Bentley Bentayga#Mulliner

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Bentley Bentayga

| image = Bentley Bentayga V8 (FL) IMG 0005.jpg

| caption = Bentley Bentayga V8

| manufacturer = Bentley

| production = December 2015 – present{{cite press release|title= First Bentley Bentayga Rolls off the Production Line| publisher= Bentley Motors | url= https://www.bentleymotors.com/en/world-of-bentley/the-bentley-story/news/2015-news/first-bentley-bentayga-rolls-off-the-production-line.html |website= bentleymotors.com |access-date=22 October 2019}}

| assembly = United Kingdom: Crewe (Bentley Crewe)

| designer = SangYup Lee{{Cite web|url=https://www.formtrends.com/bentley-exterior-design-director-sangyup-lee-leaves-to-join-hyundai-motor/|title = Bentley Exterior Design Director Sangyup Lee Leaves to Join Hyundai|date = 16 May 2016}}

| class = Full-size luxury crossover 4x4{{cite web|url= https://www.forbes.com/wheels/cars/bentley/bentayga/|title= 2023 Bentley Bentayga|work=Forbes|date= 9 March 2023}}{{cite web|url= https://gearjunkie.com/motors/car-suv/bentley-bentayga-ewb-reveal|title= Bentley Bentayga EWB: Longer More Luxurious SUV Seats Fewer Passengers|date= 12 May 2022|publisher=GearJunkie}}{{cite web|url= https://www.autoblog.com/2021/05/25/bentley-bentayga-s-revealed/|title= Bentley Bentayga S revealed as a sportier V8-powered Bentley crossover|date= 25 May 2021|publisher=Autoblog}} (E)

| body_style = 5-door 4x4

| layout = Front-engine, four-wheel-drive

| platform = Volkswagen Group MLB Evo

| engine = {{ubl

| Petrol:

| 4.0 L EA825 twin-turbo V8

| 6.0 L twin-turbo W12

| Petrol plug-in hybrid:

| 3.0 L EA839 turbo V6

| Diesel:

| 4.0 L twin-turbo V8

}}

| motor = {{cvt|94|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} AC induction motor (PHEV)

| transmission = 8-speed ZF 8HP90 automatic

| electric_range = {{convert|31|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} (PHEV)

| battery = 17.3 kWh lithium ion (PHEV)

| drivetrain = Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)

| wheelbase = {{convert|2992|mm|1|abbr=on}}
{{convert|3175|mm|1|abbr=on}} (EWB)

| length = {{convert|5141|mm|1|abbr=on}}
{{convert|5322|mm|1|abbr=on}} (EWB)

| width = {{convert|1998|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1742|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|2440|kg|0|abbr=on}}

| sp = uk

}}

The Bentley Bentayga is a luxury SUV produced by British marque Bentley Motors. Introduced in late 2015, it is the brand's first luxury crossover SUV. Its body is manufactured at the Volkswagen Zwickau-Mosel Plant in Germany, then painted and assembled at Bentley's factory in Crewe, United Kingdom.

Concept car

File:2012 Geneva Motor Show - Bentley EXP 9F (6849198218).jpg]]

Bentley's first SUV was previewed as the Bentley EXP 9 F concept car at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The concept car was based upon the Volkswagen Group MLB platform, powered by a 6.0 L W12 engine producing {{convert|600|hp|0|abbr=on}}.{{cite news |last=Neil |first=Dan |date=12 March 2016 |title=Off-Road in a Bentley SUV? At Your Own Risk |page=D12 |work=The Wall Street Journal}} The initial design of the EXP 9 F was redesigned to achieve "more traditional SUV proportions and less retro surfacing."{{cite web|url=https://www.whatcar.com/news/bentley-suv-redesign-due/n8946|title=Bentley SUV redesign due |last= Huntingford |first= Steve |work=What Car?|date=8 March 2012|access-date=14 September 2017}} An early name for the model was the Falcon.{{cite news |last1=Neate |first1=Rupert |date=20 March 2013 |title=Bentley's first 4x4 likely to be made in Bratislava, not Crewe |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2013/mar/19/bentley-suv-bratislava-slovakia-crewe |access-date=12 January 2022}}

The production version was announced in July 2013. The Bentley EXP 9 F's design received a mixed response from the motoring press. After some criticism for the design of the EXP 9 F, Bentley announced that it would change the styling for the production versions.{{citation needed|date= December 2023}}

Overview

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The production Bentayga debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2015 as Bentley's first SUV.{{cite web|url= https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/bentley/news/bentley-boss-discusses-4x4-and-sports-car-plans/| url-status= dead| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150426084047/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/bentley/news/bentley-boss-discusses-4x4-and-sports-car-plans/| archive-date= April 26, 2015 |title=Bentley boss discusses 4x4 and sports car plans| work= The Daily Telegraph| first= Andrew | last= English |date= 23 April 2015 |access-date=30 April 2015}}{{cite web|url= https://www.autoblog.com/2015/11/30/first-bentley-bentayga-official/|title=First production Bentley Bentayga rolls off the line|last=Ramsey|first=Jonathon|work=Autoblog.com |date=30 November 2015|access-date=12 February 2016}} it features unibody construction and full-time all-wheel drive, as well as Volkswagen Group's bi-turbo W12 engine and MLB platform, the latter shared with the second-generation Audi Q7 and the third-generation Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q8, and Lamborghini Urus. Available in seating configurations for four, five, or seven, at launch the Bentayga was claimed by the manufacturer as the second most expensive production SUV. In spite of having the highest claimed top speed (of {{convert|187|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on}}){{citation needed|date= April 2023}}, it has been described by the Guardian and the Sunday Times as "huge" and by the Daily Telegraph as "gargantuan".{{Cite news|url= https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/dec/30/bentley-bentayga-review-bursting-with-superlatives-luxury-suv |title= Bentley Bentayga: 'Bursting with superlatives' |work= The Guardian |last= Love |first= Martin |date= 30 December 2018 |access-date= 17 April 2023}}{{Cite news|url= https://www.driving.co.uk/car-reviews/first-drive/bentley-bentayga-ewb-2023-review/ |title= BENTLEY BENTAYGA EWB 2023 REVIEW: STRETCHED LUXURY SUV PLAYS THE LONG GAME |last= Fossdyke |first= James |work= The Sunday Times |date= 28 September 2022 |access-date= 17 April 2023}}{{Cite news|url= https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/bentley/bentley-bentayga-v8-review-sonorous-exercise-excess/ |title= Bentley Bentayga V8 review – a sonorous exercise in excess |work= The Daily Telegraph |last= Wiseman |first= Ed |date= 17 April 2018 |access-date= 17 April 2023}}

A total of 608 "First Edition" units (featuring the 608PS W12) were manufactured upon introduction.{{citation needed|date= April 2023}} The original prediction for 2016 was that 3,500 Bentaygas would be sold. When the entire production volume for the year sold out in advance, production was increased and resulted in 5,586 units being sold.{{Cite web |url= http://annualreport2016.volkswagenag.com/divisions/bentley.html|title=VWAG Annual Report 2016 |publisher=VWAG |access-date=6 Oct 2017}} Despite its high price tag, the car was a sales success for Bentley in 2016 and became Bentley's most popular model. It has contributed to Bentley's increasing sales as of 2022.{{Cite web |title=Bentley achieves record sales in 2022 |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bentley/357020/bentley-achieves-record-sales-2022 |access-date=2023-01-27 |website=Auto Express |language=en}} In 2022 about 6370 Bentley Bentaygas were sold.{{cite web | url=https://www.bentleymotors.com/en/world-of-bentley/news/2023-news/bentley-financial-results-2022.html | title=Bentley Newsroom }}

Bentley revealed the name Bentayga in January 2015.{{cite news |last=Ramsey |first=Jonathon |date=January 13, 2015 |title=Bentley officially chooses Bentayga name for new SUV |language=en |work=Autoblog.com |url=https://www.autoblog.com/2015/01/13/bentley-bentayga-suv-official/?guccounter=1 |access-date=2018-08-09}} The name comes from Roque Bentayga, an emblematic highland rock situated in Tejeda, Gran Canaria,{{cite web |title=Roque Bentayga (Tejeda) – 2018 All You Need to Know Before You Go (with Photos) |url=https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1006045-d7745898-Reviews-Roque_Bentayga-Tejeda_Gran_Canaria_Canary_Islands.html |access-date=2018-08-09 |website=TripAdvisor.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2016-06-02 |title=Marquetry by Mulliner |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmzmxeNcOD4 |access-date=2018-08-09 |publisher=Bentley Motors |via=YouTube}} the subtropical Canary Island. The company also drew inspiration from a portmanteau of Bentley and Taiga, the world's largest transcontinental snow forest, composed of the first four letters of Bentley and an altered spelling of taiga.{{cite web |last=Kalogianni |first=Alexander |date=12 January 2015 |title=Limitless Luxury: Bentley Bentayga is the name of the luxury brand's SUV |url=http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/bentleys-suv-has-a-name-bentayga/ |access-date=10 September 2015}}

Assembly

Originally slated by Volkswagen to be produced at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant in Slovakia where other models based on the platform are produced, an agreement was reached with the British Government for the model to be produced at the Crewe factory.{{cite web|date=23 July 2013|title=Bentley's new luxury car to create 1,000 jobs|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23416214|access-date=23 July 2013|work=BBC News}} Bentley invested £800 million in a new assembly facility there and employed 1,000 new employees to support production of the new model.{{cite web|date=23 July 2013|title=Bentley to build SUV in Crewe|url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2013/jul/23/bentley-builds-suv-in-crewe|access-date=3 May 2015|work=The Guardian}}

Production of the Bentayga's body shell remained at the Bratislava facility,{{cite web|title=Bentley Bentayga Bodies To Be Built Alongside Its Cousins|url=http://pursuingwo.com/bentley-bentayga-bodies-to-be-build-alongside-its-cousins/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505082204/http://pursuingwo.com/bentley-bentayga-bodies-to-be-build-alongside-its-cousins/|archive-date=5 May 2015|access-date=4 May 2015|publisher=Pursuing W.O}} but was moved to Volkswagen's Zwickau-Mosel Plant at the end of 2016.

Powertrains

=W12=

File:Bently Bentayga W12.jpg

The 2016 Bentayga was launched with (and was first to receive) Bentley's new twin-turbo W12 engine. The engine was fitted with variable displacement technology and could deactivate 6 of the engine's 12 cylinders if needed.{{cite web |url= http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/1506_2017_bentley_bentayga_first_drive_review/viewall.html |title=2017 Bentley Bentayga First Drive Review |work=Motor Trend |date=2015-09-08|access-date=2015-09-25}} Bentley claimed the 6.0 L capable of {{convert|0|-|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} in 4.0 seconds, {{convert|0|-|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} in 4.1 s, and a top speed of {{convert|187|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.{{cite press release|url= https://www.bentleymedia.com/en/models/bentayga/bentayga|title= Bentayga |publisher=Bentley Motors |access-date=14 Jan 2018}}

A second, more powerful version of the twin-turbo W12 was introduced for the Bentayga Speed in 2020 helping the car to achieve a claimed {{convert|0|-|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} of 3.9 s.

=Diesel V8=

Starting in 2017, a diesel V8 derived from the VW Group diesel V8 was available. This engine is Bentley's first diesel and only offered in the Bentayga. Included are a badge on the front wing and the trapezoid quad exhaust tips. Bentley claims performance of the 4.0 L, twin-turbo diesel of {{convert|0|-|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} in 4.6 seconds, {{convert|0|-|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} in 4.8 s, and a top speed of {{convert|168|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.{{cite press release |url= https://www.bentleymedia.com/en/models/bentayga/bentayga-diesel |title=Bentley Newsroom: Bentayga Diesel |publisher= Bentley Motors |access-date= 14 Jan 2018}}

=Petrol V8=

A V8 petrol engine became available in 2018. Bentley claimed the 4.0 L, twin-turbo will have performance figures from {{convert|0|-|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} in 4.4 seconds, {{convert|0|-|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} in 4.5 s, and a top speed of {{convert|180|mph|0|abbr=on}}.{{cite press release |url= https://www.bentleymedia.com/en/newsitem/819|title= Bentley News 2018: Performance and Precision: the Bentley Bentayga V8 |publisher=Bentley Motors |access-date= 14 Jan 2018}} Its combined cycle {{CO2}} emissions are 272 g/km and its fuel consumption is {{convert|23.5|mpgimp|abbr=on}}.

=V6 PHEV=

File:Bentley Bentayga Hybrid IMG 2981.jpg

A plug-in hybrid model was revealed at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show and went on sale in the UK, Europe, and North America in October 2019. It combines a 3.0 L V6 turbo petrol engine and an electric motor, for a system output of {{convert|449|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{cvt|700|Nm||0}} of torque. The {{cvt|17.3|kWh}} lithium-ion battery pack offers a range of {{convert|31.7|mi|km}} as per NEDC testing.{{citation needed|date=July 2021}}

colspan=4\|Petrol engines
class="wikitable"
Model	Year	Engine type	Power, torque at rpm
W12	2016–2020	{{convert\|5950\|cc\|L cuin	abbr=on}} W12 twin turbo	{{convert\|608\|PS\|kW hp	abbr=on}} at 5,000–6,000, {{convert\|900\|Nm\|lbft\|0\|abbr=on}} at 1,350–4,000
V8	2018–	{{convert\|3956\|cc\|L cuin	abbr=on}} V8 twin turbo	{{convert\|550\|PS\|kW hp\|0\|abbr=on}} at 6,000, {{convert\|770\|Nm\|lbft\|0\|abbr=on}} at 1,960–4,500
Hybrid	2019–	{{convert\|2984\|cc\|L cuin	abbr=on}} PHEV V6 turbo	{{convert\|449\|PS\|kW hp	abbr=on}} at 6,000, {{convert\|700\|Nm\|lbft\|0\|abbr=on}} at 1,100–4,500
Speed	2019–	{{convert\|5950\|cc\|L cuin	abbr=on}} W12 twin turbo	{{convert\|635\|PS\|kW hp	abbr=on}} at 6,000, {{convert\|900\|Nm\|lbft\|0\|abbr=on}} at 1,350–4,000
colspan=4\|Diesel engine
Model	Year	Engine type	Power, torque at rpm
Diesel	2017–2020	{{convert\|3956\|cc\|L cuin	abbr=on}} V8 twin turbo	{{convert\|435\|PS\|kW hp\|0\|abbr=on}} at 3,750–5,000, {{convert\|900\|Nm\|lbft\|0\|abbr=on}} at 1,000–3,250

Bentleymedia.com

2020 facelift

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The facelifted model was released in June 2020. Changes include new 3D elliptical tail-lights with animated LEDs, similar to those on the third-generation Continental GT, and a rear number plate repositioned onto the bumper to allow for ‘Bentley’ to be spelled out across the tailgate. The rear spoiler was enlarged. New side vents, a new {{cvt|22|in}} wheel design, and two paint colours were added. New oval-shaped split tailpipes, heated wipers with 22 washer jets in each arm, and an optional Blackline variant with blacked-out chrome complete the external alterations.

Changes were made in the cabin, such as in the rear, where new seat frames in combination with extra reclining allow a {{cvt|100|mm}} increase in knee space. There are ventilated rear seats and the car can be had with four, five, or seven seats. Rear passengers also receive an updated 5.0-in removable touchscreen tablet to control entertainment and comfort functions.

The infotainment has a new system with a higher resolution 10.9-in touchscreen. Included are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as USB-C ports, air ionisers, wireless smartphone charging, and an embedded SIM card for data services. The traditional instrument dials have been replaced with a digital display (like in newer Bentleys) and the head-up display shows much more data. The audio system is a 790W, 12-speaker stereo with an optional Naim system that has 1780W and 20 speakers.

The optional W12 engine is no longer available for the 2020 model. The base model features a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine generating {{cvt|542|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}. Optional is the V6 plug-in hybrid which will come to the market by late 2020. An updated Bentayga Speed was introduced in August 2020. It shares the same 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine with the older Bentayga Speed which generates {{cvt|626|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-30|title=Facelifted 2021 Bentley Bentayga Adds Refinement, Tech And Continental GT Taillights|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2020/06/facelifted-2021-bentley-bentayga-adds-refinement-tech-and-exp-10-speed-6-taillights/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Carscoops|language=en-US}}

Bentayga S

File:Bentley Bentayga S 1X7A6395.jpg

In May 2021, Bentley released the Bentayga S, which is at the fourth model of the line-up, joining the plug-in hybrid, the standard V8, and the W12-powered Speed. According to Bentley, the S variant has a more "aggressively styled" design. The Bentayga S is equipped with a different 22-inch wheels, a larger rear spoiler, black lower-body panels, tinted light clusters, and black oval sports exhaust.{{Cite web |last=Brodie |first=James |date=2021-05-26 |title=New Bentley Bentayga S brings sportier flavour to Bentayga V8 line-up |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bentley/bentayga/355097/new-bentley-bentayga-s-brings-sportier-flavour-bentayga-v8-line |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=Auto Express |language=en}}

The interior features Alcantara leather on seats, gear selector, steering wheel, headlining, and other trim elements. The chassis promises "an even more engaging drive," with 15% firmer dampers, recalibrated torque vectoring system, and Bentley's Dynamic Ride system as standard. The Bentayga S is powered by a {{cvt|542|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged petrol V8 engine.{{Cite web |last=Page |first=Felix |date=2021-05-25 |title=2021 Bentley Bentayga S brings handling focus to luxury SUV |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2021-bentley-bentayga-s-brings-handling-focus-luxury-suv |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=Autocar |language=en}}

Bentayga EWB

In May 2022, the Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase, intended to replace the Bentley Mulsanne, was released. It features a V8 twin-turbo 4.0-litre engine that produces {{cvt|542|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}, active anti-roll bars, and rear wheel steering.{{cite web|title=2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB Becomes More of a Limo|url= https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a39944264/2023-bentley-bentayga-ewb-revealed/|website=caranddriver.com|date=2022-05-10|first=Mike |last=Duff|access-date=2022-05-14}}{{Cite web|url=https://paultan.org/2022/05/19/bentley-bentayga-extended-wheelbase-debuts/|title=Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase debuts - new luxury SUV is 180 mm longer than standard model|website=Paultan.org|date=19 May 2022|access-date=4 June 2022}}

File:2022 Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure.jpg|Bentayga EWB

File:2022 Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure rear.jpg|Rear view

Mulliner

Mulliner is Bentley's internal customisation company, which creates limited-edition options and accessories. Customers are able to customise the cars, including custom paint and colours as well as interior hide and carpet colours. An option is the Mulliner Tourbillon dashboard clock designed by Swiss watchmaker Breitling called Breitling for Bentley. The clock spins 3 times{{what|date=May 2023}} every 15 minutes.{{cite web |last=Gibson |first=David K. |date=10 November 2015 |title=Bentley Bentayga's $160,000 option |url=http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20151110-bentley-bentaygas-234000-option |access-date=22 October 2019 |website=BBC.com}}

Recall

Bentley issued a recall for 378 cars in November 2016, as some seats of the Bentayga had not been secured properly during assembly.{{cite web| url= https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/bentley-already-issues-recall-for-brand-new-bentayga-suv/ |title=Bentley already issues recall for brand new Bentayga SUV| date= 23 November 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive |work=CNet.com Roadshow |access-date=23 November 2016}}