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Bentley Motors sees record sales in 2021, up 31%
Bentley Motors has announced total sales of 14,659 in 2021, an increase of 31% over the previous record year (11,206) in 2020. This significant achievement was driven by new model introductions, a fresh product portfolio and increasing demand for Bentley’s new hybrid models, introduced under Bentley’s Beyond100 strategic path to full electrification by 2030.
The introduction, and success, of its new hybrid option ensured Bentayga remained Bentley’s number one model, selling more in its fifth year of sales than ever before, and establishing itself as the most successful luxury SUV in the world. Furthermore, a full year of Flying Spur sales around the world and the introduction of the Continental GT Speed, among 11 new derivatives launched, added to this success.
Bentley Motors has recorded total sales of 14,659 vehicles in 2021, an increase of 31% and the highest in the marque’s history / Picture: Bentley Motors
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The Americas maintained its position as the biggest selling global market, selling more than ever before. China almost matched this performance for the first time in a decade. Combined, the Americas and China contributed more than half (56%) of Bentley’s total global sales.
In addition to Bentayga’s 40% share, Bentley’s luxury grand tourer, the Continental GT, added 33% of total sales, split between 60% coupe and 40% convertible. With the highly anticipated market entry of the hybrid imminent, the Flying Spur’s 27 % of total sales is expected to grow even further in 2022.
Adrian Hallmark, chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors, said: “2021 was yet another year of unpredictability though I am delighted to be able to confirm that we overcame significant headwinds, and deliver a breakthrough in our sales performance. This is our second record sales year in the successive years and is a positive sign of our brand strength, operational excellence, strong global demand and affirmation of our strategic priorities.
“The reaction to the market introduction of the Bentayga hybrid and anticipation for the Flying Spur hybrid demonstrate 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 the first fully electrified and zero carbon luxury car company in the world.”
Bentley Motors saw double-digit growth in all markets with record sales figures in the US, China and Asia Pacific / Picture: Bentley Motors
Placing the region as Bentley’s number one market, the Americas region delivered 4,212 cars, an increase of 39% on the corresponding figure for 2020, 3,035.
Bentley’s biggest growth region for the second consecutive year was in China, posting a sales increase of 40%, 4,033 cars, against 2,880, as the traditional four-door market maintained strong sales of Flying Spur and Bentayga.
Europe closed the year with the delivery of 2,520 cars, against a figure of 2,193 in 2020, a 15% increase driven by evenly split sales across model lines. Bentley’s home market in the UK continued its consistently strong performance, recording sales of 1,328 cars, representing an increase of 14% over the previous year.
Bentley delivered 915 cars to the Middle East in 2021, against a total of 735 the previous year. The Asia Pacific region posted an increase of 37% and a record performance, delivering 1,651 cars, against 1,203 sold in 2020.