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Bentayga Luxury SUV Propels Bentley to Post Impressive R6.7 Billion Profit for First 6 Months of 2022
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Bentayga Luxury SUV Propels Bentley to Post Impressive R6.7 Billion Profit for First 6 Months of 2022

by  Sean Parker 2 min read
  • Luxury carmaker Bentley announced its financial results for the first half of 2022, posting operating profits of €398 million or R6.7 billion
  • The top three best-selling models from the marque during that period were the Bentayga, Flying Spur sedan and Continental GT
  • The operating profits figure of €398 million is more than the luxury carmaker earned in 2021, which was €389 million

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The cost of personalising luxury vehicles and the sales of its SUV propelled Bentley to post operating profits of €398 million or R6.7 billion for the first half of 2022.

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The Bentayga contributed to 40% of Bentley's total sales in the first half of 2022. Image: Newspress
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According to Newspress, in comparison to the same period in 2021, operating profits increased by 124%.

Another comparison that amplifies the impressive profits is that it supersedes the €389 million operating profits Bentley posted for the 12 months of 2021.

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The main reason profits soared in 2022 is the luxury carmaker charging clients to personalise their cars. As a result, the top three best-selling cars from the marque were the Bentayga luxury SUV (40% of sales), the new Flying Spur sedan (27%), and the Continental GT (33%) Bentley reports.

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Bentley unveils its latest model, a long-wheelbase version of its lux Bentayga SUV with 24 billion trim combos

Briefly News reports that the model that helped Bentley earn record profits in 2022 is now available in a long-wheelbase version.

Bentley is bringing a new focus on wellness to its model range with the launch of the Bentayga Extended Wheelbase – a new grand touring SUV that builds on the strengths of the Bentayga to become a new luxury flagship, extending the latest product range to five models.

So much more than just a stretch, the Bentayga Extended Wheelbase is the result of a nine-figure investment by Bentley to create a new model that provides the best rear cabin experience since a Mulsanne whilst retaining the Bentley hallmarks of effortless performance, exquisite handcraftsmanship and endless personalisation.

Source: Briefly News

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Sean Parker Sean Parker is a motoring journalist with over 10 years' experience, who started out in the industry as the SA Guild of Motoring Journalists' Bursar student. Since then, the Cape Town-born editor has gone on to launch a national newspaper called Gears and Gadgets and worked for the country's premier online and print motoring publications before joining Briefly News to head up its Car & Tech section. He enjoys watching live sport and can't wait for F1 to make its debut in Mzansi.

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