2025 Bentley Flying Spur

Name: 2025 Bentley Flying Spur Review
Brand: Bentley

Release Date: Early 2025

Estimated Price: Starting around $225,000

The 2025 Bentley Flying Spur is a better vehicle with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The new plug-in powertrain has plenty of power for getting up to speed in a hurry, or you can just cruise around the city on pure electric power too. Bentley's usual top-notch cabin craftsmanship is on display here, albeit with tech that is showing its age. This is a phenomenal vehicle that comes with an equally large price tag to match.Read full review

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2025 Bentley Flying Spur Review

by the Edmunds Experts

Pros

Stunning acceleration and handling performance for its size
Exquisitely detailed and crafted cabin
Endless combinations for customization

Cons

Underwhelming tech features and driver aids given price
Limited trunk space and interior storage

What's new

New 771-horsepower plug-in hybrid powertrain
Standard wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Upgraded front and rear seats
2025 kicks off the fourth Flying Spur generation

Overview

Sit with this idea: Not only has the new 2025 Bentley Flying Spur abandoned its long-serving 12-cylinder engine, but it's also become a full hybrid. The last part isn't new, as the Flying Spur has offered an optional plug-in powertrain since 2022, although in smaller V6 form. But the headline W12 engine has been part of the Flying Spur story for two decades. The new powertrain is a fitting replacement, though, built around a big turbo V8 offering better fuel economy and fewer emissions. (Bentley claims up to 90% less than the outgoing Spur.) What hasn't changed are the Flying Spur's world-class pampering and performance.

Edmunds spotlight: Out with the old, in with the new

The Flying Spur's outgoing W12 engine — essentially two V6s welded together — impressed with staggering power (626 hp) and effortless delivery. That's a tough act to follow, but the new plug-in powertrain that combines a turbocharged V8 with its hybrid componentry is up to the task. It belts out a total of 771 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque. In our testing, it took just 3.3 seconds to reach 60 mph. That's about a half-second quicker than the old 12-cylinder. The new Flying Spur proved it can drive more than 40 miles on all-electric power in our testing.

Competitors to consider

The 2025 Flying Spur's beguiling style, bespoke craftsmanship and blistering performance put it in a rarefied class. The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is a fine alternative, though. It rides like a magic carpet, has Maybach badge credibility, and is even available with a 12-cylinder engine. It doesn't cost exceptionally less than the Bentley, but probably enough to cover the insurance. The top-trim Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is another more affordable option. It's also a plug-in hybrid with tremendous handling performance but a stiffer ride than the Bentley. If cost is truly no object, the Rolls-Royce Ghost offers all the comfort, luxury and performance as the Flying Spur and decidedly more cachet.

Edmunds Expert Rating

Our Verdict

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Great

8.3

out of 10

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Performance

9/10

How does the Flying Spur drive? The new plug-in hybrid powertrain is a wonderful step forward for the Flying Spur Speed, which is the model we tested. We didn't miss the old V12 at all. With 771 horsepower and electric assist to help, our Speed test vehicle blasted to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and cleared the quarter mile in 11.1 seconds. The big Bentley also came to a stop in 114 feet, which is impressive considering its approximate 6,000-pound weight.

Numbers aside, this car has a beautiful ability to be easy to drive in slow traffic and then fun to drive in more open road situations. That's mostly due to the powertrain, which switches seamlessly between gas and electric modes. It truly feels like the best of both worlds, which can't be said of all performance hybrids. The Speed lacks the grip or handling balance needed to be a bona fide sport sedan, but then again that's not really the point of a Flying Spur.

Comfort

9.5/10

How comfortable is the Flying Spur? Bentley makes some of the best seats, at least when it comes to overall support and material softness. All seats in the car also feature heating, ventilation and massage functions, each of which works great. We tested a Flying Spur Speed. Its ride quality is firmer than you might expect for a big luxury limo but still very comfortable over bumps. There's a good sense of connection to the road, which is important for a car that claims to be the sportiest version of Bentley's offerings.

Inside the car things are super quiet. The Bentley does a remarkable job of keeping wind and road noise outside of the vehicle, as it should for this kind of money. It's serene, relaxing transportation, interrupted only by the occasional splash of V8 when you're really on the gas.

Interior

8.5/10

How’s the interior? The Flying Spur Speed's interior is gorgeous, with a design and premium feel that few cars on the road can match. It's spacious and comfortable in both rows, and the wide doors make it easy to get in and out. Once you're settled in, dialing in your preferred driving position is easy. Both rows have acres of space, and you can easily stretch out in the rear even with taller occupants up front.

Bentley has placed all major controls within easy reach. We like that Bentley uses physical buttons for many controls instead of routing them through the touchscreen like a lot of other automakers do.

On the downside, the Flying Spur's shiny piano black and chrome trim in the center console reflect lots of sunlight back into your eyes. It can really get distracting on sunny days. Outward visibility isn't so great either. The high beltline means the windows are relatively short, and seeing over the long hood is a pain. A surround-view camera, parking sensors and blind-spot warning help a lot.

Technology

7.5/10

How’s the tech? The Flying Spur's touchscreen can rotate away out of sight if you prefer a cleaner-looking dashboard. The system comes with wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with wireless charging pads in both rows. Passengers in all four seats can charge their devices with a USB port, too. Bentley's high-end Naim audio system is mega powerful with sound that is loud enough to hurt your hearing. But we've found it to be borderline overkill, actually rattling the speakers at half-volume.

All of the driver aids help make piloting this giant vehicle a bit less hectic, especially on the highway. The adaptive cruise control is well mannered, keeping the car placed in the center of the lane and slowing down with plenty of warning when traffic shows up all of a sudden. But the Flying Spur's tech isn't exactly groundbreaking. It doesn't have a hands-free driving assist feature, for example, which is something you can get on luxury sedans costing half a much.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? One downside of the large battery pack in this plug-in hybrid is that it eats into the available cargo space, which is down to 12.2 cubic feet. That's enough room for a few suitcases at least. Storage in the rest of the cabin is just OK. The door pockets are reasonably large, and the wireless charging pad is perfect for smartphones of any size. Surprisingly, the front center console doesn't open, though the rear seat center console does.

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Fuel Economy

7/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Speed is still a giant V8-powered sedan, but the plug-in hybrid powertrain does help make it much more efficient. Fuel economy and range estimates weren't available at the time of our rating, but we found in our testing that it can go more than 40 miles range on electricity before using any gas. So keeping the car charged up will result in much better fuel economy. However, you can reduce that rapidly with a heavy dose of your right foot.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Flying Spur a good value? In terms of build quality, this is the absolute best of the best. Bentley constructs some of the finest vehicles on the road and the Flying Spur is the best in its arsenal. Everything in the cabin is top-notch and features intricate details and fantastic materials. When it comes to cost, our Flying Spur Speed had an eye-watering as-tested price of $367,000. You'll pay more for the Bentley than a comparable Mercedes S 63 AMG but less than for a Rolls-Royce.

Wildcard

8.5/10

This is one of the cars that comes up in conversation that you consider buying when money is truly no object. The Flying Spur Speed is fast, fun, comfortable and dynamic enough to satisfy anyone who has the cash to buy one. Some may mourn the loss of 12 cylinders as a Bentley signature piece, but the Speed is improved with the V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain in more ways than one.

Which Flying Spur does Edmunds recommend?

Of the two trims available now, we'd opt for the Flying Spur Speed. It offers the same power as the pricier Mulliner, and many of the Mulliner's standard features are optional for the Speed, allowing you to tailor your preferences. The Mulliner adds a measure of bling unavailable on the more subdued Speed trim, so if you like more chrome and flash, the Mulliner might be worth the upgrade.

2025 Bentley Flying Spur video

TESTED: Bentley Flying Spur Speed Plug-in Hybrid | Full Review with Test Numbers

The 2025 Bentley Flying Spur Speed ditches its revered W12 motor for a new plug-in hybrid V8 powertrain with more power and enhanced efficiency. But does it live up to its predecessor? In this video, Edmunds’ Brian Wong puts the new Flying Spur through our series of regimented tests at our track, including 0-60, quarter mile and skidpad.

2025 Bentley Flying Spur

2025 Bentley Flying Spur Review

Pros

Cons

What's new

Overview

Edmunds spotlight: Out with the old, in with the new

Competitors to consider

Edmunds Expert Rating

Our Verdict

Performance

Comfort

Interior

Technology

Storage

Fuel Economy

Value

Wildcard

Which Flying Spur does Edmunds recommend?

2025 Bentley Flying Spur video

TESTED: Bentley Flying Spur Speed Plug-in Hybrid | Full Review with Test Numbers

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