2025 Bentley Bentayga

Name: 2025 Bentley Bentayga Review
Brand: Bentley

Release Date: Available now

Estimated Price: Starting around $210,000

With its available 542-horsepower turbocharged V8 and nearly endless customization options, the 2025 Bentley Bentayga brings the power, performance, and sumptuousness that are hallmarks of the brand to the SUV realm. And standard all-wheel drive and an adjustable-height air suspension mean that buyers can take this Bentley places no other one could go.Read full review

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2025 Bentley Bentayga Review

by the Edmunds Experts

Pros

Incredible luxury and craftsmanship
Powerful engine and quick acceleration
Legitimate off-road capability

Cons

Optional equipment is very expensive
Standard rear bench seat is a bit flat and plain

What's new

New Black Edition features black exterior accents and carbon-fiber interior trim
The A trim level has been discontinued
Part of the first Bentayga generation introduced for 2017

Overview

In an SUV-crazed world, few brands can afford not to offer one. The Bentayga, the first of the modern über-luxe SUVs, is more than just a marketing feint. Built from hardware shared with the Porsche Cayenne, the Bentayga offers all the power, comfort, lavish trimmings, and endless personalization options buyers expect of a Bentley. And with the standard height-adjustable air suspension raised to its highest setting, its driver can literally look down on those around them.

Edmunds spotlight: Differences between the V8 and V6 PHEV

Even with its standard turbocharged V6 plug-in hybrid powertrain (456 horsepower, 516 lb-ft of torque), the Bentayga is faster than any vehicle this big needs to be. The optional twin-turbocharged V8 (542 horsepower, 568 lb-ft of torque) makes it even more outrageous while expanding the Bentayga's options list. Bentley's trick Dynamic Ride suspension, which uses electric motors to minimize body roll and includes rear-wheel steering; a factory-installed trailer hitch receiver; and the Terrain Specification, which includes underbody protection and off-road driving modes, are only available on V8 Bentaygas.

Competitors to consider

Ettore Bugatti, founder of the eponymous brand, is said to have once called a Bentley "the fastest lorry in the world." ("Lorries" are what Brits call trucks.) The remark was meant to slander his rival's race car, but today there is plenty of competition for that title. Edmunds does not test top speed, but honors likely go to the Ferrari Purosangue or Lamborghini Urus. Aston Martin's DBX is in the running, as is the Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid. Shoppers less interested in speed and more concerned with luxury will find the Rolls-Royce Cullinan a compelling alternative to the Bentley.

Edmunds Expert Rating

Our Verdict

Great

8.2

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

Rated for you by America's best test team.

Performance

8.5/10

How does the Bentayga drive? Part SUV and part Saturn V rocket, the Bentayga makes as much of a statement as its styling. In our testing of a V8 model, the Bentayga blasted from 0 to 60 mph in a scant 3.8 seconds. The burly V8 soundtrack is cool too. Acceleration is effortless, befitting a true luxury vehicle. Braking and handling capability are nearly up to the same level but lack the feel they should have at this price. There's also some grabbiness to the pedal, which can make it difficult to stop smoothly around town.

Multimode terrain settings and an air suspension enable commendable off-road performance. With no limited-slip differentials, it's the braking system and the air suspension that get the Bentayga where it needs to go. The on-road tires are also a limiting factor.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the Bentayga? The Bentayga checks all the boxes in this category. This SUV no doubt sets the standard for the class, from its supremely comfortable front seats to near vault-like silence at high speeds. The seats are supportive, supple and exceedingly comfortable even over long distances.

No matter the Bentayga's speed, very little road or wind noise is allowed to enter the cabin. But the 22-inch wheel and tire package did somewhat compromise the ride on less than perfect surfaces. The somewhat plain-looking and somewhat flat rear bench seat is also a blemish, although it can be optioned with heating and ventilation for the outboard seats or replaced with more luxurious captain's chairs.

Interior

8.5/10

How’s the interior? The Bentayga benefits from being not too high off the ground — it's easy to get in and out of, and forward visibility is excellent. The view over the broad hood gives you a commanding view of the road and your position on it.

Drivers can get comfortable immediately, and the multitude of seat adjustments allow for detailed fine-tuning for the perfect position. The infotainment system and center console layout have done wonders for the Bentayga's interior. It's now fully modern but has a hint of traditional luxury. Rear passengers have plenty of legroom and headroom.

Technology

8.5/10

How’s the tech? The 10.9-inch touchscreen looks crisp and modern and is relatively easy to navigate. The handwriting recognition feature works great, and the voice control system responds well to fairly natural language. High marks also go to the optional Naim audio system for its impressive sound quality.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto work over a wireless connection. USB ports exist for front and backseat passengers, and the wireless charging pad offers plenty of room for larger phones. Most of the Bentayga's driver aids are well calibrated with the exception of the hands-free lane keeping assistance. It's a bit clumsy in its operation and can bounce the Bentayga around between lane markers.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? There's adequate cargo space for an SUV of this size. The folding split rear seats allow easy storage for a bicycle should you be inclined. Curiously, Bentley didn't trim the cargo area with any real luxury touches; open the rear liftgate and you're not going to see anything special. Interior storage isn't overly abundant either, but it is practical and keeps items secure. For small-child duty, the Bentley's wide doors and relatively low ride height mean it's easy to get safety seats and children in and out.

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Fuel Economy

7/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates that the Bentayga V8 will get 16 mpg in combined city/highway driving. Yet in our testing we found that typical driving can net you a mere 10 mpg. Don't trust the trip computer's mpg calculations either; it's wildly optimistic.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Bentayga a good value? Customization is the name of the game, and Bentley does it as well as anyone. The quality of the seats, stitching, leather and paint is exceptional, and the Bentayga stands head and shoulders above its rivals here. Knurled finishes on many surfaces lend a watch-like quality to many small parts.

Service and customer care are beyond what most car buyers will ever know, but you will pay for that privilege. Every part of the Bentayga is covered under a three-year/unlimited mileage warranty; that goes for the traditional bumper-to-bumper warranty and powertrain components as well.

Wildcard

8.5/10

Exclusivity, status, and the ability to flaunt both of them at any time are what the Bentayga is all about. Even in an era where the SUV is ubiquitous, the Bentayga stands out. There are better-equipped luxury vehicles, and even less expensive ones, but almost nothing competes with the Bentayga.

Despite your best efforts at restraint, you'll wind up flexing all that power and having moments of warp speed just because you can. You can even chuck the Bentayga around with some abandon. Physics will eventually catch up with you, but not many other motorists will.

Which Bentayga does Edmunds recommend?

The pricier trim levels are largely just bundles of preselected options with others locked out, so we'd go with the base Bentayga. That would leave us to spec out exactly the Bentley we want. No matter the trim, though, the V8 is the way to go since the brilliant Dynamic Ride suspension is not available with the plug-in hybrid V6.

2025 Bentley Bentayga

2025 Bentley Bentayga Review

Pros

Cons

What's new

Overview

Edmunds spotlight: Differences between the V8 and V6 PHEV

Competitors to consider

Edmunds Expert Rating

Our Verdict

Performance

Comfort

Interior

Technology

Storage

Fuel Economy

Value

Wildcard

Which Bentayga does Edmunds recommend?

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