: The new Aston Martin has been designed with its signature element of the  [...]