Business Car Manager verdict
The Aston Martin Rapide S is a beautiful car and one that has levels of desirability almost unmatched in the new car market.
For successful entrepreneurs with a penchant for British engineering and an eye for design this Aston will be a great choice, but there are a few caveats.
You’ll have to be willing to live with the cramped rear seats, the woeful fuel economy and the occasionally baffling infotainment system. The great thing is, though, that after one quick drive in the Rapide S, those seemingly big issues will all but pale into insignificance.
The Low Down…
| Doors and body style | 4-door coupe |
| Engine/gearbox | 6 litre V12/6 speed auto |
| CO2 Emissions | 332g/km |
| Economy | 19.9mpg |
| Power/torque | 550bhp/620Nm |
| 0-62mph/top speed | 4.9secs/190mph |
| Insurance group | 50 |
…and what it costs
| P11D Value | £148,830 | |
| Monthly business rental (ex VAT) | £2686 (3yrs/30,000 miles) | |
| Road tax (VED) | Band M | |
| Company Car Tax Bands 2013/14 to 2015/16 | 35%, 35%, 37% | |
| Benefit in kind 2013/14 to 2015/16 | £52,091, £52,091, £55,067 | |
| Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (20%) | £1477/£123 | |
| Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (40%) | £2954/£246 | |
| Annual/monthly company car tax (20%) | £10,418/£868 | |
| Annual/monthly company car tax (40%) | £20,836/£1736 | |
| Figures correct at time of posting | ||
| For latest figures | Use our company car tax calculator | |
