2025 Bentley Continental

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The GT Speed's plug-in hybrid powertrain shot it from 0 to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds. That's remarkably quick, and the all-wheel-drive system resolutely puts the power down. On electric power alone, the Continental can travel at speeds of up to 87 mph, but it will take a while to get there. The gas engine will kick on gently under moderate throttle application but shuts off again just as quickly when its job is done. Basically, you can do most driving without using gas and it won't feel sluggish.

Braking performance is just OK: It stopped from 60 mph in 111 feet with the costly carbon-ceramic brake package. The brakes resisted fade well, and the nosedive was minimal even under panic braking.

The GT Speed's agility is a pleasant surprise. The suspension does a good job of maintaining the car's balance without overstiffening the ride (which is quite simply fantastic). The all-wheel-drive system is smart enough to help combine traction and playfulness, which is impressive in such a heavy car.

The various driving aids work well, but you'll need to look elsewhere for hands-free driving tech and other more advanced features.

The Continental GT has an estimated 30 miles of all-electric range and nearly matched that in our testing, covering 47 miles on our real-world evaluation route. Once the juice was drained, we observed 24.1 mpg for the rest of the route, which considering the performance you're getting is a commendable figure. During the rest of our time behind the wheel, we saw fuel economy numbers in the high teens, and the EPA estimates the Continental to return 19 mpg combined.

The outside world might as well not exist given how quiet this Bentley is, especially when it's running on battery power alone. Plus, as you might expect, the Continental is supremely comfortable. Plenty of supportive padding surrounds you in the 20-way adjustable seats and mellows out what bumps (if any) do make it past the sophisticated suspension. The seat massagers are also quite good, even though we wish the massage program lasted a bit longer, as you have to restart it about every 10 minutes. The climate control system, including the seat heating and ventilation, does its job without notice.

The Continental GT has a back seat, but don't count on using it for much more than shopping bags or small dogs. That goes for trying to get back there, too.

Cargo space in the big Bentley suffers due to the plug-in hybrid's battery. The coupe has just 9.2 cubic feet of cargo room in its trunk, and the interior was not designed with small-item storage in mind. The trunk is quite wide even if it is a bit shallow, so a set of golf clubs or one larger bag will fit back there pretty easily. But anything more than that will have to live on those very nicely upholstered back seats.

Based heavily on an Audi infotainment system, the 12.3-inch touchscreen is easy to use and comes with requisite smartphone connectivity (wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay). The real highlight is the 18-speaker Naim audio system that came standard on our First Edition test vehicle — its clarity and power both shine through. The native navigation system and voice commands work well enough, but won't prevent most people from defaulting to the phone connectivity for daily use. The wireless charging pad is placed in the center bin, where it's a bit harder to access.

The words "Bentley" and "value" don't really align, but the build quality of the car is impeccable. Nothing creaks or rattles, and every surface features fine detailing and craftsmanship, with a wide range of choices when it comes to textures and colors. The only part of the interior we didn't love were the buttons on the steering wheel, which feel merely nice as opposed to opulent. The warranty, however, is surprisingly lean for something of this cost: only three years/unlimited miles for both the standard and powertrain coverage.