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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 10:21 PM
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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Was scrolling through the pics and thinking,
"This is just wrong on so many levels".

Then the last pic made me burst out laughing...

I guess a Bentley SUV makes at least as much sense as a Porsche.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 01:06 AM
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I think that this car is really cool. This could really catch a lot of attention. While crucial opinions could differ as to the stylistic value of its line, the automotive world paid witness to a brand new Bentley SUV as the 2012 Geneva Auto Show. The Bentley EXP 9 F was presented Monday in Switzerland, and according to Bentley CEO Wolfgang Dürheimer, the new SUV embodies “British understatement.” Enthusiasts of the British luxury automaker have been waiting for it to join the quality SUV field for some time. Source for this article: Bentley EXP 9 F luxury SUV will challenge Porsche Cayenne, et al
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 01:19 AM
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its silly. only people with more money then class will own one.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 01:23 AM
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 05:55 AM
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looks better on the inside than the outside. I going to have my daddy buy me one.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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Barf.

I really don't understand everybody's craze with these show-offy SUVs now days. The BMW X3/5, Mercedes GL class, Porsche Cayanne, and now this hideous thing. An SUV should be a sport-utility-vehicle. With emphasis on the sport and utility parts. Not a cruise around on your 24" wheels with your stereo bumpin' outside the club vehicle.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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There are only few real SUVs in the world (Jeep Wrangler, Mercedes G-Class, Toyota Land Cruiser, Lada Niva).

I understand Bentley's move with this SUV - I read somewhere that 90% of Bentley owners also have a SUV in their garage so this was a logical move.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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If you built it, they will come...
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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Meh. Very late to the me-too party. So who will be the first to rap about it and put one in their video? bling!
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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If you built it, they will come...
Lmao nice reference!



To me it looks like they hit it with the ugly stick
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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Or perhaps the tree fell on it?
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin509
Barf.

I really don't understand everybody's craze with these show-offy SUVs now days. The BMW X3/5, Mercedes GL class, Porsche Cayanne, and now this hideous thing. An SUV should be a sport-utility-vehicle. With emphasis on the sport and utility parts. Not a cruise around on your 24" wheels with your stereo bumpin' outside the club vehicle.
I can see where you're coming from on those, but the G Wagen is a bad ****. I wouldn't mind having one.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Rather B.Blown
I can see where you're coming from on those, but the G Wagen is a bad ****. I wouldn't mind having one.
I agree.

G-wagon, like this:


Is very cool, and a good REAL SUV.

Mercedes GL, however, like this:


Is just for looking cool and showing off..
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Clarkson
I think that this car is really cool. This could really catch a lot of attention. While crucial opinions could differ as to the stylistic value of its line, the automotive world paid witness to a brand new Bentley SUV as the 2012 Geneva Auto Show. The Bentley EXP 9 F was presented Monday in Switzerland, and according to Bentley CEO Wolfgang Dürheimer, the new SUV embodies “British understatement.” Enthusiasts of the British luxury automaker have been waiting for it to join the quality SUV field for some time. Source for this article: Bentley EXP 9 F luxury SUV will challenge Porsche Cayenne, et al
I totally read that in Jeremy Clarkson's voice. It just sounded like maybe what he'd say too.

For my part... Blech. Way to uglify your brand, Bentley. That is *hideous*.
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 03:31 AM
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That was wow! Bentley could really go beyond Porsche Cayenne with this brand new designs for the luxury SUV industry. Actually on Monday at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show, Bentley revealed that it has plans for the luxury SUV market. The Bentley EXP 9 F concept was revealed, a mix of muscular physical appearance and real power under the hood. It won't hit dealers until at least 2015, says CEO Wolfgang Dürheimer. A payday loan can help you get your car fixed, so you do not need a new one.




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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 06:31 AM
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I could care less about what Bentley is building these days but this seemed like a natural introduction. But the design is awful. Bentley is already looking to redesign which is a smart move. I don't see why they would target Porsche if only for a performance aspect. I would see this as more of a Land Rover competitor. As this is for the even more opulent than your Porsche owner is even. But whatever. This really isn't groundbreaking in any way. And I agree with earlier comments late to the party. But with these brands I don't know if there is such a thing. It's not like this is the audience that needs good fuel mileage or anything. Carpool the hockey team and whatnot.

In response to why would people buy these luxury SUV's? Well people like the room, they like the space and some of them will out perform many sport cars on the market. From their standpoint, what's not to love. Just because I don't see it necessary doesn't mean I don't understand it.
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 10:20 AM
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That sound you hear is me both gouging my eyes out while laughing hysterically.
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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People have been buying hideous SUVs for decades, so why would it stop now? Just because you have money doesnt mean you have good taste. Witness the Land Cruiser, dollar for dollar, the ugliest SUV on earth IMHO, though they finally fixed them with the new design.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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Looks like a '70's era Ford Bronco from the front to me; heck, put the seven-bar grill on it and it's a shoo-in for a Jeep Wagoneer look-alike.
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