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I don't get the problem? Sounds pretty good to me, especially with 'Bentley' in front of it.
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5 torquiest SUVs you can buy new in South Africa
Many of us are guilty of it. You know, fixating on a vehicle’s peak power output without even a cursory glance in the general direction of the torque column.
But, when it comes to often-hefty SUVs, maximum twisting force is essential to overall performance, both off the beaten track and on tarmac.
So, we’ve decided to take a look at exactly which SUVs currently on South Africa’s new vehicle market (we’ve had to exclude the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk since that monster is due to arrive only in 2018) produce the most torque. And, no, all are not diesel-powered…
1. Bentley Bentayga (W12 and Diesel): 900 N.m
Bentley Bentayga South Africa’s torque king in the SUV segment is the Bentayga. Interestingly, both the 447 kW 6,0-litre, W12-powered petrol flagship and the 320 kW 4,0-litre V8 oil-burner make 900 N.m, although the former’s is on tap across a slightly wider rev-range, from 1 250 r/min all the way through to 4 500 r/min. The W12 sprints to three figures in a claimed 4,1 seconds and starts at R3 987 000, while the Diesel is about seven-tenths slower and a little easier on the wallet at R2 950 000…
2. Porsche Cayenne S diesel: 850 N.m
Porsche Cayenne The third-generation Cayenne may have been revealed (although no word yet on a diesel derivative), but the outgoing model is still on sale in South Africa (deliveries of the new model start in June 2018). And specifying an oil-burning engine (from R1 347 000) will buy you a positively stonking 850 N.m. Thanks to the 283 kW 4,1-litre V8, you can expect a 0-100 km/h time of around 5,4 seconds. Of course, the petrol versions aren’t far behind in the torque stakes, with the Turbo variant offering 750 N.m and the Turbo S derivative raising that figure to 800 N.m.
3. Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI Executive R-Line: 800 N.m
Volkswagen Touareg Although an all-new Touareg is very much on the way, the second-generation model (which is related to the Cayenne above) soldiers on in the meantime, with the diesel derivative churning out 250 kW and a considerable 800 N.m courtesy of a 4,1-litre V8 oil-burner, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. VW claims that this R1 232 500, all-wheel-drive SUV will hit three figures from standstill in 5,8 seconds, before topping out at 242 km/h.
4. Mercedes-AMG G63, GLS63 and GLE63 S: 760 N.m
Mercedes-AMG GLS63 Affalterbach’s 5,5-litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine finds itself under the bonnet of the G63 (R2 399 028), GLS63 (R2 378 352) and GLE63 S (R2 083 884), with the latter also available in pseudo-coupé form. In the GLS (0-100 km/h in 4,6 seconds) and GLE S (0-100 km/h in 4,2 seconds) derivatives, the eight-pot makes 430 kW, while the G63 (0-100 km/h in 5,4 seconds) makes do with a 10 kW deficit.
5. BMW X5 M and X6 M: 750 N.m
BMW X5 M and X6 M The X5 M and X6 M twins take the fifth and final place on the list. Each of the two BMWs – priced at R1 938 932 and R1 978 232 respectively – is powered by a 4,4-litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine worth 423 kW and 750 N.m. An eight-speed auto links this eight-cylinder unit to all four wheels, allowing a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 4,2 seconds (and an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h).
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/5-torquiest-suvs-you-can-buy-new-in-south-africa/
Many of us are guilty of it. You know, fixating on a vehicle’s peak power output without even a cursory glance in the general direction of the torque column.
But, when it comes to often-hefty SUVs, maximum twisting force is essential to overall performance, both off the beaten track and on tarmac.
So, we’ve decided to take a look at exactly which SUVs currently on South Africa’s new vehicle market (we’ve had to exclude the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk since that monster is due to arrive only in 2018) produce the most torque. And, no, all are not diesel-powered…
1. Bentley Bentayga (W12 and Diesel): 900 N.m
Bentley Bentayga South Africa’s torque king in the SUV segment is the Bentayga. Interestingly, both the 447 kW 6,0-litre, W12-powered petrol flagship and the 320 kW 4,0-litre V8 oil-burner make 900 N.m, although the former’s is on tap across a slightly wider rev-range, from 1 250 r/min all the way through to 4 500 r/min. The W12 sprints to three figures in a claimed 4,1 seconds and starts at R3 987 000, while the Diesel is about seven-tenths slower and a little easier on the wallet at R2 950 000…
2. Porsche Cayenne S diesel: 850 N.m
Porsche Cayenne The third-generation Cayenne may have been revealed (although no word yet on a diesel derivative), but the outgoing model is still on sale in South Africa (deliveries of the new model start in June 2018). And specifying an oil-burning engine (from R1 347 000) will buy you a positively stonking 850 N.m. Thanks to the 283 kW 4,1-litre V8, you can expect a 0-100 km/h time of around 5,4 seconds. Of course, the petrol versions aren’t far behind in the torque stakes, with the Turbo variant offering 750 N.m and the Turbo S derivative raising that figure to 800 N.m.
3. Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI Executive R-Line: 800 N.m
Volkswagen Touareg Although an all-new Touareg is very much on the way, the second-generation model (which is related to the Cayenne above) soldiers on in the meantime, with the diesel derivative churning out 250 kW and a considerable 800 N.m courtesy of a 4,1-litre V8 oil-burner, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. VW claims that this R1 232 500, all-wheel-drive SUV will hit three figures from standstill in 5,8 seconds, before topping out at 242 km/h.
4. Mercedes-AMG G63, GLS63 and GLE63 S: 760 N.m
Mercedes-AMG GLS63 Affalterbach’s 5,5-litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine finds itself under the bonnet of the G63 (R2 399 028), GLS63 (R2 378 352) and GLE63 S (R2 083 884), with the latter also available in pseudo-coupé form. In the GLS (0-100 km/h in 4,6 seconds) and GLE S (0-100 km/h in 4,2 seconds) derivatives, the eight-pot makes 430 kW, while the G63 (0-100 km/h in 5,4 seconds) makes do with a 10 kW deficit.
5. BMW X5 M and X6 M: 750 N.m
BMW X5 M and X6 M The X5 M and X6 M twins take the fifth and final place on the list. Each of the two BMWs – priced at R1 938 932 and R1 978 232 respectively – is powered by a 4,4-litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine worth 423 kW and 750 N.m. An eight-speed auto links this eight-cylinder unit to all four wheels, allowing a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 4,2 seconds (and an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h).
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/5-torquiest-suvs-you-can-buy-new-in-south-africa/
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Carbuyer review
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Carwow review
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Bentley drops Porsche's petrol V8 into Bentayga...
Bentley has announced the expansion of its Bentayga range to include a third derivative powered by a 4,0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine.
The petrol-flavoured V8 model joins the existing W12 petrol and V8 diesel variants. Of course, the Volkswagen Group engine is already used in vehicles such as the Porsche Cayenne and Lamborghini Urus.
Dubbed the Bentayga V8, the new model is powered by a 32-valve eight-cylinder unit (linked to all four corners via a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission) featuring dual twin-scroll turbochargers located inside the “V” of the engine. Peak outputs come in at 404 kW and 770 N.m (exactly the same as the Cayenne Turbo), resulting in a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 4,5 seconds (three-tenths quicker than the 320 kW Diesel and four-tenths slower than the 447 kW W12) and a top speed of 290 km/h.
Fuel consumption is a claimed 11,4 L/100 km on the combined cycle, thanks in part to a cylinder deactivation function (four of the eight shut down “in suitable conditions, without compromising the drive”).
The Crewe-based automaker says the new model features a “characteristic V8 burble”, and brings the option of carbon-ceramic brakes to the range for the first time (the discs measure 440 mm in diameter up front and 370 mm at the rear).
The model is visually set apart from its siblings thanks to its unique twin-quad exhaust pipes, red brake callipers up front (if you don’t go for the optional carbon-ceramics, that is), a black and chrome grille and fresh alloy wheel designs (measuring up to 22 inches in diameter).
Inside, a new wood-and-hide-trimmed steering wheel can be specified in the Bentayga V8, along with something Bentley calls “Cricket Ball leather”. Multi-mode air suspension and 48V electric active roll control technology come standard.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/bentley-drops-porsches-petrol-v8-into-bentayga/
Bentley has announced the expansion of its Bentayga range to include a third derivative powered by a 4,0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine.
The petrol-flavoured V8 model joins the existing W12 petrol and V8 diesel variants. Of course, the Volkswagen Group engine is already used in vehicles such as the Porsche Cayenne and Lamborghini Urus.
Dubbed the Bentayga V8, the new model is powered by a 32-valve eight-cylinder unit (linked to all four corners via a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission) featuring dual twin-scroll turbochargers located inside the “V” of the engine. Peak outputs come in at 404 kW and 770 N.m (exactly the same as the Cayenne Turbo), resulting in a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 4,5 seconds (three-tenths quicker than the 320 kW Diesel and four-tenths slower than the 447 kW W12) and a top speed of 290 km/h.
Fuel consumption is a claimed 11,4 L/100 km on the combined cycle, thanks in part to a cylinder deactivation function (four of the eight shut down “in suitable conditions, without compromising the drive”).
The Crewe-based automaker says the new model features a “characteristic V8 burble”, and brings the option of carbon-ceramic brakes to the range for the first time (the discs measure 440 mm in diameter up front and 370 mm at the rear).
The model is visually set apart from its siblings thanks to its unique twin-quad exhaust pipes, red brake callipers up front (if you don’t go for the optional carbon-ceramics, that is), a black and chrome grille and fresh alloy wheel designs (measuring up to 22 inches in diameter).
Inside, a new wood-and-hide-trimmed steering wheel can be specified in the Bentayga V8, along with something Bentley calls “Cricket Ball leather”. Multi-mode air suspension and 48V electric active roll control technology come standard.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/bentley-drops-porsches-petrol-v8-into-bentayga/
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Bentley Bentayga V8
Since its introduction, the Bentley Bentayga has defined a new sector and set the luxury SUV benchmark, offering customers the ultimate Grand Touring experience unrestricted by landscape or conditions. The award-winning Bentley model is now available in its most sporting guise to date - the Bentley Bentayga V8.
At the heart of the latest Bentayga model is a new-generation 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine which combines immense power with impressive fuel efficiency. The addition of a characteristic V8 burble, stylish twin-quad exhaust pipes and optional carbon-ceramic brakes, reveals more of the luxury SUV's sporting character.
Sitting at the core of the Bentayga range, the new V8 model fuses exquisite luxury with power, usability and extensive sporting ability. Its responsive performance is fully customisable on demand by the driver through Bentley's Drive Dynamics system, from limousine-like refinement to sporting precision.
Inside, customers will recognise Bentley's unique approach to modern luxury tailoring, with the familiar blend of exquisite handcrafted materials and advanced technologies. New styling features include a wood and hide steering wheel and the introduction of a high-gloss carbon-fibre interior panel finish.
Immense Performance, Impressive Efficiency
At the heart of the new Bentayga V8 sits an all-new 4.0-litre, 32-valve, V8 engine featuring dual twin-scroll turbochargers located inside the 'V' of the engine.
The dynamic unit develops 542 bhp (550 PS) and 568 lb.ft. (770 Nm) of torque, resulting in a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h) and 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds (100 km/h in 4.5 seconds).
The class-leading performance of the Bentley Bentayga V8 is complemented by a range of 464 miles (746 km), with CO2 emissions of 260 g/km. This refined efficiency (24.8 mpg / 11.4 l/100 km combined) comes, in part, through the ability of the engine to de-activate four of its eight cylinders in suitable conditions, without compromising the drive. The seamless change happens in just 20 milliseconds, making it imperceptible to customers.
The addition of Stop-Start technology, which can activate at 'near-to-stop' speeds, also contributes to the emissions figure.
This unique blend of power and refinement gives the Bentayga V8 a distinct, unrivalled position in the luxury SUV market.
https://www.netcarshow.com/bentley/2018-bentayga_v8/
Since its introduction, the Bentley Bentayga has defined a new sector and set the luxury SUV benchmark, offering customers the ultimate Grand Touring experience unrestricted by landscape or conditions. The award-winning Bentley model is now available in its most sporting guise to date - the Bentley Bentayga V8.
At the heart of the latest Bentayga model is a new-generation 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine which combines immense power with impressive fuel efficiency. The addition of a characteristic V8 burble, stylish twin-quad exhaust pipes and optional carbon-ceramic brakes, reveals more of the luxury SUV's sporting character.
Sitting at the core of the Bentayga range, the new V8 model fuses exquisite luxury with power, usability and extensive sporting ability. Its responsive performance is fully customisable on demand by the driver through Bentley's Drive Dynamics system, from limousine-like refinement to sporting precision.
Inside, customers will recognise Bentley's unique approach to modern luxury tailoring, with the familiar blend of exquisite handcrafted materials and advanced technologies. New styling features include a wood and hide steering wheel and the introduction of a high-gloss carbon-fibre interior panel finish.
Immense Performance, Impressive Efficiency
At the heart of the new Bentayga V8 sits an all-new 4.0-litre, 32-valve, V8 engine featuring dual twin-scroll turbochargers located inside the 'V' of the engine.
The dynamic unit develops 542 bhp (550 PS) and 568 lb.ft. (770 Nm) of torque, resulting in a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h) and 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds (100 km/h in 4.5 seconds).
The class-leading performance of the Bentley Bentayga V8 is complemented by a range of 464 miles (746 km), with CO2 emissions of 260 g/km. This refined efficiency (24.8 mpg / 11.4 l/100 km combined) comes, in part, through the ability of the engine to de-activate four of its eight cylinders in suitable conditions, without compromising the drive. The seamless change happens in just 20 milliseconds, making it imperceptible to customers.
The addition of Stop-Start technology, which can activate at 'near-to-stop' speeds, also contributes to the emissions figure.
This unique blend of power and refinement gives the Bentayga V8 a distinct, unrivalled position in the luxury SUV market.
https://www.netcarshow.com/bentley/2018-bentayga_v8/
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Bentley Bentayga V8 revealed with 542bhp 4.0-litre petrol engine
£136,200 petrol V8-engined Bentayga sits between W12 and V8 diesel models in terms of performance and price
Bentley has revealed the Bentayga V8, the petrol-engined equal to the Bentayga Diesel, sitting below the W12-engined model.
The V8 sits almost directly between the two existing Bentayga variants. Its 4.0-litre V8 makes 542bhp and 568lb ft, affording a 0-62mph of 4.5sec. This unit is shared with the Porsche Panamera Turbo and also set to feature in the new Bentley Continental GT.
The Bentayga V8's top speed is 180mph, which is 12mph higher than the diesel and 7mph down on the W12. Despite the performance sitting between the two variants, the price of the V8 petrol Bentayga is £136,200 - just £400 more than the diesel.
The differing market demands for the V8 diesel and V8 petrol mean that sales volumes of the diesel are unlikely to be affected, despite the petrol’s greater performance and similar price.
The Bentayga V8's 2395kg kerb weight to the Diesel’s 2506 and the W12’s 2440kg means that efficiency is up, too, with stop-start technology contributing to claimed average fuel economy of 24.8mpg and CO2 emissions of 260g/km to the other cars’ respective 25.8mpg and 210g/km and 21.6mpg and 296g/km.
Another fuel-saving measure is the V8’s cylinder shut-off technology, which effectively makes it a four-cylinder motor in certain circumstances.
Externally, the new model is largely unchanged from the full-fat W12 Bentayga, although red-painted front brake callipers are a subtle hint at the car’s new engine. There’s a new 22in alloy wheel design, too, and the V8 gets altered front grille and tail-pipe designs.
Brakes can also be optionally uprated, with the carbon-ceramic set-up taking the title of the world’s largest front brakes on any production model, with 440mm (17.3in) discs at the front. The rears are 370mm (14.6in) units, and together, Bentley claims, they combine for 4425lb ft of stopping force. Option prices are not yet finalised, but this is likely to command a low-five-figure premium.
On the inside, a new wood and leather steering wheel features, as does a gloss carbonfibre trim finish for the doors, centre console and dashboard fascia. In addition, a new leather colour is available: chestnut-coloured ‘Cricket ball’. These features will be rolled out across the Bentayga range after being launched on the V8.
The Bentayga V8 will be delivered to customers from the end of March. It won’t be the smallest-capacity variant for long, however; a hybrid Bentayga with the same 410bhp 3.0-litre petrol V6 plug-in hybrid powertrain as the Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid is due later this year.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...yga-v8-revealed-542bhp-40-litre-petrol-engine
£136,200 petrol V8-engined Bentayga sits between W12 and V8 diesel models in terms of performance and price
Bentley has revealed the Bentayga V8, the petrol-engined equal to the Bentayga Diesel, sitting below the W12-engined model.
The V8 sits almost directly between the two existing Bentayga variants. Its 4.0-litre V8 makes 542bhp and 568lb ft, affording a 0-62mph of 4.5sec. This unit is shared with the Porsche Panamera Turbo and also set to feature in the new Bentley Continental GT.
The Bentayga V8's top speed is 180mph, which is 12mph higher than the diesel and 7mph down on the W12. Despite the performance sitting between the two variants, the price of the V8 petrol Bentayga is £136,200 - just £400 more than the diesel.
The differing market demands for the V8 diesel and V8 petrol mean that sales volumes of the diesel are unlikely to be affected, despite the petrol’s greater performance and similar price.
The Bentayga V8's 2395kg kerb weight to the Diesel’s 2506 and the W12’s 2440kg means that efficiency is up, too, with stop-start technology contributing to claimed average fuel economy of 24.8mpg and CO2 emissions of 260g/km to the other cars’ respective 25.8mpg and 210g/km and 21.6mpg and 296g/km.
Another fuel-saving measure is the V8’s cylinder shut-off technology, which effectively makes it a four-cylinder motor in certain circumstances.
Externally, the new model is largely unchanged from the full-fat W12 Bentayga, although red-painted front brake callipers are a subtle hint at the car’s new engine. There’s a new 22in alloy wheel design, too, and the V8 gets altered front grille and tail-pipe designs.
Brakes can also be optionally uprated, with the carbon-ceramic set-up taking the title of the world’s largest front brakes on any production model, with 440mm (17.3in) discs at the front. The rears are 370mm (14.6in) units, and together, Bentley claims, they combine for 4425lb ft of stopping force. Option prices are not yet finalised, but this is likely to command a low-five-figure premium.
On the inside, a new wood and leather steering wheel features, as does a gloss carbonfibre trim finish for the doors, centre console and dashboard fascia. In addition, a new leather colour is available: chestnut-coloured ‘Cricket ball’. These features will be rolled out across the Bentayga range after being launched on the V8.
The Bentayga V8 will be delivered to customers from the end of March. It won’t be the smallest-capacity variant for long, however; a hybrid Bentayga with the same 410bhp 3.0-litre petrol V6 plug-in hybrid powertrain as the Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid is due later this year.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...yga-v8-revealed-542bhp-40-litre-petrol-engine
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Bentley Bentayga Pushing 700 HP Thanks To Wheelsandmore
The Bentley Bentayga is one ultra-luxurious and extremely powerful SUV but Wheelsandmore have tinkered with the software to create a beastlier version.
By upgrading the software of the 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 engine and adding their handcrafted exhaust system, Wheelsandmore claims that the SUV now puts out 700 hp and 1,060 Nm of torque. As a reminder, that is 101 hp and 160 Nm of torque more than the form it leaves the factory in. In this stock form it takes just 4.1 seconds to reach 100 km/h so with this extra grunt it will likely drop that time to the 4 second flat mark.
The large SUV features very comfortable air suspension but the tuner added a set of adjustable coupling bars, which lower the ride height of the vehicle and according to them provides “the perfect ride and setup.”
To complete the package you obviously need a new set of rims and in this build they used the LeMans sit measuring a whopping 23 inches.
http://www.zero2turbo.com/2018/01/bentley-bentayga-pushing-700-hp-thanks-wheelsandmore.html
The Bentley Bentayga is one ultra-luxurious and extremely powerful SUV but Wheelsandmore have tinkered with the software to create a beastlier version.
By upgrading the software of the 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 engine and adding their handcrafted exhaust system, Wheelsandmore claims that the SUV now puts out 700 hp and 1,060 Nm of torque. As a reminder, that is 101 hp and 160 Nm of torque more than the form it leaves the factory in. In this stock form it takes just 4.1 seconds to reach 100 km/h so with this extra grunt it will likely drop that time to the 4 second flat mark.
The large SUV features very comfortable air suspension but the tuner added a set of adjustable coupling bars, which lower the ride height of the vehicle and according to them provides “the perfect ride and setup.”
To complete the package you obviously need a new set of rims and in this build they used the LeMans sit measuring a whopping 23 inches.
http://www.zero2turbo.com/2018/01/bentley-bentayga-pushing-700-hp-thanks-wheelsandmore.html
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Bentley Bentayga V8 2018 review
Should I buy one?
Rendering your flagship model redundant is not something many marketing departments will strive to achieve, but that is what Bentley has done here.
The W12 remains a compelling device and delivers a propulsive thump not only mighty by the standards of the class but by those of any class, excluding perhaps the more serious supercars.
This V8 won’t knock the breath out of you in quite the same way, but with it the Bentagya is a better car – and one that costs around £30,000 less. There’s greater character here with no forfeit in capability or flair. Don’t forget lower running costs, either.
On the subject of cost, a word of warning. Bentley reckons the average Bentayga customer will tick options boxes to the tune of £40,000. Given that a carbon exterior trim packs costs £15,000 and the Touring pack, which includes relatively basic amenities such as adaptive cruise control, a head-up display and lane-keeping assist, comes in at £6225, it’s easy to see why. Our test car optioned to more than £215,000.
We’ve not mentioned the almost identically priced V8 diesel much, of course. It’s an astonishingly quiet, responsive engine, and an ideal option if you see the Bentayga less as a sports car on stilts and more as a long-legged luxury express. Which ultimately is what it is. That’s not an easy decision.
Bentley Bentayga V8
Location Kitzbühel, Austria On sale Now Price From £136,200 Engine V8, 3996cc, twin-turbo, petrol Power 542bhp at 6000rpm Torque 568lb ft at 1960-4500rpm Gearbox 8-spd auto Kerb weight 2388kg 0-62mph 4.4sec Top speed 171mph Economy 24.8mpg (combined) CO2, tax band 260g/km, 37% Rivals Range Rover Autobiography, Audi SQ7, Porsche Cayenne Turbo
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bentley/bentayga/first-drives/bentley-bentayga-v8-2018-review
Should I buy one?
Rendering your flagship model redundant is not something many marketing departments will strive to achieve, but that is what Bentley has done here.
The W12 remains a compelling device and delivers a propulsive thump not only mighty by the standards of the class but by those of any class, excluding perhaps the more serious supercars.
This V8 won’t knock the breath out of you in quite the same way, but with it the Bentagya is a better car – and one that costs around £30,000 less. There’s greater character here with no forfeit in capability or flair. Don’t forget lower running costs, either.
On the subject of cost, a word of warning. Bentley reckons the average Bentayga customer will tick options boxes to the tune of £40,000. Given that a carbon exterior trim packs costs £15,000 and the Touring pack, which includes relatively basic amenities such as adaptive cruise control, a head-up display and lane-keeping assist, comes in at £6225, it’s easy to see why. Our test car optioned to more than £215,000.
We’ve not mentioned the almost identically priced V8 diesel much, of course. It’s an astonishingly quiet, responsive engine, and an ideal option if you see the Bentayga less as a sports car on stilts and more as a long-legged luxury express. Which ultimately is what it is. That’s not an easy decision.
Bentley Bentayga V8
Location Kitzbühel, Austria On sale Now Price From £136,200 Engine V8, 3996cc, twin-turbo, petrol Power 542bhp at 6000rpm Torque 568lb ft at 1960-4500rpm Gearbox 8-spd auto Kerb weight 2388kg 0-62mph 4.4sec Top speed 171mph Economy 24.8mpg (combined) CO2, tax band 260g/km, 37% Rivals Range Rover Autobiography, Audi SQ7, Porsche Cayenne Turbo
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bentley/bentayga/first-drives/bentley-bentayga-v8-2018-review
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Shmee checks out the Ben10 V8
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[video=youtube_share;sXTbn4QDtSU]https://youtu.be/sXTbn4QDtSU[/video]
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Pricing! New Bentley Bentayga V8 heading to SA…
The new Bentley Bentayga V8 – which employs a twin-turbo 4,0-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine – is expected to launch in South Africa in the third quarter of 2018.
How much will this new derivative set you back? Well, pricing will start at R2 950 000, exactly the same as the Bentayga Diesel. The flagship W12, of course, currently comes in at R3 987 000.
The petrol V8 is a Volkswagen Group engine already used in vehicles such as the Porsche Cayenne and Lamborghini Urus.
In the Bentayga, this 32-valve eight-cylinder unit is linked to all four corners via a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission. Peak outputs come in at 404 kW and 770 N.m (exactly the same as the Cayenne Turbo), resulting in a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 4,5 seconds (three-tenths quicker than the 320 kW Diesel and four-tenths slower than the 447 kW W12) and a top speed of 290 km/h.
Fuel consumption is a claimed 11,4 L/100 km on the combined cycle, thanks in part to a cylinder deactivation function. The Crewe-based automaker says the new model features a “characteristic V8 burble”, and brings the option of carbon-ceramic brakes to the range for the first time (the discs measure 440 mm in diameter up front and 370 mm at the rear).
The V8 model is visually set apart from its siblings thanks to its unique twin-quad exhaust pipes, red brake callipers up front (if you don’t go for the optional carbon-ceramics, that is), a black and chrome grille and fresh alloy wheel designs (measuring up to 22 inches in diameter).
Inside, a new wood-and-hide-trimmed steering wheel can be specified in the Bentayga V8, along with something Bentley calls “Cricket Ball leather”. Multi-mode air suspension and 48V electric active roll control technology come standard.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/pricing-new-bentley-bentayga-v8-heading-to-sa/
The new Bentley Bentayga V8 – which employs a twin-turbo 4,0-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine – is expected to launch in South Africa in the third quarter of 2018.
How much will this new derivative set you back? Well, pricing will start at R2 950 000, exactly the same as the Bentayga Diesel. The flagship W12, of course, currently comes in at R3 987 000.
The petrol V8 is a Volkswagen Group engine already used in vehicles such as the Porsche Cayenne and Lamborghini Urus.
In the Bentayga, this 32-valve eight-cylinder unit is linked to all four corners via a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission. Peak outputs come in at 404 kW and 770 N.m (exactly the same as the Cayenne Turbo), resulting in a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 4,5 seconds (three-tenths quicker than the 320 kW Diesel and four-tenths slower than the 447 kW W12) and a top speed of 290 km/h.
Fuel consumption is a claimed 11,4 L/100 km on the combined cycle, thanks in part to a cylinder deactivation function. The Crewe-based automaker says the new model features a “characteristic V8 burble”, and brings the option of carbon-ceramic brakes to the range for the first time (the discs measure 440 mm in diameter up front and 370 mm at the rear).
The V8 model is visually set apart from its siblings thanks to its unique twin-quad exhaust pipes, red brake callipers up front (if you don’t go for the optional carbon-ceramics, that is), a black and chrome grille and fresh alloy wheel designs (measuring up to 22 inches in diameter).
Inside, a new wood-and-hide-trimmed steering wheel can be specified in the Bentayga V8, along with something Bentley calls “Cricket Ball leather”. Multi-mode air suspension and 48V electric active roll control technology come standard.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/pricing-new-bentley-bentayga-v8-heading-to-sa/
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DRIVEN: Bentley Bentayga V8
KITZBÜHEL, Austria – For all their titanic outputs and golf club bragging rights, it seems as though Bentley’s W12 models are slowly losing ground to their smaller, more vociferous V8 stablemates. Now the Crewe luxury carmaker has slotted a V8 turbopetrol into the nose of its controversial Bentayga SUV – could this be the pick of an unconventional litter?
Porsche’s hand in Bentley’s heart
Bentley could well have plonked its old-as-the-hills 6,75-litre V8 into the Bentayga’s snout, but instead decided to allow its engineers to tinker with the 4,0-litre, 32-valve, twin-turbo V8 petrol unit that’s doing service in the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Like a number of its Volkswagen Group peers, this unit can deactivate four cylinders under light engine loads to bring its thirst to a manageable 11,4L/100 km, but can still serve up all 770 N.m of torque from just under 2 000 r/min and spool up to a heady 7 000 r/min redline.
Those looks…
Not since the Mulsanne’s unveiling has a Bentley been subject to so much scathing press regarding its styling, but since personally encountering the firm’s first SUV I have to say that I’m no longer in that camp. Speaking with the man responsible for styling the Bentayga, Bentley designer, Crispin Marshfield, he admitted that the brief to apply such signature touches as the rear wheel arch “haunches” and the stepped square bonnet that flows into a huge grille flanked by a quad-headlamp array was no mean feat. He made the fair point that people recoiled when Porsche wheeled out the Cayenne, but that it has evolved into a design that adheres to the firm’s aesthetic language. And the Bentayga’s evolution will reportedly take the shape of a coupé-bodied version in a similar mould to the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé and BMW X6.
Although larger than its already sizeable Audi Q7 relative in every direction, the Bentayga manages to look both taut and imposing. It’s a very colour-sensitive design that plays well with darker hues and – rather oddly – dispensing with the chrome brakelamp surrounds does wonders for the tail, not to mention the model-specific exhaust tips.
What’s it like to drive?
In a word, brilliant. Although it tips the scales at 2,4 tonnes and its body is loftily perched 245 mm from the blacktop, the Bentayga manages to serenely swallow up stretches of motorway. The double-layered glass and no-doubt copious amount of sound deadening allied with thick carpets, contributes to an environment that’s cathedral-quiet, while the fit and finish of a cabin with a good acreage of wood and hide is of such a high standard that the only creak you’ll hear is that of posterior gracing quilted leather seat panel.
Buried within the Bentayga’s innards is an adaptive air suspension setup that’s fed by a 48V electrical system. Not only does this multi-mode system do an impressive job of effortlessly gliding the Bentayga over broken surfaces, it also integrates an electric active roll module that reads weight distribution under cornering and will stiffen or slacken the appropriate corner of the car’s suspension. The result is that under rigorous inputs, where other high-powered SUVs would be otherwise wallowing and tripping over their own feet, the Bentayga corners flat and true. Factor in steering that’s direct and weights up pleasingly when pressing on, and the Bentayga’s on-road manners render it genuinely agile – something that’s hard to reconcile with something as broad and bluff-sided as the Bentayga.
Although it lacks the W12’s outright punch, the V8 is no lightweight and its willingness to spool up and the nice dollop of torque it serves up in a broad, near-4 000 r/min swathe across the rev range, helps belt the Bentayga’s not inconsiderable bulk along at an eye-widening lick. But perhaps best of all is the V8’s soundtrack. Where the W12 goes about its business with a demure burble, the eight-cylinder unit emits a guttural, staccato growl when leaning on the accelerator, before settling into a quiet rumble when easing off into constant-load conditions. If there is a small fly in the ointment it’s the transmission’s lethargy when downshifting via the paddle shifters. Otherwise, the eight-speed torque converter unit gels very well with the engine, providing smooth and well-measured shifts.
Summary
Aesthetically, it may not be everyone’s cup of Earl Grey, but the Bentayga’s virtues haven’t been replicated anywhere else. I have to say that the last time I experienced anything like this pleasing amalgam of old-world luxury charm, serene distance-devouring ability and rapidity was behind the wheel of a Continental GT … the V8 one, at that. And like the GT, the Bentayga V8 is probably the pick of the litter, something even a number of the W12-enamoured Bentley engineers admitted when asked.
Fast facts
Model: Bentley Bentayga V8
Price: R2 950 000
Engine: 4,0-litre, V8, turbopetrol
Power: 404 kW
Torque: 770 N.m
0-100 km/h: 4,5 sec
Top Speed: 290 km/h
Fuel Consumption: 11,4L/100 km
CO2: 260 g/km
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Maintenance Plan: 3 years
ETA: Q3 2018
http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/driven-bentley-bentayga-v8/
KITZBÜHEL, Austria – For all their titanic outputs and golf club bragging rights, it seems as though Bentley’s W12 models are slowly losing ground to their smaller, more vociferous V8 stablemates. Now the Crewe luxury carmaker has slotted a V8 turbopetrol into the nose of its controversial Bentayga SUV – could this be the pick of an unconventional litter?
Porsche’s hand in Bentley’s heart
Bentley could well have plonked its old-as-the-hills 6,75-litre V8 into the Bentayga’s snout, but instead decided to allow its engineers to tinker with the 4,0-litre, 32-valve, twin-turbo V8 petrol unit that’s doing service in the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Like a number of its Volkswagen Group peers, this unit can deactivate four cylinders under light engine loads to bring its thirst to a manageable 11,4L/100 km, but can still serve up all 770 N.m of torque from just under 2 000 r/min and spool up to a heady 7 000 r/min redline.
Those looks…
Not since the Mulsanne’s unveiling has a Bentley been subject to so much scathing press regarding its styling, but since personally encountering the firm’s first SUV I have to say that I’m no longer in that camp. Speaking with the man responsible for styling the Bentayga, Bentley designer, Crispin Marshfield, he admitted that the brief to apply such signature touches as the rear wheel arch “haunches” and the stepped square bonnet that flows into a huge grille flanked by a quad-headlamp array was no mean feat. He made the fair point that people recoiled when Porsche wheeled out the Cayenne, but that it has evolved into a design that adheres to the firm’s aesthetic language. And the Bentayga’s evolution will reportedly take the shape of a coupé-bodied version in a similar mould to the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé and BMW X6.
Although larger than its already sizeable Audi Q7 relative in every direction, the Bentayga manages to look both taut and imposing. It’s a very colour-sensitive design that plays well with darker hues and – rather oddly – dispensing with the chrome brakelamp surrounds does wonders for the tail, not to mention the model-specific exhaust tips.
What’s it like to drive?
In a word, brilliant. Although it tips the scales at 2,4 tonnes and its body is loftily perched 245 mm from the blacktop, the Bentayga manages to serenely swallow up stretches of motorway. The double-layered glass and no-doubt copious amount of sound deadening allied with thick carpets, contributes to an environment that’s cathedral-quiet, while the fit and finish of a cabin with a good acreage of wood and hide is of such a high standard that the only creak you’ll hear is that of posterior gracing quilted leather seat panel.
Buried within the Bentayga’s innards is an adaptive air suspension setup that’s fed by a 48V electrical system. Not only does this multi-mode system do an impressive job of effortlessly gliding the Bentayga over broken surfaces, it also integrates an electric active roll module that reads weight distribution under cornering and will stiffen or slacken the appropriate corner of the car’s suspension. The result is that under rigorous inputs, where other high-powered SUVs would be otherwise wallowing and tripping over their own feet, the Bentayga corners flat and true. Factor in steering that’s direct and weights up pleasingly when pressing on, and the Bentayga’s on-road manners render it genuinely agile – something that’s hard to reconcile with something as broad and bluff-sided as the Bentayga.
Although it lacks the W12’s outright punch, the V8 is no lightweight and its willingness to spool up and the nice dollop of torque it serves up in a broad, near-4 000 r/min swathe across the rev range, helps belt the Bentayga’s not inconsiderable bulk along at an eye-widening lick. But perhaps best of all is the V8’s soundtrack. Where the W12 goes about its business with a demure burble, the eight-cylinder unit emits a guttural, staccato growl when leaning on the accelerator, before settling into a quiet rumble when easing off into constant-load conditions. If there is a small fly in the ointment it’s the transmission’s lethargy when downshifting via the paddle shifters. Otherwise, the eight-speed torque converter unit gels very well with the engine, providing smooth and well-measured shifts.
Summary
Aesthetically, it may not be everyone’s cup of Earl Grey, but the Bentayga’s virtues haven’t been replicated anywhere else. I have to say that the last time I experienced anything like this pleasing amalgam of old-world luxury charm, serene distance-devouring ability and rapidity was behind the wheel of a Continental GT … the V8 one, at that. And like the GT, the Bentayga V8 is probably the pick of the litter, something even a number of the W12-enamoured Bentley engineers admitted when asked.
Fast facts
Model: Bentley Bentayga V8
Price: R2 950 000
Engine: 4,0-litre, V8, turbopetrol
Power: 404 kW
Torque: 770 N.m
0-100 km/h: 4,5 sec
Top Speed: 290 km/h
Fuel Consumption: 11,4L/100 km
CO2: 260 g/km
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Maintenance Plan: 3 years
ETA: Q3 2018
http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/driven-bentley-bentayga-v8/
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CarAdvice review of the V8 Ben10
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Bentley Bentayga Hybrid
The Bentley Bentayga Hybrid represents Bentley's first step towards full electrification, combining the serenity of silent motoring with exquisite comfort and effortless performance.
Offering the best of both worlds, the new plug-in hybrid model combines an advanced electric motor with a powerful and efficient new-generation V6 petrol engine. The hybrid version of the world's most luxurious SUV will be the company's most efficient model ever with CO2 emissions of 75 g/km (NEDC).
The Bentley Bentayga Hybrid feels and rides like a true Bentley, providing the refinement, effortless performance and exquisitely tranquil cabin environment for which the luxury British brand is famed. It represents the future of luxury mobility; an oasis of calm and tranquillity in the city and beyond.
Adrian Hallmark, new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bentley Motors, said: "The Bentayga Hybrid is our first step on the road to electrification, combining traditional Bentley values with the very latest technologies. It gives customers the best of both worlds - engaging, effortless performance on the open road and silent, emission-free driving in the city, which will become increasingly important with the ever-changing regulations around the world. Following Bentley tradition, the Bentayga Hybrid pioneers a new automotive sector - the luxury hybrid - and sets Bentley on the path towards a sustainable electrified future."
Intelligent, Experience-Enhancing Technology
At the heart of the Bentley Bentayga Hybrid are two power sources - a highly efficient electric motor and a new turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine. The E Motor acts as both an electric motor and a generator to offer a seamless driving experience and guaranteeing maximum electric-only range.
The Hybrid adds a new dimension to the existing range of luxury Bentayga models. It features all the flexibility associated with the W12, V8 Diesel and V8 derivatives, with the same sure-footed permanent four-wheel drive and four on-road modes - Sport, Bentley, Comfort and Custom.
The Automatic Start-Stop switch is replaced with a control for the three E Modes - EV Drive, Hybrid Mode and Hold Mode. These will enable the driver to manage battery usage during a journey.
The Bentayga Hybrid requires new and different information to be relayed to the driver. As a result, a revised infotainment screen and Driver's Information Panel with E Motion information have been designed to provide details on performance, consumption and energy source.
The traditional tachometer that displays engine speed is replaced with a dial showing when the car is operating in pure EV Drive, or engine speed if the combustion engine is operating. A battery status dial replaces the coolant temperature gauge.
The infotainment screen can display energy flow in each of the three E Modes, showing whether the vehicle is being powered by energy supplied by the battery, or the combustion engine - or whether energy is flowing back to the battery in order to charge it.
To maximise efficiency, the vehicle uses satellite navigation information to calculate the best usage of electric motor and engine for every journey. Inputting a destination into the navigation system will command the car to automatically engage the correct E Mode for each part of the journey, constantly calculating the most efficient use of battery charge and storing electrical energy for sections of the journey where it is most useful - such as when arriving in the city. The system will reduce on-board charge to zero just as the vehicle reaches its destination, maximising overall efficiency.
A number of Hybrid-specific functions will also be introduced to the latest Connected Car 'MyBentley3' services, including Remote Battery Charging, Remote Heating & Cooling, and Vehicle Status Report, operated via a smartphone app.
Bentley has prioritised the charging experience to ensure that owning a Bentayga Hybrid is as easy as owning a conventional car. Controllable remotely from a Smartphone, or in-person via the on-board charging point, the charging status and programming will be visible on the MMI drivers' screen and on the user's smartphone via an app.
https://www.netcarshow.com/bentley/2019-bentayga_hybrid/
The Bentley Bentayga Hybrid represents Bentley's first step towards full electrification, combining the serenity of silent motoring with exquisite comfort and effortless performance.
Offering the best of both worlds, the new plug-in hybrid model combines an advanced electric motor with a powerful and efficient new-generation V6 petrol engine. The hybrid version of the world's most luxurious SUV will be the company's most efficient model ever with CO2 emissions of 75 g/km (NEDC).
The Bentley Bentayga Hybrid feels and rides like a true Bentley, providing the refinement, effortless performance and exquisitely tranquil cabin environment for which the luxury British brand is famed. It represents the future of luxury mobility; an oasis of calm and tranquillity in the city and beyond.
Adrian Hallmark, new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bentley Motors, said: "The Bentayga Hybrid is our first step on the road to electrification, combining traditional Bentley values with the very latest technologies. It gives customers the best of both worlds - engaging, effortless performance on the open road and silent, emission-free driving in the city, which will become increasingly important with the ever-changing regulations around the world. Following Bentley tradition, the Bentayga Hybrid pioneers a new automotive sector - the luxury hybrid - and sets Bentley on the path towards a sustainable electrified future."
Intelligent, Experience-Enhancing Technology
At the heart of the Bentley Bentayga Hybrid are two power sources - a highly efficient electric motor and a new turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine. The E Motor acts as both an electric motor and a generator to offer a seamless driving experience and guaranteeing maximum electric-only range.
The Hybrid adds a new dimension to the existing range of luxury Bentayga models. It features all the flexibility associated with the W12, V8 Diesel and V8 derivatives, with the same sure-footed permanent four-wheel drive and four on-road modes - Sport, Bentley, Comfort and Custom.
The Automatic Start-Stop switch is replaced with a control for the three E Modes - EV Drive, Hybrid Mode and Hold Mode. These will enable the driver to manage battery usage during a journey.
The Bentayga Hybrid requires new and different information to be relayed to the driver. As a result, a revised infotainment screen and Driver's Information Panel with E Motion information have been designed to provide details on performance, consumption and energy source.
The traditional tachometer that displays engine speed is replaced with a dial showing when the car is operating in pure EV Drive, or engine speed if the combustion engine is operating. A battery status dial replaces the coolant temperature gauge.
The infotainment screen can display energy flow in each of the three E Modes, showing whether the vehicle is being powered by energy supplied by the battery, or the combustion engine - or whether energy is flowing back to the battery in order to charge it.
To maximise efficiency, the vehicle uses satellite navigation information to calculate the best usage of electric motor and engine for every journey. Inputting a destination into the navigation system will command the car to automatically engage the correct E Mode for each part of the journey, constantly calculating the most efficient use of battery charge and storing electrical energy for sections of the journey where it is most useful - such as when arriving in the city. The system will reduce on-board charge to zero just as the vehicle reaches its destination, maximising overall efficiency.
A number of Hybrid-specific functions will also be introduced to the latest Connected Car 'MyBentley3' services, including Remote Battery Charging, Remote Heating & Cooling, and Vehicle Status Report, operated via a smartphone app.
Bentley has prioritised the charging experience to ensure that owning a Bentayga Hybrid is as easy as owning a conventional car. Controllable remotely from a Smartphone, or in-person via the on-board charging point, the charging status and programming will be visible on the MMI drivers' screen and on the user's smartphone via an app.
https://www.netcarshow.com/bentley/2019-bentayga_hybrid/
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New Bentley Bentayga hybrid kick-starts brand's electrification plans
The plug-in hybrid will offer up to 31miles of electric range and sit alongside the V8 and W12 variants
Bentley has revealed its first ever plug-in hybrid, the Bentayga hybrid, the brand’s first step towards electrification which will culminate in the launch of a pure electric mid-sized sports car by 2020.
The model, which is capable of up to 31 miles of electric-only range, uses an electric motor with a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine, the same set-up used in the Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid. The motor acts as both an electric motor and a generator. Performance figures have not yet been revealed but a total output of 450bhp is expected.
It is the car maker’s most efficient model yet, emitting CO2 emissions of 75g/km on an NEDC cycle.
Price is not confirmed either, but will sit below the current most expensive model the Bentayga W12, which costs £162,700. Order books open later this year.
The standard Bentayga’s automatic start-stop switch is replaced with a control for three E Modes – EV Drive, Hybrid Mode and Hold Mode, all of which help manage battery usage.
There is also a revised infotainment screen and driver’s infotainment panel with information on performance, consumption and energy source.
The navigation calculates the best usage of the electric motor and engine for each journey while a new mobile phone app enables remote battery charging, heating and cooling.
On a standard household socket, full charge of the battery takes 7.5 hours. However those with a specific charging connection installed at home can reduce charge time to 2.5 hours.
Bentley has collaborated with design Philippe Starck to create a recharging unit for Bentayga Hybrid customers, which is intended to keep cables “neat and safe” while acting as a “functional piece of art”.
The only visual differences to a combustion-engined Bentayga are copper-coloured ‘Hybrid’ badging on the lower front doors and tailgate and a copper finish to the wheel centres and Bentley badges. Inside, the tread plates will also read ‘Hybrid’.
Bentley confirmed last year that it will eventually offer plug-in hybrid variants of all its models.
Its pure electric model, a mid-sized sports car, is expected to share a platform with the Porsche Mission E meaning it will be bigger than Bentley’s electric EXP12 Speed 6e concept shown at last year’s Geneva show.
The Crewe-based car maker has previously said that it intends to be the leader in electrification in the luxury segment.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...ew-bentley-bentayga-hybrid-kick-starts-brands
The plug-in hybrid will offer up to 31miles of electric range and sit alongside the V8 and W12 variants
Bentley has revealed its first ever plug-in hybrid, the Bentayga hybrid, the brand’s first step towards electrification which will culminate in the launch of a pure electric mid-sized sports car by 2020.
The model, which is capable of up to 31 miles of electric-only range, uses an electric motor with a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine, the same set-up used in the Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid. The motor acts as both an electric motor and a generator. Performance figures have not yet been revealed but a total output of 450bhp is expected.
It is the car maker’s most efficient model yet, emitting CO2 emissions of 75g/km on an NEDC cycle.
Price is not confirmed either, but will sit below the current most expensive model the Bentayga W12, which costs £162,700. Order books open later this year.
The standard Bentayga’s automatic start-stop switch is replaced with a control for three E Modes – EV Drive, Hybrid Mode and Hold Mode, all of which help manage battery usage.
There is also a revised infotainment screen and driver’s infotainment panel with information on performance, consumption and energy source.
The navigation calculates the best usage of the electric motor and engine for each journey while a new mobile phone app enables remote battery charging, heating and cooling.
On a standard household socket, full charge of the battery takes 7.5 hours. However those with a specific charging connection installed at home can reduce charge time to 2.5 hours.
Bentley has collaborated with design Philippe Starck to create a recharging unit for Bentayga Hybrid customers, which is intended to keep cables “neat and safe” while acting as a “functional piece of art”.
The only visual differences to a combustion-engined Bentayga are copper-coloured ‘Hybrid’ badging on the lower front doors and tailgate and a copper finish to the wheel centres and Bentley badges. Inside, the tread plates will also read ‘Hybrid’.
Bentley confirmed last year that it will eventually offer plug-in hybrid variants of all its models.
Its pure electric model, a mid-sized sports car, is expected to share a platform with the Porsche Mission E meaning it will be bigger than Bentley’s electric EXP12 Speed 6e concept shown at last year’s Geneva show.
The Crewe-based car maker has previously said that it intends to be the leader in electrification in the luxury segment.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...ew-bentley-bentayga-hybrid-kick-starts-brands
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Serenity through technology: the pioneering Bentley Bentayga hybrid
https://www.bentleymedia.com/en/newsitem/831
Bentley is today announcing full details of the world’s first luxury hybrid model. The Bentayga Hybrid represents Bentley’s first step towards full electrification, combining the serenity of silent motoring with exquisite comfort and effortless performance.
Offering the best of both worlds, the new plug-in hybrid model combines an advanced electric motor with a powerful and efficient new-generation V6 petrol engine. The hybrid version of the world’s most luxurious SUV will be the company’s most efficient model ever with CO2 emissions of 75 g/km (NEDC).
The Bentayga Hybrid feels and rides like a true Bentley, providing the refinement, effortless performance and exquisitely tranquil cabin environment for which the luxury British brand is famed. It represents the future of luxury mobility; an oasis of calm and tranquillity in the city and beyond.
Adrian Hallmark, new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bentley Motors, said: “The Bentayga Hybrid is our first step on the road to electrification, combining traditional Bentley values with the very latest technologies. It gives customers the best of both worlds – engaging, effortless performance on the open road and silent, emission-free driving in the city, which will become increasingly important with the ever-changing regulations around the world.
“Following Bentley tradition, the Bentayga Hybrid pioneers a new automotive sector – the luxury hybrid – and sets Bentley on the path towards a sustainable electrified future.”
Bentayga Hybrid is not yet available to order. It will become available to order in selected markets from the second half of 2018.
Intelligent, Experience-Enhancing Technology
At the heart of the Bentayga Hybrid are two power sources – a highly efficient electric motor and a new turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine. The E Motor acts as both an electric motor and a generator to offer a seamless driving experience and guaranteeing maximum electric-only range.
The Hybrid adds a new dimension to the existing range of luxury Bentayga models. It features all the flexibility associated with the W12, V8 Diesel and V8 derivatives, with the same sure-footed permanent four-wheel drive and four on-road modes – Sport, Bentley, Comfort and Custom.
The Automatic Start-Stop switch is replaced with a control for the three E Modes – EV Drive, Hybrid Mode and Hold Mode. These will enable the driver to manage battery usage during a journey.
The Bentayga Hybrid requires new and different information to be relayed to the driver. As a result, a revised infotainment screen and Driver’s Information Panel with E Motion information have been designed to provide details on performance, consumption and energy source.
The traditional tachometer that displays engine speed is replaced with a dial showing when the car is operating in pure EV Drive, or engine speed if the combustion engine is operating. A battery status dial replaces the coolant temperature gauge.
The infotainment screen can display energy flow in each of the three E Modes, showing whether the vehicle is being powered by energy supplied by the battery, or the combustion engine – or whether energy is flowing back to the battery in order to charge it.
To maximise efficiency, the vehicle uses satellite navigation information to calculate the best usage of electric motor and engine for every journey. Inputting a destination into the navigation system will command the car to automatically engage the correct E Mode for each part of the journey, constantly calculating the most efficient use of battery charge and storing electrical energy for sections of the journey where it is most useful – such as when arriving in the city. The system will reduce on-board charge to zero just as the vehicle reaches its destination, maximising overall efficiency.
A number of Hybrid-specific functions will also be introduced to the latest Connected Car ‘MyBentley3’ services, including My Battery Charge, My Cabin Comfort, and My Car Status, operated via a smartphone app.
Bentley has prioritised the charging experience to ensure that owning a Bentayga Hybrid is as easy as owning a conventional car. Controllable remotely from a Smartphone, or in-person via the on-board charging point, the charging status and programming will be visible on the MMI drivers’ screen and on the user’s smartphone via an app.
Other unique features include E-Charging, where the app will list nearby or relevant charging stations (based on your search criteria), and give you the option to set them as destinations on the car navigation system; and My Cabin Comfort which allows you to set the car to heat (or cool) itself so that the cabin is at the optimum temperature when the door is opened.
The Bentayga Hybrid’s Vehicle Charge Point is located on the opposite side to the normal fuel filler. From here, the car can be connected to either a domestic power supply, or a public charger point. The rear luggage compartment will hold two bespoke bags containing the necessary cables to connect the car to either.
With an impressive electric range of over 31 miles (50 km) in the NEDC cycle, a full charge of the battery from a domestic household socket will take 7.5 hours. However, customers with an industrial connection installed at home can reduce the charge time to just 2.5 hours.
https://www.bentleymedia.com/en/newsitem/831