Its most recent addition having been the drop-top version of the Batur that farewelled the long-serving 6.0-litre W12 engine, Bentley has taken the wraps off of the facelift Continental that also becomes a hybrid for the first time.
Evolutionary looksShowcased in both GT coupe and convertible GTC guises, the Continental, though billed as the fourth generation and not an update of the third unveiled in 2018, receives both exterior and interior touches from the Batur and Bacalar in addition to the new powerplant.
Continuing to share its MSB platform with the Flying Spur and Porsche Panamera, the Continentals exterior tweaks are subtle, but easy to spot in the shape of new Matrix LED headlights said to have been inspired from the S2 of 1959, a restyled bumper and grille, and a slightly revised bonnet.
Riding on newly designed tinted and polished 22-inch alloy wheels with a silver or black finish, Bentley has also redesigned the rear bumper and bootlid, while fitting slimmer LED light clusters still appearing similar to the pre-facelift GT and GTC.
In the case of the latter, the fabric roof offers a choice of seven colours and according to Bentley, can be opened and closed in 19 seconds at speeds up to 48 km/h.
