all-new Bentley Continental GT vs Continental GTC FULL REVIEW Coupé vs Cabriolet V8 comparison 2020
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- This is our in-depth review of the Bentley Continental GT vs Continental GTC. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
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The close-up shots of the car's interior and exterior were exquisite.
Also, a very comprehensive comparison. I personally like these sorts of videos more.
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The burgundy hardtop is just stunning. One of the most beautiful cars ever to my eyes. I love the old school wood trim on the inside. I always say nobody does wood and leather like the British.
Only manufacturer that can really pull off chrome tastefully modern.
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Thank God ! A German car reviewer..no pointless shit..Bravo from UK..
for me; the most beautiful cars on sale at the moment. stunning. as always a great review by thomas!!
I appreciate you sharing the downside of loud cars. It really is irritating when some inconsiderate you-know-what decides that they're more important than the peace of a neighborhood.
Muahahahahaha!
That moment when Thomas is talking about "things vibrating close to the body" and realising his explanation is drifting off into obscenity, then looks away from the camera with a very suggestive look on his face.
Hahahahaha! Caught.
😂😂
Hopefully, and why not
Thomas looks perfect standing next to that Bentley, then again that Bentley looks perfect parked next to Thomas. 👍
=)
Get off the sack.
Thomas= Classy
Bentley= Classy
Double treat
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This is one of those rare occasions when the hardtop blows away its soft-top alternative
Really? You think that the GTC with the top up looks better? I don't know but this soft top makes the car look way cheaper.
@@KY77779 Try to understand "hardtop blows away softtop"
Agreed. Bentley really pulls it off. It’s really meant to be a hardtop. I like convertibles all around but the Bentley isn’t a convertible type car.
@@mr.terwilliger5728 The Continental is optimal as a hard top but it's still great as a convertible. And there's nothing quite like a Bentley convertible with its contemporary and luxurious interior combined with some amazing ambient lighting. It'll look stunning when you take it out for an open top cruise at night, something you can't get with the Dawn.
I drove a Bentley Continental V8 and w12. The w12 pulled harder, yet softer, and I managed to get better fuel efficiency with the w12. It makes for a smoother, faster, more sophisticated ride with better gas mileage (I was averaging about 28 - 30 mpg vs 21 mpg with the V8.)
That's some very interesting feedback. I know from my own experience that larger engines do not necessarily use more fuel.
THAT BENTLY IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL CAR I CAN DEFINATLY SEE MYSELF DRIVING AROUND MIAMI IN A BEAUTIFUL CAR LIKE THAT
I've seen many videos on the Bentley Continental GT. This is the best one
thanks! Feel free to recommend =)
This has a beauty that exceeds anything from Rolls, BMW, or Mercedes, despite them all being sister brands.
The Bentley convertible is such a beautiful car. There is nothing else really that has such class and understated presence, if you can afford it. One day maybe 🤔
this guy's review of this car is perfect. i am becoming a fan of his channel
Thomas, it's nice that Bentley offers Alcantara on the Bentayga Speed. They also offer carbon ceramic brakes. I think they watched your driving review of the Bentayga. 😃 Thank you for the great review!
cheers =)
The aspect ratio of GT is one of the best I have ever seen, the British industrial aesthetics are amazing
The most similarity in these two cars is that I couldn’t afford it
I have flown a bunch of them. Some of the custom spec’ed ones are amazing! And some are spec’ed with reduced leather. I sat in one that had blue leather seats, steering wheel, and arm rests. But everything else was in various blue colored luxury fabrics.
The only problem I have with certain vehicle ambient lightings, including this one, is that in the upper environment, the light shines outwards, reflecting off of other surfaces, including the windows, etc. In my Audi, conversely, the upper ambient lighting environment is hidden behind a lip with the light illuminating downwards; it’s much less distracting that way.
Getting to your comment about seat comfort - I think you’re spot on; I can’t quite figure the seat ergonomics out as well. I also think the seats and the footwells are just a tiny bit too narrow. If the seats were 1cm wider and the footwells 2cm wider then I think the overall comfort would be dramatically higher. And Bentley definitely knows how to create such comfort! I find the Mulsanne’s seats to be the most comfortable in all of automotive history. That car is true ergonomic perfection!
Those side window defroster vents on the doors - they’re placed horizontally. That invites condensation, other liquids, dust, etc. Most other makers orient them angled on the dash for that very reason. That needs to be redesigned.
As far as engine choices - a naturally aspirated V-6 would be more than adequate for me. It’s the kind of car that invites a relaxed type of driving. Gradually get up to highway speed, set the cruise control and leisurely enjoy your day - after all, you’re in a Bentley; what’s not to enjoy?!?
thanks for the distinctive feedback!
Autogefühl Anytime! Next time I’m in Germany (which is a lot) I’ll buy Thomas a beer!
Amazing review as usual,I wish you make more and more detailed reviews of these high end cars as well as the (Hyper Sport Cars)such as Bugatti and Koenigsegg,it would definitely be exciting to see Thomas showcasing these great great cars. Thank you.
Rolls review coming up too soon =)
@@autogefuehl hope you focus more and more on showcasing the high end cars because regular cars are too boring.
Really like the looks on this one. A big improvement over the older model.
Oh I'm just about to watch this review now! SO GLAD it's this particular vehicle too! The V8 model is why. Before I watch...Thanks to Autogefuhl for making this possible!
way to go!
This guys review are lengthy but worth it.
Welcome!
Of all the personal luxury sports coupes in the world, the Continental GT in the V8 version is my absolutely favorite car! What craftworks can do with metal with wood in England is still amazing!
With all that high price, still can;t beat Tesla's model 3 FAST touchscreen user-interface
The most beautiful car inside and out. Superb value for money and sensational looks, interiors and engine
Gotta love Above and beyond!
@@djchristian82 I've always loved above and beyond, but to me, they're especially best when they did a live orchestral performance of their songs. It's just simply magical!
That's a gorgeous piece of machinery.
It's worth noting that a tall rear passenger could sit behind the front passenger seat which has loads of legroom because the front footwell is massive. The front passenger can move their seat forward probably more than the driver. I'm only 1.75m tall but I love sitting a long way from the steering wheel, so even average-sized people can be a pain for rear passengers...lol.
I mean seriously..... if you're going for a Bentley, then go for the W12......
#1 We know the 12 is dying so why not get one while you can
#2 If you can't afford the 12 , then you can't afford a Bentley.... get an S Coupe......
So true.
He reminds me of the old Porsche Carrera commercials were they advertise Germans are to serious to have fun while driving featuring Patrick Stewart aka Capt. Picard.
Thomas needs Brian to dub his Snobby English voice. ;)
This car is a massive improvement over the old car design wise. It just looks more svelte, sharper. As for the seats, I've sat in seats that gave me that feeling and I believe it was the continuous curvature of the surface that pushed my shoulders out that made me feel like that.
I could help but notice the incredible wood work in the interior shots. It was just immaculate. Every grain line was aligned perfectly even over the flipping centre piece/screen area. I love seeing detailed work like that. Having said this, my god, this car is so expensive you are only buying it because you want to be unique...stand out. And the only people who can afford a car like this in Toronto look either like they have an affiliation with an unsavoury group of "international importers" or they own a large company that has convinced billions of consumers to separate themselves from their hard earned cash for their product. Or they play football. ;p I don't know any of these people do you?
Nice review Thomas. Tunnel sound gets a 9. Still a little disappointed about the Seat and Skoda tunnel-less test.
😎 have a good fathers day
@@autogefuehl Oh thanks Thomas! I totally forgot about that! The girls are going to jump on me in bed in the morning. I need to hide. That's a 8 & 12 yr old Happy Father's day for me.
hehe =)
Awesome job as always Thomas, keep up the excellent work.
I totally agree with you Thomas nothing beats positive vibrations man great review as usual coupe in a another colour scheme would just edge it for me.
I wonder how many Autogefühl viewers buy Bentleys and how many Bentley buyers watch Autogefühl. Govind ;-)
Thomas listening to some Above & Beyond! 👍
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And one of the Acoustic albums, no less.
Very nice video! Are you guys also gonna review the New Flying Spur? Really looking forward to that!!
thanks! we will !
What a lot of (enjoyable!) work, organisation, research and editing you must have done with this one Thomas. Great driving, as always. 6:18 approx 18 secs! English accent lesson today, instead! 55:15 pretty Folkboat. Cab or Coupe? Convertible every day. Nice car but I'd rather take a multi-faceted machine of real depth and design intelligence, the soon to be axed i8 Roadster! Best wishes.
=) have a good day m8
I wish Mercedes could put this level of build and material quality in the S Class.
Next generation of S Class will don't have the coupe and cabrio version.
@@georgemanousakis243 Yes and based on spy shots it will be all screens with ugly glossy black plastic. Very sad. Mercedes is focusing less and less on build and material quality and more and more on just technology that to me, their cars are losing their Mercedes factor they were so once famous for.
Maybach.
the best as always👏🏼
thx =)
I love your reviews Thomas
Even though I traditionally favour much sportier marques and their cars, there's always been something about the Conti GT that lures me in. This new one is no exception!
That interior looks heavenly. Well, the one in the coupe does anyway.
Not really liking much about Cabriolet! Terrible exterior colour for a Bentley, and that shiny black trim in the interior would keep your detailer busy every week if you drove the car regularly
way to go, enjoy your day!
Excellent and thorough review as always, thanks from 🇬🇧
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Wish he reviewed the w12. The way that card moves the weight is wonderful. Such a cloud of a car.
Great review!!!!
cheers !!
The best colour for this car has to be Rubino Red. The Yellow is not a seller for me, Black exterior trim does nothing for the car. Why do guys who review cars, have to find faults, ie the seat you found too deep, adjust it so you feel the driving position. But over all you could not find any big problems.
Hi Thomas, you are the best like always, good job 👍👏👏
highly appreciated !
A very comprehensive report. A great car with a great report.
Great car but those 2 double exhausts,spoil it for me.Makes the car look cheaper.Better,i think,to have had just 2 oval exhausts.Just my opinion.Great review as always.
Thx for tuning in!
5:28 a fly was trapped in the spoiler deck.
THE VENT KNOBS ARE CALLED "ORGAN STOP'.
When Thomas says ”I don’t know “, you know it’s bad.
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Love this Thomas , A very cool video sir. High class design From Bentley
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Powdered by the beast 4.0 litre V8 found in the RS6 💪
And developed by porsche :)
LOL @ that leg-space on the back seats
This is called detailed review
Welcome 🙏
A high class review of a high class vehicle, by my favorite reviewer, Thomas! That yellow one is garish however, really ghetto and not something Bentley should have produced.
thanks m8 keep tuning in =)
Next time you're in Southern California- would definitely love to meet you, get pic opportunity with my favorite Car Reviewer!
I would definitely spend the extra on the W12, I love the piano black interior of the convertible but prefer the coupé in a different colour maybe black or sequin blue
One mans wasted money is another mans marketing .
Thomas! 😂 Your British accent, lol! 😂 That was amazing and hilarious! Nice one! Thomas, you planning on doing stand-up comedy?
I would spend extra on the W12, actually, and try save money elsewhere on the options list. W12s are not that common, so I would spend extra on it. If I wanted a V8 or V12 I would probably go for the S-Class or Maybach. That is just me.
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Lightning Farron the v8 is more fun and enjoyable to drive than the w12 , i have driven both . If your old you would like the w12 .
Love the Coupe hands down. As to a V8 or V12, I guess the roots of the Bentley is a V12. 600 vs 500 HP really does not make much difference. I want the car with all the opitions Thanks
I can not afford even seatbell lock but im watching..Thomassss thank u :)
Great review Thomas ;)
Try taking it to a Parkplatz next time please. Let’s see if it fits. Unless, there’s valet parking nowadays of course. I’m not sure it’s legal to wash cars on Sunday from your house in Germany. Was not before many years ago.
the only reason to buy the W12 is to show your friends that you can afford the W12 and impress people who brought the v8 Bentley.
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No wind noise at all watching it back from the GTC, Camera's did a good job Thomas with the sound, I like the Yellow colour
For me the red one please. The yellow one is all right, though I think the red brake callipers are a bit too much. For some reason it looks (surely it isnt!) a bit "cheap".
just stunning....more than just a car
Hahaha loved your impression of a Bentley salesman!
lol =)
It would be cool if you tested the sound systems of the cars with binaural microphones in your ears.
V8 Coupe with the glass panoramic roof 😍
Great and detailed review..
Thank you
thanks 4 tuning in!
Dressed in black Thomas has a Herr Flick thing going on :D
Totally agree with virtually you say when you review the top luxury cars. The only point I vehemently disagree with is your push for petro chemical vinyl interior on the seats which in order to produce is a known pollutant over natural cow hide leather which is biodegradable and secondly comes from cows used for meat. Leather breathes that’s why it’s used for shoes and doesn’t give off a gas as vinyl does which is very evident in cars parked in the sun with the windows closed. That film on the windscreen is from the vinyl chloride gas emanating from the vinyl upholstery . I’m considering a Panamera GTS and when spending 156K would expect pure leather on my seating area and throughout the cabin. One major issue with the Panamera the seats are very low uncomfortable and do not raise high enough allowing me to see over the dashboard. I’m extremely short at 5’1” . I do not have any problem with my Porsche Cayenne and my Mercedes CLS .
One last note, Recycling vinyl requires enormous energy and is not by no means environmentally friendly to this planet
Thank you very much for your interest in this topic. I also bought cars with animal skin leather seats before I did my research and got to know the industry. The most important thing is: With today's modern materials, you have nothing to lose, just to gain. You achieve the same kind of luxury and comfort or even better while having the same or better durability with less impact on humans, animals and the environment.
You can use fabric/cloth, microfibre or leatherette. They can be made from recyclables (e.g. from PET-bottles or old fishing nets) or even from plant-based materials (like Pinatex from pineapple leaves or Desertex from cactus fibre or the mixed-plant-based Mirum). Or the Polestar 3 e.g. is using pine oil. And even if you still create a leatherette seat the classic way with petroleum base without a recycling share, the amount of oil being used for that is very little in comparison to how much oil is used for other car parts or how much oil is burned for fuel or heating. By ditching animal skin leather from car interiors, the amount of emissions (CO2e) is reduced by 85 (!) % (www.press.bmwgroup.com/africa-dom-easteurope/article/detail/T0403389EN/on-the-market-from-2023:-bmw-and-mini-models-with-vegan-interiors?language=en). So it is the most important thing you can do to make car interiors more sustainable.
A good example for high-end luxury with ventilated animal free seats is the BMW X7 with Sensfin: th-cam.com/video/1pRNkW9nrrw/w-d-xo.html
New leatherette materials can be superior in every aspect: th-cam.com/video/u94YXJ72UTA/w-d-xo.html
More and more natural materials are rising: th-cam.com/video/nRSsXEnwHDo/w-d-xo.html or th-cam.com/video/S1aNZeoatmE/w-d-xo.html
Another interesting article is here:
www.collectivefashionjustice.org/articles/is-vegetable-tanned-leather-sustainable-lets-do-some-leather-myth-busting#:~:text=Often%20listed%20as%20a%20'pro,the%20method%20of%20tanning%20used.
Also check out what the animal skin leather industry tried to with our channel: th-cam.com/video/nP_CvLlaFlI/w-d-xo.html
For seeing how the animals are being treated and transported in the global leather industry, watch this footage: th-cam.com/video/tkjCAmq1_8E/w-d-xo.html
Note that the footage is genuine and was recorded by a highly decorated investigative journalist in Germany I know myself personally.
Depending on the animal skin grade, the animals are specifically raised for this matter. However even if meat is the first misuse case, the hide remains one of the most profitable body parts. That means: If manufacturers put animal leather in a car and you demand it as a customer, you give your money to an industry that earns money by oppressing humans, animals and harms the environment, you make them more profitable. Alternatively, you could support industries with your wallet which try to improve the sustainability of materials. Also, if you turn the argument around to "meat is the waste of the leather industry" you realize that it doesn't make sense (and is ethically doubtful) to discuss the priority use of individual body parts of mammals. Mind experiment: You are getting slain down or even murdered on the street; would it matter to you if it was for your smartphone or for your purse?
We cannot change what we have bought in the past, but with more information and compassion we can change how we decide in the future.
Great review Thomas, please use your "English - English" more often it suit you! I did not see any autonomous driving aids, my 8 Series has this, for a car of this statue to not have it would be very disappointing especially if it is a 'Gentlemen's' car?
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Well ACC and BSM it does have, but 8 series has more stuff
Oh well done Mr. Thomas! Wow! Thanks.
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Well....That was what I expected. A very good discription of , what I consider the best GT on the market today in terms of the classic coupe 2 door. The best leathers, woods, and metal work are all on display with this Bentley! The only thing I'd wish for is the return of the wooden sreering wheel. Yeah that may sound odd but to my way of thinking I'm still a huge fan of the wood steering wheel still! However that would not disway my intention of owning such a complete car. Thanks again Thomas and Company. BTW...The exterior color? I'd call it a "Burgundy" color of red? But that's just me...Loved it Thomas!
thanks for tuning in! Yeah Burgundy would be a proper name =)
Graceful in burgundy, gauche in yellow.
This was the first of your videos I have seen. My wife asked why it was so long, and I jokingly said that, being German it would be very thorough - and so it was.
You have a new subscriber, and I'm just popping out to buy a lottery ticket . . .
As an aside - did you try the convertible without the camera mounted, and did that alter the level of noise you heard in your left ear?
Welcome! And best greetings to your wife =)
The convertible noise came from more behind and was also noted by my co-drivers on their respective side
Another excellent review Thomas, thank you.
Best leave the English "accent " to the Brits though 😄
I have some very different choices to Thomas o this car though: I would take a V8 racing green coupe with a very light colour leather interior.
This car looks like an excellent combination of German engineering and British craftsmanship. I love the way that the pattern on the wood in the centre dash matches when you chose the plain wood panel or the 3 dials panel!
In the end though I would still probably choose a Panamera Grand Tourismo or Alpina B5 Touring....
.if I had the money 😂😂😂
Greetings richard ✌️
I adore that combo.. Its regal
2 Continentals and 3 Flying Spurs in my neighborhood. Every time I see the grille of one I think Kia Amanti.
Könnt ihr auch mal das Facelift des Bentayga testen ?
Your reviews are great except for one thing: Your obsession with non-leather interiors.
A Bentley without leather is not a Bentley. Vinyl is a petroleum by-product with terrible temparature and wear properties, when compared with the naturally sourced leather.
In most markets the W12/V8 price difference is very minor. I would buy the V8 as the lower fuel consumption will mean longer intervals between refills. The lighter weight and better sound are also significant advantages.
great that you like our reviews. As for animal leather, it is just that you don't have the proper information yet. If you would see what the leather industry does to humans, animals and the environment, you wold immediately stop buying it since it goes against your core moral values. Leatherette can be a) produced in a high grade nowadays (parts you also see in this Bentley are leatherette, good luck finding out which ones!) b) it can be made from recyclables and there are even ways to produced it plant-based, e.g. just right here from from leftover wine industry grape skins: Bentley already did a animal-free concept and it looks and feels amazing, www.livekindly.co/new-electric-bentley-vegan-grape-leather/
I have literally the same wind reflector in my VW Eos from 2009.
yes they are pretty standard but very effective
V8...that is enough power for me...fir the seats..i am guessing that they are still pretty new...hence the baloon feel.
Say Thomas, please do the new Ferrari Roma when you can...i am deciding between Bentley Conti n Roma...
I am looking for style, comfort and head turning power maybe?😆
Excellent review, Thomas! I like this car, shape, and interior! Autogefühl is the best ✨✨✨
thanks my friend!
Please have a review of Tiger 1.
Thomas looking sharp and neat yet still commutes to Porsche! 💪👌(P.s. Have you used the trimmer on the 911 before this video?)
haha =)
Thomas, I truly admire how down to earth you are, keep up the good work and we are behind you sir!
Thomas is back in black. Almost
If the W12 doesn’t have breathtaking acceleration that still has that ‘feel the weight’ of the car feeing then I would say it isn’t worth it. The w12 needs to have a significant , unmistakable acknowledgment.
“Don’t want too much attention” he says whilst driving a bright yellow convertible :)
haha =)
twin double pipes are a LOT better than the oval ones
Quite a looker (like a hotwheels) from rear 3/4, but still not very good at taking 4 full sized adults. Rear passengers should be below 1.6m or 5ft 2in.
my next car in two years time Just under 100k uk used and I will buy
Amazing! Well done 👏
Did you get good fuel economy with the new cylinder deactivation tech?
I know what you mean about the seat!
Thanks 🙂
Cheers!! Fuel economy is also in the review!