{"id":23709,"date":"2017-03-08T10:26:12","date_gmt":"2017-03-08T06:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/?p=23709"},"modified":"2017-03-08T10:30:12","modified_gmt":"2017-03-08T06:30:12","slug":"2017-aston-martin-rapide-s-powerful-statement-luxury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-s-powerful-statement-luxury\/","title":{"rendered":"2017 Aston Martin Rapide S \u2013 A Powerful Statement of Luxury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>2017 Aston Martin Rapide S<\/strong> has all the ingredients of a refined sedan that <em>makes a powerful statement of luxury. <\/em>With Aston Martin\u2019s unique vision, the new Rapide S offers a distinct blend of timeless beauty and robust performance. Aston Martin Rapide S is a <strong>four door true sports sedan<\/strong> offering world class performance and luxury.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S is here to stay for the long haul, all thanks to it<em>s V12 engine, exhilarating sports car sound and phenomenal performance<\/em>. Here is our review of the performance, engine and design of this new luxury sedan by Aston Martin.<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bLI-1Q3Vszw?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Also read: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/2016-aston-martin-db9-gt-coupe-ultimate-race-car-features\/\">2016 Aston Martin DB9 GT \u2013 A Coupe with Ultimate Race Car Features<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">The Dashing Design of 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Not calling the design of the new 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S dashing would be unfair. Aston Martin fused <strong>\u201cform and function\u201d<\/strong> together to bring forth a sports sedan which offers breathtaking performance and mesmerizing design. The design is bold, confident and enhances the capabilities of the sports sedan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapides-luxury-sports-car-e1488891223505.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23711\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23711\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapides-luxury-sports-car-e1488891223505.jpg\" alt=\"2017 Aston Martin Rapide S \u2013 A Powerful Statement of Luxury\" width=\"600\" height=\"244\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Exterior<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <em>front fascia of the 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S has a full aluminum grille<\/em> for a sportier look. In fact, it is actually the <strong>largest production grille<\/strong> in the world. The side grilles have also been increased in size to improve the performance of the sedan. To further improve the performance, the engineers at <em>Aston Martin enhanced the braking system and suspension to bring the driver more stability, power and control, thus offering precise driving experience.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-s-design.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23725\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23725\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-s-design.jpg\" alt=\"2017 Aston Martin Rapide S - Exterior\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-s-design.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-s-design-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The side-strake of the new sports sedan is almost jewel-like, all thanks to the <strong>aluminum sculpts<\/strong> that you will find at the flanks of the Rapide S. At the bonnet, you will find <em>bonnet louvre made from high density zinc. <\/em>All in all, the overall look of the exterior has a luxurious finesse that you would expect from a brand such as Aston Martin.<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CY7Hc1htv08?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Interior<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The designers at Aston Martin made sure that 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S leaves an everlasting impression with its breathtaking interior. Inspired by a stunning <strong>waterfall fascia design<\/strong> that incorporates technology with luxury, you will have everything easily in your reach. You can actually make your own <em>style statement on the fascia design by customizing it to your own personal preferences with your choice of high quality materials.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rapide S comes with <strong>three options for fascia<\/strong> and offers a choice between <em>Iridium option, Satin Cuprum Carbon Fibre option and Piano Ice Mocha option<\/em>. To enhance the interior even more, Aston Martin has used more leather in the interior than it does in any other car.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Rapide S offers <strong>thousands of unique color combinations<\/strong> to choose from with multiple finishes. The interior depicts sheer craftsmanship as the designers have used the finest leather and <strong>full grain wood trim <\/strong>to give it a premium appeal. The <strong>\u201cAML\u201d logo<\/strong> is prominently placed on the seats to further add to the \u201cpremium product\u201d appeal in the 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-interior-e1488891272330.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23715\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23715\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-interior-e1488891272330.jpg\" alt=\"2017 Aston Martin Rapide S - Interior\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Also read: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/2017-aston-martin-vanquish-s-upgraded-superior-experience\/\">2017 Aston Martin Vanquish S \u2013 Upgraded for Superior Experience<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">The Commanding Performance That Stands Apart<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S is the <em>most powerful four door sedan ever produced by the brand<\/em>. The new generation <strong>6.0 litre AM29 V12 <\/strong>engine especially produced for the 2017 Rapide S is the most advanced engine in the company\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This massive engine is capable of producing a <strong>torque of 630 Nm<\/strong> and <strong>552 BHP<\/strong>, which is an <em>astonishing 18% increase than the engine that powered the first generation Aston Martin Rapide<\/em>. The engine is mated to Touchtronic III, an <strong>8 speed gearbox transmission.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapides-engine-performance-e1488891293673.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23717\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23717\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapides-engine-performance-e1488891293673.jpg\" alt=\"2017 Aston Martin Rapide S - Engine and Performance\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The next-generation engine and Touchtronic III allows the 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S to achieve a <strong>top speed of 327 Km\/h<\/strong> and it can go from <em>0 to 100 Km\/h in 4.4 seconds.<\/em> The Bosch Engine Management System <em>helps in improving fuel efficiency and engine performance<\/em>, thus dynamically switching between performance and fuel efficiency whenever needed.<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vOguSTZT-qg?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Also read: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/9-most-exceptional-james-bond-cars-of-all-time\/\">9 Most Exceptional James Bond Cars of All Time<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Safety Features<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/5-advanced-vehicle-safety-technologies\/\">safety features<\/a> in the all-new 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Anti-Lock Brakes<\/li>\n<li>Stability Control<\/li>\n<li>Security System<\/li>\n<li>Traction Control<\/li>\n<li>Parking Assist<\/li>\n<li>Tyre pressure warning and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-s-safety-features-e1488891252995.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23713\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23713\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-s-safety-features-e1488891252995.jpg\" alt=\"2017 Aston Martin Rapide S - Safety Features\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">The Price of 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S in the UAE<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S is already available in the UAE. The price of 2017 Aston Martin Rapide is <strong>AED 941,000 \u2013 AED 1,000,000<\/strong> with upgrades and additional packages. The price of 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S is <strong>AED 954,550 &#8211; AED 1,000,000<\/strong> with upgrades and additional packages.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-price-uae.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23727\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23727\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-price-uae.jpg\" alt=\"2017 Aston Martin Rapide S - Price in the UAE\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-price-uae.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-price-uae-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Planning to change your car? Don\u2019t forget that with us you can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/site\/evaluate\"><strong>sell your used car<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in just 30 minutes while all the post-sale paperwork is handled by SellAnyCar.com\u2019s team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S has all the ingredients of a refined sedan that makes a powerful statement of luxury. With Aston Martin\u2019s unique vision, the new Rapide S offers a distinct blend of timeless beauty and robust performance. Aston Martin Rapide S is a four door true sports sedan offering world class performance &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-s-powerful-statement-luxury\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">2017 Aston Martin Rapide S \u2013 A Powerful Statement of Luxury<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":23737,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":""},"categories":[7,2],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-s-luxury-sports-car.jpg",1600,901,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-s-luxury-sports-car-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-s-luxury-sports-car-300x169.jpg",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-s-luxury-sports-car-768x432.jpg",768,432,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-s-luxury-sports-car-1024x577.jpg",1024,577,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-s-luxury-sports-car.jpg",1536,865,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2017-aston-martin-rapide-s-luxury-sports-car.jpg",1600,901,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"SellAnyCar.com Team","author_link":"https:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/guides\/author\/saygin\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"The 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S has all the ingredients of a refined sedan that makes a powerful statement of luxury. 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