2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Preview

Likewise the wood chosen always features matching grains, with beautifully contrasting inlay where appropriate. Again, the

The workmanship of the Flying Spur almost goes unmatched in the industry, with only Rolls-Royce offering anything that comes close. (Photo: Bentley Motors)

workmanship almost goes unmatched in the industry, with only Rolls-Royce offering anything that comes close, and Maybach only treating rear passengers to such old world elegance.

The new Flying Spur won't have the rear seat legroom of the long-wheelbase Maybach 62, or Bentley's top-line Arnage RL for that matter, which shouldn't be a problem for the majority of those buying into the British marque. After all, Bentleys are for driving, not being driven in - other than for the few who managed to purchase the firm's latest limousine and Her Majesty the Queen of England, also a Bentley Limousine customer.

It will be comfortable nonetheless, whether the car is set up with

The sedan will reward rear passengers with greater spaciousness than the coupe, as well as the benefit of rear doors making ingress and egress easier. (Photo: Bentley Motors)

Bentley's four-seat layout, featuring a central console between two electrically-powered rear seats, or a five-seat cabin with full-width rear bench, it will offer more than adequate rear legroom as well as enough shoulder and hip width for larger adults. Heck, I spent a fair bit of time tucked into the coupe's rear quarters and hardly felt worse for wear. Actually, it was quite comfortable. The sedan will reward rear passengers with greater spaciousness as well as the benefit of rear doors making ingress and egress easier, and a lot more respectable when pulling up at the valet.