[Auto] Bentley Bentayga Hybrid MY2021: 450 hp of British nobility and luxury

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To this day, no one can doubt the success of the Bentley Bentayga for the Volkswagen Group. Its development and implementation involved several billions of euros in investments but little by little they are making it profitable. This revenue, in large part, comes thanks to the good reputation that the plug-in hybrid PHEV version has built. In fact, it was this option that buried the short-lived and worn diesel engine.

Now, the Bentley Bentayga Hybrid joins its range brothers and takes on the changes that came with restyling. In this way, they comply with the Beyond100 strategy that the firm set itself to be a leader in electric mobility. However, those who expect a great evolution will be disappointed. In fact, those responsible for the model have focused on what is most important because, if something works, it is better not to touch it ...

The renewed Bentley Bentayga Hybrid debuts the Bentley Hybrid Efficiency Navigation system

On an aesthetic level, the Bentley Bentayga Hybrid looks more modern. The changes can be seen in the Full LED headlights or the format and layout of the grill. However, the great evolution can be seen in the rear. It is here where its designers chose to include controversial optics that do not quite fit into the whole. Lastly, we have new rims, colors, and the cap to hide the charging port.

Inside the Bentayga Hybrid includes new features in connectivity or security. First of all by the addition of a new digital instrument cluster. Your information is complemented by the central 10.9-inch touch screen. In addition, it adds connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, gesture control to improve the user experience or more careful materials.

Regarding the mechanical offer there are no changes. The hybrid powertrain arises from the union of a 3.0 V6 gasoline block and an electric motor. The power is 450 hp and 700 Nm of torque managed through an automatic transmission. Bentley proposes a lithium-ion battery with 17.3 kWh consisting of 168 cells. In this way, according to the NEDC cycle, it reaches 51 kilometers of autonomy in electric mode.

According to data provided by the firm ...
"More than 90 percent of customers use their first-generation Bentayga Hybrid daily or several times a week, and nearly 100 percent use it in EV mode, with half of them taking trips of less than 50 kilometers"

As a novelty, the Bentayga MY2021 features the Bentley Hybrid Efficiency Navigation system. With it, the driver improves efficiency through the accelerator pedal. For now there is no date of arrival to the market although it will be immediate.