With the white interior going too far off-road is probably off the menu. Ditto food and kids.
Meanwhile, in the Floating World:
The luxurious silk wool floormats are reversible – with one side finished in durable, ribbed saddle leather for use when the driver and passengers are dressed for the great outdoors.
The upright dashboard design features a full-width, one-piece wood veneer with a subtly negative surface and instruments with a configurable display. Traditional Bentley ‘bulls eye’ vents have a ‘rifled’ gunmetal inner surface for a more contemporary and functional appearance. The centre console is a blend of functionality and supreme ergonomics with dynamic, architectural layers which help to create a central spine to the cabin.
The flowing roof design with a panoramic glass panel is inspired by the roll cages of rally cars, expressing both strength and lightness.
Rear seat passengers can chose between business mode, with generous legroom complete with fold-down keyboard and full internet connectivity via an iPad or tablet or a more reclined position with powered footrest, drinks table and an infotainment screen for movies.
The EXP 9 F concept features 4 1 seating with a rear armrest lifting to reveal a cooled compartment for champagne and glasses. Seats feature a diamond- quilted shoulder line in soft-touch leather, echoing the traditional appearance of a British field sport jacket. When the rear seats are not in use, they can be powered forward to create a larger loadspace for sports equipment or luggage.
At the rear, the lower section of the two-piece tailgate may be used as a viewing bench or picnic table. Bespoke picnic hampers are stowed neatly to either side of the loadspace when not in use, but are located on rails for easy access. An awning extends over the tailgate to protect those seated there; two umbrellas fit either side of the rear luggage area for when the rain clouds sweep in. -- EXP 9 F Concept : Interior DesignPosted by gerardvanderleun at July 6, 2012 1:07 PM
It's a tribute to Capitalism that such ideas even exist let alone become reality. Screw growing up to be President, when I grow up I want to be able to order one of those over the phone like a pizza.
Posted by: I-RIGHT-I at July 6, 2012 3:14 PMLovely, and luxurious. But, for an SUV it does seem rather small. In size it's just a hatch-back sedan. But, to be fair, I must admit that if I were given one I would not return it or trade it in for something larger.
If you can afford the car (and the gas and the insurance), then you can probably afford to have the white interior professionally cleaned should someone spill something in it. Or just get a beige, saddle brown, or (yuck) black interior. I'm sure Bentley would be happy to oblige.
Posted by: waltj at July 6, 2012 7:37 PMAn SUV, huh? A half hour on any Jeep trail I've been on (or forty minutes on a Pennsylvania farm road) would have that puppy rattling like castanets on a clothesline.
Posted by: BillT at July 7, 2012 3:17 AMI think there is a possibility I couldn't afford it. But I'd never suggest that someone else with the money couldn't have it.
Posted by: pdwalker at July 7, 2012 6:51 AMpdwalker - IMHO that depends on who earned the money. Which excludes banksters pretty much by definition.
Posted by: Fletcher Christian at July 7, 2012 1:59 PMThe Chelsea Tractor to end all Chelsea Tractors.
Posted by: mezzrow at July 7, 2012 3:14 PMJust a re-badged BMW. Heh.
Posted by: JimK at July 9, 2012 12:17 PM
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