RE: Bentley - Geneva
Discussion
Dear Bentley,
Why won't you ever learn?
First you give us the Conti GT. A monstrous thing that could only be loved by footballers.
After sticking a boot and calling it spur, you then give us the Mulsanne. Nice face, disgusting arse.
Now you give us a lithe concept EXP10. From the 3/4 view and rear, it's sublime (helped in no small part by looking very much like an Aston).
But the front end is crimewatch, not baywatch.
Now why can't your designers talk to each other (clearly you seem have different peeps designing the front and rear - not sure about the bit in between) and make both ends attractive?
Why won't you ever learn?
First you give us the Conti GT. A monstrous thing that could only be loved by footballers.
After sticking a boot and calling it spur, you then give us the Mulsanne. Nice face, disgusting arse.
Now you give us a lithe concept EXP10. From the 3/4 view and rear, it's sublime (helped in no small part by looking very much like an Aston).
But the front end is crimewatch, not baywatch.
Now why can't your designers talk to each other (clearly you seem have different peeps designing the front and rear - not sure about the bit in between) and make both ends attractive?
trashbat said:
It's probably like that whole obviously-not-white dress thing, but I still can't unsee it.
I think that looks fantastic, except for everything from the front of the front wheels forward (if that makes sense). Its a work of art that looks like it was finished in too much of a hurry ('c'mon lads, this thing has to go to Geneva tomorrow y'know' 
) Bentley really had to change styling direction imo. Thr VW boss wanted Bentley to have a corporate face when they launched the Conti. Unfortunaltey the designers took his words a bit too far, and created one ugly front end. 12 years later it's still here, but this new face seems to have done much thr same. Sad as I believe Bentley's styling could have huge potential given RR's Germanic shiite, but they're just don't seem to want to exploit it.
I love it!
Is it just me, or is there a real steampunk influence on the design: copper, stainless steel, leather, wood.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLXEw_7gzpU
^^ copper callipers!
Is it just me, or is there a real steampunk influence on the design: copper, stainless steel, leather, wood.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLXEw_7gzpU
^^ copper callipers!
Since when has a Spyker interior been risible? The gear lever has always been a work of art. Risible on forums maybe, but audience show gold.
For what its worth, I think this is a standard GT shape motor from Bentley, the same as its been for over 60yrs with a gorgeous interior.
Make it and it will sell.
For what its worth, I think this is a standard GT shape motor from Bentley, the same as its been for over 60yrs with a gorgeous interior.
Make it and it will sell.
M3333 said:
I cant help but think that Bentley have a bit of an image problem these days. It seems to be the choice of car for the Footballers, Wags and tasteless new money (i am incredible richer than yaw) set.
Chavtastic in my opinion. Its awful.
Christ, getting a bit fed up hearing this line being trotted out, because a few footballers have been pictured with a Bentley this automatically makes them tasteless and chav. How the fChavtastic in my opinion. Its awful.
k does that work, have you ever actually driven or spent time in a Bentley, the interior is one the best crafted and tasteful in the industry. Its a beautiful place to be, the styling is also probably the most understated of in any car of the class, no crazy vents or gouges in the side. No massive splitters on the front and rear, the sound it produces is a low rumble rather than a screaming cacophony of noise that you can hear for at least a mile before you see the car. The power is seamless, it does not rock you back in the seat and induce whiplash every time you accelerate or break, the delivery is smooth, yet incredibly powerful, likewise with ride, supple and no jarring. In short, it is everything a GT should be. In my mind many of its competitors seem to have lost the concept and meaning of GT, that being Grand Tourer, and stick the label on cars that would induce major medical issues on all but the shortest of journeys
Still, a footballer bought it so that makes it crap and tasteless. Yip, the idiots guide to car reviews.
Chim said:
Christ, getting a bit fed up hearing this line being trotted out, because a few footballers have been pictured with a Bentley this automatically makes them tasteless and chav. How the fk does that work, have you ever actually driven or spent time in a Bentley, the interior is one the best crafted and tasteful in the industry. Its a beautiful place to be, the styling is also probably the most understated of in any car of the class, no crazy vents or gouges in the side. No massive splitters on the front and rear, the sound it produces is a low rumble rather than a screaming cacophony of noise that you can hear for at least a mile before you see the car. The power is seamless, it does not rock you back in the seat and induce whiplash every time you accelerate or break, the delivery is smooth, yet incredibly powerful, likewise with ride, supple and no jarring.
In short, it is everything a GT should be. In my mind many of its competitors seem to have lost the concept and meaning of GT, that being Grand Tourer, and stick the label on cars that would induce major medical issues on all but the shortest of journeys
Still, a footballer bought it so that makes it crap and tasteless. Yip, the idiots guide to car reviews.
Best crafted and tasteful interior- well that is subjective isn't it? Personally i think it is awful!k does that work, have you ever actually driven or spent time in a Bentley, the interior is one the best crafted and tasteful in the industry. Its a beautiful place to be, the styling is also probably the most understated of in any car of the class, no crazy vents or gouges in the side. No massive splitters on the front and rear, the sound it produces is a low rumble rather than a screaming cacophony of noise that you can hear for at least a mile before you see the car. The power is seamless, it does not rock you back in the seat and induce whiplash every time you accelerate or break, the delivery is smooth, yet incredibly powerful, likewise with ride, supple and no jarring. In short, it is everything a GT should be. In my mind many of its competitors seem to have lost the concept and meaning of GT, that being Grand Tourer, and stick the label on cars that would induce major medical issues on all but the shortest of journeys
Still, a footballer bought it so that makes it crap and tasteless. Yip, the idiots guide to car reviews.
Yes i have spent time in a Bentley. Each to their own but it was not for me.
I am not saying anything is wrong either the ride handling or mechanics but Bentley have a real image problem, that's all i was getting at. Sorry to break it to you. It is real and it exists and that is the way they have chosen to take the brand, which in my opinion is a real shame. If they trot the numbers out with decent sales then the best of luck to them but i wont ever have one on my drive.
Chim said:
Christ, getting a bit fed up hearing this line being trotted out, because a few footballers have been pictured with a Bentley this automatically makes them tasteless and chav. How the fk does that work, have you ever actually driven or spent time in a Bentley, the interior is one the best crafted and tasteful in the industry. Its a beautiful place to be, the styling is also probably the most understated of in any car of the class, no crazy vents or gouges in the side. No massive splitters on the front and rear, the sound it produces is a low rumble rather than a screaming cacophony of noise that you can hear for at least a mile before you see the car. The power is seamless, it does not rock you back in the seat and induce whiplash every time you accelerate or break, the delivery is smooth, yet incredibly powerful, likewise with ride, supple and no jarring.
In short, it is everything a GT should be. In my mind many of its competitors seem to have lost the concept and meaning of GT, that being Grand Tourer, and stick the label on cars that would induce major medical issues on all but the shortest of journeys
Still, a footballer bought it so that makes it crap and tasteless. Yip, the idiots guide to car reviews.
Do you work for the Bentley PR or marketing department?k does that work, have you ever actually driven or spent time in a Bentley, the interior is one the best crafted and tasteful in the industry. Its a beautiful place to be, the styling is also probably the most understated of in any car of the class, no crazy vents or gouges in the side. No massive splitters on the front and rear, the sound it produces is a low rumble rather than a screaming cacophony of noise that you can hear for at least a mile before you see the car. The power is seamless, it does not rock you back in the seat and induce whiplash every time you accelerate or break, the delivery is smooth, yet incredibly powerful, likewise with ride, supple and no jarring. In short, it is everything a GT should be. In my mind many of its competitors seem to have lost the concept and meaning of GT, that being Grand Tourer, and stick the label on cars that would induce major medical issues on all but the shortest of journeys
Still, a footballer bought it so that makes it crap and tasteless. Yip, the idiots guide to car reviews.
Chim said:
M3333 said:
I cant help but think that Bentley have a bit of an image problem these days. It seems to be the choice of car for the Footballers, Wags and tasteless new money (i am incredible richer than yaw) set.
Chavtastic in my opinion. Its awful.
Christ, getting a bit fed up hearing this line being trotted out, because a few footballers have been pictured with a Bentley this automatically makes them tasteless and chav. How the fChavtastic in my opinion. Its awful.
k does that work, have you ever actually driven or spent time in a Bentley, the interior is one the best crafted and tasteful in the industry. Its a beautiful place to be, the styling is also probably the most understated of in any car of the class, no crazy vents or gouges in the side. No massive splitters on the front and rear, the sound it produces is a low rumble rather than a screaming cacophony of noise that you can hear for at least a mile before you see the car. The power is seamless, it does not rock you back in the seat and induce whiplash every time you accelerate or break, the delivery is smooth, yet incredibly powerful, likewise with ride, supple and no jarring. In short, it is everything a GT should be. In my mind many of its competitors seem to have lost the concept and meaning of GT, that being Grand Tourer, and stick the label on cars that would induce major medical issues on all but the shortest of journeys
Still, a footballer bought it so that makes it crap and tasteless. Yip, the idiots guide to car reviews.
Luckily for Bentley, the target audience don't really care. But as said, they are very chavtastic these days.
Edited by fatboy b on Wednesday 4th March 10:41
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