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The Bentayga is not only the Bentley of crossover/SUVs, it also out-Bentleys all other Bentleys.
Let's begin with the price: it starts at $229,100 before options, which can add as much as
$100,000 or more to the transaction.
The Bentayga rides on VW Group's new MLB (longitudinal front engine, all-wheel drive)
platform, which it will share with several corporate cousins—including the Audi Q7 and
next-generation Porsche Cayenne crossovers. But Bentley boasts that the bulk of the Bentayga
is brand exclusive, including the powertrain, steering and suspension.
"It's a unique model that's creating its own segment and redefning the perceptions of the
ultra-luxury market," says Michael Winkler, who heads Bentley's U.S. operations.
The Bentayga is powered by a 6.0-liter W12 engine. The twin-turbo, aluminum-block power-
plant produces 600 hp and 663 lb-ft of torque (available at 1,350 rpm) that propels the vehicle from
zero to 60 mph in four seconds on its way to a top speed of 187 mph.
The 2017 Bentayga, which
shares a platform with the Audi
Q7 and Porsche Cayenne, is
Bentley's frst SUV.
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AD&P; ∕ JULY 2016 BENTLEY