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2016 Bentley Bentayga SUV Spied Testing in Death Valley, Front End Mostly Revealed

Bentley Bentayga Spyshots 12 photos
Photo: S.Baldauf / SB Medien
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Bentley entered that stage where they're releasing build-up material for the upcoming Bentayga SUV, as testified by two official video teasers we saw in the last couple of months.
At the same time, independently from what Bentley has been feeding us through their PR machine, our team of spy photographers are on the prowl and their stalking paid off once again.

In the latest batch of spyshots set in by carparazzi, we can get the best view so far of the SUV's front end, as the black camo foil covering this area on test mules spotted in Europe is dead and gone.

The front lights, however, are masked by stickers replicating Range Rover headlights, although in some pictures we can see Bentayga's original headlight design.

The prototype mule was spotted undergoing hot weather testing in the Death Valley in Eastern California while pulling a trailer. As you know, Death Valley is a region known as the lowest, driest, and hottest area in North America.

Just as it happens to any new model in pre-production phase, Bentley Bentayga is given the hot and cold treatment after earlier this year, the SUV was put through its paces in Sweden under temperatures above -15 degrees Celsius.

The interior

Since Bentayga is still a Bentley despite its hunchback appearance, the SUV's cabin will benefit from all the know-how available in Bentley's backyard.

The two teaser videos we were telling you earlier showed a touch-sensitive AWD mode controller with a Snow/Grass button, along with a built-in engine Start/Stop button.

Also, a digital speedometer marked at the 300 km/h (186 mph) value dominated the instrument cluster behind a sleek-looking three-spoke steering wheel while burgundy leather covered the dashboard. Nonetheless, that should only be the tip of the iceberg because we are expecting a top-shelf cabin in terms of materials and styling.

We'll know more as the car's debut approaches, event that will take place at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show 2015.
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