As a classic British car brand with a century-old history, Bentley knows better than anyone how to maintain the innovation of the times while continuing the bloodline of a famous family. Of course, even today when individuality reigns supreme, Bentley's design philosophy still retains its refined, luxurious and extraordinary sports genes. As a representative of the top luxury car brand, Bentley understands that elegance and luxurious decoration cannot be achieved through jewelry alone. People who also want to own it care most about what Bentley can give them, rather than simply treating it as a tool or status symbol.
Different from the Bentley sedan series that pursues speed and luxury, the Bentayga, as an ultra-luxury sports utility vehicle, is more like a master. Since its birth in 2015, it has taken on the important task of breaking through the inherent perception of family products. In the past 7 years, we have successively launched 4.0T V8, 6.0 W12 and 3.0T V6 PHEVA variety of Bentayga models with power and various seat layouts. And what we got this time is the Bentayga S, which is different from previous Bentayga models. To simply understand, it is the first Bentayga model that focuses on sports style.
Bentayga S builds on the existing luxury and elegance of the Bentayga series, with more emphasis on performance. With the blessing of sporty appearance, Bentayga S has more character than Bentayga, with more precise control and more powerful performance.
At first glance, the Bentayga S still maintains the unique design features of the Bentley family, but the outline of the sporty details is the finishing touch. The family-style four-round headlights are highly recognizable at all times, and the newly added black kit further enhances the sporty look of the vehicle. Blackened headlights, blackened grille, blackened fender air intakes, blackened front and rear diffusers, blackened rearview mirrors, blackened roof racks, blackened door anti-scratch strips, blackened windows The frame decoration, blackened door handles, and blackened tail throat...The "black" design directly hits the pain points of the current popular aesthetics, making this ultra-luxury SUV incompatible with sports. It also has a strong sporty feel.
Of course, the changes brought about by the exterior aerodynamic kit in dynamic driving are not just a formality. The redesigned front bumper and grille not only enlarge the air intake dam, but also have better aerodynamic layout and heat dissipation performance. . The front and rear diffuser design is more conducive to sorting out the turbulence in the chassis and reducing wind resistance during high-speed driving. The enlarged rear wing part can also be used during high-speed driving.Optimize the stability of the rear of the car to a certain extent. The newly designed 22-inch five-spoke wheels can also optimize the heat dissipation performance of the braking system while driving.
How can the appearance alone shake the wallets of successful people? The powerful performance is the most attractive part of Bentayga S. Today, dominated by electrification and small-displacement internal combustion engines, models equipped with 4.0T V8 twin-turbocharged engines are already a "rare species." Of course you may have seen it on RSQ8, but different adjustments give them completely different personalities. The former is domineering and the latter is restrained enough. With the maximum power of 550 horsepower and the peak torque of 770N.m, the curb weight of the Bentayga S is close to 2.2 A ton behemoth, it has a power reserve comparable to that of many high-performance cars.
After seeing its 4.5 second 0-100 acceleration time, you may criticize it, and it is even not worth mentioning in front of many electric vehicles. However, the Bentayga S's abundant torque reserve, sensitive dynamic response and top speed of up to 290 kilometers / hours are also hard capabilities that they can't match. . And don’t forget that the Bentayga S shoulders the mission of a super luxury SUV. Absolute power performance is not what it pursues. In addition, the 4.0T V8 twin-turbocharged engine can automatically stop the work of four cylinders when it does not need to output all power, improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions. Under ideal driving conditions, it can also achieve a cruising performance of 654km. When you are still queuing up in the high-speed service area to charge, others have already arrived at their destination comfortably. This is obviously an electric vehicle that advertises high performance. Hard power that the cars can only dream of.
Don’t superficially think that the Bentayga S only has brute strength. In fact, as a super luxury SUV, the fusion of performance control and comfort is its most important thing. The most powerful part. Bentayga S has an exclusive enhanced sports mode. When turned on, the engine, gearbox, and chassis settings will be further optimized. The engine responds more quickly and the speed will be maintained in the optimal output range. The exclusive sports exhaust will open the valve at this time, and the rich V8 sound will linger in the cockpit along with the sound of backfire, making people excited. But it is worth mentioning that Bentley has unique insights into exhaust sound.It's also very measured. Strictly speaking, the exhaust sound of the Bentayga S is not explosive, and is even somewhat restrained. In the standard driving mode, it is more low-key than many models in the same price range. However, for daily commuting, the passengers in the car will not be aware of its existence at all. This aspect still adheres to the elegant temperament of British luxury cars.
The same is true for the Bentayga S's gearbox shifting logic. Because of the strong power reserve, you don't need to increase the speed at all, and daily driving is smooth and elegant. If you don't speed up vigorously, you can hardly feel the presence of the gearbox. The sports mode is relatively radical. The enhanced sports logic transmits the frustration to the driver more directly. To exaggerate, you can even clearly feel the collision and force transmission of mechanical parts, giving an elegant and luxurious beast with speed. with passion.
Compatibility with diverse road conditions is the basic quality of an SUV with excellent driving performance. Compared with the regular version of the Bentayga, the Bentayga S is extremely outstanding in its steering and chassis tuning. Bentley's steering wheel always gives people a calm experience, even in sports mode, it can't be said how aggressive or precise the steering is. But for a Bentley SUV, these are not important, because its experience has long surpassed many "luxury cars" we drive every day.
The front double wishbone and rear multi-link combined with adjustable air suspension have inherent structural advantages for ride comfort and control performance. In addition, Bentley's professionally tuned dynamic driving system further optimizes anti-roll performance. Its 48V active roll control system can provide control within 0.3 seconds. The lateral torsional moment of 1300Nm can be used with four 285/40 R22 size Pirelli P during cornering. ZERO tires transmit power to the ground stably and efficiently, and effectively suppress roll to improve tire grip performance. This system can also provide corresponding styles of ride quality in different driving modes. Whether it is daily commuting or relatively intense driving, its air suspension system will adjust the damping strength in real time to provide a more comfortable ride in the car without feeling obvious side effects due to its taller SUV body. Feeling of drifting or drifting. In sport mode, the damping of the air suspension will be increased by 15%. ESC and steering motion calibration can also optimize steering response and roll suppression. Coupled with the torque vectoring braking system, braking force will be applied to the inside wheel when entering a corner to offset understeer, making the vehicle dynamics closer to the performance of a sports high-performance car.
Of course, it not only has strong driving performance on paved roads, but also has strong passing performance in four low-adhesion road conditions with the optional all-terrain driving package. The Torsen-style center differential, combined with the intelligent The power distribution at the wheel end can also pass smoothly in some extreme environments. However, considering that the starting price of the Bentayga S is as high as 3.136 million, few people will dig out its absolute passing performance. It is definitely a good idea to catch a fish on a bad road. With ease. Perhaps this is the best interpretation of top luxury cars that can be used but cannot be lived without.
The reason why there is no lengthy introduction to the Bentayga S’s cabin is mainly because it is different from the general SUV models. When making the decision, the color matching, fabrics, and materials , The craftsmanship has already embarked on the route of haute couture. Of course, Bentley’s interior is a strong point that needs no elaboration. It echoes the exterior design while continuing the style of the regular version. The cabin uses a large amount of Alcantara material and stitched with top-grade Scandinavian leather. The decoration enhances the sportiness while retaining a full sense of luxury. Even though you can find some "familiar" figures from other models of the same group on the lighting, air conditioning, door and window control buttons, the embellishment of chrome parts and the wonderful tactile optimization of the button rebound make it difficult for you to distinguish the "familiar" appearance of it. "High-end" texture is very selective. In addition, because it is a new model, exclusive S logos have been added to door sills, seats, interiors and other parts. If you are willing, you can choose materials and match colors for seat fabrics, interior panels, illuminated door sills, etc., taking into account personality, taste, and sportiness.
The Bentayga S is also equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel. In order to maintain its consistent elegance, the information display still simulates the style of traditional mechanical instruments. The tactile feel of the steering wheel is excellent, and the feel of the shift paddles is crisp and powerful, which can still stimulate the desire to drive in the right scene. In addition, the steering wheel also has functions such as heating and electric adjustment. Who makes it a Bentley? The configuration experience never disappoints.
In fact, in addition to creating a sports atmosphere, the practical aspect has not been left behind. As an ultra-luxury model, the ride comfort of the Bentayga S in the rear is no less than that of the front, and all the necessary functional configurations are available. The multi-function screen is not just a fixed decoration. It allows the boss in the back row to play with it in the palm of his hand, and adjust the seats, air conditioning, and multimedia content in real time. Moreover, there is nothing wrong with the combination of A and B glass and metal materials, even the weight and feel.
Of course, the owners who choose Bentayga S will more or less have interests like golfing and fishing.For hobbies, the convenient electronically controlled folding of the rear seats and the quick adjustment of the height of the trunk are extremely appropriate and elegant. When the rear is lowered, anyone can access the contents of the trunk elegantly and easily.
Throughout Bentley's century-old history, it carries not only history but also starting points one after another. From starting to build cars, becoming a racing car manufacturer, entering the high-end palace, splitting with Rolls-Royce to start a new era, and then becoming the Queen's car to establish a new height for the brand. Every change is a matter of accumulation. Nowadays, the focus of ultra-luxury brands has begun to shift to the SUV camp. This is naturally a challenge for Bentley, which is good at manufacturing ultra-luxury cars. In the ultra-luxury SUV that seems to have nothing to do with sports, In the world of Bentayga, Bentley's choice to give the Bentayga S with sporty elements is obviously a compromise to the market. Of course, it can also be called a new attempt to break the solid product camp. And now whether it can win the favor of the younger generation has become the key to the success of Bentayga S.