Bentley introduces relaxation-focused Azure line of automobiles

A brand new line of Bentleys is coming, and it’s referred to as the “Azure” line. No, it is not the reintroduction of the outdated Azure droptop. Much like “Velocity” or “Mulliner,” all Bentley Azure fashions have a spotlight, and this time it is consolation and leisure. Bentley is planning on providing Azure variations of all of its automobiles, together with Bentayga, Bentayga EWB, Flying Spur, Continental GT and Continental GT Convertible.

What an Azure mannequin quantities to is a particular set of kit designed to reinforce lengthy journeys, or to make any form of journey extra enjoyable. That being the case, each Azure is supplied with the “Entrance Seat Consolation Specification” that provides 22-way adjustable seats which might be heated, cooled, provide six therapeutic massage packages and adjustable facet bolsters. The seats additionally use Bentley’s “consolation headrests.”

To boost the experience consolation, Bentley specs all Azures with its 48-volt energetic anti-roll system that may decouple the roll bars to supply an extra-smooth experience. We’ve discovered that this technique can improve dealing with efficiency in Bentleys with it, too.

You would possibly count on it to be normal in Bentleys, however all Azure fashions tack on the non-obligatory Touring Specification that provides plenty of driver help options. These embrace adaptive cruise management, lane-following, a traffic-jam help characteristic and “Bentley Safeguard” (computerized emergency braking, emergency lane-change help and extra). Mainly, the automobile is stacked with all the driver help programs in an effort to make street journeys higher.

Bentley’s wellness campaign doesn’t finish with tech options, although.

“To create the Azure vary, we consulted with neuroscientists to know the interrelationship of coloration, texture, tactility and even scent to create an environment of relaxed serenity,” says Maria Mulder, Head of Coloration & Trim at Bentley. “Once we see pleasing varieties, shapes and colours our brains launch chemical substances akin to dopamine that not solely make us really feel good however are good for our physique and sense of wellbeing. Sensory receptors convert bodily stimuli in neural exercise, creating adjustments in our mind and nervous system. Each cloth, sound, movement, coloration and contact constantly impacts our nervous system and the Azure cabin has been finessed accordingly.”

All Azure fashions get “wellness quilting” that’s meant to be significantly pleasing to the attention and encourage contact. Three open pore wooden choices are made accessible — Darkish Walnut, Crown-Minimize Walnut and Koa — and so they’re all meant to present occupants a way of calm. To indicate that you’ve got an Azure mannequin, Bentley provides sill plates with “Azure” on them. You’ll additionally get “Azure” embroidered into the seats and Azure badging on the outside.

Bentley designed distinctive 22-inch wheels for Azure fashions, and all of them will characteristic chrome entrance grilles. Pricing and availability wasn’t detailed in Bentley’s Azure announcement, however count on all of them to value an excellent bit greater than any “base” mannequin Bentley.

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