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2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Review

July 3, 2009

STYLING | 8 out of 10

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Minor cosmetic revisions
Edmunds

Sedan receives a more upright grille, larger lower air intakes, a new rear bumper
Autoblog

Large, boldly marked gauges are clear and easy to read
ConsumerGuide

The exterior of the 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur stands in stark contrast to the upright and squared-off presence of its Rolls-Royce competition. Whereas the edges of the Rolls look sharp enough to cut an ogling bystander, the 2009 Bentley Flying Spur lineup is much more streamlined, although styling has not been updated in a while and it's beginning to appear a tad dated. Overall, however, reviewers still feel that the 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur strikes an appropriate balance between luxury and sportiness.

The 2009 Bentley Continental's sheetmetal is quite similar to last year's, and Edmunds points out that there have been only "minor cosmetic revisions" to this "four-door Bentley." The 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is, according to Edmunds, "a high-performance ultraluxury sedan that is offered in one very well-appointed trim level." However, the 2009 Bentley Flying Spur lineup also includes the "new $204,795 Speed" model, according to Motor Trend, which is distinguished by "dark-tinted front grilles, wider tail pipes, and split-spoke 20-in. alloys." Reviewers at Autoblog also point out that the 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed gets "sill plates emblazoned with the word 'Speed' on all four doors." Both versions of the 2009 Bentley Continental sport a long character line that runs the length of the sedan, as well as quad-oval headlights that do a magnificent job of illuminating the road ahead. There's nothing over the top about this 2009 Bentley Flying Spur, but it will still turn heads with ease.

Inside, the 2009 Bentley Flying Spur lineup simply screams luxury. Unlike some luxury brands, the 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur's interior trimmings are also quite functional, and ConsumerGuide praises the "large, boldly marked gauges [that] are clear and easy to read." Edmunds adds that the "switchgear is much more functional than the fussy knobs and buttons from previous models—though it must be said that the controls lack a bit of the panache and romance from the past." Real leather and wood only increase the luxurious ambiance that permeates the 2009 Bentley Continental's cabin, and accents like the Breitling timepiece sitting front and center on the dash make for a truly top-of-the-class driving environment.

Conclusion

Even though the 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur's exterior isn't tremendously flashy, it will still draw a crowd wherever it goes.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Minor cosmetic revisionsEdmundsSedan receives a more upright grille, larger lower air intakes, a new rear bumperAutoblogLarge, boldly marked gauges are clear and easy to readConsumerGuide The exterior of the 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur stands in stark contrast to the upright and squared-off presence of its Rolls-Royce competition. Whereas the edges of the Rolls look sharp enough to cut an ogling bystander, the 2009 Bentley Flying Spur lineup is much more streamlined, although styling has not been updated in a while and it's beginning to appear a tad dated. Overall, however, reviewers still feel that the 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur strikes an appropriate balance between luxury and sportiness. The 2009 Bentley Continental's sheetmetal is quite similar to last year's, and Edmunds points out that there have been only "minor cosmetic revisions" to this "four-door Bentley." The 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is, according to Edmunds, "a high-performance ultraluxury sedan that is offered in one very well-appointed trim level." However, the 2009 Bentley Flying Spur lineup also includes the "new $204,795 Speed" model, according to Motor Trend, which is distinguished by "dark-tinted front grilles, wider tail pipes, and split-spoke 20-in. alloys." Reviewers at Autoblog also point out that the 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed gets "sill plates emblazoned with the word 'Speed' on all four doors." Both versions of the 2009 Bentley Continental sport a long character line that runs the length of the sedan, as well as quad-oval headlights that do a magnificent job of illuminating the road ahead. There's nothing over the top about this 2009 Bentley Flying Spur, but it will still turn heads with ease. Inside, the 2009 Bentley Flying Spur lineup simply screams luxury. Unlike some luxury brands, the 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur's interior trimmings are also quite functional, and ConsumerGuide praises the "large, boldly marked gauges [that] are clear and easy to read." Edmunds adds that the "switchgear is much more functional than the fussy knobs and buttons from previous models—though it must be said that the controls lack a bit of the panache and romance from the past." Real leather and wood only increase the luxurious ambiance that permeates the 2009 Bentley Continental's cabin, and accents like the Breitling timepiece sitting front and center on the dash make for a truly top-of-the-class driving environment. ConclusionEven though the 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur's exterior isn't tremendously flashy, it will still draw a crowd wherever it goes. 2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "Minor cosmetic revisions" Autoblog: "Sedan receives a more upright grille, larger lower air intakes, a new rear bumper" ConsumerGuide: "Large, boldly marked gauges are clear and easy to read" The exterior of the ...

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Other Choices:

Those looking for the same kind of exclusivity in more of a pulse-quickening sport sedan should consider the Maserati Quattroporte, which feels closer to a full-fledged sportscar and has styling that's—in most places—more attention-getting than the Spur's. The Quattroporte also costs a bit less. Others who want some of the best technology features might check out the Mercedes-Benz S600 or its performance-tuned variant, the S65 AMG. Both of the big S-Class super-sedans are powered by big twin-turbo V-12 engines and are just as comfortable as the 2009 Flying Spur—though they won't command respect in the same way or have the same distinct interior materials. For less money, the Audi S8 is also worth consideration; it's powered by a Lamborghini-derived V-10 engine, and it offers very satisfying performance and a lighter, nimbler feel on the road. Next year there will be two other luxurious and sporty sedans that buyers might also cross-shop: the 2010 Aston Martin Rapide and 2010 Porsche Panamera. Both are likely to have long waiting lists their first year.

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