RE: Bentley - Geneva

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trashbat

6,006 posts

153 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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The 1998 Toyota Corolla called and says it likes what you've done with the place.

bobberz

1,832 posts

199 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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I think it looks fantastic from every angle. It has that classic GT profile rarely seen since the '60s. The low bonnet and cleaner look, devoid of a billion vents, etc (like the new Continental GT), is refreshing. It doesn't look as bloated and top-heavy as the Conti GT does.

I even like the front. However, it's the rear 3/4 view that's the real money shot, isn't it? cloud9lick



Certainly a lot of DB9 in the window/roofline and C-pillar. That's no bad thing!

It almost even reminds me a bit of this:



IMO, they really need to build this, post-haste!


k-ink

9,070 posts

179 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Just look at it!! roflroflroflrofl

k-ink

9,070 posts

179 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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goodhand said:
A fine looker. Front is reminiscent of the Hunaudieres concept.
It looks nothing alike! One is lovely and considered, while the other is hideous chaos of rectangles and random roundish blobs.

irocfan

40,449 posts

190 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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yup - definitely liking that. Yes there are AM hints in there but overall a resounding yes from me

kambites

67,574 posts

221 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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I like the proportions and the detailing of the back and sides; the front detailing is... challenging, to say the least.

Agoogy

7,274 posts

248 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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goodhand said:
A fine looker. Front is reminiscent of the Hunaudieres concept.
My first thought too.

That new concept is gorgeous.
Probably unveiled to counter act the forthcoming SUV's ugliness...

davea18h

106 posts

124 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Hate the DRL's they really cheapen and ruin the look if the front end, otherwise I think it looks good. Looking at the original Hinaudiers concept, imho I think it's still a fantastic design and hasn't dated much if at all. What a shame they never built it.

DeltaEvo2

869 posts

192 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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There is no shame...

Cheib

23,250 posts

175 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Looks way more Audi than AM. That front end grill placement is just totally R8.


pegon

41 posts

126 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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I disagree with those of you that want a pretty front end. To me the classic Bentley is like the bully in a tailor made suit. Forget then about another aerodyne pretty face. Instead go for character and elegance. There is still something amiss with the front but adding pretty is not it. Also, the rear lamps are cartoonish.

PhantomPH

4,043 posts

225 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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I think the problem with the front end is the round headlights. They jar with the rest of the design. If they were to create more angular headlights (Audi/Mercedes/everyone else) the front might look less gopping.

Fastra

4,277 posts

209 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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The Chinese will love it - smart move Aston!

monamimate

838 posts

142 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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PhantomPH said:
I think the problem with the front end is the round headlights. They jar with the rest of the design. If they were to create more angular headlights (Audi/Mercedes/everyone else) the front might look less gopping.
Like 'em or not, round lights are a Bentley signature, so they would be crazy to ape the Germans. While taste is a very subjective thing, the design does has a certain "Britishness" which goes well with the brand.


trashbat

6,006 posts

153 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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It's probably like that whole obviously-not-white dress thing, but I still can't unsee it.




danp

1,603 posts

262 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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trashbat said:
It's probably like that whole obviously-not-white dress thing, but I still can't unsee it.



Very good, the front end looked strangely familiar.

NXXN

111 posts

126 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Kawasicki

13,084 posts

235 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Wow, I like that Bentley.

Ratio of wheel to tyre to car to overhangs is excellent.

dlockhart

434 posts

172 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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IM wondering if everything I like about this car is because it has flashes of Aston martin about it (rear pillar) and the bits I don't like (main headlights & grill) are Bentley.

budgie smuggler

5,385 posts

159 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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swisstoni said:
Those headlamps are a bit

I feel slightly guilty for chuckling at that.