Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner: The Electrifying Masterpiece

Beneath its grandeur, the Spur combines the best of both worlds. A 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 plays backup singer to a 100-kilowatt electric superstar. The result? It hums silently in EV mode, reminding you of its bigger 12-cylinder cousin, sans the roaring soundtrack. Weighing a robust 2.5 tonnes, it zips from 0 to 100kph in 4.3 seconds. ‘Who needs a full tank of petrol anyway?’ it seems to whisper.

For the tech-lovers, Bentley gifts a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen that's a bit of a show-off. Not feeling the digital age today? Give it a spin, and voilà! You're presented with three classic analogue dials or, if you're in a minimalistic mood, just a swathe of sleek piano black veneer. It's like having three dashboards in one, catering to your every whim.

Audio aficionados, rejoice! The base model croons through a 10-speaker setup, while the more opulent ones could boast a whopping 19-speaker Naim system or a 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen setup. Illuminated speaker grilles? Just Bentley’s way of saying, ‘Yes, we thought of that too.’

Venturing inside, Bentley's craftsmanship is akin to a luxury hotel suite. Imagine massaging seats – because merely sitting is so last decade, – a smartphone-like device for rear passengers, and even folding picnic tables. They've thought of everything – barring perhaps a built-in butler.

In a world infatuated with SUVs, there's something timeless about a luxurious saloon sporting Mulliner touches weaves through city streets, making even the ritziest of limousines seem shy. It’s like arriving at a gala in a couture gown when everyone else is in off-the-rack.

In a nutshell, the Flying Spur Mulliner hybrid is the future wrapped in a luxurious past. So, next time you think of Bentley, remember: they’re not just about lavish rides; they’re about forward-thinking, earth-friendly, lavish rides. And, who knows? Maybe one day, they’ll even throw in that butler.