Bentley Bentayga Sells Out First Year’s Production
All first-year build slots for the Bentley Bentayga have been allocated, with over 3,500 orders placed for the luxury SUV following its Frankfurt debut.
Bentley has sold every Bentayga it will build in the SUV’s first production year, with more than 3,500 orders placed since the model’s unveiling at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The company confirmed that its initial production run is fully allocated, reflecting demand for what it calls the world’s most luxurious and powerful SUV.
The Bentayga’s starting price in the UK is £160,200, placing it at the top end of the SUV market. In the United States, the model starts from $229,000. Bentley has positioned the Bentayga as the most expensive SUV on sale, targeting buyers seeking exclusivity and high specification.
Bentayga’s technical specification
At launch, the Bentayga is powered by a 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 petrol engine producing 608 PS (447 kW) and 900 Nm of torque. Bentley claims a 0-100 km/h time of just over 4 seconds. Combined fuel consumption is quoted at 12.8 litres per 100km, with CO2 emissions of 292 g/km. The car’s specification includes a 1950-watt Naim audio system and a rear-seat entertainment package with twin 10.2-inch tablets.
| Engine | 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 petrol |
|---|---|
| Power | 608 PS (447 kW) |
| Torque | 900 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | Just over 4 seconds |
| Combined fuel economy | 12.8 l/100km (22.1 mpg UK) |
| CO2 emissions | 292 g/km |
| UK price | from £160,200 |
| US price | from $229,000 |
Customer profile and production outlook
Bentley’s customer base for the Bentayga includes both existing Bentley owners and buyers new to the brand, drawn by the combination of performance, luxury and SUV practicality. The first customer car is due to be delivered to Queen Elizabeth II. With the first year’s allocation now spoken for, new buyers will be waiting until at least the second year of production for delivery.
