Bentley Continental GT named Middle East Car of the Year 2019

The luxury grand tourer was also named ‘Best Luxury Coupe’, and the Bentley Bentayga was named ‘Best Midsize Luxury SUV’.

The Continental GT was launched in the region in 2018, and since its arrival has been one of the company’s most sought-after models. The Bentayga has always proved a popular choice amongst its customers in the Middle East.

The MECOTY awards are regarded as the most coveted in the Middle East automotive industry – a jury panel of 20 automotive journalists, experts and opinion-leaders from the region nominate new vehicles through a strict scoring and voting process.

Saeed Marzouqui, chairman, Organizing Committee MECOTY, said: “Only a truly exceptional car can take the title of ‘Car of the Year’ and the Bentley Continental GT is a worthy winner. Up against some tough competition, the Continental GT really stood apart from its rivals in terms of performance, refinement and delivering a true ‘wow factor’.

“The purpose of MECOTY is to provide a reliable, unbiased source of information to help consumers make an informed choice when it comes to investing in a new car – our panel of automotive industry experts all agree the Bentley Continental GT is a creditable victor.”

Now in its third-generation, the Bentley Continental GT is one of the leading luxury grand tourers. Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Crewe, Cheshire, it is a good example of luxury engineering which brings together natural materials and cutting-edge technology.

The Continental GT is powered by an enhanced version of Bentley’s 6.0-litre W12 TSI engine – designed, developed, and handbuilt in Crewe as well – delivers 626bhp and sprints from a standstill to 62 mph in just 3.7 seconds.

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