Curated Texan
Spring has arrived, and with it comes a fresh new look for the Continental GT and GTC Azure, the illustrious members of the Continental family, focusing on comfort, luxury, and overall well-being, in direct contrast to the performance-driven S and Speed models.
Taking inspiration from the Bentayga EWB Azure, the pinnacle of grand touring, both cars now sport a ‘Vertical Vane Grille’ design, which is both elegant and visually striking. The unique grille features bright chrome vertical vanes that sit in front of a black mesh grille, creating a harmonious look with the other models in the Azure range, while the 22-inch ten-spoke black painted and bright machined Azure wheels from the Flying Spur have now become standard.
The iconic two-door grand tourers also benefit from a new lofted quilting pattern, emphasizing the Azure range’s focus on wellness and technology.
And as is customary with the Azure models, new deep pile floormats are even more luxurious than before, made of 100% pure wool, with a velvety, luxuriant feel. The specially selected wool variety used is tested to ensure quality standards are met before use, with color applied through hank dyeing, providing better control of the dye quality and improved color matching, all without using any bleach, resulting in a beautiful quality finished carpet made of pure wool. Deep pile floormats are also available as an option for models where they are not standard.
The standard cabin carpets across all models have also been made more sustainable, with the new cabin carpet now made of 100% recycled Nylon, providing the same level of comfort and feel as the previous carpet, which was made of 100% virgin Nylon material.
For the Speed range, there is new optional content, with the exterior bright ware now available in a contemporary Granite grey, complementing the optional blackline specification, providing a more performance-inspired aesthetic. The Flying Spur Speed and S also drop the straight vane grille in favor of a matrix grille pattern, which is synonymous with Bentley, initially inspired by the racing models of the 1920s.
And newly introduced across all ranges for Continental GT and Flying Spur as an option is a stunning dark tint diamond brushed aluminum technical finish for fascias and waist rails, first seen in the Bentayga. This exquisite finish evokes the Bentley matrix grille design, produced through an intricate process of brushing the aluminum precisely, from multiple directions, achieving a contemporary three-dimensional effect.
Lastly, a striking new optional exterior color, Topaz Blue, is available across all models, providing an intense blend of blue and green, portraying cool and calm attributes that create a sparkling turquoise jewel-laden surface appearance. The latest Bentley product portfolio is more harmonious than ever, offering clear pathways to wellness and luxury through the Azure range, performance, and engaging driving with Speed and S models.
