Now that the shock surrounding the market launch of the Bentley Bentayga Diesel, we can focus on the real-world experience delivered by the oil-burning SUV. And the Autobahn acceleration test we're here to show you allows us to notice how the Crewe crossover handles Germany's unrestricted highways.
This test sees the Bentaga Diesel passing cars at triple-digit speeds, with things climbing all the way to 168 mph (make that 270 km/h).
Borrowed from the Audi SQ7, the 4.0-liter V8 heart of the Bentayga Diesel mixes a pair of conventional turbochargers with an electric supercharger - the latter aims to eliminate turbo lag, since it spools up in just 30 microseconds.
As far as the official figures go, the said unit manages to push the lavish behemoth to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds, while gifting it with a top speed of (you've guessed it) 168 mph.
The arrival of the Bentayga did more for Bentley that allowing the automotive producer to grab a piece of the ever-increasing SUV pie. You see, the convention-defying nature of the high-riding machine means that this helps the carmaker introduce new powertrains to its lineup.
Now that the Diesel incarnation of the Bentayga is among us, you should get ready to receive the Plug-In Hybrid version of the SUV.
As confirmed by the carmaker, the Bentayga Hybrid is set to make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. This will borrow a gas-electric setup involving a twin-turbo V6 and an electric motor from Porsche, with the overall output of the powerplant sitting anywhere between 400 and 500 ponies.
Once the Bentayga introduces the Crewe brand to the gas-electric realm, we'll see such powertrains animating others models in the company's lineup. For instance, the new Continental GT is also scheduled to receive PHEV motivation, the the British automotive producer having already confirmed this,
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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