The inside stays luxuriously trimmed and oh-so comfy however given the expertise developments elsewhere maintaining the very same inside structure is a missed alternative, and the Flying Spur does really feel dated in its design subsequent to the most recent Mercedes-Benz and BMW premium fashions.
Given the Flying Spur Velocity has an excellent few years of service in it forward, that’s a priority, much more in order Bentley sometimes updates its fashions much less incessantly than the trade norm.
There are merely no main variations between the earlier Flying Spur and this new model, save for some new trim choices that really feel like the type which can be launched with mannequin yr updates, resembling darkish chrome and a few new quilted leather-based trim.
It’s an excellent job there beginning place is so sturdy, for it stays a pleasant inside to sit down in and use. Whereas a central 12.3in touchscreen that may rotate away out of view does loads of the heavy lifting (wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto characteristic), there are many bodily switches retained on the centre console for the likes of the heating and air flow in addition to key shortcut buttons beneath the display itself.
Two totally different rear cabin configurations are supplied: a two-seater with a big rear centre console between the rear passengers or what Bentley calls a 2+1 seating configuration, with two massive rear seats and a smaller central one you wouldn’t wish to sit in for something apart from brief journeys.
The 20-way adjustable seats have an optionally available ‘wellness operate’ which can be claimed to cut back fatigue by heating and cooling, and flippantly altering your posture in an lively method, all with the aim of lowering fatigue. It’s onerous to say in the event that they work or not given the seat is comfy anyway, however even after lots of of miles behind the wheel you do really feel refreshed. It’s a supremely comfy automotive for positive.
Rear legroom is superb and the rear cabin stays a pleasant place to be.
