The New Bentley Continental GTC

The Ultimate Open-Top Escape

There’s something about South Africa that begs for a convertible. The winding sweep of Chapman’s Peak, the golden light of a Lowveld afternoon, the wide-open Karoo sky – it all feels better with the roof down and the horizon wide open. Enter the new Bentley Continental GTC: a grand tourer that’s as comfortable in the heart of Sandton as it is gliding through the winelands.

Built to Turn HeadsEven before the engine fires up, the GTC makes a statement. From the sparkling crystal-cut headlamps to its flowing roofline (that disappears in under 20 seconds), this is design that blends theatre with effortless class. Park it on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and you’ll see heads turn as quickly as gulls on the harbour.

Power with a ConscienceUnderneath the sculpted bonnet lies Bentley’s new hybrid powertrain: a V8 paired with electric drive for silent city cruising when you want it, and jaw-dropping acceleration when you don’t. In electric mode, it’ll whisk you silently through Stellenbosch wine country. Switch to sport, and it unleashes 782 horsepower –enough to make the sweeping passes of Mpumalanga feel like your personal playground.

Inside, A World ApartThe cabin is a sanctuary. Hand-stitched leather, rare wood veneers, and Bentley’s signature Rotating Display that flips between touchscreen, analogue dials, or pure polished veneer. Add in a 2,200-watt Naim audio system and you’ve got front-row seats to your own private concert – perfect for a late-afternoon drive from La Lucia to Ballito along the coastline.

Tailored to YouFrom roof fabrics to paint finishes, the GTC is all about choice. Want subtle? Opt for soft grey with chrome accents. Want drama? Go Blackline with jet-black details and a bold Mulliner paint shade. Bentley will even match colours to your favourite safari lodge or the blue of the Atlantic at Llandudno.

The South African Dream DriveImagine it: roof down on a crisp Cape morning, the Atlantic glittering beside you, the sound of the V8 rising and falling with the curves of Chapman’s Peak. Or cruising quietly through Franschhoek’s vineyards on electric power, stopping for a long lunch before dropping into the Karoo under a vast sky. That’s what the Continental GTC offers: not just a drive, but a stage for South Africa’s most beautiful roads.

The VerdictThe new Bentley Continental GTC isn’t simply a car. It’s freedom, indulgence, and performance – crafted for those who believe the journey is the destination.