Watch out Porsche & Range Rover: Bentley´s new SUV is a force to be reckoned with.
Bentley has just released all the details of its new Bentayga at the IAA Frankfurt Show and according to Marbella Rocks journalists, the car they have been billing as the most luxurious and exclusive SUV in the world, will be just that. According to our reporters traditional Bentley DNA is apparent throughout every inch of the Bentayga – from the finest automotive cabin with unrivalled levels of precision. The detailing in metal, wood and leather including meticulous tolerences between elements of trim is the epitome of modern luxury. Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Crewe, it balances athleticism with style and is Bentley through and through. From the four round LED headlamps and large matrix grille to its effortless Bentley performance, unrestrained by climate or terrain. The all-new twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre W12 engine is at the heart of the new Bentayga. The mighty 12-cylinder unit combines ultra levels of power and torque. With 608 PS and 900 NM it delivers a 0-60 mph time of 4.0 seconds and a top speed of 187 mph – the Bentayga is now the world ́s most powerful and fastest SUV. Those statistics make the Bentley as quick as a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, although the Bentley has a higher top speed. Yet in spite of improvements to the weight, emissions and economy of the W12 engine, CO2 is measured at 292g/km and claimed average mpg is only 22.1mpg. That said, a sizeable fuel tank means a range of over 370 miles should be achievable. The launch model will be joined later by high performance, clean technology diesel and plug-in hybrid, as well as a seven seater option. The development programme for the Bentayga has been the most expensive and exhaustive in the Bentley brand ́s history. For starters, an additional €150m has been invested to build the Bentayga. And the SUV has been tested across 5 continents, from the dirt and gravel of South Africa and the dunes of Dubai, to the muddy fields of Cheshire, and from minus 30 degrees in the frozen North Cape to searing 50 degree desert heat, the Bentayga ́s ability to perform on any surface and even in the most extreme conditions has been proven. The Bentayga has eight driving modes available: Sport, Bentley, Comfort and
