Due in March for a reported £150,000, the Rapide is set to live up to its sporty name thanks to the 470bhp drive. But with a top of the line Porsche Panamera coming in at under £100k, the new Aston seems a trifle rich.

Still, it's the ultimate vehicle for the elder statesmen who doesn't have the hips to be fitting into something truly sporty. Throw in the fact the luxury four-door is based around the mighty DB9, and you've got something truly classy from a struggling brand that needs a shot in the arm.