Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid launched in Malaysia, check full details

Like other luxury carmakers, Bentley also aims to achieve end-to-end carbon neutrality while becoming the world’s leading sustainable luxury car brand. Keeping that in mind, the British marque expanded its electrified lineup with the addition of the new Flying Spur Hybrid last year, which is touted as the most efficient and economical Bentley ever. Well, the most exciting part is that this electric Bentley has now made its way to Malaysia.

Bentley Kuala Lumpur offers the all-new Flying Spur Hybrid in two variants - Azure and S variants at a starting price of RM 945,000 (excluding duties, taxes, and registration). 

Let’s discuss the Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid specifications in detail -

Engine and performance

Under the hood of the hybrid Flying Spur, we can find a 2.9-litre V6 engine mated to an electric motor, in place of bigger mills such as 6.0-litre W12 or 4.0-litre V8 available in the non-hybrid versions. According to the automaker, the combination of the internal combustion engine and the advanced electric motor delivers the same practicality and flexibility associated with the W12 and V8 drivetrains, along with a responsive, engaging, and supremely refined experience.

Talking about the output, the V6 mill cranks out a maximum power output of 416 hp and a peak torque of 550 Nm while the electric motor is good for making 136 hp and 400 Nm. Combinedly, the hybrid setup delivers 544 hp and 750 Nm. Feeding the electric motor is an 18-kWh battery pack that takes 2.5 hours for a full charge when using a fast charger.

The power is sent to all wheels via a ZF eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox paired with an active all-wheel drive system. Included in the three dedicated drive modes are Hybrid, EV Drive, and Hold.

In terms of performance, the electrified grand tourer runs from zero to 100 kmph in 4.1 seconds and achieves a top speed of 285 kmph. The car delivers a total driving range of 800 km when fully fueled with an all-electric drive of 40 km (on the WLTP cycle). In pure-electric mode, it can hit a top speed of 140 kmph.

Exterior

The hybrid Flying Spur looks sophisticated from every angle just like the non-electrified trims. Among the key exterior cues are the huge front grille with vertical bars, a sculpted hood with a retractable ‘Flying B’ mascot, a wide air dam, matrix LED headlights, LED tail lights, and 20-inch multi-spoke alloy rims (21- or 22-inch available as optional).

At the same time, the cues confirming the identity of the hybrid trim are ‘Hybrid’ badges on the front fenders, the charging port positioned on the rear left fender, and quad oval tailpipes.

Dimensionally, the hybrid Bentley is 5316 mm long, 2013 mm wide, and 1483 mm tall. The wheelbase is measured at 3194 mm. 

Interior

Get inside the new Flying Spur Hybrid and you will be welcomed by the industry-first rotating display mounted in the centre of the dashboard. That comprises a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment console with Apple CarPlay connectivity, a digital instrument cluster with exclusive graphics, and a wood veneer panel. The other key cabin inclusions are -

• Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel
• Head-up display
• Air ioniser
• Mood lighting with colour and intensity adjustable options
• Wireless phone charging 
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Three sound system options - standard 650W with 10 speakers, 1,500W Bang & Olufsen with 16 speakers, and 2,200W 19-speaker Naim 
• 22-way electrical adjustment for front seats with heating, ventilation, massage, comfort headrests 
• 3D diamond quilted leather door inserts
• Panoramic sunroof
• A range of colours for the leather upholstery, including colour splits combining primary and secondary hides along with different options for piping or hand cross-stitching
• A full range of veneers, ranging from high-gloss woods to technical finishes such as carbon fibre

Safety

As for safety, Bentley has equipped the Flying Spur Hybrid with a number of active and passive systems. These comprise multiple airbags, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, a Night Vision Camera, Blind Spot Assist, Rear Crossing Traffic Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Park Assist, a Top View Camera, Emergency Lane Change Assist, Intersection Assist, and more.

What do you think of this all-new electrified, handcrafted luxury sedan? Let us know in the comments.

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