New W12 Bentley Flying Spur is a 207mph, 626bhp limo. Full on-road review
2020 ж. 4 Мау.
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Bentley's newest can in the range is the 626bhp Flying Spur, which can seat 5 in complete luxury as well as hit 207mph on the Autobahn. But does it work in the real-world? Find out here..
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I agree with some of the pros and cons listed but I have to disagree on one thing - this car is so much more of a boss choice than a Bentayga.
100% agree. The Benteyga is just ugly. This sedan is stately and says "I've done well in life." The Benteyga says, "Me too, because everyone else is producing ugly or unreliable SUV's!"
If you want a real boss car get the Mulsanne
The Bentayga looks like a London Taxi, it’s just hideous from all angles.
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@@ANDRE_675 Well, it seems like the Mulsanne will be discontinued, so this will probably be the best that Bentley has to offer in a few years.
It’s the sort of car when you finish your drive and pull up on the driveway, you switch off the engine and then just sit there 😁
First Name Second Name , that’s because you realise that wherever you go after you get out is not going to be as comfortable!
I know the feeling and I just drive Jags... poor me. 🤪
Yes, not wanting to get out for fear someone will see you
...15:28 and then later get the yummies out.
@@bradford_shaun_murray I see two pizzas!
"I might as well be in the Countach." - love it. "It has no right to go this quickly!" Great stuff. As we know, Harry is such a car expert and enthusiast. So entertaining. Keep up the good work. Many thanks. Kind regards.
i love the way he uses the indicator stalks, and the way he clicks the seatbelt into place..top drawer stuff.
Harry’s reviews are the best on the internet.
I love how Harry's right hand very conveniently covered both the analogue and digital speedo when he floored it! Great car, crap grille! Thanks Harry!
BPM black plastics matter.
Yeah agreed.grill is cheap and nasty🤢
😂😂 he's been an automotive reporter for a looong time
You can see the needle hits 90 mph briefly
Almost, but I'm sure it must have been kpm!! ;)
Thanks Harry, as with a lot of viewers, you've made my day.
Mine has a chrome grille and an extra 100nm torque and called Arnage T. You can also see the flying B on the bonnet, and a better looking boot. Just saying to try and boost second hand values !
Derek Johnson the Arnage T is a fabulous thing and the Bentley that made me love the brand. Enjoy it
😂
You have a Bentley to be proud of. Sadly, i can't be proud of that new car. Hope, they change it in the near future.
@@samharper5881 I hope you like my choice of metallic Peacock Blue with cream interior, I added the lower grilles in chrome when I bought it.
I'd have yours any day of the week. Derek. I feel that these days Bentley are trying a bit too hard to be all things for all people, instead of focusing on what they do best.
That interior is something special, classy...
I come back to this video every now and then just to watch it take off smoothly like a train at 11:45
Your car and farm videos form some of the few bright spots in these dreary times. Another great video, Harry! Agree with you re radiator grill, not just in terms of material, but also in design. Bland. Where is the Bentley heritage? Compare RR and its approach to radiator presence.
Chunky B pillars to protect the driver from headshots.
That aluminum wouldn’t stop a .22 with a bad powder load
Would be great car for Bob Mortimer's old mate Gary Cheeseman, who has a very big head - who Bob says of him, was a 'snipers dream' 🙂
@@maconp1119 Once its armor plated?
thank you, Harry for pulling me again in a world of luxury and enjoyment for 20 minutes. even though i´m not so much interested in cars in general, i love to watch your videos as they are very entertaining. thanks for all your work. found and signed in to your "new" farm channel by the way. take care :)
After a few days “piano black” turns into “fingerprint black”....
as do all those fancy touch screens
You not using Ceramic coatings yet then?
Yes I don't understand the fuss about "piano veneer". Just buy a piano for 50K if you're after piano veneer xD This is a simpleton's definition of "luxury"
Scratches black more like it
Not to mention scratched glossy black plastic that looks like it belongs in a Daewoo.
Is it me or has Harry's production value increased tenfold? Good job, Harry!
This is some real in-depth review .. good work Harry!
thanks Harry! love the content, as always.
Harry’s on! - Everything else doesn’t matter now!
YES HARRY you make my day!!
Of every car guy
I honestly believe when the sands of time pass and the history books are written it will state that “H Metcalffe carried all petroleum heads through the covid crisis” 👍
And me, I see a Harry's Garage video pop up and I save it for when I can really enjoy it. I think this generation of Bentley have smashed it in terms of styling. The last generation never quite got it right. Shame about the plastic grill though...
Harry is such a great reviewer but in saying that I enjoy all the english reviewers they are so informative and relaxing to listen to.i do like Doug Monroe from the states too😊
@@johnnyboy1586 Doug Monroe? Is he related to Doug DeMuro?
Another brilliant review Harry!
LOVED SEEING YOU, HARRY...AND ANOTHER GOOD VIDEO. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Enjoyable video as ever Harry. One thing that the light colour of the test car highlighted for me,and I hadn't really noticed before, is how relatively short the front overhang is thanks to pushing the front axle forward on the new platform. Obviously has the benefit of putting more of the engine behind the axle line too by default. You are correct though, despite being a massively excellent piece of engineering, is it really in tune now with todays mood (even pre CV19) ? Interesting times indeed !
14:05 I love how casually he said that!
Love how you can ditch that touch screen! Class Another great video Harry!
Thanks for this video Harry!!! Excellent
I like the spare reg plates for when you're doing a bank job.
The rear does remind me of the 1st generation vw pheaton
Reminds me of Sid from Ice Age lol
Giosué Larucci ,Phaeton?
peter olsen autocorrect!
More like lincoln continental
Skoda octavia
A brilliant vlog as always, I cant wait for the next one already. I do wonder what the all-new electric Jaguar XJ will be like, especially in long-wheelbase form, that might answer some of your questions at the end.
That blue F430 in the background... 🚙😀👍🏻
You can feel from Harry's voice that he loves his cars!
You are the best car reviewer.
alec. micah Back of the net, good riddance to clarkson !!!!
I drove one last week and it was beautiful! Much better than rivals which I’ve also driven.
What a great, natural and interesting review-well done
That grey interior gives me a 90s s class vibe
I was thinking the same thing. Reminds me a lot of an S-Class.
whoever was choosing options for this car must have been the most boring person in the world, I mean bentley will do any kind of color combination inside or outside, just on their configurator they have hundreds, and this guy goes yea, lets have silver outside with grey inside, dreary and grim
Dariune I totally agree. You can get a Kia with a gray, black, or beige interior. This car, on the other hand, can be had with any interior color. Why not take advantage of that?
Probably the owner's "boring weekday" car for ferrying clients and business partners hence the dull colours. I don't mind it actually. Rather have racing green with a linen white/walnut trim interior though
@@visionist7 Ooo, I got a chubby with that. Sweeeeet!
Yes! A new Harry's Garage video. All is well in my world This is the one car I've really wanted see Harry review. Always been a fan of the new Continental series from Bentley and the flying spur is to me the pinnacle. Black line spec is horrid though, luxo barges need chrome.
Looking well Harry, great vlog as always... beautiful motor 😎👊☣️
16:10 engage warp drive! Impressive forward progress from such a luxurious barge
Whoever here is going to buy a flying spur, please untick the black package! Chrome is the way to go with any ultra luxury car🔥
I was thinking the same, not quite sure what the designer is trying to say. Not Bentley in my eyes.
this man has class!!!
The black plastic is shite but BPMblack plasticsmatter.
Well it depends where you are from. Europe like the black now but the far east like the chrome. BMW and Bentley's chrome package is far too bling to be honest.
Apart from the fact, that „chrome“ at Bentley is also made of plastic.
This is definitely my favorite of the modern limousines. It looks imposingly elegant yet its a drivers car. Love it. And its the one with the most interesting engine!
exactly. It's a limo experience but you're the driver.
2 years after and you still bring peace to the world
The best review and motoring channel by far . Harry’s the best motoring journalist hands down.
The rear reminds me of a Volvo S80!! Stunning car either way.
I love the S80s!
The GT I can understand, but the Bentayga over the Flying Spur? Sorry Harry, I can't agree with you there!
SUV = automotive degeneracy.
I will never understand the SUV hype. Most of these cars look like pregnant hippos. Nothing better than a classic Coupé.
Yes that suv is just horrible ugly and has no class suvs are all the same and it's not a compliment.
Our dear Harry deserves a wake up slap from time to time, indeed. He bashes Bentley for being politically incorrect in a increasingly orwellian marxist anti-automobile regime? Maybe this car was designed with a still free US market in mind thanks to Trump, where I will be purchasing this very same gem but devoid of the Blackline spec in the summer. And was he joking about a plug-in hybrid variant? Weighing 3,000 kilograms and plugging about like a vulgar vacuum cleaner? -sigh-
@@humanbeing1675 SUV's are practical for family life, coupes aren't.
Great vid as usual. Thanks H! 👍
great video Harry, I will never be able to afford one of these, but I'm so glad I know what it's like, cheers!
Kids in bed, drink in hand, new video from Harry. Bliss.
Whats wrong with beeing with your kids?
@@BobischEBM Oh here we go. Spot the teenager.
@@mubblemann What's wrong with that person's question about your kids? That is a good question.
My favourite Bentley, and perhaps my favourite car ever. I absolutely love this beast. Probably the only car I would take over the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S650, which I have driven. The Bentley Continental GT Coupé is not really for me. I can get over the looks for sure. I prioritize the feel, luxury, and drive of any car over its looks. I wish I could rent and live with it for a few weeks, at least. I certainly can get use to the large pillars. My C-Class kinda has giant pillars too and so did an older Merc SUV I had. I am in-love with this Bentley and it seems like a joy to drive and sit in. Very luxurious. Cheers, Harry. Stay safe.
MB over Bentley? Not even.
Harry Bought one today as a retirement present for myself and my wife. We have been an item since a school dance in 1972. We are looking forward to many miles together and Europe post Covid.
All the best, enjoy the beast - head down to the German Alpinestraße (German Alpine Road)😎
Totally appropriate car for one's local Waitrose! I spotted Burford Garden Centre too. Totally loving your videos.
I absolutely love this car, a stylish big luxurious English sedan. Not a single SUV can come close to this level.
English! I love the car, but Bentley is now a posh German Audi/VW not how they used to be when they were part of RR.
the mulsanne is definitely a limo but flying spur, ehh I'm not convinced, its kinda 50/50 split between drive it yourself and be chauffeured
Well it is longer than a long wheelbase 7 Series, and about the same length as an S class and A8 long wheelbase
It’s the four door four seater that you’d be chauffeured in Monday to Friday but then drive it yourself for the weekend down to the golf or country club with family in tow (not that we really have country clubs in Blighty 🇬🇧 - or do the hole family weekend thing 😆🤦🏻♂️) More likely to just burn off a few boy racers at the traffic light grand prix on the way to the diy store 🤣
Vixter _ Yeah I somewhat agree but you’d compare it to the Ghost if anything, I think the Mulsanne would be compared to the Phantom VIII & then you’d compare the Audi, Benz & BMW. So in comparison to it’s competition I can see why some wouldn’t see it as a limo and more of a blend like a Ghost.
Anyone else wish Harry was their Grandad? Love this channel
Great review thanks. Absolutely incredible piece of kit. Cheers
Dear Harry, A couple of years ago you did an excellent review on the Jaguar XJR. I was wondering how you would compare the two - both in terms of performance and comfort. Thank you!
Weight
Positives - Huge headroom, Quiet, Comfortable, Understated elegant looks, Great Wheels, Reliable. Negatives - 15 pounds Mascot, 20 pounds plastic Grille , large B pillars. Whatever car those negatives were on , would cause me not to buy the car. Bentley charge the customer 2000 pounds more put a metal grille. Redesign the flying B, it looks like 1970's junk.
_Great_ point about the thick Aluminium/Aluminum B-Pillars. -Thanks for the video!
What an interesting car. Thank you Harry for another great video.
I find the aluminium construction point interesting Harry. The Audi A8 doesn't really have such features despite sharing a similar construction. I wonder whether this chassis is considerably stiffer than the A8.
😂 160 grand and you get a plastic grille Bentley are milking it
pedestrian impact regs.... sadly
A metal grille would raise the price to 170K.
A metal grille would weight too much
@@TheGamer-ux2lr 🤣
A plastic grille, that's simply unacceptable on a car of this value.
Love your reviews Harry. Not sure if this has been requested before but would love to see reviews of your new 80's superbikes.
Harry's Supermarket - a new channel. A great review Harry was born to review luxury limos.
When 21" wheels look like 17's 🤯 it's BIG! that's what she said!😆
Grill looks very cheep 🙈but I still think it’s a fantastic looking car 👍🏼1st class video 👏🏼
Harry you are the best in the world when it comes to review luxury cars.
I love the color/trim/wheels combo...what a beast! I would buy one in a second.
Harry, the rear end of this car reminds me ever so much of my VW Phaeton. No surprise really as they are almost one and the same company.
You are clueless. This is not related to the VW phaeton in any way.
Designed by the same people,@@almac9203 the ignorant...
@@SPC22 thanks for the vote of confidence. I loved my Phaeton and was sorry when it went 5 yrs ago. Very comfy and luxurious but not the most reliable. I now run a 4.2 diesel Cayenne which is nice but does not have the luxury touches the Phaeton had.
@@almac9203 Are you serious?
@@humanbeing1675 Of course I'm serious! In what respect don't you think so, not thinking the Phaeton was wonderful or my ownershio of a Cayenne?
The rear reminds me of Bristol cars
Fascinating - as always Harry.
‘Knurledness’. We have a new word! Another great video, thanks Harry.
As much as I love the Continental GT coupe, I just can't warm up to the Flying Spur.
Stephen Pruszenski in person, it looks so good. I hated the Gen 1, but love this one
@@uksharif We are all entitled to our opinions, and although I respect yours, I stand by my original statement - not a fan of the Flying Spur. The Continental GT coupe is fabulous; I find the FS replete with intellectual atrophy. If I want a great sedan, Rolls-Royce is where I'd go.
A very expensive way to slow down, lol PS hope you had some rain!
Thanks Harry. Very nice.
As you predicted, V6 hybrid is here! Very looking forward to you reviewing that! Great content as always!
Cant even afford to put my car on the road at the moment, Feel poor !! 🤣🤣 Nice bit of kit that a lot of chauffeurs will get to enjoy
Love the front but haven’t been a fan of the rear, prefer the Mulsanne’s rear but overall it’s a good looking car. I’d compare it to the Ghost and compare the Mulsanne to the Phantom VIII, this vehicle in my opinion is a blend between a car that you could be chauffeured in and one you can drive as well and they’ve done a great job.
I love Harrys reviews, he relates to us exactly how I’d like him too,, no faffing around... plus he gives me something to aim for.. (sell house buy Bentley)
Can’t be happier with another Harry’s review , literally they are all what’s right , proper test, review , scenario. It’s addictive . The grill mmm probably another eco-friendly bug crash counter measure ? Who knows , I wonder the cost of hitting a big fat pigeon in the road . Who knows . Harry thanks and keep going !
Makes the last year's model look better.Plastic?Not for that kind of money.
Indeed. That's why I'm not getting one!
You can’t buy it anyway... zo doesn’t matter
Btw: just for your information... it is because of regulations.
@@arjanpetersen Yea we know all about those.lol
Don’t know what is worst: the plastic grill or the illuminated “B”.
Who goes around patting grills? Illuminated B is optional. And, yes, it's pedestrian regulations, not greed.
Those will the money to buy it will love the illuminated "B" and never even go near the grill.
Fabulous, thanks Harry.
Great video, very well done.
Shame about the Mulsanne, honestly I had been very impressed with the new refresh before that.
ғɪʟʟ 1ɴ ᴛ҉ ʜ3 ʙʟᴀɴᴋs I’m sure Bentley will take notice of your opinion, considering the number of bentleys you own.
What is a shame ?
@@jody024 looking forward to ASOT 1000
zg pm lmaooo savage ... you never know though there are people with resources that enjoy YT just as much as those watching this from a pos android on some free WiFi lolll
Mulsanne will be made again into a better car. Mulsanne was designed 9 years ago and wasn't a major update since then. with respect to time, Mulsanne was amazing, i hope it would continue to be amazing again.
I noticed you smiling a lot in the f430 video. Have you bought it?
Do you know what?! I think he has, for the reason that the car was already sold when he drove it. Normally he does mention and thank the owner for letting him drive the respective car, but he hasn't this time...I'm guessing we'll just have to stay tuned :-D
@@franciscoamaral4383 he would've mentioned that surely?
If you look closely, you can see it in the background behind Harry in some of the shots in the garage... You could tell in the video he was quite taken by it!
Oh Not necessarily, he could be saving that reveal for a future trip
@@gerrywatson261 he might've just not given it back yet lol
Glorious shot looking back with that sky, not sold on the black accents/grille but what a machine!
Wonderful series Harry. Always waiting for new additions. Umm, when will next episode of Espada engine rebuild be added?
Small windows are a no no for me. Claustrophobic.
I'm sure that's the reason you won't buy this $275,000 vehicle...
@@LigerSupremacy i honestly hate the big engine, i prefer my 1.3 fiat engine.
I shouldn't like this car but I do, it's magnificent.
How perfect would your life have to be for a car this luxurious to fit in with it? That's what I always think when I watch video reviews of cars like this. I can only imagine.
Well done Harry great video mate love 💓 the car 🇦🇺from OZ .
Immaculate review..fantastic absolutely fantastic limo apart from that plastic grill..Horrendous
R U trying to be offensive BPMblack plastics matter. Lmao
Great review of a great car. I think it looks stunning from the front and side. The rear looks good but I'd say it's the least attractive side of it. The interior is probably the best and most beautiful in the industry. The view out is what disappoints me. I cannot believe the size of that B pillar, compromising access and visibility in an otherwise perfect car! I kinda disagree with you slightly on the engine. I think that engine suits the car perfectly and gives it plenty of effortless performance. This car will never be a rational purchase, it's an ultra-luxury item, and fuel economy isn't a very concerning factor in this specific market. Especially at that price point, there definitely won't be enough of them anyway to create any kind of damage to the environment.
Didn't know Stevie Wonder watched this channel!
So glad it's got the twin glass roof, otherwise i think - despite the size, that the interior would feel a little claustrophobic with those small windows. The glass in the roof evens the whole lot out very nicely. That interior is stunning, i love the chrome trims on everything.
I see these rolling around in palm beach all the time. Very beautiful/ striking cars
The front end looks like a late 90's Corolla, the model known as the "bugeye"..
I was wondering what it reminded me of!
He already said pedestrian safety regulations.
@@krane15 Oh okay, that's a valid excuse for it looking rubbish then...
@@buggs9950 There's no accounting for taste; and haters gonna hate.
@@krane15 Then what's your point?
Aside from the lighting, the exterior styling actually reminds me of the Volvo S90.
Volvo looks refreshing esp the tourer
Not a lot of interesting styling choices these days, everything just looks like every audi & merc & bmw.
Very informative, as always. I liked it's refined roar, I hated the blind spot inducing pillar. If I wanted to enter this market, I'd still be looking at the black badge Roller you reviewed and took through the Alps.
Great video Harry, that grill does look cheap but premiership footballers will love it!
6:37 You knowwwwww
You've done it again, mr. Metcalfe! Thank you! A very honest review. You are pointing out also negative things, not all praise as so many other poser reviewers. I think Bentley is not at same level as Rolls Royce. There is something missing...aristocracy, real class.
16:08
Bentley was always the gentleman rogue's choice back in the day.
Cheers Harry I enjoyed that
5,200 lbs (2371 kg) is damn good for a positively giant sedan stuffed to the gills with luxury, sound deadening, tech and giant motor with turbos intercoolers etc. Mightily impressed.