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Bentley Bentayga facelift 2020 4.0 V8 (550 Hp) AWD Automatic 7 seat
Overall Rating
Bentley Bentayga:
The Bentley Bentayga is a luxury SUV produced by British marque Bentley Motors. Introduced in late 2015, it is the brand's first luxury crossover SUV. Its unibody is manufactured at the Volkswagen Zwickau-Mosel Plant in Germany, then painted and assembled at Bentley's factory in Crewe, United Kingdom.
Bentley's first SUV was previewed as the Bentley EXP 9 F concept car at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The concept car was based upon the Volkswagen Group MLB platform, powered by a 6. 0 L W12 engine producing 600 hp. The initial design of the EXP 9 F was redesigned to achieve "more traditional SUV proportions and less retro surfacing. " An early name for the model was the Falcon....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2020 Overview:
Bentley Bentayga (facelift 2020). With 770 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4.5 s). The top speed reaches 290 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. With seating for 7, it’s perfect for larger families.
4.0 V8 (550 Hp) AWD Automatic 7 seat Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 7-seat V8 maintains the strong performance of its siblings, achieving 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. The 550 Hp V8 engine provides robust power, ensuring the larger capacity does not compromise its dynamic capabilities.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption remains consistent at 11.6 l/100 km combined. This is a reasonable figure for a powerful, full-size luxury SUV, especially one capable of seating seven.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivalled luxury and craftsmanship
- • Exceptional performance across all powertrains
- • Refined and comfortable ride quality
- • Advanced technology and connectivity
- • Impressive off-road capability for a luxury SUV
- • Wide range of customization options
Cons:
- • Very high purchase price and running costs
- • Fuel consumption can be significant for V8/W12 models
- • Large size can be challenging in urban environments
- • Limited Euro NCAP safety data
- • Some interior elements shared with VW Group models (minor criticism)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Bentayga: 2019 - 2020).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Bentayga |
| Generation: | facelift 2020 |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.0 V8 (550 Hp) AWD Automatic 7 seat |
| Start of production: | 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 7 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 550 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 137.6 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 770 Nm @ 1960-4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | DCUA More details about the engine DCUA |
| Engine displacement: | 3996 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | 2 x Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9.5 l |
| Coolant: | 15.9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.1:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.3 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 13.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at Low speed (WLTP): | 19.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at Medium speed (WLTP): | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at high speed (WLTP): | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at very high speed (WLTP): | 12.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 15.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 9.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 11.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.6 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | EURO 6 DG |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 290 km/h |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Max. weight: | 3250 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 213 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5125 mm mm |
| Width: | 1998 mm mm |
| Height: | 1742 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2995 mm mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2222 mm |
| Front track: | 1689 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1707 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 400 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 370 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 285/45 R21; 285/45 ZR21; 285/40 ZR22 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Air suspension |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension, Air suspension |
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