Date:09/07/12
Bentley may be the only car in its strata that doesn't lean hard on tech.High dollar cars tend to lean on the technology pretty hard -- and tend to do it pretty badly. The cabin tech in an Aston Martin or Maserati typically doesn't equal what's in a Camry. But the big boys make up for it with exotic technology in their powertrains, audio output and sybaritic creature comforts like champagne coolers.
I was rather pleasantly surprised to find the 2012 Bentley Conti GT doesn't go too far over the top in high-tech gimmickry. Its W12 engine is exotic, yes, but has been knocking around the Volkswagen group for almost a decade. The head unit in the car is a pleasant and palatable VW unit that we like if not love.
The car doesn't offer lane departure, blind spot or automatic parking tech. In other words, it seeks to win as a Bentley with its own luxury message and not a lot of digital razzle dazzle. I give them a tip of the hat for that.
Cooley's Logbook: 2012 Bentley Continental GT
Bentley may be the only car in its strata that doesn't lean hard on tech.High dollar cars tend to lean on the technology pretty hard -- and tend to do it pretty badly. The cabin tech in an Aston Martin or Maserati typically doesn't equal what's in a Camry. But the big boys make up for it with exotic technology in their powertrains, audio output and sybaritic creature comforts like champagne coolers.I was rather pleasantly surprised to find the 2012 Bentley Conti GT doesn't go too far over the top in high-tech gimmickry. Its W12 engine is exotic, yes, but has been knocking around the Volkswagen group for almost a decade. The head unit in the car is a pleasant and palatable VW unit that we like if not love.
The car doesn't offer lane departure, blind spot or automatic parking tech. In other words, it seeks to win as a Bentley with its own luxury message and not a lot of digital razzle dazzle. I give them a tip of the hat for that.
Views: 1033
©ictnews.az. All rights reserved.
Similar news
- The mobile sector continues its lead
- Facebook counted 600 million active users
- Cell phone testing laboratory is planned to be built in Azerbaijan
- Tablets and riders outfitted quickly with 3G/4G modems
- The number of digital TV channels will double to 24 units
- Tax proposal in China gets massive online feedback
- Malaysia to implement biometric system at all entry points
- Korea to build Green Technology Centre
- Cisco Poised to Help China Keep an Eye on Its Citizens
- 3G speed in Azerbaijan is higher than in UK
- Government of Canada Announces Investment in Green Innovation for Canada
- Electric cars in Azerbaijan
- Dominican Republic Govt Issues Cashless Benefits
- Spain raises €1.65bn from spectrum auction
- Camden Council boosts mobile security
