Bentley is studying whether to add a fifth design to its line up, with a smaller saloon one of the preferred ideas.
Speaking to car reveal at the Geneva motor Show, Bentley Sales as well as advertising manager Kevin increased said, “We’ve stated that we’re taking a look at an SUV, then we’ll replace the Continental as well as flying Spur. then a little vehicle might be something we’d do.
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“A fifth design line would be attractive, however it doesn’t have to be cheaper.”
Bentley manager Wolfgang Schreiber likewise commented on the prospective for a smaller saloon by saying, “We could, in principle, picture going in that direction.”
Rose likewise stated that a new vehicle would much more than likely be developed in the UK: “I would picture we might develop it in Crewe. We’ve got the area as well as space to expand, so physically we might develop it in Crewe.”
With the new Mercedes S-Class moving upmarket, plus other premium rivals likewise selling well, Bentley has an eye on what the competition is doing. “A little vehicle would allow us to have something up against Aston Martin as well as Maserati,” stated Rose.
However, don’t expect the infant Bentley to be cheap. “Price is an essential part of exclusivity,” stated Rose, “so it’s difficult to see us coming down to anything under £100,000.”
Bentley has likewise verified that the new SUV will be the very first design to function plug-in hybrid technology, however the very first diesel Bentley is likewise on the cards according to Rose: “We’d see the benefit of a diesel engine, however where as well as exactly how hasn’t been chose yet.”