Bentley Bentayga Hybrid Now Accessible in Two Intriguing New Flavors

• New S and Azure variations of the luxurious Bentley Bentayga Hybrid are sportier and waftier, respectively.
• The brand new mannequin has barely extra energy and electrical vary than the present hybrid mannequin, with Bentley concentrating on a 27-mile electric-only vary.
• No less than for now, these trims are for the standard-wheelbase Bentayga solely, not the newly launched EWB model.
  

Having been comparatively late to start out electrifying its vary, lately Bentley has been choosing up the tempo. The newest additions are two new plug-in-hybrid Bentayga variants, each boasting each energy and electrical vary enhancements over the present model.

The brand new Bentayga S Hybrid and Bentayga Azure Hybrid use the identical 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 as the present mannequin, however the electrical motor that sits between this and their eight-speed torque converter gearboxes has been given a modest improve, producing peaks of 134 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. These symbolize small however vital will increase over the 126 hp and 258 pound-feet quoted for the earlier synchronous-magnet AC motor. Peak output has risen to a claimed 455 hp, up from 443 hp, though the corporate’s official zero-to-62-mph time of 5.2 seconds and prime pace of 158 mph are unchanged.

A extra vital enhancement given the primary Bentayga Hybrid’s minimal electric-only vary is a brand new 18.0-kWh battery pack. We do not have EPA numbers for this, however Bentley says it’s concentrating on a 27-mile electric-only vary, appreciably greater than the derisory 18-mile EV autonomy of the present Hybrid’s 13.0-kWh battery. We have not been instructed if the brand new pack weighs any greater than the previous one, which was reportedly 463 kilos.

Enhancements within the Engine Bay

Regardless of their shared powertrain, each new plug-in variants have been tuned to completely different dynamic functions. The Hybrid S is successfully a greener model of the present V-8–powered Bentayga S, with Bentley promising it can have a extra aggressive soundtrack than the common Hybrid due to what it calls “enhancements within the engine bay” and what we’re promised is an exhaust word throughout the cabin that may be “tuned to completely different impact for entrance and rear passengers,” suggesting the usage of a sound symposer. The S additionally will get damping that’s 15 p.c stiffer, natty 22-inch alloys, and a extra permissive ESC setting when operating in Sport mode.

The Bentayga Azure Hybrid takes the other method, aiming to extend serenity. Bentley says its Azure fashions are designed across the more and more trendy idea of wellness, though on this case meaning most consolation and minimal disruption fairly than overpriced candles. Meaning an much more hushed engine word than the already calm common Bentayga Hybrid plus what the corporate refers to as “wellness quilting.” This being, apparently, “the visible and tactile pleasure of exactly crafted diamond-quilted upholstery.” Which does certainly sound pretty.

Each new Hybrid fashions will solely be accessible with the regular-wheelbase Bentayga for now, which appears barely stunning given how properly the motor and Azure trim would likely go together with the brand new extended-wheelbase model. It in all probability will not be lengthy earlier than the plug-in powertrain and stretched physique meet on a product-planning Venn diagram.

We additionally don’t know if the common Bentayga Hybrid will survive lengthy subsequent to this subtly upgraded mannequin; we suspect it will not.

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