The 2018 Bentley Mulsanne is a flagship sedan by the British luxury automobile brand that has mastered the craft of producing elegant and high-performance vehicles. The 2018 Mulsanne is no exception, thanks to its handcrafted exterior, elegant interior, latest luxuries and a massive twin-turbocharged V8 engine.
Unveiled to the world for the first time at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the Bentley Mulsanne has remained as one of the most sought-after luxury vehicles across the globe since its inception. The luxury sedan comes with multiple customization options and choices between 114 exterior colors, 9 real wood veneers, 24 leather upholstery colors and much more.
Available in the UAE in three trim levels that are Mulsanne, Mulsanne Speed and Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase, the large luxury sedan delivers uncompromising performance and comfort to its occupants regardless of terrain and driving conditions. Besides leaving no stone unturned in delivering a flawless performance, the sedan also offers a safe and memorable ride, thanks to the availability of advanced driver assistance technologies and latest safety features as standard.
Here is a review of the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne available in the UAE with a closer look at its design, performance, safety features and more.
Design of the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne
The design of the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne stands out for its luxurious and sporty appeal that can be seen in the exterior and interior. The exterior of the vehicle appears exceptionally handsome with its sharp lines and aggressive looks whereas the interior has been designed to be more luxurious than before with advanced technologies and convenience features.
Exterior
From front to rear, the exterior of the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne looks extremely elegant and classy, thanks to the competence of designers at Bentley who have paid attention to even the most minor details. The front fascia of the sedan features a wide and large radiator grille with bright stainless steel matrix mesh and 2-D Bentley winged “B” badge.
Below this signature grille is a wide air dam and two air intakes that work harmoniously to improve the overall engine cooling function. At the sides of the grille are the new LED headlights with four beam patterns for optimum illumination in all driving conditions. Fog lights have been integrated into the front fascia so that they fit better and give the vehicle an attractive look.
The signature “B” motif vents can be seen on the wide and muscular fenders that feature new 20-inch Signature Wheels. Polished stainless steel accents can be found on the grille, air dam, air intakes, headlights, beltline, windows, door handles, tailgate, taillights and the lower rear bumper.
The rear of the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne has been slightly redesigned to be more round rather than angular to give the sedan a modern-day vehicle look. The rear also features brand new “Flying B” style LED taillights that add to the elegance of the vehicle.
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Interior
The interior of the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne is versatile and is available with multiple customization options that include 9 real wood veneers, 24 leather upholstery colors and many advanced technologies. The designers at Bentley have exclusively designed the cabin of the all-new Bentley Mulsanne so that it looks contemporary yet maintains a classic appeal.
To add to the luxurious appeal of the vehicle, the front and rear seats are upholstered with tanned and high-quality leather. The dashboard features bullseye air vents with traditional organ stop controls to bring the classically handsome Bentley look to the cabin.
For the enhanced comfort of the occupants, the cabin of the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne features 14-way Electrically Adjustable Front Seats, 8-way Adjustable Rear Seats, Seats with Heating Function and Two Memory Positions, Four-Zone Climate Control System, 8-inch Touchscreen, 25 Language Voice Input System, 4G Connectivity, WiFi, Niam for Bentley Premium Audio System with 20 Custom-made Speakers, Two 10.2-inch Entertainment Touchscreen with Rear Seat Entertainment System and more.
The interior of the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne is available in 9 real wood veneers that include the popular Liquid Amber, Dark Stained Madrona and Rich Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus woods amongst others.
Performance of the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne
The performance of the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne is as powerful as a large luxury sedan should ideally be. This rear-wheel drive sedan has been powered by a 6.8-litre Twin-turbocharged V8 engine (standard on Mulsanne trim) that is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This powerful engine is capable of producing 505 horsepower and an astonishing 1020Nm of torque, which enables the sedan to go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 5.3 seconds and have a top speed of 296 Km/h.
This same engine has been tuned by the engineers at Bentley for Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase and Mulsanne Speed trims so that the engine can generate 530 horsepower and 1100Nm of torque. With this tuned engine, the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 4.9 seconds and have a top speed of 305 Km/h.
The 2018 Bentley Mulsanne features the Drive Dynamics Control System with three driving modes that are Bentley Comfort and Sport. The Air Spring Suspension and the Continuous Damping Control System work together to adjust the ride height, improve the low-speed ride quality and enhance bump absorption.
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Safety Features
As a large luxury sedan, the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne has been fitted the latest safety features and advanced driver assistance technologies for a safe and comfortable driving experience. Thanks to its advanced driver assistance technologies, the driver is always in control of the vehicle, regardless of the driving conditions.
Some of the standout safety features of the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne include:
- Advance Automatic Stability Control
- Rear View Camera
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Blind Spot Warning System
- Traction Control System
- Forward Collision Control
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Advanced Air Bag System
- Rollover Protection Bars
- Parking Aid
- Seatbelt Pretensioners
The optional safety features of the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne include:
- Front Corner View Camera
- Adaptive Cruise Control
Price of the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne in the UAE
The 2018 Bentley Mulsanne is already available in the UAE in three trim levels that are Mulsanne, Mulsanne Speed and Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase. The starting price of the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne is AED 1,800,000 that can go as high as AED 2,100,000 with the Extended Wheelbase trim level.
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