Top 10 Cars of the Geneva Motor Show

AutoGuide.com · 03-13-2012, 06:30 AM

It certainly deserves a spot on the list of Top 10 Geneva Motor Show cars. Many would also agree it also deserves the last possible spot. And so here it is, the Bentley EXP 9 F concept.

Rather than a Continental GT styled swoopy looking crossover, Bentley's SUV concept is big, bold and brutish, taking styling from the brand's flagship Mulsanne, including a massive flat-fronted prow and some of the largest fog lights ever fitted to a vehicle.

Still, there's little doubt that it's excellently crafted and by all accounts appears near to production. Regardless of what it looks like, it's what it is that makes the EXP so important. If Bentley is to grow as a brand, especially in emerging markets, an SUV is what it needs.

Despite criticism, don't look for major changes to a production model. We overheard Bentley reps surveying numerous VIP guests about the car and all responded that they'd buy one right away.

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ArcadeTom · 03-14-2012, 11:41 AM

Amazing. Absolutely amazing. These stylists are so forward thinking. Heaven forbid anyone 50 years ago would have had a design strangely similar.

JCT · 03-23-2012, 01:49 PM

Is that Christopher Walken?

ArcadeTom · 03-24-2012, 03:42 AM

It could be. Who knows? I still say it is a modernized 1960 Studebaker. My dad always said Studebaker was ahead of its time....

03-13-2012, 06:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
AutoGuide.com Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 57 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Top 10 Cars of the Geneva Motor Show It certainly deserves a spot on the list of Top 10 Geneva Motor Show cars. Many would also agree it also deserves the last possible spot. And so here it is, the Bentley EXP 9 F concept. Rather than a Continental GT styled swoopy looking crossover, Bentley's SUV concept is big, bold and brutish, taking styling from the brand's flagship Mulsanne, including a massive flat-fronted prow and some of the largest fog lights ever fitted to a vehicle. Still, there's little doubt that it's excellently crafted and by all accounts appears near to production. Regardless of what it looks like, it's what it is that makes the EXP so important. If Bentley is to grow as a brand, especially in emerging markets, an SUV is what it needs. Despite criticism, don't look for major changes to a production model. We overheard Bentley reps surveying numerous VIP guests about the car and all responded that they'd buy one right away. More: Top 10 Cars of the Geneva Motor Show on Autoguide.com

03-14-2012, 11:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
ArcadeTom Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,874 Location: Arcade, Georgia Car Year: 2009 Car Model: Forester XT Gallery: 23 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Amazing. Absolutely amazing. These stylists are so forward thinking. Heaven forbid anyone 50 years ago would have had a design strangely similar. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2009 XT, Camillia Red Pearl

03-24-2012, 03:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
ArcadeTom Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,874 Location: Arcade, Georgia Car Year: 2009 Car Model: Forester XT Gallery: 23 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	It could be. Who knows? I still say it is a modernized 1960 Studebaker. My dad always said Studebaker was ahead of its time.... __________________ 2009 XT, Camillia Red Pearl

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03-23-2012, 01:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
JCT Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 476 Location: Salt Lake City Car Year: 2006 Car Model: Forester XT Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Is that Christopher Walken?

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