We say The first four-door production Aston is a cool and enjoyable ride that lives up to the brand’s name.Performance The car’s 6.0 litre V12 boasts 470bhp which brings a top speed of 188mph and 0-62mph acceleration time of 5.3 seconds.Emissions Not the Rapide’s strong point. The saloon emits 355g/km in CO2 and has a recorded fuel economy of 19mpg.Driving The Rapide is a big car but drives like a nimble compact model behind the wheel. A smooth ride then with features like electronic parking brake which makes life easier.Feel Thanks to the adaptive suspension system, it provides a supple ride even on poor surfaces with its 20” wheels.Space Can seat four adults, although rear space is a bit tight and getting in and out can be tricky. The boot meanwhile is 317 litres big with all the seats up.Equipment Plenty of luxury features come standard including climate control and heated seats. Optional features include cooled seats and rear entertainment system.Price Just one specification of the Rapide exists and its list price is £149,995.Quality An enticing cabin awaits passengers; all the materials are fitted well together. Some of the switches are not full reliable going by reports however.Safety The body is built around the DB9 and Vantage and has undergone significant changes to improve crashworthiness. As you’d expect in a luxury Gran Tourer there are plenty of driving features to support the driver.Pros It’s an Aston Martin, civilised and very capable on the road, disguises its size well behind the wheel, very luxurious inside.Cons Getting in and out may prove tricky. At more than five metres long, may prove impractical in certain driving scenarios.Alternatives Porsche Panamera, Maserati Quattroporte