If ever proof were needed that Bentley holds the position as the world’s leading luxury car company, it can be found in the raft of accolades that have come its way in 2015.
Four different models, spanning the full range of Bentley’s family, received plaudits across three continents this year, with the most celebrated model for Bentley being the Flying Spur, which in total claimed six prizes.
Voted ‘Best Luxury Car’ by readers of the Daily Telegraph, judges praised the Flying Spur, the world’s fastest road-going luxury sedan, for being “as enjoyable to drive as it is to be chauffeured in”. It was also well received in Russia, with awards including Auto Goda’s ‘Car of the Year’ and Klaxon magazine’s Golden Klaxon.
Bentley’s pinnacle flagship Mulsanne Speed, meanwhile, was crowned ‘Best of the Best – Luxury Sedan’ by Robb Report, which praised its “superior performance and limitless customisation possibilities”.
The success continued with Bentley’s iconic Grand Touring Continental range. The Continental GT Speed Convertible, for example, received a pair of high-profile accolades including ‘Best of the Best – Convertible’ from Robb Report and Digital Trends’ ‘Luxury Car of the Year’. The race-bred Continental GT3-R, meanwhile, was named ‘Car of the Year’ by Car magazine in China.
Away from the road, the Bentley Suite at The St Regis Istanbul (above) was named ‘Best Suite’ at Golden Key Awards, praised for its hand craftsmanship and luxury, with a strikingly curvaceous design inspired by the Bentley Continental GT.
All in all, a very good year for one of Britain’s best-loved brands.
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