Bentley has unveiled plans to prolong the sale of its internal combustion-engined and plug-in hybrid models until 'at least' 2035.
This announcement, part of the brand's Beyond100+ strategy, alters Bentley's initial plans to become fully electric by 2035. The Crewe company says it revised the plan due to 'positive customer demand for plug-in hybrid models' ensuring the availability of a range of petrol and plug-in hybrid cars for at least the next decade.
Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors, said: "Today's updates to our Beyond100+ strategy reaffirm Bentley's commitment to progress - responsibly and sustainably. We are evolving our product cadence to reflect the realities of a changing world and a dynamic marketplace.
"By extending introducing new internal combustion-engined models, and offering hybrid powertrains until at least 2035, we are ensuring that every Bentley customer can continue to experience the full breadth of our performance and craftsmanship."
Further details were also revealed about Bentley's forthcoming 'º£½ÇÊÓƵ Urban SUV', set to debut next year. This new electric model will be capable of charging from zero to 100 miles in seven minutes and will offer the 'craftsmanship expected of the marque'.
A new Supersports model, only the fourth car to bear the badge, is set to be unveiled next week. The brand claims that it will be the 'lightest, most driver-focused and first rear-wheel-drive Continental GT ever' when it makes its debut in New York on November 13.
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