Aston Martin Rapide To Be Replaced By DBX SUV, Lagonda Sedan
Aston Martin's four-door Rapide coupe is closing in on retirement, but new reports out of the US suggest that a successor is not far away. It is already known that Aston will roll out a new sports flagship in the coming years, replacing
Aston Martin's four-door Rapide coupe is closing in on retirement, but new reports out of the US suggest that a successor is not far away.
It is already known that Aston will roll out a new sports flagship in the coming years, replacing the long-serving DB9.
But, with volume to be found in other segments, the company is working hard on the next phase of its growth.
Speaking with American magazine Car & Driver this week, new Aston boss Andy Palmer said that, beyond the core sports programme, the company is focused both on moving into SUVs and replacing the Rapide.
Describing the company's 'three-legged' strategy, Palmer said: "first is replacing the entire sports-car range; second is the DBX, and that appeals to a different set of audiences; and the third is the sports sedan".