The Bentley SUV: The Shape Of Things To Come
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- Category: Luxury Auto, Yachts, Jets
- Published on Monday, 30 June 2014 12:21
- Written by Bentley Motors
(Crewe, England. 27 May 2014) The countdown to the arrival of the Bentley SUV has begun. Bentley's craftsmen, designers and engineers are now completely dedicated to creating the world's most powerful and luxurious SUV and are setting new standards in bespoke craftsmanship and performance.
A new film just released by Bentley – offering a rare glimpse of the company's design approach – shows how the exterior of this remarkable new car is taking shape. Sculpted, contemporary and distinctive design is being combined with the exquisite and meticulous detailing for which Bentley is renowned.
The Bentley SUV will go into production in 2016 with a range of engines – including a plug-in hybrid option for 2017 – being offered to customers. For regular updates and further news on the Bentley SUV please join us at www.NewBentley.com
- Bentley Motors is the most sought after luxury car brand in the world. In 2013 one in every four luxury cars delivered to customers worldwide was a Bentley. 2013 was Bentley's record year in the company's 95-year history. Global customer deliveries grew by 19% over 2012 to 10,120 cars. The Americas remained Bentley's largest sales region, with 3,140 cars delivered. China continued its position as the second biggest market with 2,191 cars, while in Europe, deliveries reached 1,480 cars. Sales in Bentley's home market, the UK, were 1,381 and in the Middle East, Bentley delivered 1,185 cars. By the end of 2013 Bentley had nearly 200 dealerships in 54 countries.
- Bentley Motors' headquarters in Crewe is home to all of its operations including design, R&D, engineering and production of the company's three model lines, Continental, Flying Spur and Mulsanne. The combination of fine craftsmanship, using skills that have been handed down through generations, alongside engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology is unique to UK luxury car brands such as Bentley. It is also an example of high-value British manufacturing at its best. Bentley employs around 3,700 people at Crewe.
