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2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Features Review

July 3, 2009

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

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Outdated infotainment interface
Edmunds

Bi-xenon headlights are standard, as are a navigation system, wireless cell-phone link
ConsumerGuide

Coolest new option for 2009 is the $6900 Naim audio system
Road and Track

When your brand is built around luxury more than performance or styling, as is the case with Bentley, features become an all-important selling point and one of the most critical aspects of success. With so much riding on the interior features, it's no surprise that Bentley continues to amaze with both the basics and the upscale features—with the notable exception of the interactive center console.

The 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur comes standard with a long list of features that should appease even the most luxury-minded consumers. Edmunds reviewers report that "standard features include 19-inch wheels, an adjustable air suspension, bi-xenon headlamps, four-zone automatic climate control, [and] heated rear seats with lumbar massage." ConsumerGuide adds that "a navigation system, wireless cell-phone link, heated front seats with memory, [and] driver-seat lumbar massage" are also standard on the 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur lineup. While reviewers surveyed by TheCarConnection.com generally rave about the luxurious appointments within the 2009 Bentley Continental's cabin, Edmunds does take exception to the "outdated infotainment interface" that some reviewers feel would be much more at home in a late-'90s model car than a 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Other than that somewhat disappointing arrangement, the 2009 Bentley Flying Spur's standard features are top-notch.

In addition to the standard features on the 2009 Bentley Continental, Bentley offers a number of options, some of which cost more individually than a few of today's economy cars. The one option that automotive experts enjoy the most is the newly available Naim sound system, which Road and Track reviewers call the "coolest new option for 2009." They add that "Naim is a well-known high-end British home audio maker, and its non-flashy designs seem a perfect fit for Bentley." The upgraded sound system is almost absurdly powerful, featuring 15 speakers and an 1,100-watt amplifier to produce sound that Road and Track deems "crisp, clear, [and] amazing." ConsumerGuide lists some of the other available features for the 2009 Bentley Flying Spur as "a heated steering wheel, front passenger lumbar massage, power opening and closing trunklid, and satellite radio." If that's not enough, Edmunds adds that the 2009 Bentley Flying Spur can be outfitted with "power-adjustable rear seats with a full rear center console, flip-down wooden picnic tables for rear passengers, a full-length three passenger rear seat...[and] a rear-seat entertainment system with twin display screens."

Conclusion

The 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur lives up to its desired reputation as one of the most luxurious, feature-laden luxury cruisers on the road.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Outdated infotainment interfaceEdmundsBi-xenon headlights are standard, as are a navigation system, wireless cell-phone linkConsumerGuideCoolest new option for 2009 is the $6900 Naim audio systemRoad and Track When your brand is built around luxury more than performance or styling, as is the case with Bentley, features become an all-important selling point and one of the most critical aspects of success. With so much riding on the interior features, it's no surprise that Bentley continues to amaze with both the basics and the upscale features—with the notable exception of the interactive center console. The 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur comes standard with a long list of features that should appease even the most luxury-minded consumers. Edmunds reviewers report that "standard features include 19-inch wheels, an adjustable air suspension, bi-xenon headlamps, four-zone automatic climate control, [and] heated rear seats with lumbar massage." ConsumerGuide adds that "a navigation system, wireless cell-phone link, heated front seats with memory, [and] driver-seat lumbar massage" are also standard on the 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur lineup. While reviewers surveyed by TheCarConnection.com generally rave about the luxurious appointments within the 2009 Bentley Continental's cabin, Edmunds does take exception to the "outdated infotainment interface" that some reviewers feel would be much more at home in a late-'90s model car than a 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Other than that somewhat disappointing arrangement, the 2009 Bentley Flying Spur's standard features are top-notch. In addition to the standard features on the 2009 Bentley Continental, Bentley offers a number of options, some of which cost more individually than a few of today's economy cars. The one option that automotive experts enjoy the most is the newly available Naim sound system, which Road and Track reviewers call the "coolest new option for 2009." They add that "Naim is a well-known high-end British home audio maker, and its non-flashy designs seem a perfect fit for Bentley." The upgraded sound system is almost absurdly powerful, featuring 15 speakers and an 1,100-watt amplifier to produce sound that Road and Track deems "crisp, clear, [and] amazing." ConsumerGuide lists some of the other available features for the 2009 Bentley Flying Spur as "a heated steering wheel, front passenger lumbar massage, power opening and closing trunklid, and satellite radio." If that's not enough, Edmunds adds that the 2009 Bentley Flying Spur can be outfitted with "power-adjustable rear seats with a full rear center console, flip-down wooden picnic tables for rear passengers, a full-length three passenger rear seat...[and] a rear-seat entertainment system with twin display screens." ConclusionThe 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur lives up to its desired reputation as one of the most luxurious, feature-laden luxury cruisers on the road. 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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