Untitled - Aston Martin

18Beneath the Rapide’sbeautifully sculptedbodywork there is functionand practicality. The generousluggage space is accessedvia a large tailgate, whichshuts to blend seamlesslyinto the Rapide’s voluptuousflanks. Inside, the handtrimmedindividual rear seatscan each be folded flat at thetouch of a button to nearlytriple the available load space.The rear doors neatly bridgethe transition from flank toshoulder, their edges formingan elegant upward sweepthat reaches almost to theRapide’s roofline. All fourdoors use Aston Martin’strademark ‘swan wing’mechanism, rising up and outat 12 degrees. The openingangle, meanwhile, has beenincreased to 70 degrees,facilitating easy access tothe exquisite rear seats.