Bentley Bentayga
Bentley introduced the Bentayga in 2015 as its first production SUV, establishing a new luxury segment above traditional full-size utility vehicles. Previewed by the 2012 EXP 9 F concept, the vehicle was engineered on Volkswagen Group's MLB Evo platform and is hand-assembled at Bentley's headquarters in Crewe, England.
At launch, the Bentayga debuted with a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W12 engine producing 600 horsepower, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and permanent all-wheel drive. Bentley later expanded the powertrain lineup to include a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, a V6 plug-in hybrid, and the high-output Bentayga Speed. To manage body roll without compromising ride comfort, the vehicle received a 48-volt active anti-roll control system.
In 2022, Bentley introduced the Extended Wheelbase (EWB) variant, adding 180 mm of rear legroom to position the model as its primary flagship following the retirement of the Mulsanne sedan. The Bentayga quickly became the brand's highest-volume model line, accounting for roughly 40 percent of Bentley's global annual sales.
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Key specifications
Differences between variants
| Specification | Bentley Bentayga W12 | Bentley Bentayga Speed W12 | Bentley Bentayga Hybrid | Bentley Bentayga V8 | Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase | Bentley Bentayga Speed V8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 l · Twin-turbo · W12 | 6 l · Twin-turbo · W12 | 3 l · Turbocharged · V6 · Plug-in hybrid | 4 l · Twin-turbo · V8 | 4 l · Twin-turbo · V8 | 4 l · Twin-turbo · V8 |
| Power | 447.18 kW | 467.04 kW | 339.8 kW combined | 404.52 kW | 404.52 kW | 478.07 kW |
| Production period | 2015-2020 | 2019-2024 | 2020- | 2020- | 2022- | 2025- |
Generations and variants
Bentley Bentayga I
Bentley Bentayga W12
2015-2020- Body style
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SUV
- Engine
- 6 l · Twin-turbo · W12
- Power
- 447.18 kW
- Drivetrain
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All-wheel drive
- Transmission
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Automatic· 8 speeds
Bentley Bentayga Speed W12
2019-2024- Body style
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SUV
- Engine
- 6 l · Twin-turbo · W12
- Power
- 467.04 kW
- Drivetrain
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All-wheel drive
- Transmission
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Automatic· 8 speeds
Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase
2022-- Body style
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SUV
- Engine
- 4 l · Twin-turbo · V8
- Power
- 404.52 kW
- Drivetrain
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All-wheel drive
- Transmission
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Automatic· 8 speeds
Bentley Bentayga Speed V8
2025-- Body style
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SUV
- Engine
- 4 l · Twin-turbo · V8
- Power
- 478.07 kW
- Drivetrain
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All-wheel drive
- Transmission
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Automatic· 8 speeds
Facts
The early Bentayga Hybrid combined a 3.0-litre petrol engine with an electric system for a 462 PS system output.
The 6.0-litre W12 in the Bentayga Speed produced 635 PS and 900 Nm.
The Bentayga V8 engine can deactivate four of its eight cylinders under light loads.
The Bentayga V8 develops a maximum of 770 Nm of torque.
The Bentayga V8 uses a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 550 PS.
The W12-powered Bentayga Speed was homologated with a 306 km/h top speed.
Bentley quotes a 0-100 km/h time of 4.5 seconds for the Bentayga V8.
The Bentayga name refers to the Roque Bentayga rock formation on Gran Canaria.
Introduced in 2016, the Bentayga was Bentley's first production SUV.
Bentley describes the Bentayga Hybrid unveiled in 2018 as the world's first luxury plug-in hybrid SUV.