Bentley Flying Spur 3
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Product Overview
Built on Volkswagen Group's MSB platform, the 3rd gen Flying Spur is decidedly more sporty and refined. It debuts with all-wheel steering and Dynamic Ride as well as a range of the latest luxury features and technologies that Bentley has to offer.
Since the discontinuation of the Muslanne powered by the company's storied 6 3/4-litre V8 in 2020, the 3rd-gen Bentley Flying Spur has become the flagship luxury sedan of the iconic marque.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 71%
Pros
- Good power
- Decent styling
- Lots of luxury options
Cons
- Hybrid nonsense
- Downgrade from the Mulsanne
What external reviewers found
External score 83%
Pros
- Superb handling
- Superb hi-fi system
- Superb interior
- Excellent infotainment system
Cons
- Lack of storage space
- Lackluster tech
- Lacklustre rear comfort
- Lacklustre fuel economy
- Not the most comfortable to drive
- Not the most practical
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Specifications
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External Reviews
[1]
Reviewer score 99% (normalized by Neofiliac)Pros
- Superb hi-fi system
- Comfortable to sit in
- Superb interior
Cons
- No fridge
autocar[2]
Reviewer score 77% (normalized by Neofiliac)Despite the pretensions of Mercedes and BMW, the Bentley Flying Spur has few natural size/price rivals. The Spur has its own mildly modified version of the 626bhp 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 engine introduced with the Bentayga SUV. Our test car was a special edition, an early Spur with the £37,000 First Edition pack that throws in just about every important Bentley add-on.
Pros
- Powerful twin-turbo W12 engine
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Pricier than rivals
autoexpress[3]
Reviewer score 88% (normalized by Neofiliac)The cabin is as luxurious as you'd expect, with deep carpets, soft leather and beautifully finished trim. A huge 12.3-inch touchscreen display houses functionality for navigation, Bluetooth, DAB radio and Apple CarPlay. The standard audio system offers 10 speakers with 650 watts, although you can upgrade to either a B&O 16 speaker set-up.
Pros
- Best-in-class infotainment system
- Excellent cabin tech
Cons
- Lack of storage space
carmagazine[4]
Reviewer score 74% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Spur starts on e-power and you can manually prod the powertrain through EV, Hybrid and Hold modes as your priorities shift. While the Hybrid is 175kg heavier than an equivalent Spur V8, it's a drop in the ocean for a 2.5-tonne car. By 2030, all of Bentley's cars will be full EVs.
Pros
- Powerful V8
- Elegant styling
- Excellent handling
Cons
- Not the most comfortable to drive
- Alternatives are more fun to drive
cnet[5]
Reviewer score 84% (normalized by Neofiliac)Bentley's new Flying Spur is striking and dynamic without any cues that shout for your attention. On the inside, things are a bit more familiar -- traditional, even -- with the usual Bentley quilted leather. Up front, the infotainment system is functional and clean, offering most of the modern features.
Pros
- Gorgeous interior
- Excellent infotainment system
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Lackluster tech
- No Android Auto
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References
- ^ Naim for Bentley premium audio system (2020 Bentley Flying Spur) review. [].
- ^ Bentley Flying Spur 2020 UK review. [autocar].
- ^ Bentley Flying Spur review. [autoexpress].
- ^ Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid (2022) review: take it easy. [carmagazine].
- ^ 2020 Bentley Flying Spur review: A truly sublime sedan. [cnet].
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