The Bentley brand was unable to escape the pronounced slump in the luxury segment in 2009. The brand is responding to this development with, among other things, its new flagship model: the Bentley Mulsanne. This vehicle reflects the brand’s philosophy of combining outstanding luxury with superior performance.. In fiscal year 2009, the international financial and economic crisis once again brought about a significant decline in volumes in the luxury segment. The Bentley brand suffered declining sales in all markets compared with the previous year. Total deliveries to customers fell by 39.3% to 4,616 vehicles