Log in Register. Newsletter sign up. Mobile navigation. Find a. Car review Used car for sale. Bentley Bentayga review. The big-in-every-way Bentley SUV lands. We assess the impact of this most luxurious of luxury SUVs, which has few direct rivals with which to compare. Share review. Open gallery. Matt Saunders Road test editor. Related reviews. Top 5 Super SUVs 1. Aston Martin DBX 2. Bentayga can be commissioned to match your exact requirements.
If you want to explore our options even further, the Mulliner team will provide bespoke modifications to create a truly unique vehicle.
The distinctive exterior makes a bold statement by itself — and it can be further emphasised by the numerous personalisation options available to you. You can also choose from two additions to the range: Cambrian Grey, a solid grey suggestive of performance and the striking Snow Quartz Pearlescent.
You can explore these colours further with the Bentley configurator. You can now also protect your Bentayga's exterior from minor stone chips and scratches with the newly available Paint Protection Film, for more information contact your Bentley Retailer here.
All the exterior brightware — with the exception of the Bentley wings and the BENTLEY lettering on the tailgate — becomes black, giving an intense, purposeful look. See it on the Configurator. The Mulliner Driving Specification — which comes as standard on Bentayga Speed — adds a sophisticated, sporting edge to the interior of your Bentayga. This includes diamond-quilted seats, sports pedals, embroidered Bentley emblems and the full choice of hide, carpet and interior colour combinations.
See it now on the Configurator. If you would like to go one step further, the Mulliner department offers a bespoke service that helps you create a Bentley that is completely unique to you.
Beautiful, handcrafted veneers, innovative technical finishes, natural leathers and detailed stitching options combine to create a space specially designed to connect you with your journey.
The standard veneer, Crown Cut Walnut, brings a contemporary feel to the cabin. There are also seven optional veneers to choose from. High-gloss carbon fibre is joined by Dark Tint Diamond Brushed Aluminium, a stunning technical finish, with a unique 3D appearance.
From Burr Walnut by Mulliner to Brushed Aluminium, the surfaces inside your Bentayga can be specified to feel traditionally classic or cutting-edge contemporary — the only variables that do not change are the luxury and quality that can be felt throughout.
There are 15 hide colours to choose from. A choice of colour splits is also available, including options exclusive to the S and the Speed. There is a wealth of optional interior features to choose from, including a new heated, indented steering wheel.
Each accessory has been designed by the Bentley Styling Team at Crewe and complement the way you work and play. From accessories designed for specialist activities to a range of essentials to protect the car, each one is designed to enhance your driving pleasure. Explore accessories for your Bentayga on the Configurator.
World of Bentley. Locate Dealer. Home Models The Bentayga Range. The Continental Range. The Bentley Bentayga is designed to inspire exploration in its purest form. Unfortunately, our Bentayga arrived sporting a pretty, but hardly exciting, shade of white simply called Ice. All Bentaygas use an eight-speed ZF gearbox, transferring power to a permanent all-wheel-drive system. The Bentayga diesel was meant to be the "green" option in the range, but following the Volkswagen Group's scandal and its far-reaching effects, that particular model only lasted a year.
Bentley now relies on hybridization for better fuel economy and emissions results. Combined with the 94kW electric motor, the total system output is hp and lb-ft of torque. Bentley claims it will get to 60 mph in 5.
Next in line is the 4. This is a brilliant engine, providing a rich baritone soundtrack. The V8 can get to 60 mph in a claimed 4. Bentley expects most customers to opt for the V8, and we doubt those owners will find much to complain about with the performance. For those who enjoy excess, a 6. The V8 sounds throatier, but you can't argue with the W12's hp and lb-ft output and unique whooshing character.
This enormous amount of grunt gets the Bentayga to 60 mph in 3. Three engines make up the range of power plants here, starting with a 4. The W12 and V8 are relatively straightforward, using the tried and tested internal combustion method. Both use a ZF eight-speed transmission, sending the power to a permanent all-wheel-drive system.
As in most iterations, the ZF eight-speed is an industry benchmark, offering delightfully smooth shifts and crisp changes when called upon by the Bentaya's knurled metal paddle shifters. Bentley's all-new hybrid model uses a This motor is housed within the transmission, nestled neatly between the gearbox and the 3.
You can drive in electric-only mode for around 30 miles, at speeds of up to 84 mph. Fortunately, it's not all about efficiency. The electric motor also plays a torque-filling role, providing instant power between the gaps in internal combustion engines.
The twin-turbo V8 is the "volume" model, offering near-silent acceleration with a hint of exhaust rumble when the driver gets naughty with the accelerator. Bentley says its V8 is the driver's choice because it sounds throatier and frees up weight over the front.
We still prefer the unmatched smoothness found in the W12 engine, though, which delivers nuclear thrust at the slightest hint of throttle application. No amount of brilliant engineering will ever make the Bentayga feel completely unrelated to these models, but to call it a "fancy Volkswagen" is to do this vehicle an unfair disservice. This driving experience feels every bit of its hefty starting price. Bentley's V8 engine delivers effortless performance, though it takes a heavy throttle to access.
We noted the accelerator pedal requires a substantial amount of pressure before the drivetrain responds; Bentley's engineers likely programmed it this way to ensure maximum smoothness, so we consider it a feature rather than a complaint.
Once prompted, the Bentayga makes the scenery pass by rapidly without disturbing the ambiance in the cabin. Adding to the drivetrain's creaminess is a volt mild-hybrid system, which improves the stop-start function and adds additional thrust. The Bentayga employs the mild-hybrid system to power the Bentley Dynamic Ride suspension, which counteracts the body to roll through the corners. This SUV truly defies physics with its handling, remaining flat and level even when hustled through a bend at obnoxious speeds.
We wish Bentley would have programmed more feedback to the steering though, as the effortless nature of the rack took away some of the fun afforded by the magical suspension. A sportier driving experience can be found in the Bentayga's platform stablemates, the Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Cayenne, though those models lack the opulence and comfort found here. Higher up the price ladder, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is more plush and tranquil than the Bentayga, but at the cost of driving engagement.
Weighing over 5, lbs and a cylinder count that ranges from six to twelve, don't expect the Bentley to be frugal. We'll start at the top with the destroyer of fossil fuels, the W We managed The EPA currently only provides combined fuel consumption figures for the hybrid. With the battery fully charged, the hybrid can do 46 MPGe, which is a significant improvement over its siblings. However, once the battery is drained and the car has to rely solely on the turbocharged V6, that figure drops to 19 mpg - just one mpg better than the V8.
Bentley understands luxury. It knows that luxury is not an overabundance of technology, a mistake many lesser automakers keep making. Technology plays a role in luxury, but interior quality, design, and space play a much more significant role. There isn't a single piece of imperfect trim to be found here. The Crewe-based manufacturer goes to great lengths to ensure its leather interiors are pristine.
The hide used is sourced only from bulls because cows are too imperfect. To get a proper idea of how obsessive the company is, watch the episode of How It's Made dedicated to Bentley's factory. The front seats are sublime, offering a wide variety of adjustments and massage modes. Rear passengers are less well off, but Bentley's new rear-seat entertainment system is much easier to use and should keep the little ones entertained.
Passengers above 16 years of age can simply sit back and enjoy an interior that takes days rather than minutes to assemble. As with other elements of the car, the Bentayga offers tremendous flexibility with regard to seating. Most customers will stick with the five-seat configuration, which offers a pretty standard rear bench in the back with a substantial While these seats offer reclining and heating, they miss out on the massaging and ventilation functions found in the four-seat configuration.
This option deletes the middle seat and the ability to fold the seats flat in favor of a center console but adds power adjustment and comfort. More practical-minded buyers can also opt for the seven-seater Bentayga, which adds a small but semi-usable third-row seat. No matter which configuration you choose, front-seat passengers always receive plenty of space in their leather-wrapped thrones.
As is the case with the exterior, the selection of interior colors and trims is impressive. The first selection you have to make is the color-split. You can have a full leather interior in one color or a two-tone interior. Then you choose between the 14 main hide color options and the 11 secondary hide options. You can get as funky as you like, as Bentley doesn't restrict what colors you can put together. Ten trim options are available, ranging from the more modern Carbon Fiber and Dark Tint Brushed Aluminum or the more traditional wood veneers.
Other interior customization options include contrast stitching and piping, hand cross-stitching, and stitched emblems for the seats. Our tester came rocking a dark burgundy interior called Cricket Ball, inspired by the leather used on the ball for British sport and pastime of the same name. There are three seating configurations available, and the cargo capacity depends on which one you go for.
The standard five-seat format has the largest trunk, providing The figures drop down slightly to That's relatively small but likely the result of passenger comfort being a higher priority. Still, it's enough room for two large suitcases. The ultra-luxurious four-seater has If you fold the five-seater's seats down, you can increase the cargo capacity to You simply send the butler ahead with a van. It's worth noting that the four-seat option loses the ability to fold down the second row, losing much of the practicality afforded by its SUV body style.
The cabin has plenty of storage as standard. You get door pockets, a storage space next to the shifter, and a glovebox. Naturally, you can add items like fold-down trays for the rear seats, a picnic set for the trunk, or some hand-crafted luggage to match the car's interior.
This segment is slightly redundant, as the average prospective customer will likely not care about the standard features but rather what can be added.
0コメント