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Aston Martin Rapide

9 model years from 2010 to 2019, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Aston Martin Rapide
Pictured: 2014 AM Rapide S front. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2010–2019
Class
Subcompact Cars
Latest engines
6.0L 12-cyl
Best MPG
15–17 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
5 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2012 (1)
Fewest problems
2019
Interest
4,261 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2019 Rapide in brief

The 2019 Aston Martin Rapide is a subcompact car offered with a 6.0L 12-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 198 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,387 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (14 city / 21 highway), 28% worse than the 2019 subcompact car average of 23.5 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Aston Martin Rapide has 9 model years in our data, from 2010 to 2019.

Its most efficient year was 2019 at 17 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 15 to 17 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the fuel system, gasoline (1), electrical system (1), engine (1).

Buying used? 2019 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.

2014 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 5 campaigns and 1 owner complaints.

How the 2010 Rapide compares

The 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is a subcompact car offered with a 5.9L 12-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 19 highway), 32% worse than the 2010 subcompact car average of 22 MPG, for an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel.

About the Aston Martin Rapide

The Aston Martin Rapide is an executive saloon car that was produced by the British carmaker Aston Martin from 2010 until 2020. Aston Martin began development of the Rapide in 2005 as the company's first series produced four-door automobile. The initial design was completed in about seven weeks by Marek Reichman. After more than four months of development, a prototype was completed and displayed at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. The production version of the Rapide debuted at the 2009 International Motor Show Germany, and manufacture began in May 2010 at the Magna Steyr facility in Graz, Austria.

From the Wikipedia article "Aston Martin Rapide", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2019 Rapide pros & cons

Full 2019 details →

What's good

  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 28% below the 2019 subcompact car average of 23.5 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Best and worst years to buy used

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

Rapide changes by model year

  1. 2015
    • Engine added: 6.0L 12-cyl
    • Engine dropped: 5.9L 12-cyl
    • Best combined MPG up from 15 to 17

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 9 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20196.0L 12-cyl17 MPG197.6 in4,387 lbNot rated00
20186.0L 12-cyl17 MPG197.6 in4,387 lbNot rated00
20176.0L 12-cyl17 MPG197.6 in4,387 lbNot rated00
20166.0L 12-cyl17 MPG197.6 in4,387 lbNot rated10
20156.0L 12-cyl17 MPG197.6 in4,387 lbNot rated20
20145.9L 12-cyl15 MPG197.6 in4,387 lbNot rated50
20125.9L 12-cyl15 MPG197.6 in4,299 lbNot rated41
20115.9L 12-cyl15 MPG197.6 in4,299 lbNot rated30
20105.9L 12-cyl15 MPG––Not rated30
Best combined MPG by model year — Aston Martin Rapide
2010: 15 MPG2011: 15 MPG2012: 15 MPG2014: 15 MPG2015: 17 MPG2016: 17 MPG2017: 17 MPG2018: 17 MPG2019: 17 MPG20102012201520172019max 17 MPG

Alternatives to the 2017 Rapide

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2017 Bentley Continental18 MPGNot rated1
2017 Bentley Continental GT Convertible16 MPGNot rated0
2017 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible13 MPGNot rated0

Most common owner-reported problems

Fuel System, Gasoline1
Electrical System1
Engine1
Owner complaints by model year — Aston Martin Rapide
2010: 02011: 02012: 12014: 02015: 02016: 02017: 02018: 02019: 020102012201520172019max 1
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Aston Martin. How we calculate this →