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2012 Aston Martin Rapide: Quick Overview
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2012 Aston Martin Rapide Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2012 |
| Make | Aston Martin |
| Model | Rapide |
| Trim | - |
| Style | Luxe Sedan RWD 6AT 5.9L V12 |
| Type | Sedan |
| Category | passenger |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturing City | GAYDON |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | 4200 pounds |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | 54.3 inches |
| Overall Length | 196.7 inches |
| Overall Width | 75.2 inches |
| Wheelbase Length | 117.7 inches |
| Standard Seating | 4 |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 5.9L V12 |
| Engine Size | 5.9L |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 6-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | 4-Wheel ABS |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $199,950 |
| Invoice Price | $185,000 |
| Delivery Charges | $2,500 |
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What Problems Does the 2012 Aston Martin Rapide Have?
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How long will the 2012 Aston Martin Rapide last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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2012 Aston Martin Rapide Prices and Market Value
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2012 Aston Martin Rapide Cost of Ownership
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2012 Aston Martin Rapide Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
20 gallons
City Mileage
13 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage
19 miles/gallon
2012 Aston Martin Rapide Recalls & Defects
Recall date
2013-05-29
Recall no.
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Aston Martin IS Recalling Certain Model Year Db9, Virage, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage, and Rapide Vehicles Manufactured From MAY 14, 2012, Through April 10, 2013. DUE TO A Manufacturing Error, THE Throttle Pedal ARM MAY Break.
Consequence
IF THE Throttle Pedal ARM Breaks, THE Engine Will Return TO Idle and THE Driver Will BE Unable TO Maintain or Increase Engine Speed, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Throttle Pedal Assemblies. THE Recall Began July 19, 2013. Owners MAY Contact Aston Martin Customer Service BY Calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's Recall Number IS Ra-03-0016.
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Recall date
2014-01-16
Recall no.
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Aston Martin Lagonda OF North America (Aston Martin) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 Dbs, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage Vehicles. DUE TO A Manufacturing Error, THE Accelerator Pedal ARM MAY Break.
Consequence
IF THE Accelerator Pedal ARM Breaks, THE Engine Will Return TO Idle and THE Driver Will BE Unable TO Maintain or Increase Engine Speed, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Accelerator Pedal Assemblies. THE Recall Began ON February 11, 2014. Owners MAY Contact Aston Martin Customer Service BY Calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's Recall Number IS Ra-03-0017. Important: This Recall Supersedes Recall 13v-228. ANY Vehicle That HAS Been Remedied Under THE Previous Recall Needs TO Have THE Current Remedy Applied.
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Recall date
2015-12-16
Recall no.
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Aston Martin Lagonda OF North America (Aston Martin) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2010-2015 Db9, 2010-2012 Dbs, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato Vehicles. THE Affected Vehicles ARE Equipped With Interior Door Unlocking Mechanisms That MAY NOT Function When THE Vehicle HAS Been Locked From THE Outside. AS Such, These Vehicles Fail TO Conform TO Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 206, "door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Consequence
IF THE Doors Cannot BE Opened BY AN Occupant From Inside THE Vehicle, They MAY BE Trapped Inside, Increasing Their Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
Aston Martin Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Disable THE Double Locking Feature BY Reprogramming THE Software, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began August 10, 2016. Owners MAY Contact Aston Martin Customer Service AT 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's Number FOR This Recall IS Ra-01-0021.
Notes
Recall date
2017-12-11
Recall no.
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Aston Martin THE Americas (Aston Martin) IS Recalling Certain 2009-2016 Db9, 2009-2012 Dbs, 2010-2015 Rapide, 2012 Virage, and 2014 Vanquish Vehicles Equipped With A 6-speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. A Communication Error Between THE Engine Control Module (Ecm) and THE Transmission Control Module (tcm) CAN Cause THE Transmission Park Pawl TO NOT Engage.
Consequence
IF THE Park Pawl Does NOT Engage and THE Vehicle IS Stopped ON A Slope and Exited Without THE Parking Brake Being Applied, THE Vehicle MAY Unexpectedly Roll, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Update THE TCM Software, Free OF Charge. THE Recall IS Expected TO Begin February 1, 2018. Owners MAY Contact Aston Martin Customer Service AT 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's Number FOR This Recall IS Ra-07-0028.
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2012 Aston Martin Rapide Insurance
Insurance for a 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sedan with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2012 Aston Martin Rapide Compare to Other Sedan?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2012 Aston Martin Rapide a Good Sedan?
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