Bentley Continental GTC Azure
This past winter, we spent some time with the fourth generation of the new modern two-door Bentley Continental GT Speed First Edition. When the opportunity came to spend time with the new Continental GTC Azure in Montana, we jumped at the chance.
The Bentley Continental GTC Azure marks a turning point. Not only does it offer a serene, open-air driving experience steeped in elegance, it also ushers in the arrival of Bentley’s new High Performance Hybrid powertrain. This latest innovation brings together a robust 4.0-litre V8 engine and a powerful electric motor, blending power and precision with a newfound environmental consciousness.
With up to 50 miles of pure electric range, the Bentley Continental GTC Azure allows you to glide through town or along a quiet mountain road with near-silent ease. But press the pedal further, and the hybrid system seamlessly engages both power sources for instant torque and grand touring performance worthy of the Bentley name. In this convertible, sustainability doesn’t compromise soul.
From the outside, the Continental GTC Azure is unmistakably Bentley, but with thoughtful refinements that modernize the car’s elegant silhouette. A graceful long hood flows into wide rear haunches, while intricate detailing—like the signature matrix grille and jewel-like LED headlamps—reflects Bentley’s legacy of hand-craftsmanship.
With the fabric roof down, the GTC reveals a sleek, uninterrupted profile, one that turns Montana’s rural highways into a personal runway. Roof up or down, the Azure exudes presence. When in motion, it feels like a sculpture dancing through the landscape.
Inside, the Bentley Continental GTC Azure feels like a sanctuary of bespoke materials, refined surfaces, and quiet luxury. Bentley’s artisans handcraft each cabin with a combination of sustainably sourced leathers, wood veneers, and optional materials like open-pore Koa or high-gloss carbon fiber.
The Azure trim enhances wellness through Bentley’s Front Seat Comfort Specification, offering 22-way adjustable massage seats and mood-enhancing lighting. Paired with near-silent electric propulsion, the driving experience is uniquely calming—ideal for long scenic drives or quick escapes. In the back roads of Montana, we found ourselves both thrilled and soothed—an emotional dichotomy few vehicles can achieve.
While the Continental GTC Azure is focused on comfort and elegance, the dynamics are impressive. Adaptive chassis systems, electronic all-wheel steering, and active anti-roll bars all work in concert to deliver confident control.
The hybrid system’s instant torque adds a sense of urgency when called upon, and yet the car remains balanced and composed through corners, regardless of surface or elevation. Whether coasting through Glacier National Park or carving up alpine curves, the GTC Azure drives like a grand tourer with far more environmental grace than one would expect.
With the introduction of the Continental GTC Azure, Bentley proves that the future of luxury motoring doesn’t just look good—it feels good too. Combining British craftsmanship, hybrid innovation, and open-air pleasure, this convertible is an invitation to travel beautifully, responsibly, and in supreme comfort. Let’s Build One!
