Stand aside, Porsche Cayenne. Bentley Motors, also part of the VW group, intends to build the fastest and most luxurious SUV in the world. The company has announced that the new SUV, the fourth model line after the Continental, Flying Spur and Mulsanne, will be built in Crewe, England, and will go on sale in 2106.
UK Prime Minister David Cameron was on hand with VW Chairman Dr. Martin Winterkorn to announce the investment of £800 million that will enerate over 1000 jobs in the UK.
Mr. Cameron said, “One sector that we know is sprinting ahead in the global race is our booming automotive industry. One vehicle rolls off a production line somewhere in the UK every 20 seconds and we have just launched the Government’s Automotive Industrial Strategy to help continue this success for years to come.
“I am delighted that Bentley will be building their new vehicle here, not only creating a thousand jobs, but safeguarding many more, as well as increasing training opportunities for highly skilled apprentices.”
Dr Winterkorn said: “The Volkswagen Group believes in the UK as a competitive location for industrial production. Bentley fans all around the world are looking forward to the brand’s first SUV. Together we will make this new Bentley another true Bentley – powerful, exclusive and successful.”
The car is expected to be based on the EXP 9 F Concept (in photo), previously shown in auto shows like Goodwood, Geneva, and Pebble Beach.
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