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| Bentayga | |
|---|---|
| Name | Bentayga |
| Manufacturer | Bentley Motors |
| Production | 2015–present |
| Assembly | Crewe, Cheshire |
| Class | Luxury vehicle |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Longitudinal engine all-wheel drive |
Bentayga The Bentayga is a luxury SUV introduced by Bentley Motors during the 2010s as part of a broader expansion of legacy marques into the SUV market and premium crossover segment, aiming to compete with models from Range Rover, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Lamborghini Urus, and Mercedes-Maybach GLS. It debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show era and has since been showcased at events including the Geneva Motor Show and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, reflecting strategic product planning by Volkswagen Group leadership and executives from Audi AG and Porsche AG.
Bentley positioned the Bentayga to bridge heritage luxury embodied by W.O. Bentley and contemporary demand shaped by corporations such as Volkswagen Group and rivals like BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz, and Aston Martin. The model leveraged engineering platforms influenced by MLB platform developments from Audi Q7 and shared technology with models from Lamborghini and Porsche Cayenne programs. Its feature set and market positioning align with clientele frequenting events such as Monaco Grand Prix and institutions like Florence-based luxury ateliers and commissions from collectors owning works by Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and private museums.
Development involved design studios in Crewe, Cheshire and collaborative engineering from teams associated with Volkswagen Group, Audi, and coachbuilders with histories linked to Mulliner and bespoke commissions for patrons tied to Royal Family clients and sovereign wealth-linked collectors from regions like Gulf Cooperation Council states. Exterior language cites Bentley cues akin to grand tourers from Bentley Continental GT and interior craftsmanship referencing suppliers used by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and bespoke houses linked to Hermès and Bottega Veneta for leatherwork patterns. Aerodynamic testing took place at facilities comparable to those used for Le Mans prototypes and wind tunnel programs akin to work for McLaren Automotive and Ferrari.
Powertrain choices have included engines developed within the Volkswagen Group engine family, with options reflecting V8 architecture seen in Audi S8 and W12 configurations related to powerplants used by Bentley Continental GT and bespoke units previously supplied to projects by Lamborghini. Hybrid systems draw on electrification research paralleling initiatives from Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid and Audi e-tron programs, incorporating battery and regenerative systems similar to those evaluated alongside suppliers such as Bosch and Continental AG. Performance tuning involved test drivers and engineers formerly associated with Silverstone-based teams and input from consultants who had worked on Nürburgring endurance testing and 24 Hours of Le Mans campaigns.
Market offerings have spanned multiple trim levels with Mulliner and bespoke options comparable to commissions ordered by patrons of Harrods and curated showrooms in Mayfair, offering infotainment and connectivity systems developed with partners like Bang & Olufsen and navigation aids comparable to units used by TomTom and Garmin. Luxury appointments include handcrafted veneers produced by workshops reminiscent of suppliers to Rolls-Royce, seating packages inspired by configurations on Mercedes-Maybach models, and optional security and chauffeur packages similar to offerings from companies that service VIP transport for delegations to events such as the Davos forum and concerts at venues like Royal Albert Hall.
Production has been concentrated at Bentleys’ Crewe factory with supply-chain coordination involving tier-one vendors active across the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy, some of which also supply Ferrari, Aston Martin, and McLaren. Sales channels targeted capitals such as London, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York City, and Moscow, with customer demographics overlapping collectors who frequent auctions at Sotheby’s and Bonhams as well as attendees of automotive gatherings like the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este.
Critics from publications such as Top Gear, Autocar, Car and Driver, Motor Trend, and Evo assessed the model against competitors including Range Rover Autobiography, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and Lamborghini Urus. Awards and recognition were announced at ceremonies associated with organizations like What Car? and industry events where marques previously won accolades from bodies connected to Automobile Magazine and J.D. Power; juries featured industry figures who had served on panels for Golden Steering Wheel and national awards in markets such as China and the United States.
Bentley has historically engaged in motorsport via entries in 24 Hours of Le Mans and FIA World Endurance Championship with operations from teams linked to Bentley Team M-Sport and partners who collaborate on performance variants; special editions drew inspiration from motorsport livery and bespoke commissions reminiscent of collaborations with design houses working for GT racing programs. Limited-run models and Mulliner editions were released for collectors influenced by events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and bespoke requests from clients associated with luxury concierges at Ritz Paris and yacht builders like Feadship.
Category:Bentley models