The new coupe is really the best car Bentley had every built in their entire history.

Bentley desperately needed new sedan replacement that's for sure. The old platform simply doesn't cut it. The new Panamera platform will be an excellent base.

The Bentayga, well, it's butt ugly. One of the worse looking car there is, almost up there with the Aztec.

Having said that, it's a sales success in select markets, it's like the most expensive SUV, was. The new Rolls Royce cost more. But also bigger and more luxurious. The price tag makes it a status symbol for some. until someone else rolls up in a Rolls. 

The mistake was VAG trying to chase volume with the Bentley name. Doesn't work. It sort fo did for a while, until Diesel gate.

VAG would do well to reposition Bentley as the modern day coach builder. Take a 'common' corporate platform and add custom coach flair. Bespoke stuff. The new coupe is one of those. It was just a Panamera platform but they made it beautiful and attractive and perform well. A real winner. 

 

 


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