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1Bentley Bentayga V8 SUV has been awarded the Luxury SUV of the Year by 4×4 magazine. In the annual 4×4 of the Year awards sponsored by BFGoodrich, 4×4 magazine selected the new Bentley Bentayga V8 as the definitive luxury SUV.
In previous years, 4×4 magazine proclaimed the Bentley Bentayga as the Performance SUV of the Year, but now they also recognize the Bentayga as the original and best luxury SUV, something that has been a prime criteria for every Bentley model we know today.
For the updated Bentley Bentayga, the engineers at Crewe headquarters focused on adding even more luxury to the existing SUV, the seats, dashboard, and extensive electronics have all been overhauled to create a high performance, luxury SUV unlike anything else on the market.
Bentley Bentayga V8 Introduction
When Bentley revealed its Bentayga in 2015 the British brand called it “the fastest, most powerful, most luxurious, and most exclusive SUV in the world.” Those are exciting words, but a lot of things have happened since then. Things such as the Rolls Royce Cullinan, the Lamborghini Urus and the Bentayga V8 – which is the vehicle we’re reviewing. See, that first Bentayga packed a W12 engine, but the SUV we have here was introduced in 2018 with a twin-turbo petrol V8 and a reduced price tag. So how does this more affordable and less powerful Bentayga stack up to Bentley’s lofty ambitions?
What is special about this car?
Well you’ve come to the right place. Because along with speed, power, luxury and exclusivity I can also talk about the Bentayga V8’s other attributes. Attributes such as what it’s like to park, drop children off at school in. Also, do the shopping in and even go through a ‘drive thru’ in. Yes, the Bentley Bentayga V8 came to live with my family for a week. And as with any house guest you quickly find out what’s great about them. And then there are those times you walk in on them not looking their best. Also note the Bentley Bentayga now holds not one, but two important awards from 4×4 magazine. First as the Performance SUV, and now the Luxury SUV. This is a feat not many will be able to achieve.
Today we have the second generation Bentayga, note that over 20,000 units of the first model. It was introduced 5 years ago, have been sold. Moreover the updated version became an instant success too. Apparently taking the current Bentley DNA seen on the Continental GT and the new Flying Spur onto the off-road market. A luxury limousine, a large family car, and a grand performer all in one, that’s the Bentley Bentayga.
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