The full-height grille identifies Rapide S. Earlier cars use Touchtronic II; the 2015-model-year update introduced eight-speed Touchtronic III. Confirm the actual build year. Check all four door mechanisms, rear-seat access and the exact Touchtronic transmission version. Recall and bulletin eligibility requires a VIN check.
Engines and variants
Engines: 5.9-litre naturally aspirated V12.
Key variants: Four-door fastback.
Model family: Aston Martin Rapide (2010-2013).
Best use cases
- Four-seat road touring
Strengths
- The full-height grille identifies Rapide S. Earlier cars use Touchtronic II; the 2015-model-year update introduced eight-speed Touchtronic III. Confirm the actual build year.
- Four-door fastback body with 5.9-litre naturally aspirated v12
What to watch
- Check all four door mechanisms, rear-seat access and the exact Touchtronic transmission version. Recall and bulletin eligibility requires a VIN check.
- Confirm the vehicle’s factory build record, market and current VIN campaign status; catalogue years alone do not establish applicability.
Sources and research
The sources below were checked on the dates shown. They support what this page says about the car. They do not show how often a fault occurs, or the condition of one particular vehicle. Where a build year, production total or service figure is still uncertain, confirm it against the factory record and the VIN.
- Rapide S specification and model history — Aston Martin. Checked .
Frequently asked questions
Which version does this guide cover?
Aston Martin Rapide S, 2013-2018, Four-door fastback. The full-height grille identifies Rapide S. Earlier cars use Touchtronic II; the 2015-model-year update introduced eight-speed Touchtronic III. Confirm the actual build year.
Can I use the model family’s workshop procedures?
Only when the procedure expressly covers this exact vehicle, year and equipment. A parent-page link is not confirmation of mechanical or campaign applicability.