bahrainthismonth.com | NOVEMBER 2025 MOTORING 73 Kristian Harrison checked out the brilliant Bentley Flying Spur, mixing effortless speed, plush ride quality and agility with handcrafted theatre and tech that makes long days short. Think of the Flying Spur it as two cars in one. Around town it whispers like an electric limo. Prod the throttle and it turns into a velvet-fisted heavyweight that sprints like a sports car. The real magic is how smoothly it switches moods. No drama, no fuss, just effortless shove and a calm hush when you want peace. City Slicker Start-ups are pure EV, so you ease away with a comfortable silence. The steering is light and precise, which helps when threading past double-parked delivery vans or sneaking into tight spots at the mall. Rear-wheel steering makes this big saloon feel smaller than it looks, so U-turns on narrow streets are surprisingly easy. The suspension has that Bentley float; it breathes over speed bumps and patched tarmac rather than thumping through them. Highway Hero Roll on the power to overtake and you get a clean, elastic surge as the electric motor and twin-turbo V8 sing from the same hymn sheet. It is the kind of acceleration that has passengers giggling, yet the cabin stays serene. The driving position is spot-on: low, commanding, with that long bonnet stretching ahead like a promise. Toggle the drive modes and the character shifts without spoiling the mood. Comfort is pillow-soft for cruising. Bentley mode mixes waft with just enough body control for spirited slip-roads. Sport tightens everything without turning crashy. Gear changes are slick, helped by the e-motor’s torque fill, so the engine always feels on song with no awkward pauses. Sound and Sensation In EV running the soundtrack is city hush and tyre whisper. Ask for more and the V8 wakes with a cultured growl; rich and satisfying, like a good baritone clearing his throat. Brakes are strong and confidence inspiring. If you really stomp on them you may sense the handover from regeneration to friction, though the pedal remains easy to modulate. It feels secure and planted, never fidgety or nervous. Short hops can be done on electricity alone, which makes early airport runs or short trips to the shops delightfully discreet. Keep it charged and a lot of urban errands will be engine-off. Then, when the weekend calls, you have a vast reservoir of muscle for a brisk escape. The battery nibbles a touch of boot space, yet there is still room for luggage and shopping. Inside, it is a small theatre of craftsmanship: glove-soft leather, cool knurled metal, and veneers that look like art. The rotating display still raises smiles and rear passengers can play maestro with their own tablet for blinds, massage and climate. Bentley has built a behemoth that is indulgent without being flashy, quick without effort, relaxing without dullness. It is the rare car that turns everyday drives into little moments you look forward to. For more information: Location: Bentley Bahrain, Sitra Call: 17459111 Visit: bahrain.bentleymotors.com Effortless Hybrid Grandeur
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