The Bentley Continental is not just a luxury grand tourer, it is a full-fledged performance car too. Find out everything that we think you should know about the Bentley Continental.

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Is the Bentley Continental a good car? 

Bentley is renowned for its quality and premium craftsmanship and it is no different in the Continental. Considering how the Continental combines luxurious comfort, performance and practicality, it is indeed a good car.

Who is the Bentley Continental a good car for?

The Bentley Continental is a good car for individuals or couples that want a vehicle that both exudes style and luxury while still remaining a high-performance model for spirited weekend drives.

Is the Bentley Continental a good first car?

If the price is not a hurdle, the Bentley Continental will serve a first-time car buyer well. We would, however, recommend an advanced driving course for inexperienced drivers before exploiting the full potential of the powerful engine.

Is the Bentley Continental a good family car?

Although the Bentley Continental does offer seating for four occupants, the rear occupants might get a little cramped on longer journeys. If you are in the market for a Bentley that would suit the needs of your family, we recommend the Bentayga.

Is there a Hybrid Bentley Continental?

At the time of writing this article, a hybrid variant of the Continental is not yet available. However, the British marque did announce that they are developing plug-in hybrid powertrains for the near future.

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What’s it like to drive? 

Reviewer’s opinion

There is quite a lot of performance available in the GT Speed, as you might imagine. The twin-turbocharged W12 engine produces 485kW and 900Nm of torque which is sent through all four wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Despite a 2 273kg kerb weight, with launch control enabled, the Speed will sprint to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds while its top speed is rated at 335 km/h. This was our first experience of the famed W12 engine, and despite the mountain of torque and impressive elasticity, we found ourselves wanting more in terms of engine sound, even if it was only more aurally pleasing in Sport mode and toned-down in the other modes.

– Sean Nurse, AutoTrader

What does it look like?

Exterior

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everything you need to know about the bentley continental

Interior

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What is the Bentley Continental like inside? 

As standard, clients can expect Walnut veneers to adorn the centre console, and dashboard and extend onto the door cards, however, as can be expected from a luxury brand such as Bentley, metal open-pore woods and even carbon fibre can be commissioned. The seats, soft-touch areas and door cards also see full leather cladding in a variety of colours with contrast piping, stitching and embroidering.

Style

The Continental incorporates a timeless grand tourer design with the long bonnet, quickly rising and then sloping roof and strong shoulder line. The wheel wells are filled with 21-inch wheels which optionally come in a variety of styles and colours. Bentley not only created a modern-looking model but has captured elements from Bentley cars of the past and incorporated them with a modern interpretation. In short, the design of the Continental are timeless, elegant and yet sporty.

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Tech features

  • Apple CarPlay
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • Built-in Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Bentley connected services
  • 360º Top View Camera

Price and specs

Which is the cheapest Continental?

The cheapest Bentley Continental is the entry trim Continental GT V8 – prices usually start from R 4 125 000

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How much does it cost?

Bentley Continental GT V8 from R 4 125 000
Bentley Continental GTC V8 from R 4 525 000
Bentley Continental GT S from R 4 625 000
Bentley Continental GT Azure from R 4 950 000
Bentley Continental GTC S from R 5 075 000
Bentley Continental GT Speed from R 5 125 000
Bentley Continental GTC Azure from R 5 450 000
Bentley Continental GT V8 Mulliner from R 5 600 000
Bentley Continental GTC Speed from R 5 625 000
Bentley Continental GTC V8 Mulliner from R 6 000 000
Bentley Continental GT W12 Mulliner from R 6 175 000
Bentley Continental GTC W12 Mulliner from R 6 800 000

*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.

Competitors

Similar Cars to the Bentley Continental

Porsche 911

BMW M8 Competition

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