Bentley Bentayga Test Drive Review – Pure Luxury

Safety and After Sales Service – The Bentayga gets up to 8 airbags and other safety aids commonly found in luxury cars. The strong build and good dynamics are an added assurance. Being an exclusive brand, the service is likely to be top-notch. However, the Bentayga is very pricey to maintain, something we can say about all cars in this segment. The Bentayga commands a yearly insurance of Rs. 15-17 lakhs.

Verdict – The Bentayga is a finely balanced SUV. It is big on performance and equally big on comfort and luxury. And this dual personality is what we absolutely love about the Bentayga. It can take you across continents fast and in utmost comfort. It also stays true to its luxury positioning in other areas like build quality and interiors. Sure, it could’ve done with less ordinary design language but the biggest concern is the price. With a starting price of Rs. 3.77 crores, the Bentayga costs a king’s ransom. This is the introductory price for the V8 petrol excluding the taxes and options. Basically, Bentley gives you a cheese Margherita and you could choose your toppings which can go so expensive that they could cost as much as half the price of the car! But the high sticker price is justified by how well-rounded the Bentayga is. If you want a luxury SUV that can entertain you behind the wheel and impress you with its performance, the Bentayga is hard to resist.

What’s Cool

* Uncluttered and edgy styling
* Spacious and remarkably comfortable interior
* Punchy and frugal engine
* Good ride and handling balance
* Comes with all the latest safety features

What’s Not So Cool

* Design is a bit disproportionate
* Some of the interior bits are shared with other Audi cars
* Some of the options are very expensive

Alternatives: – Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Lamborghini Urus, Aston Martin DBX, Maserati Levante, Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600

Bentley Bentayga Specifications

* Engine: 3998cc, Twin-Turbo, V8, Petrol
* Power: 542 HP @ 6000 RPM
* Torque: 770 Nm @ 1960-4500 RPM
* Top Speed: 290 km/hr
* 0-100 km/hr: 4.5 seconds
* Transmission: 8-Speed MT
* Fuel Consumption: 4-7 km/l
* Fuel Type: Petrol
* Tyre Size: 285/40/22 (Front & Rear)
* Suspension: Air Suspension (Front & Rear)
* Brakes: Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
* Safety: 8 Airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, Blind Spot Monitoring

Bentley Bentayga Dimensions

* Overall length x width x height: 5140 mm X 2224 mm X 1742 mm
* Wheelbase: 2995 mm
* Turning Radius: 6.2-metres
* Boot Space: 484-litres
* Fuel Tank Capacity: 85-litres
* Kerb Weight: 2395 kgs

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