Bentley unveils new Bentayga V8 Design Series with attractive aesthetics
What's the story
British automaker Bentley has introduced a special model of its Bentayga SUV.
Dubbed as V8 Design Series, the ultra-luxurious car comes with cosmetics updates including attractive exteriors as well as premium interiors from Mulliner, the personal coachbuilder for Bentley.
However, mechanically, the new model remains identical to the standard Bentayga.
Here are the details.
Design
Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series: At a glance
The Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series sports an all-black glitzy body along with blacked out exhaust pipe and complimentary monochrome smoked wheels.
The cabin debuts dual-tone color options including Red, Orange, White, and Blue.
It features a contrast accent design line, visible around the console and lower areas of the dashboard. The doors and dashboard also get a carbon-fiber weave.
Comfort
Inside the cabin
The Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series features a multi-functional power steering wheel along with air quality controller, remote fuel-lid/trunk opener, and seat lumbar support.
It also provides headrest and center armrest for the rear seats and cup holders for all the passengers.
Further, the 5-seater SUV offers an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment panel with Android Auto connectivity, along with a rear entertainment system.
On the road
Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series: Safety
The Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series offers power locks for doors, central locking, parking sensors, crash sensors, anti-theft device, clutch lock, and tire pressure monitor.
For better road handling, the car offers Anti-lock Braking System, EBD, traction control, and brake assist.
Importantly, the cabin features four airbags and has child safety locks for all doors along with ISOFIX child seat mounts.
Information
Bentley Bentayga V8 offers a maximum speed of 290kmph
The Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series is powered by a 4-liter 3998cc twin-turbocharged engine which makes 542bhp of power and 770Nm of peak torque between 2,000-4,500rpm. The motor comes mated to an 8-speed ATS, promising a maximum speed of 290kmph and a mileage of 11.11kmpl.