RE: Bentley unveils all-new 635hp Flying Spur

[CharlieAlphaMike]

Equus said:

BigChiefmuffinAgain said:

I think you only have to look at the grill to know who they think their target market is....

Indeed.

Vertical bars, not the traditional Bentley diagonal mesh?

You can specify the 'Chrome Matrix Grille' if you prefer Although I'm not sure how the look of a front grille can define a 'target market'?

[B17NNS]

Fabulous looking thing. Only real letdown for me is the rear cabin. It's probably an option but I'd prefer two separate comfy chairs like those available in the 7 series and S Class.

[E65Ross]

B17NNS said:

Fabulous looking thing. Only real letdown for me is the rear cabin. It's probably an option but I'd prefer two separate comfy chairs like those available in the 7 series and S Class.

Erm, the rear seats look individual to me (ie not a bench seat).

[B17NNS]

E65Ross said:

Erm, the rear seats look individual to me (ie not a bench seat).

Yes, looks like you're right. 7/S looks like the nicer thing to be driven in IMHO.

[daytona111r]

Always preferred the 4 door to the blingy/chavvy Conti. These studio launch pictures are st though, can't really tell what it looks like, why do car manufacturers insist on using them.

[Futse]

Burwood said:

cookie1600 said:

Will it depreciate as quickly as it accelerates?

Odds are it will. 50% in 3 years? Theres a V8 MY17 for sale at £69K

50%in 3 years, sounds like most cars depreciation, no? In absolute figures, that's a lot of course but in percentage it looks normal to me.

[B17NNS]

anonymous said:

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Front passenger seat moves out of the way if you want to get creative.

[unsprung]

TWPC said:

Apart from the grille I think it looks good.

+1

it is not a mere coincidence, this embrace of the wide-mouth grille

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[sgtBerbatov]

Burwood said:

cookie1600 said:

Will it depreciate as quickly as it accelerates?

Odds are it will. 50% in 3 years? Theres a V8 MY17 for sale at £69K

I hope there are enough of these built for me to buy one for £1,500 in 10 years time.

[Vocht]

B17NNS said:

Fabulous looking thing. Only real letdown for me is the rear cabin. It's probably an option but I'd prefer two separate comfy chairs like those available in the 7 series and S Class.

I actually disagree as you can't spread your legs as much with the above (oi oii). The individual seats excluding the large central tunnel between them (as Bentley have done) is actually much more comfortable, especially on a long journey. I agree the above looks cooler though....

Edited by Vocht on Tuesday 11th June 15:27

[Harry_523]

Profile looks amazing, grill is a bit OTT, trunk looks odd, rear seats look a bit spartan. One seriously pimped Panamera!

[anonymous-user]

I’m sure the Chinese and Americans will love it. Not for me.

[Burwood]

sgtBerbatov said:

Burwood said:

cookie1600 said:

Will it depreciate as quickly as it accelerates?

Odds are it will. 50% in 3 years? Theres a V8 MY17 for sale at £69K

I hope there are enough of these built for me to buy one for £1,500 in 10 years time.

Are you willing to spend £10k annually to drive it. Have a look at the previous model 'running costs' on these boards.

[Hitch]

Lovely looking thing, a less blingy spec a la the dark/shadow/night pack new Contis would make a world of difference. Gentleman's express, stuff the Merc and the BMW.

[Burwood]

Hitch said:

Lovely looking thing, a less blingy spec a la the dark/shadow/night pack new Contis would make a world of difference. Gentleman's express, stuff the Merc and the BMW.

To be fair it is 2X the price of theMerc/BMW

[siwhit]

I realise I will be in the minority her, but I think the front end works far better on this than on the Conti GT.

[monthefish]

Burwood said:

The interior is on another level to the competition. Not a fan of wood but that looks stunning

I would agree in general, Bentley are doing lovely interiors, but did you see the horrible burgandy interior in the Bentayga reviewed by Mr JWW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3wsg6JcuGY





That is the worst twin-rear seat I think I've seen- it's like they forgot to fit the rear centre console.

Edited by monthefish on Tuesday 11th June 17:14

[anonymous-user]

Burwood said:

Are you willing to spend £10k annually to drive it. Have a look at the previous model 'running costs' on these boards.

Since £10K is likely pocket change to many who wold be ordering them I doubt it's an issue

[Nerdherder]

Not just the prestige mass of this thing has grown whilst oogling pictures of it. I would gladly have one please.

[Nerdherder]

monthefish said:

Burwood said:

The interior is on another level to the competition. Not a fan of wood but that looks stunning

I would agree in general, Bentley are doing lovely interiors, but did you see the horrible burgandy interior in the Bentayga reviewed by Mr JWW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3wsg6JcuGY





That is the worst twin-rear seat I think I've seen- it's like they forgot to fit the rear centre console.

Edited by monthefish on Tuesday 11th June 17:14

Luxury armrest thingy will probably be an option.