It’s the drivers’ seat that’s of most interest, because the Rapide feels every inch the super coupe that its DB9 relative does from there. Aston Martin really knows how to give its interiors a sense of occasion, and save the disappointingly old sat nav system and a few fiddly items of switchgear, the Rapide really seduces its occupants. In fact, this new car feels particularly well built, and it’s soon clear that changes inside are part of a wider program of engineering improvements that have really elevated the quality and ability of this Aston Martin.