Is it just me?

[hmp10]

Is it just me, or are brands once noted for style and elegance turning out uglier and uglier cars?

This is from the main page of the Bentley website. Not since the Mercedes Maybach Night Edition have I seen a pimpmobile this cheesy:

 

[Leftlane]

Oof - not good

 

[Amster]

How much does this thing cost? I gotta agree, that thing is ugly.

 

[SaratogaLefty]

Lots of pimps in LA. And rich gang bangers.

 

[hmp10]

Lots of pimps in LA. And rich gang bangers.

Yes. It's very interesting how much luxury brands such as Mercedes, BMW, and Cadillac and even ultra-luxury brands such as Maybach, Bentley, and Rolls are catering to that customer base now.

I guess what most surprised me about that picture of the Flying Spur was that Bentley not only designed such an excrescence, but that Bentley marketing chose it as the cover page for their website. It actually seems to be the brand identity for which they're now aiming instead of the well-heeled who don't want to display quite the excess of a Rolls.

 

[bikeriderbryan]

I don't like that color combo but will gladly trade my Air for it straight up.

 

[xponents]

I don't like that color combo but will gladly trade my Air for it straight up.

You might be interested in this thread!

Thread 'Lucid Air vs…Bentley Flying Spur??'

Jun 3, 2022

Ok, this comparison is not exactly apples to apples, but I found it quite enlightening so I wanted to share. I have long wanted.
a Bentley Flying Spur, and now that I have had my Lucid Air DE a few months, I started wondering if I should sell it, reap a $50k profit, and get a Bentley. Dealer gave me a car for the day and it was VERY educational.

The Bentley is fast for a gasoline car, but nowhere near the Air. And having to deal with transmission shift-downs is horrific, no matter how smooth it is. The Bentley is quiet and luxurious, but not quieter than the Air. The ride is...

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[bikeriderbryan]

Thanks, I have seen this thread.

 

[joec]

That is one fugly machine.

 

[scal_air]

I'd like to remind the members of this forum that in the words of Big Daddy Kane -"Pimpin' Ain't Easy". And neither is looking at these ugly a** cars...

 

[xponents]

Is it just me, or are brands once noted for style and elegance turning out uglier and uglier cars?

This is from the main page of the Bentley website. Not since the Mercedes Maybach Night Edition have I seen a pimpmobile this cheesy:

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My parents and I call it “Louis Vuitton-ism!”

(If you’ve seen their ugly, gaudy products, you should understand)

 

[RM-S8]

I thought that thing was designed for a Chinese/Arab clientele (exclusively) only.
But, I may be mistaken.

 

[MackWang]

I actually don't mind the 2 tone thing, but it's gotta be subtle and classy. This car is not designed to be sleek and elegant, it's catered to the extra thirsty crowd.