Aston Martin Rapide shows off its pretty self on Facebook
Aston Martin Rapide - click above image for hi-res gallery
First of all, does Aston Martin really need a Facebook page? Really? Is the brand actually helped by comments like this, "Aston Martins...the most sexy sports car ever manufactured;)sooo sexy even sexier in red!" We're guessing no. Then again, Aston's relentless pursuit of James Bond marketing hoopla (remember, in Fleming's books, 007 typically drove Bentleys) does show that they like their cars in the public eye. Plus, social networking is the new
Case in point: Aston has just dropped eleven pics of the long-anticipated four-door Rapide onto its Facebook profile. Granted, these are the same production pics we got with the press materials in Frankfurt, but still. Now they're on Facebook, which we guess is the natural progression of things. Also, any of you find anything about the pictures a little off-putting? Like how the family in them just ain't that British looking? In fact, they appear kinda more like a Scandinavian dream. Something's just... off. Thanks to Christopher for the tip!
Gallery: Aston Martin Rapide (Production)
[Source: Facebook]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
RW 3:35PM (9/23/2009)
ok no joke but i just saw one on the streets in nyc...if someone tells me how to post a picture here i will to provide proof. i thought they would not be available until 2010.
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Taglane 4:20PM (9/23/2009)
zomg upload to photobucket
RW 4:31PM (9/23/2009)
http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv201/rw124/IMG00019-20090923-1327.jpg?t=1253737802
Geekengineer 6:20PM (9/23/2009)
zomg panel gaps!
Beautiful design, but that build quality looks... atrocious. Nothing seems to really line up.
But yeah, I'll take one in gunmetal grey...
Venom 3:37PM (9/23/2009)
Beautiful.
Much nicer than the Panamera.
You have to love the swan doors.
This should sell well.
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Rev Junkie 3:38PM (9/23/2009)
That family looks like a bunch of Orange County yuppies. Maybe the background came from a 5-series GT brochure? Doesn't it look like the family pictured would have a 5-series GT instead of a Rapide?
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John Graham 4:10PM (9/23/2009)
Moar pics of the mom and daughter please!
LloydChiro 4:44PM (9/23/2009)
I don't care. That's the lifestyle I want.
Luis 3:40PM (9/23/2009)
Love the house too.
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nzo 3:46PM (9/23/2009)
I like how the doors open up ^.
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abhilash005 3:47PM (9/23/2009)
Most. Beautiful. Sedan. Ever.
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RamblinReck89 3:47PM (9/23/2009)
Honestly, I'd rather have this than the Bugatti Galibier.
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Jrejre 3:48PM (9/23/2009)
What are the odds that kid won't grow up to be a douchebag?
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High 4:49PM (9/23/2009)
PIGGIDY PIGGIDY PIMP!!!!!
maestro340 4:48PM (9/23/2009)
You mean because their show biz moms push them to do commercials and models?
Daniel Wyrick 4:04PM (9/23/2009)
As a yank living in Britain for over a year now, I would definitely agree they don't look British. But then again, the target demographic for this car isn't your typical Brit family. But agree with everyone, this car looks amazing on screen, and hopefully like all other Aston Martins, it will look even better in person.
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Andrew 4:03PM (9/23/2009)
But isn't that the point? AM doesn't just want the stuffy, old-fashioned British family anymore. They want the Scandinavian dream family too. And Scandinavian dream families use Facebook.
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RG 4:14PM (9/23/2009)
Something tells me the Rapide will face a warmer reception on Facebook than the Crosstour.
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Kaveh 4:50PM (9/23/2009)
Looks really good
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Venom 4:56PM (9/23/2009)
While a terrible statement to make, it is really hard to argue against it.
I would say that it is largely true.
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