MINOR modifications have been made to some Bentley fashions with a give attention to enhancing the outside search for two door Continental Azure variants in coupe and convertible and different upgrades to the 4 door Flying Spur sedan (saloon).
The refresh is comparatively gentle in nature however adequate to supply a brand new look to the commemorated autos and to doubtlessly appeal to patrons away from Bentley opponents.
However the upgrades deliver no mechanical modifications to the in depth Bentley vary which contains quite a few variations of the Bentayga SUV EWB (Prolonged Wheelbase), Bentayga SUV, Continental GT two-door coupe, Continental GTC convertible, Hybrid fashions in Bentayga and Flying Spur and the Mullinar prime finish Flying Spur variant.
On the surface, Azure variants introduce a 22-inch ten-spoke black painted and vibrant machined wheel design, a primary for the Continental vary.
Additional tweaking the outside on all Pace fashions: Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur, and as a substitute for the standard chrome or physique colored exterior {hardware}, Bentley now presents an edgy new Granite-coloured exterior {hardware} alternative.
Excessive efficiency variations of the Flying Spur (Pace and S) fashions are differentiated by a matrix grille on the surface and a diamond-in-diamond sew sample to surfaces contained in the cabin. The matrix grille is synonymous with Bentley and initially impressed by racing fashions from the Nineteen Twenties and replaces the straight vane grille.
What Bentley describes as “lofted quilting” (thicker) is now customary throughout the Azure vary inserting an emphasis on consolation and wellbeing for the motive force.
And on the cabin ground, new deep pile wool Wilton weave carpet is the bottom for a double layer of ground coverings which use over-mats unexpectedly in 100 per cent recycled nylon to ship the identical degree of consolation however with out utilizing virgin materials.
Clients needing a extra particular person look to their Bentley can now select darkish tint diamond brushed aluminium to fascias and waist rails with introduction of a brand new ‘technical’ end with a three-dimensional impact.
The ultimate outwardly apparent change is the introduction of a brand new exterior color known as Topaz Blue that gives an intense mix of blue and inexperienced which Bentley describes as “portraying cool and calm attributes that create a glowing turquoise jewel laden floor look.” It’s obtainable throughout all fashions.
Bentley says the modifications take inspiration from the Bentayga EWB Azure SUV and are centred on wellbeing, consolation and luxurious which can be diametrically against the performance-focused S and Pace fashions.
Powertrains used embody W12, V8 and V6 petrol (hybrid and PHEV) however the premium auto maker, a part of the Volkswagen Group since 1998 after which consolidated underneath VW’s premium model arm Audi in 2022, bought no automobiles right here in April 2023 with year-to-date gross sales of 57 items in whole.
Competitors on the prime finish of city would appear to be fierce nonetheless in step with VW’s plan to be absolutely electrical by 2035, Bentley has launched gentle and plug in hybrid variants into their line-up which is able to begin to degree up the enjoying discipline with its predominant rivals a few of whom are already nicely down the complete electrification path.
Bentley has been a part of the Volkswagen Group since 1998 and was consolidated underneath VW’s premium model arm Audi in 2022.
