Bentley said it delivered 15,174 cars last year. Courtesy Bentley
Bentley said it delivered 15,174 cars last year. Courtesy Bentley
Bentley said it delivered 15,174 cars last year. Courtesy Bentley
Bentley said it delivered 15,174 cars last year. Courtesy Bentley

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Luxury car maker Bentley joins Rolls-Royce in hitting record sales

Company attributes “significant” sales figures to popularity of new models, hybrid models and personalised cars

Soraya Ebrahimi
Soraya Ebrahimi

January 10, 2023

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Bentley has followed Rolls-Royce's results on Monday to become the latest luxury car maker to announce record sales.

The English company, which dates to 1919, said it delivered 15,174 cars last year.

That was 4 per cent more than in 2021 and driven by record demand in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific.

On Monday, Rolls-Royce revealed it delivered an all-time high of 6,021 cars last year, which was an 8 per cent year-on-year increase.

Bentley attributed its “significant” sales figures to the popularity of new models, hybrid models and personalised cars.

“In what was another year of unpredictability, the business overcame significant headwinds and demonstrated great resilience to deliver the third consecutive record sales year," said Adrian Hallmark, chief executive of the Volkswagen Group-owned company.

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  • Full throttle in Bentley's Mulliner Batur. All photos: Bentley
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“This underlines our brand strength, operational excellence and strong global demand by market and model.

“The reaction to the market introduction of our hybrid models, Flying Spur joining Bentayga last year, demonstrates the path the luxury sector is heading, and we are positioned firmly at the forefront.

“These numbers are validation that we not only lead the sector in sales and market share, but also investment in electric technologies and commitment to being net carbon neutral in 2030.”

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  • The Bentayga S's black-rimmed headlights. All photos: Bentley
    The Bentayga S's black-rimmed headlights. All photos: Bentley
  • The new Bentayga S was inspired by customers after something distinctly agile.
    The new Bentayga S was inspired by customers after something distinctly agile.
  • Looking good from above.
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  • Beachy Bentaya.
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  • A dear rear.
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  • The Bentayga S has new colour accents in the cabin.
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  • The S insignia on the Alcantara seating.
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  • A sporty new exhaust pipe set-up is a feature of the new Bentayga S.
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  • Shining in the sun.
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  • The Bentayga S's new 22-inch wheels.
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  • Bentley calls the Bentayga S's new stylings "bold and contemporary".
    Bentley calls the Bentayga S's new stylings "bold and contemporary".
  • Getting some speed up.
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  • The new Bentayga S has a top speed of 290kph.
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  • The Bentley B on the wheels is forever horizontal.
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  • An increase in damping stiffens the chassis and gives drivers a more dynamic ride.
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  • 0-100kph in 4.5 seconds? No problem.
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  • Dashboard detail.
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  • Some of the stylings on the Bentayga S remain old school.
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  • The S insignia.
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  • Stitching on the steering wheel.
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