In the evolving media landscape, a lot of people have questioned whether the buff books really have a place anymore. With more disruptive web sites with super rich content, it's tough to be in the media space. But every once and a while, a publication will wow us.
That just happened with Autocar's coverage on the all-new Bentley Bentayga.
The boys and girls from the U.K. were invited on an epic adventure with a small fleet of research and developmental prototypes that have taken a beating. It's all a part of the gigantic effort to create one of the world's most luxurious and toughest sport-utility vehicles. Personally, I think this story is a must read.
Some of the highlights from this piece:
- The Bentayga will feature an all-new W12 motor good for over 540 horsepower and over 500 lb.-ft. of torque
- It will have double the ECUs of a Continental GT — according to Bentley this actually increases reliability
- Three different seating options — seven seater, five seater, four buckets
- Incredibly capable off-road — THINK: first-gen Touareg off-roading meets Mulsanne when it comes to ride comfort
- No slouch when it comes to on-road performance — zero to 60 in less than five seconds
- Filled to the brim with technology — nightvision, lane departure, self parking, surround view camera, head's up display, adjustable traction management
And this is only the start of the information flow! To learn MORE about the all-new Bentayga, click "Read Article" below!
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“There was no luxury SUV with the Bentley attributes of strength, solidity and power – or four-wheel drive. This is a 21st century grand tourer. The experience is always the same inside. The only thing that changes is what’s outside. It has Bentley values with an added utility element..."
...The source of this considerable force is a completely new 6.0-litre W12 engine. According to head of powertrain Paul Williams, the engine “has been redesigned from scratch, with barely a washer retained..."
...This is a go-anywhere car of a different kind, and although the most restrictive terrain it’s likely to encounter will be the world’s most exclusive valet parking addresses, Bentayga owners will doubtless be content that it can also tackle the planet’s most challenging roads and tracks with potent nonchalance...
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