{"id":32663,"date":"2022-01-06T20:31:03","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T19:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/?p=32663"},"modified":"2022-01-06T20:31:05","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T19:31:05","slug":"bentley-charges-to-record-year-with-unprecedented-demand-for-luxury-hybrid-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/bentley-charges-to-record-year-with-unprecedented-demand-for-luxury-hybrid-models\/","title":{"rendered":"Bentley charges to record year with unprecedented demand for luxury Hybrid models"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bentley Motors today announced total sales of 14,659 in 2021, an increase of 31 per cent over the previous record year (11,206) in 2020. This significant achievement was driven by new model introductions, a fresh product portfolio and increasing demand for Bentley\u2019s new hybridised models, introduced under Bentley\u2019s Beyond100 strategic path to full electrification by 2030.<br><br>The success of this new hybrid option ensured Bentayga remained Bentley\u2019s number one model selling more in its fifth year of sales than ever before, establishing itself as the most successful luxury SUV in the world. Furthermore, a full year of Flying Spur sales around the world and the introduction of the Continental GT Speed, among 11 new derivatives launched, added to this success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Americas maintained its position as the biggest selling global market, selling more than ever before. China almost matched this performance for the first time in a decade. Combined, the Americas and China contributed more than half (56 per cent) of Bentley\u2019s total global sales.<br><br>In addition to Bentayga\u2019s 40 per cent share, Bentley\u2019s definitive luxury grand tourer, the Continental GT added 33 per cent of total sales, split between 60 per cent coupe and 40 per cent convertible. With the highly anticipated market entry of the Hybrid imminent, the Flying Spur\u2019s 27 per cent of total sales is expected to grow even further in 2022.<\/p><div class=\"autoestrada-nel-contenuto autoestrada-entity-placement\" id=\"autoestrada-1600338044\" style=\"position: relative;padding: 30px;border: 2px solid red;margin: 25px auto 35px;text-align: center;width: fit-content;\"><div class=\"autoestrada-adlabel\">Advertising<\/div><div id=\"autoestrada-1996455351\"><!-- START ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com -->\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\nvar uri = 'https:\/\/impfr.tradedoubler.com\/imp?type(img)g(25346028)a(2263928)' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11);\r\ndocument.write('<a href=\"https:\/\/clk.tradedoubler.com\/click?p=289682&a=2263928&g=25346028\" target=\"_BLANK\"><img src=\"'+uri+'\" border=0><\\\/a>');\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- END ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com --><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commenting on the global sales results, Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors, said:<br>\u201c2021 was yet another year of unpredictability though I am delighted to be able to confirm that we overcame significant headwinds, and deliver a breakthrough in our sales performance. This is our second record sales year in the successive years and is a positive sign of our brand strength, operational excellence, strong global demand and affirmation of our strategic priorities.<br><br>\u201cThe reaction to the market introduction of the Bentayga Hybrid and anticipation for Flying Spur Hybrid demonstrate the path the luxury sector is heading, and we are positioned firmly at the forefront. These numbers are validation that we not only lead the sector in sales and market share, but also investment in electric technologies and commitment to being the first fully electrified and zero carbon luxury car company in the world.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regional performance<br>The Americas region delivered 4,212 cars, an increase of 39 per cent on the corresponding figure for 2020, 3,035. Placing the region as Bentley\u2019s number one market, this strong performance was boosted by the introduction of the Continental GT Speed and a full year of sales of the Flying Spur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bentley\u2019s biggest growth for the second consecutive year was reserved for China, posting a sales increase of 40 per cent, 4,033 cars, against 2,880, as the traditional four-door market maintained strong sales of Flying Spur and Bentayga.<br><br>Europe closed the year with the delivery of 2,520 cars, against a figure of 2,193 in 2020, a 15 per cent increase driven by evenly split sales across model lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bentley\u2019s home market in the UK continued its consistent strong performance, recording sales of 1,328 cars. This represented an increase of 14 per cent over the previous year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bentley delivered 915 cars to the Middle East in 2021, against a total of 735 the previous year.<br><br>Finally, the Asia Pacific region posted an increase of 37 per cent and a record performance, delivering 1,651 cars, against 1,203 sold in 2020.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bentley Motors today announced total sales of 14,659 in 2021, an increase of 31 per cent over the previous record year (11,206) in 2020. 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