The British Panamera? New Bentley Continental GT Speed driving REVIEW

[@autogefuehl]

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[@the.mylooo]

Idk why would the engineers do not think about radar system placement? I mean that's so ugly putting that radar sensor in the middle of the grill !

[@JohnyMcNeal]

Because it needs to be functional before anything else, there's regulations and limits about its placement positon. ;) Same as with MX-5 redesign for example but they made an effort. And many other models.

[@the.mylooo]

@@JohnyMcNeal that's too logical but at least hide it somehow like VW group do or some other manufacturer, in this particular car I think it was not a full redesign just a face lift cuz before it it wasn't equiped with that radar

[@the.mylooo]

That's why it was a bit hard to place.

[@sturdza7092]

or at least make it symmetric

[@ruffmadman]

Yeah, but when you see how Genesis approaches this, it makes you wonder why Bentley (and Audi) do that. I mean, there has to be some sort of reason for it though. I've never seen a radar module shaped like a dome aside from something similar on Audi models.

[@youngpersian991]

What the heck were they thinking when they changed the headlights. Now it’s really giving Genesis which don’t get me wrong is a nice car, but this is 3x as expensive STARTING.

[@ETr4d3]

Tank 300 vibes

[@vadym8713]

to be fair, Genesis were copying Bentley from the beginning

[@MrGeezil]

That headlight is straight copy from the 2020-2022 Genesis G90 lol.

[@tescoshortage]

Other way around. Genesis used Bentley-esque design language.

[@dannyboycar0777]

Luxurious premium cars should have traditional analogue gauges, rather than a cheap tablet. It's like a Rolex vs Apple watch.

[@the.mylooo]

I agree with that 👍🏻

[@naughtysauce4323]

Been saying that for years. Billionaires don't buy smart watches lmao

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

Bugatti gets it right with their cars. They know screens will look dated in years to come so it's analogue dials all the way.

[@dachuanchen]

They both have analog gauges/switches and a display in the center console. The Bugatti Tourbillon has a vertical retracting center display. In the Bentley, the central display can be rotated to reveal three analog gauges as Thomas demonstrates in the video.

[@lukegraham9603]

Luxury buyers want tech. There’s a lot of functionality that comes with a digital cluster, and old gauges are just that…. Old…. Decisions like that are made by the market, not the manufacturers

[@royeady800]

100 percent agree touch screens are a nightmare!

[@ivankaranovic8610]

Thomas from Autogefuhl is the best presenter of the cars by far

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[@kimsoli853]

That radar placement is doing my head in. That kinda looks like an after thought. Surely they could have spent a little more time to find a more discreet placement

[@almac9203]

I dislike it. They should have either moved it below the grill or center it in the grill or perhaps hide it behind the grill. The only saving grace is it isn't that noticeable with a blacked out chrome grill.

[@SudSale31]

12:24 It is called cost cuttings mate, they already know that people do want physical touch for climate control, but they don’t care, only money matters.

[@notagain2856]

Typical VW then

[@SudSale31]

@@notagain2856 BMW, Mercedes and many carmakers are so" typical" too

[@futurehofer1564]

Yeah thats the point of capitalism

[@thegreatalta]

I only watch this for listening to Thomas... and the "Let's Go" always means a fantastic and honest review always follows

[@michaelbaines]

The new design update is spot on. At first, I thought the changes were a bit underwhelming, but after seeing it next to the older model, they’ve refined rather than reinvented. Overall, I think it looks incredible-modern but still true to its roots

[@corgiowner436]

Somehow the interior feels less luxurious than the previous generation. May be the grey color.

[@afspeelijstsamir]

I agree

[@shaneedwards9197]

+1 100% agree. It’s crazy every time I watch another segment of the video I like it less.

[@shaneedwards9197]

Not used to Bentley and electric being paired together. We lost the Mulsanne for this?!?!?!?

[@autogefuehl]

Data & Facts: Bentley Continental GT Speed and GTC platform of Porsche Panamera 4,90 m 193“ length Matrix LED Front shall be a „Tiger“ design 22“ wheels anti-roll control rear-axle steering dual valve dampers air suspension rotating screen to hide the monitor 4,0 l V8 PHEV 782 hp AWD, around 60 km / 40 miles electric range (600 hp from engine, 190 hp from e-motor) 8-speed pdk 22 kWh net battery 11 kW AC charging 3,2 s acceleration (3,1 s mph figure) GTC is 0.2 sec slower 0.4 sec faster than previous W12 1000 Nm of torque Vmax 335 km/h 208 mph GTC 285 km/h 177 mph Electric driving up to 160 km/h 8-spd dual clutch transmission Pricing 246.000 Euro Coupe 271.000 Euro GTC Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

[@o2mpx]

A big compliment to your reviews. Your focus on detail provides a perspective that far exceeds the superficial comments most reviewers get from a brief test drive. Having the panamera turbo before and now the outgoing continental gt, your insights about them are spot on. Kudos.

[@Patrick_T_Peni]

16:38 For a car of such craftsmanship, I feel that real "analogue" gauges for the driver would have added more value to the interior aesthetic, to go with their "digital detox" concept.

[@Picard47Lock]

headlamps look a little incongruous with the rest of the car and almost apologetic. Maybe it makes sense in person but in some of the angles the extended lash part sticks out in not the best way

[@kevinhearts616]

Well I tend to like the facelift of vehicles coz of refining n improving what was previously not worth while of a vehicle bt for this I do like the prefacelift with the two headlights with a deployable spoiler. Looked way sexy than this face-lift bt the interior is worth it with the face-lift. That baby blue exterior on the convertible is a headturner for sure!

[@pedroalmodovar8100]

Hi Thomas, big fun of your channel since the beginning, you are doing a great review all the time. one suggestion for your opening, I think you should mention Lia beyond the camera.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏 i often do actually but we can also increase that hehe

[@phileagle8432]

That’s a great point about the physical and audible interaction with buttons and switches being an indication of a cars quality. I hadn’t thought of that as cars embrace more screen tech but instinctively I get a sense for the quality of a car by the way switches feel and sound. As you say you don’t get with a screen!

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[@iamtheprogression]

11:55 the sound of perfection !!!

[@jambear7862]

Haha what happened to elegance understated sophistication? This is a heinous execution and spec. Total cost saving.

[@mik4mik4]

Bentleys never were understated

[@almac9203]

They can personalize the way you want it. That's the benefit of being rich!

[@katisop5991]

06:35 Generation 2 looks the most expensive and well crafted. 2 > 3 > 1 > 4

[@nigelha3699]

usual good review. very happy some one finally compares to Panamera, most reviewers ignore this. Wife liked the convertible, but the boot renders it useless for two golfers and electric buggies.

[@autogefuehl]

🙏🙏

[@futurehofer1564]

This car is beautiful, but then I look at previous version and this look worse than that. Maybe the rear for this one looks better, but the old one's front is sooooo much nicer

[@CapitanHarlockisback]

How a 5m long vehicle can be so small inside, with almost no trunk space?

[@shaneedwards9197]

The seats…

[@CapitanHarlockisback]

@@shaneedwards9197 or the motor maybe.

[@JH-ml5cp]

The sound of the V8 is beautiful. It is a very entertaining video, thanks.

[@skittlesgarage]

I wrapped my Bentley Continental GT in a similar color. Great color selection.

[@gzmd86]

That interior is just perfect in every way

[@DBrealmadrid9606]

A full Nappa leather on this thing would be absolutely breathtaking. Mercedes with their piano plastic simply don’t compare.

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

Not even close to being in the same segment, but ok.

[@DBrealmadrid9606]

@@AWMJoeyjoejoe Mercedes’s egregious use of piano black is ubiquitous across the entire range. Including the most luxurious models like the S680 Maybach. Try again

[@mikegrappone9078]

Great video - headlights look like a 1990s Dodge Neon!

[@Picard47Lock]

That’s totally it!

[@simonsharp9499]

Please Thomas stop making comments about manufacturers using 'animal skin' for seats wrongly making uneducated negative comments suggesting this is bad and not sustainable. FYI, no cow is ever killed for its skin!!!!! Cows are killed for their meat ie food - their skin is always a by-product. It is good that when animal killed for food, there is no waste and the cow skin is put to practical use. By definition, leather seats are perfectly sustainable as are a by product of the natural process of eating an animal.

[@BelarusianInUk]

Seats, bags, coats, etc etc. it will quickly become unsustainable. So, Thomas do not stop

[@lukegraham9603]

Some people don’t want to sit on an animals skin…. I don’t feel any way about it, other than wishing leather held up as well as other synthetic materials (the leather wheel in my truck is peeling at 40k miles). Nothing wrong with wanting an alternative to leather

[@SudSale31]

👍🏾 on point

[@bombstar10]

This is true to a degree, but unfortunately there are some very poor practices going on surrounding leather production and how the animals are treated. Most notably in Italy and China.

[@DBrealmadrid9606]

It’s a shams because as comprehensive as his reviews are, he always doesn’t like talking about the materials used on the dashboard, headliners, door sills...etc if they are leather. And no mention of the leather quality as well, such as Merino vs Vernasca in BMW, Nappa and base in Mercedes...etc

[@halhansen778]

Not sure about the Bentley meets Genesis front lights, but I do love the rear

[@carlbrown3634]

Very nice review! Thanks for sharing.

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[@Maccaboy1984]

The radar element on the grill looks like a great big acne spot on an otherwise pretty face…and the press cars spec colours in all these new Conti reviews are weird, weird, weird

[@jeebus2121]

I think they're trying to garner 'new money' from China and younger wealthy customers. They tend to like rather gaudy color choices.

[@dusandestanovic5884]

Wow, wow, wow, I like it very much in this color. The exterior is very much improved, finally.

[@mindfixer4you]

Once you've seen that the wheel design on each side doesn't match when rotating you can't unsee it!

[@wings9925]

A great review as always. Thank you, both. I agree about the benefits of physical controls. So important to the luxury feel of a vehicle. Its sad to see the front end changes, which with the clunky radar and camera placement, plus the eyelids/eyelashes, look inferior to the original. The move away from analogue gauges is sad to see too. It looks cheap

[@global_nomad.]

great to see the generations together...most brands dont want you to compare new and old....for me the first 2 looked like bentleys with connection to the past, more upright looking. this latest model and the third as a bridge feels like it is moving towards other companies design style...still individual and clearly trying to bring in a broader market. Having said all of that I do like the qulaity of the design work.

[@freshjuice9801]

The first generation facelift V8 S version would be my pick of the bunch.

[@Björn-JakobLind]

Can you ask Bentley why they didnt did a new version of Brooklands coupe!? The most beautiful car ever build.

[@dasautogt]

Absolutely maaaaaaaagnificent, what a machine. 🙏 And I don't mind Leah's colour either. 😁👍 What a job you have young man 🤩😍

[@fachzentrumkfo]

It lost quite a bit of class and distinctiveness with these new headlamps. The pre-facelift was quite elegant, though.

[@philedwards7174]

Excellent review. I do agree about switch gear. Great to have the driver involvement in operating switches etc. In terns of driver/passenger heat difference, I suggest that if your passenger is colder than you, its probably because their heart rate has increased and they are nit as relaxed as you. Try slowing down!!!!

[@autogefuehl]

cheers! Hehe, the passenger is colder than the driver, that way around!

[@benzamg1982]

Best title. Gorgeous car , in and out , the leather in bentleys is at another level, love it . Cheers

[@logcabins8258]

That radar on the new grill looks like a huge PIMPLE, aghhh...

[@123antimiro]

Thomas well done👍.Lea brought more juice emotions to you reviews, lets continue that way👍

[@autogefuehl]

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[@thedaveaftertomorrow]

Is the radar a beauty spot or a wart?

[@jack1109]

Agree about the new scheinwerfer. Old ones much nicer.

[@daskurka]

They messed up, this screams cheap.

[@kubek555]

front was definitely better pre-facelift, but the rear is a real step up. I never liked the rear on the previous version.

[@Coinresearcherant]

Beautiful colour for the new Bentley 'Mascara.' Lea has great taste, but the car is not for me. Too heavy and 'cruel.' Amazing scenery for test - thanks guys.

[@autogefuehl]

🙏🙏

[@김준오-f9v]

항상 좋은 영상 잘보고 있습니다 감사합니다 ^^❤

[@gregorygant4242]

Great color ,unusual but elegant , very nice interior color / texture combo . I love that microfibre steering wheel you can grip it good even in the heat , sweat. 782 PS that'a lot of power there but it sounds like a pretty smooth delivery not jerky . Nice review Thomas , great car even though too expensive for me . Are those leather pants your female colleague is wearing ? Cool looking. Till next time Thomas , Tschüss !

[@autogefuehl]

high grade leatherette of course since you dont need to harm animals for great look

[@gregorygant4242]

@@autogefuehl Oh , ok they still look cool , do they come in men's sizes I need pants like that .

[@autogefuehl]

I know that there are some raver uniforms in a more martial style, there is this Berlin brand called NAKT doing these outfits

[@Driver_88]

Atleast they got rid of (a little) bit of piano black from the centre console as before!

[@Hvitserk67]

I'll take the Panamera please.

[@lucassitanggang5154]

That so, competitors of Bentley Continental GT Speed, are Aston Martin DB 12 Volant, Ferrari 12 Cylinders, and Porsche Panamera. Astonishing!

[@HyBy]

Apart from the front design, this car is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@purkaitsurajit53]

The very best in British automotive engineering!!👍👍❤️❤️

[@ERTZZTRE]

That`s exactly the problem of the "new" Continental GT: It is technically "only" a Panamera, because it has lost the exclusive W12-engine.

[@jovceata]

the rear tail lights remind me of my 2024 BYD Seal lights

[@uweboker5983]

Definitely a beautiful design! Elegant and sporty as well!

[@andrewsmactips]

I really like the two stages of graduations of the analog speedometer. Not so keen on the offset eye jutting through the grill though.

[@vadym8713]

I would buy this if I were a millionaire. British luxury design with German engineering is just perfect

[@kennethabbott4866]

Good point about hearing clicks,etc, card are loosing character by switching to screens!

[@thomalex8932]

I really like the car, and although it may seem small, the price is too steep if my phone doesn't fit nicely in it.

[@martinedwards7360]

Beautiful car, although the interior looked dated and not as luxurious as I'd expected it to be.

[@dasshikuru]

I can’t help but see a bit of M6 grand coupe from the back. Not a bad look.

[@adityakrishna6016]

Beautiful eye sore.. Thomas forgot to praise the ingenuity of the beautiful grille.😂

[@94mikyyy]

Thomas centre console buttons are not silver anymore and no one seemed to notice. I think black plastic buttons look so cheap like in a toyota. Honestly I like pre facelift more in every single way.

[@PaulMeier-cu3ds]

A great review of a car absolutely nobody needs at €250k, but fun thank you. I think the car would look better in British racing green rather than in something as loud as the pink reviewed. They have done a great job in taming the worst of VW/Audi’s software and the digital part of the UI is kept where it should be - more or less unseen when not needed. The UI/UX is simply classier and more effective than some of the worst that Audi does nowadays. Assuming I was going to spend the money what would put me off would be the huge weight. Maybe a Maserati Folgore might be more fun.

[@Alpharius__Omegon]

330000€

[@PaulMeier-cu3ds]

@@Alpharius__Omegon I stand corrected.

[@Company-59]

Fun fact: THe main reason the driver feels “warmer” than the passenger is the steering wheel blocking the left air vent partially. Try it out.

[@autogefuehl]

we usually have the mid vents deactivated and only top and feet running :)

[@GaganGrewalf095]

There were three different teams, one for the main headlights, second one for the indicators/running lights and the third one to put them together. And the three teams never communicated with each other… only a guess on how that headlight design came to be.

[@MichelHenriTonneau]

Irrespectively of all comments I have seen recently, it remains a beautiful beast , a dream car and certainly on my dear wish list if ….

[@darockwilder2083]

Tennis racket headlights

[@my1housetalk461]

pls sir, when doing car reviews, pls try and include the measurement of the car ground clearance and talk about it

[@pnketia]

I get why some want buttons over touch screen, but once a button is assigned a function in a car it can never be upgraded because it is hard wired. An example is the fan speed selector for the AC may only have four settings with buttons, but on a touch screen a software update can change that control to variable fan speeds. Having the ability to have future functions is important to a lot more younger buyers who are tech saavy.

[@kyronrc]

There was nothing to improve on the last generation tbh, it looked just perfect. This looks just as good, but i miss the quad headlights. Will miss W12 too!

[@A.ston_M.artinfiva]

This is the best good looking BENTLY CONTINENTAL GT . This colour more a lady’s colour but for men black , navy blue or orchid green will look cool .👌

[@Titibo74]

Amazing car : sporty, luxurious, comfortable, and truly high-performance!

[@kimsoli853]

Would you be able to get your hands on a DB12? Looking forward to see how that fares against the competition now since they stepped it up and forwent with the Mercedes infotainment

[@barryfastcars25]

I am surprised that this hybrid doesn't equal the power output of Ferrari's naturally aspirated V12 or Astons biturbo V12. They were so close the 800hp mark.

[@Johnny91832]

A giant pimple on the grill that they didn't even try to cover, looks horrible

[@КонстантинПономаренко-я7я]

Radars destroy the face. They didnt even try to integrate them into design ....

[@Lincoln7Zulu]

Great body style. I the rear design is sharp.

[@puttajay]

The headlights and tail lights look cheap now imho Overall ok but i think aston looks better this time, its was opposite before face lifts

[@philhenderson3516]

That's a nice looking Genesis! Oh, wait... Nevermind.

[@emiliospowerballer1441]

I hope when you get to 1 million subscribers, that you will review nothing cheaper than a Bugatti.

[@autogefuehl]

hehe =)

[@blacov89]

oh my god... It took me just seconds to realise they have absolutely ruined a great design. The front end looks much worse compared to the pre facelift model. It looks like a pretty girl with pure skin but with a big red spot in the middle of forehead with too thick highlighted eyebrows. What a shame.

[@ETr4d3]

I didn't hear if you can use it in ev mode, our Asian market 2.0 petrol hybrid Cayenne got 55km range in ev mode, great for around town, but takes 6h to charge at home. Also, on long trips the ev motor keeps the rpms low and can do 120 at 1800rpm. Recently did 700km while using 5.8-6.2l/100

[@hanspeter24]

2.0 petrol plug in hybrid?

[@jambear7862]

😂😂😂 what has the world come too

[@cromulentparty]

Thomas, the battery never goes to absolute zero.

[@autogefuehl]

Yep never totally zero but it wont help much with performance

[@Carwithoutengine]

Bentley truly makes perfect cars!

[@dsigner]

that is why i dont like rims like that. because on the left, it looks fine, with shape like spinning forward. but on the right, its the opposite.

[@thewheelieguy]

There is at least one maker, maybe Aston Martin or Bentley, who does wheels in two patterns that have the rotational stuff in the opposite direction for each side. Cause lots of people have thought about this too.

[@Nmh86]

I’ve always loved the GT but they could have done more to distinguish it from the previous generation. Looking at it from the rear it looks like of like the eyes of a squished alien face 👽

[@bobs_sa8480]

The side profile is stunning! The radar on the grill is an eye sore, the headlights have lost the iconic look, the interior spec on this is atrocious it somehow makes it look so cheap - it’s the same shade of gray many budget cars use

[@andras.89]

From 11:40, 100% agree!

[@autogefuehl]

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[@niptodstan]

Why haven't they sorted the entertainment unit, so you can have it blank when you drive? It has to be simple.

[@roderickwho1983]

Footballer's car. Thanks for the video.

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[@bradwebster6494]

Very neat and aspiring model 😊

[@darius2640]

a gt car must have enormous boot, this is not acceptable

[@joschan18]

hmm, the headlight looks cheap 🙄