I used to think Jay was just another KZfaqr. Over the past few months he's become a motoring journalist whose opinion I really respect.

Honestly, this channel has completely plugged the hole I was left with when Chris Harris ceased to be a journalist and became an actor. Totally trust the opinions expressed here, it's become my go to for objective auto' journalism.

You did notice the economy tricks..... Its "pedal" lag. A way of controlling emissions during acceleration. A remap can get around this 😉

you had to put on an 'elegant' shirt for this review.....was that in the agreement from Bentley..

I’ve been anticipating this review ever since you first mentioned, some two weeks ago that you’ve done this video. Glad to see you’re being given official cars to really solidify the channel. Great video as always James!

I love your reviews!!!! Really great job. Can’t wait to see the next one. It’s always great to hear your honest opinion on cars no matter what stands in front of you. BRAVO

My kids just freaked out when you drove past our house. 🤣

James, I know your work is always evolving, and this is back in time a little, but this is brilliant work. I've watched every Conti GT review I can find and you win in every department. Well researched, and insightful observations. 10/10. I encourage you to chase up that promised visit to Bentley's Wood Room... I eagerly await that vid! Best regards

Thanks for the review. I’ve really enjoyed the diverse mix you cars you’ve reviewed over the last few months. Nice one thanks 👍

“...sports mode ruins the car...” Where have you been? You don’t care about “the ring” and tracking your Bentley? Finally, someone like me. That just earned you a loyal like-minded viewer.

i have watched all the reviews for this car on KZfaq - but your one is so refreshing and candid - great video :)

Considering the competition it boils down to the DB11 and the Conti, I’d take the Bentley every time. They are utterly beautiful in the metal. I’ll take mine in that dark blue with light blue twinkly metallic, whatever it’s called, and chocolate/tan leather. I think I’ll have a play with the configurator and wait for my lottery win which is guaranteed to happen this evening.

One of the best no nonsense honest reviews. excellent stuff Jay.

The best objective auto test I've seen in years! I'm a big fan now and yes, I have subscribed.

That was a fantastic review James. Very well balanced, entertaining and informative. Would love you to try a DB11/DBS Superleggera for a comparison

Thanks for the review, Jay. Perhaps with COVID, fewer footballers will be able to buy Bentleys. Love the color combination of the reviewed car. Goes together perfectly!

Brilliant review jay, glad you’ve taken to walking around the cars not just driving them. Been subbed from the start your channels come on leaps and bounds long may it continue pal 💪🏻

Huge respect for doing this. You are a true journalist, something that's in very short supply these days. Well done for calling it like it is.

At 3:00 for a moment thought you had a mini gun in the boot. So that’s how you got it for a weekend.

Really enjoyed this video. Having driven several Continental GTs in the past, I'm definitely a fanboy. I drove the Speed version through the mountains in the province of Cadiz in southern Spain when it was launched and found it well suited to the terrain. I also got driven round the Monteblanco circuit in a Supersport version (all aluminium body) and was amazed by the agility of the car round a race circuit. Finally, I drove a friend's GT around the back roads of Essex three years ago. I also got invited to the launch of the drophead version of the new GT here in Seville, though sadly I didn't get a chance to drive one. Personally, I prefer the smaller radiator grill of the earlier cars but that is a minor niggle. I haven't driven a recent Aston Martin or Jaguar but for me the Continental GT is the perfect compromise between luxury and sportiness. Built for comfort AND speed!

Great review! Best of luck going forward.

Thank you for your honest review ! Excellent video & sound editing!!

“I havecounted them..they are all there” Good one. Another superb review my man. Keep it up.

This channel is the best thing since the original Top Gear. You can listen to this video as a podcast visualizing the car in your mind. Great channel

Probably your best review yet. Loving the content 👍

Thank you very much for the review! Can you bring a Citroen AX GT/Sport sometime?

That fuel consumption is incredible!

Nice review James..enjoyed that slightly longer format..but what a motor eh..ha..but did notice the smart shirt..!!!

Very well written review. I appreciate the nuanced criticism. In addition the camera on the rear haunches forwards view provides an almost Hitchcockian perspective of the car flowing through the landscape. It could perhaps use some music by Bernard Hermann. And then at 27:10 JayEmm paddle shifts into Tarantino mode. Finally, even though this is a road car, the only thing I'm missing is some secluded high speed four wheel drifting and then this channel would be full-fledged.

Great review. Planning to test drive one on Sunday!

You work just keeps getting better. You and Harry Metcalfe are currently the best in the business.

Great vid 👍⭐️😎 Only thing that would be nice was a old version v the new version at the beginning walk around

Watching this again two years on, this is a stunning review.

Great video love your reports keep them coming. Love to see you drive a Lamborghini Espada.

This is one of my favourite youtube channels

Been subscribed for years and the videos are just better than ever. Genuinely trust your automotive opinion

What a great detailed review thanks

An honest review, not a fawning fluff job. I'm subscribing!

I'm a year late to this video, but just wanted to comment on how enjoyable it was. Thanks for making a great show.

Good work as usual! I love the Bentley Continental GT! 😍

Another great video I would like to see you drive the original GT they offer amazing value for money these days

Great review. Thank you

Great video!! I love these!

3:00... (police) "Excuse me sir, is that a Gatling gun" ?

Excellent, comprehensive review with a great conclusion. Well done!

Professional review chap 👍🏻

great channel. great reviewer. un biased testing is the best way.

Well done James, true journalism, great review.

the interior is absolutely amazing, that lag is just insane even someone watching behind a screen I experienced it. The DB9 for me remains the Grand Tourer

You make very cool content. Thank you very much. I wish you success)))

Couldn’t drive a car with a colored dash. Anything but black gives a reflection in the windscreen, which would make my CDO go in to over drive. CDO is just OCD in alphabetical order. I love turbo lag.

I think J is one of the best solo youtubers who put the managed group of schmee and supercars of london. Theres no gangster element, wrapping of cars. He's like Jeremy clarkson of the 80s before he went all stupid. I always look forward to his videos, plus harrys garage. I also need to get into Top Gear again just for Chris Harris as he articulates with stupendous detail what the cars doing whilst hes driving it. Keep up the good work James.

This is a great review. Obviously I’ve never driven a Bentley Continental but you’ve confirmed everything I’ve ‘experienced’ by not driving one.

Absolutely gorgeous car, especially in the color. I'm wondering if you think the harshness would be noticeably less if you put 19" or 20" wheels on it?

Wow, this review is masterpiece! Great job Mate!

Great video as always. Did I notice a VW trademark? A check engine light? Also, was the chrome trim lifting slightly on the leading edge of the drivers door? I know I'm very pedantic.

Wow. What an honest and detailed review. You did well at describing what the car is and isn’t. As the name suggest it’s designed for grand touring through Europe and the suspension is setup for that. A wraith is probably better suited to gliding across broken British B roads.

Brotha, you are really something !!! Bentley kidnapping Physics and ... Hats off to you mate ! Yes I'm rather biased to British humor since I grew up with the likes of Monty Python; Black Adder, The New Statesman, Only Fools And Horse etc . But that bit really made me laugh !!! Awesome channel , loving your style and delivery and huge respect for mentioning bit more about the in-car stereo (yes I'm an audiophile beside being a car nut ), the car manufacturers overcharge for those units, and for the price of that Naim set, one can get a considerably better sounding aftermarket system. For example: the B&O set-up in my SLS AMG GT, looks great but sounded dreadful in the low end ( and costed alot when new as an option), hence I had it replaced with a JL Audio stuff. Oh and nice choice of desktop gear at your office, the Kef and Nad makes for a great combo in that price range ( I think you have em connected with a Chord speaker cable if I'm not mistakin) ! Keep up the great work. Cheers ! p.s Oh, and the bit about your granma thinking you work as a gigolo !??!? Man, I spilled my drink laughing so hard !

Very well done review! 👍

Great review of a lovely car. As for its forbearer? I understand why the early Conti GT may not be to your liking but have to add that back in 2004 when it was launched its power, performance and top speed were entirely on a different planet to any so called competition. I was lucky enough to drive an 04 Conti GT from the UK to Budapest last summer and can confirm that it’s GT credentials were still very much intact.

Honest review. Shame about the significant lag.

The rules of physics, bentley style. you had me in stitches. Warehouse lol

That was an insanely good review. Got me to sub.

It's a beautiful car I'm sure most drivers would love it, especially me being used to Vauxhall Astra's. .

Excellent review James 👍 wish your Aston Martin DBS Superleggera review was this comprehensive.

Love this review. Suggest you try the GT V8 if you get the chance. Some who have tried it and the 12 seem to think the 8 is more responsive.

I think he's now the best. He hits all the right marks on all his reviews for things as a viewer you cant experience... steering feel, brakes, etc... no silly gimmicks.... just an honest review

Another great review

The front and back are beautiful! I'm reminded of the Mark II Jaguar, just with a wider grille. I still prefer the look of tall and narrow big grilles back in the day, but as you say, this is the way to make modern oversized grilles look classy. Edited to add: is that the same W12 as the Phaeton, then?

19:24 R.I.P.

I’d love one of these

If you ever get the chance to do a video in the factory again, i would be greatly indebted if you made a video on it.

I am Thumbs Up number 1.000. You've earned it. The car too. It's truly magnificent -to look at atleast :)

Well in this video it sounds magnificent. Turbo lag is completely unacceptable though. Had that in my E89 35i and it drove me nuts.

19:20 roadkill Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus), freeze frame at 19:25 and you can see for sure, much bigger body and longer legs and ears than a Rabbit, apparently they were introduced to the UK during Roman times.........just saying, great car review as always by the way

That delay seems to be programmed in the ecu, even in sport mode it noticeable

The new Bentleys are spectacular, much better than the current Rolls Royces in my opinion. Dealer by me has a Flying Spur in this same green but with the tan interior, traditional spec and it's magnificent. Your subdued shirt did not go unnoticed 😂

From Playboy Bunny to dead bunny - at least you avoided the roadkill 😆. The thumbs down are probably from footballers lmao. I agree with you on the colour scheme - it looks bang on. Great review yet again 👍.

Great analogy between gaming lag and car performance. CS OR QUAKE?

Hey Jay, only just starting to watch the video, but would be a cool video if we could get an update on the S2000 :) remember you had big plans for it on the handling front.

So funny watching this AFTER the video you did on the Gen 1 a year after this! (Oh and the lights are hideous, they just look all wrong)

Most people are not buying Naim for the looks but for the astonishingly good sound !!

I love that W12 powerplant

I like this guys honesty

Would be interested in your take on the new 8 series.

Proper car for a lottery winner in his 50's with room in the boot for the golf bats.😃

When did jay discover "tasteful" shirts

I've always wanted to drive a Continental. Maybe one day.

I hope you get to try the flying spur as that would be the one I would go for (in a parallel universe where I could afford one)!

Hey Jay do you think you would review the McLaren GT as a comparison?

Dear Jay, thanks for this review. I have experienced in the recent years a DB11, a Rapide, a Scaglietti, a California, a California T, an FF, an F12, in addition to many more (but less special) cars. What would you see as THE element that could now I find in Bentley ? I am curious about Conti GT (or RR Wraith). Thank you for an indication out of your experience..."not yet" is also my thought so far...(43 yo). Thanks!

one of the best car reviewers

What a brilliant review. Harry, beware! The young pretender is behind you.

From my view this is as good as you're going to get. It's a "driver's car", something that RR will never be able to sell you. Yet unlike an Aston this offers far greater customization, a better engine option with that W12 and higher craftsmanship. But the biggest factor for me is that I can order one in a convertible - that totally changes the experience both for weekday use and weekend getaways. Open air driving with 12 cylinders banging, 4 seats and a usable trunk is rare, but once you do it in something that's as good looking as this you will never want to go back to a lesser car. BMW, Lexus etc... just don't compete at this level.

Another great one

Nice roadkill shot!

JM could you do a big sedan series of reviews like Mercedes vs BMW vs Audi vs Lexus vs Genesis?

The lag is a big issue. Now I need you to test the bentley speed with 659 horsepower was it fixed or still present?

Houses of Parliament on wheels.

I actually like that Jimbo Nice 👍