Bentley Bentayga Diesel – world’s fastest diesel SUV

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The Bentley Bentayga represents Crewe’s foray into the world of SUVs, and it is now also the company’s first diesel vehicle. The Bentayga Diesel is the latest introduction from the British carmaker, and the headline figures are certainly not boring.

Under the hood, there’s a 4.0 litre “triple-charged” V8 oil burner lifted straight from the SQ7 TDI, featuring the company’s “electric turbo” system and a pair of twin-scroll turbochargers. The engine’s output is identical to the Audi’s – 435 PS and 900 Nm of torque – with power directed to all four wheels via a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission.

In terms of performance, the 2.4-tonne (kerb weight) SUV will make the 0-100 km/h sprint in just 4.8 seconds, and will continue on to a top speed of 270 km/h (20 km/h more than the SQ7 TDI). The latter makes the Bentayga Diesel the fastest diesel SUV in the world.

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For those concerned about fuel economy, the vehicle will consume just 7.9 litres of diesel per 100 km (combined) following the European Union cycle, while emitting the least amount of CO2 of any Bentley. The company also claims a range of over 1,000 km – “allowing owners to, for example, drive from London to Verbier, Bordeaux or the Scottish Highlands on a single tank.”

To ensure you don’t confuse the Bentayga Diesel with let’s say, its W12-powered sibling, there are “V8 Diesel” badges embedded on the lower front door edge, “twin-quad” exhaust tailpipes and a black matrix grille with chrome surround. You’ll also get 20-inch ten-spoke alloy wheels as standard, with the option of 21-inch Mulliner Driving Specification wheels.

Inside, there is a new Liquid Amber finish for the wood veneer trim, but for a more personal touch, there’s always Bentley’s Mulliner department to ensure you are well taken care of. Remember the comically-expensive Breitling self-winding Tourbillon clock? It’s available on the Bentayga Diesel too, along with the Mulliner Hamper Set.

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Gerard Lye

Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Ridhuan on Sep 21, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    Can this beauty drink B10 Diesel?

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    • If it can drink B10 in certain dedak’ed states in USA, sure can drink B10 here.

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  • donno on Sep 21, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    Not worth it, is just a glorified Audi Q7 which is a glorified VW!!

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    • U obviously donno sh*t about cars

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    • johan on Sep 21, 2016 at 6:42 pm

      XC90 > all

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    • As Jeremy Clarkson calls it “glorified VW”

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      • Volkswagen Group sells passenger cars under the Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, SEAT, Škoda and Volkswagen marques; motorcycles under the Ducati brand; and commercial vehicles under the marques MAN, Scania, Neoplan and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. It is divided into two primary divisions, the Automotive Division and the Financial Services Division, and has approximately 340 subsidiary companies.[10] VW also has two major joint-ventures in China (FAW-Volkswagen and SAIC Volkswagen). The company has operations in approximately 150 countries and operates 100 production facilities across 27 countries.

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  • Kayamentega on Sep 21, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    Agak nak cakap mentega tapi ada selsema.

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  • Aragon on Sep 21, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    This or Cayenne? Rich people problem.

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    • Cayenne? hahaha

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    • All the same, just see how deep is your pocket.
      Cheap to expensive;
      VW Tourage< Audi Q7< Porsche Cayenne< Bentley Bentayga

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      • Volkswagen Group sells passenger cars under the Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, SEAT, Škoda and Volkswagen marques; motorcycles under the Ducati brand; and commercial vehicles under the marques MAN, Scania, Neoplan and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. It is divided into two primary divisions, the Automotive Division and the Financial Services Division, and has approximately 340 subsidiary companies.[10] VW also has two major joint-ventures in China (FAW-Volkswagen and SAIC Volkswagen). The company has operations in approximately 150 countries and operates 100 production facilities across 27 countries.

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    • AV8 Gempita winrar

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  • Yokohama24 on Sep 21, 2016 at 10:29 pm

    Lamborghini Urus can do less than 4sec. Petrol though.

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    • Kelvin Kong on Oct 12, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      Lamborghini is small, of course la it so ringan to accelarate walaupun petrol

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  • CiskekNotSedap on Sep 21, 2016 at 10:57 pm

    A little bit unnecesary isn’t it? #Topgear #TheGrandTour #Ciskek

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  • Pleiades on Sep 21, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    Disgusting beast of a vehicle IHMO, jeez have some taste – at least a Range Rover has a bit of style….

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  • azrai on Sep 22, 2016 at 8:31 am

    Soon to come: Perodua Mentega.

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  • heybadigol (Member) on Sep 22, 2016 at 9:13 am

    Surely Porsche can’t allow this. How can a Bentley be faster than a Porsche.

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