Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase. More than an Extension

15.08.2023

With the new long-awaited Bentayga Extended Wheelbase, Bentley is bringing a new focus on wellness into its model range.

Bentayga represents a unique balance of luxurious craftsmanship, exhilarating performance and all-round versatility. With the new long-awaited Bentayga Extended Wheelbase, Bentley is bringing a new focus on wellness into its model range. A new grand touring SUV builds on the strength of Bentyaga to become a new luxury flagship, extending the latest product range to five models.

The class-leasing luxury SUV extends by 180 mm, the integrated world-first seat technology, increased interior dimensions going together with the Airline Seat Specification including world-first auto climate sensing and advanced postural adjustment systems. New for the Bentayga EWB are heated rear door and centre armrests, adding a level of detail, entirely befitting the most luxurious SUV cabin in the world. Three seating configurations include 4+1 layout alongside four- and five-seat versions. The level of seat recline can be controlled through the Touch Screen Remote — Bentley’s dedicated handheld touchscreen device for controlling vehicle functions from the rear cabin. Additional switches are in the door pocket area to set the seat to maximum recline (Relax Mode) or its most upright position (Business Mode).

Bentley’s 4.0-litre 550 PS V8 engine and the new rear wheel steering give a new feel to the driving dynamics. The introduction of Electronic All Wheel Steering, a first for the Bentyaga, ensures that there is no shortfall of dynamic ability despite the longer wheelbase. In fact, the turning circle is 7% less than a standard Bentyaga, at just 11.8 metres. This also guarantees no compromise between high-speed confidence and low speed convenience.

Bentley Dynamic Ride, the 48V active anti-roll control system, originally introduced by Bentyaga as a world-first, is included as standard and provides the optimal balance between ultimate ride comfort, handling, and body control.

New craftmanship elements bolster the car’s class-leading interior. Finer sewing threads create Bentley’s softest lofted quilt to date. Onboard wellness is improved by the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system in the rear cabin. The system activates only when rear occupants are detected, reducing the fan noise. There’s a separate air ionisation system that improves air quality with lower airborne particulates. The ionisers create a static charge around pollutants such as dust or allergens in the air, causing them to stick to the nearest surface. The result a clean easy to breathe cabin air.

So much more than just a stretch, Bentayga Extended Wheelbase is the result of a nine-figure investment by Bentley to create a new model, providing the best rear cabin experience since Mulsanne, whilst retaining the hallmarks of effortless performance, exquisite handcraftsmanship, and endless personalisation. New features like Bentley Diamond Illumination, with light emitted is emitted through small perforations in the soft-feel door trim, demonstrate how technology combines with contemporary craftmanship to deliver an incredibly modern design in luxury materials. Bentayga EWB incorporates a more advanced stitching design, creation using digital craftmanship. Diamonds can be seen elongating symmetrically from the centre of the seatback shoulder panels and along the length of the door, reflecting the extensions of the car. With 24 billion different trim combinations alone and a total number of possible specifications running into the trillions, cabin of Bentyaga Extended Wheelbase can offer the most individual Bentyaga ever.

Delivery commenced in Q4 2022. Once again, Bentyaga has proved its credibility through genuine off-road capability, hybrid technology, record-breaking performance, and bespoke specifications.