Yahoo Autos Bentley introduces relaxation-focused Azure line of cars
A new line of Bentleys is coming, and it’s called the “Azure” line. Similar to “Speed” or “Mulliner,” all Bentley Azure models have a focus, and this time it happens to be comfort and relaxation. Bentley is planning on offering Azure versions of all of its cars, too, including Bentayga, Bentayga EWB, Flying Spur, Continental GT and Continental GT Convertible.
What an Azure model amounts to is a specific set of equipment all designed to enhance long journeys, or to make any kind of journey more relaxing. That being the case, every Azure is equipped with the “Front Seat Comfort Specification” that adds 22-way adjustable seats that are heated, cooled, offer six massage programs and adjustable side bolsters. The seats also use Bentley’s “comfort headrests.”
To enhance the ride comfort, Bentley specs all Azures with its 48-volt active anti-roll system that can decouple the roll bars to provide an extra-smooth ride. Of course, we’ve found that this system can enhance handling performance in Bentleys with it, too.
You might expect it to be standard in Bentleys, but all Azure models tack on the optional Touring Specification that adds a number of driver assistance features. These include adaptive cruise control, lane-following, a traffic-jam assist feature and “Bentley Safeguard” (automatic emergency braking, emergency lane-change assist and more). Basically, the car is stacked with all of the driver assistance systems in an effort to make road trips better.
