The 2014 Beijing Motor Show is just around the corner and Bentley has announced plans to show a Hybrid Concept at the Motor Show.
Bentley is the first luxury brand to present a plug-in hybrid and the company aimed at producing at least 90% of its models as a plug-in hybrid by the end of the decade.
Bentley’s plug-in hybrid system will offer a power increase of up to 25% together with a 70% reduction in CO2 emissions, both without any compromise to the exquisite luxury, timeless design and industry-leading refinement for which Bentley has become renowned. Bentley hybrids will also be capable of driving at least 50 km on electric power alone, allowing for emissions-free city driving with the option of enhanced performance on the open road.
Based on the range-topping Mulsanne, the concept has received a series of special touches such as copper details to the headlamps, radiator shell bezel, brake calipers, feature line details and badges. A similar look was applied on the inside with copper accents in the instruments, switch bezels and hand-crafted veneers fascias, while the Mulliner Driving Specification diamond-quilted upholstery benefits from copper cross-stitching.
According to the automaker, the first application of hybrid power available in 2017 in the Bentley SUV.
