I wonder how he feels about the rear seats?

 

^^^^^ hahahahaha LOL

 

Wonder why things are so cramped in the Rapide but not in the GT, which is the smaller car. Is it the front-mid positioning of the big V12? Is it the VH platform? Seems like if Aston could just find just another 2-3 inches of interior space the car would be a much better four-seater.

 

I do wonder if the Astons and the Martins talk over dinner about what to do next. I certainly hope they do and when they do, I hope they talk about perfecting the nearly perfect Rapide.

I nearly wept when I first saw one on the road. Then I nearly wept again when it was pointed out by every single automotive type that it pretty much sucks as a 4 seater. That and the fact that with that huge and glorious V12 it still gets spanked by very nice cars that cost much less (Panamera, QuattroP, M5, need I go on).

I love Astons. I love the Rapide. And I love 4 door sedan/coupe cars. Is it really a bridge too far to bring more power, better interior space and maintain all this is so wonderful about this car? It's not like they cut corners to meet a price point...