Bentley shows 'vision of the future' with SUV concept ...

(March 6, 2012) GENEVA ? Bentley is offering a "vision of the future" with a dramatic new Sport Utility Vehicle concept, EXP 9 F, at the Geneva Motor Show. The company?s designers and engineers have created a compelling new take on the Grand Touring Bentley ? a vehicle that feels equally at home at an opera gala performance, on the sand dunes and the overtaking lane of the autobahn.

Described by the company as "the Grand Touring Bentley," the all-wheel-drive EXP 9 F previews a third model range that Bentley hopes to slot next to the Continental and Mulsanne.

It? is designed to accommodate a wide range of power plants, from a hybrid gas-electric drivetrain to a twin-turbo 600-horsepower 6.0-liter W12 with eight-speed automatic transmission.

Today a global luxury brand with a network of 160 dealers from Shanghai to Beverly Hills, Bentley has an increasingly diverse customer base spanning every continent. For many customers, a dramatically styled Bentley all-wheel drive SUV which combines a spacious, versatile cabin and commanding driving position, with Bentley?s hallmark power, performance, advanced technology and hand crafted luxury, would be a natural choice both on and off-road.

?We are very excited by the potential of a high performance, ultra-luxury Bentley SUV. We know that many Bentley customers already own SUVs, admiring their style, luxury, performance and versatility. With EXP 9 F, Bentley is making a clear statement of intent that we have both the expertise and desire to meet and exceed their expectations.? Wolfgang D?rheimer, Chairman and Chief Executive, Bentley Motors.

?EXP 9 F had to represent the absolute pinnacle of the sport utility sector, setting a new benchmark for this type of vehicle. The style had to reflect Bentley?s sporting character despite its radically different package and purpose together with sculptured, flowing surfaces in keeping with the Bentley tradition,? said Dirk van Braeckel, Director of Design.

A new class of Bentley allowed the styling team to adopt a more progressive design approach. The exterior is a bold, dynamic statement, combining clean, muscular surfaces with signature character lines, while retaining the qualities of luxury and power ? a pure Bentley.

Key Bentley cues such as the matrix grille, round lamps and the strong power-line and haunch along each flank are reinterpreted for EXP 9 F. The ?hewn from solid? design language and innovative detailing, emphasize the robust character of this high-luxury SUV.

Inside, the EXP 9 F is all business ? or leisure, depending on your taste. The 4+1 cabin is trimmed in both soft-touch and saddle leather, wood veneers and polished aluminum, bronze and gunmetal. Bentley also has combined traditional analog dials with reconfigurable "virtual" instrumentation and advanced features such as 3D navigation.

The rear-seat occupants are treated to such amenities as a fold-down keyboard and full internet connectivity via an iPad, a powered footrest, a drinks table and an infotainment screen for movies, as well as a rear armrest that lifts to reveal a cooled compartment for champagne and glasses.

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