Bentayga S and Azure models available with Hybrid powertrains.
01-10-2022 15:25 - MARKET NEWS
The new Bentayga S Hybrid follows the introduction of the Flying Spur S Hybrid earlier this year, meaning customers can now indulge their passion for sporting performance and dramatic design while still enjoying the many advantages of an electrified powertrain across two of Bentley's four-door model lines. With a combined output of 462 PS (456 bhp), the 3.0-litre TFSI V6 petrol engine and 100 kW electric motor-generator can power the Bentayga S Hybrid from zero to 62 miles an hour (100 km/h) in just 5.3 seconds, with a top speed of 158 mph (254 km/h). The sensation of effortless power is, if anything, accentuated by the hybrid powertrain due to the capability of the electric motor to deliver its full torque output from zero revolutions per minute. Like its V8-powered stablemate - the Bentayga S - the new Bentayga S Hybrid provides an even more engaging drive, featuring (whilst in Sport mode) sound enhancements in the engine bay complementing the sound of the V6 TFSi and adding to the more sporting character of the car for the driver. A 15 per cent increase in damping stiffens the chassis and provides a platform for a more dynamic SPORT mode ESC tune, while the S models' unique Hybrid Sports Exhaust brings a stirring symphony of sound within the cabin – and can even be tuned to different effect for front and rear seat passengers.
Bentley's Azure models, while fully capable of thrilling performance, prioritise the wellbeing and comfort of the vehicle's occupants and make every journey a relaxing experience regardless of distance. That is especially true of the Bentayga Azure Hybrid, whose driver and passangers can enjoy the acoustically isolated serenity of the cabin. Once outside the urban environment the powerful combination of 3.0-litre V6 petrol eingine and electric motor continue to deliver a quiet, refined driving experience. The two most crucial influences over on-board relaxation are ride comfort and HVH - Noise, Vibration and Harshness. Research that tracked thousands of people over a four-year period found that those exposed to traffic noise over 700 decibels (db) were 65 per cent more at risk of depression. Taking the Bentayga EWB as an example, measurementes proved it to be quieter inside than its competitors, by between 4 per cent and 26 per cend depending on frequency and position inside the car. Secondary ride comfort is another key variable that effects on-board wellnes - the smoother ther ride, the more calming the journey. At typical road speeds and in the crucial frequency range of 5 Hz to 20 Hz, the Bentayga EWB has up to 27 per cent lower secondary ride vibration than its competitors. As with other Azure models, the Bentayga Azure Hybrid promotes the wellbeing of its occupants through a combination of design, technology and craftamanship. Its specification includes the Front Seat Comfort Specification, offering up to 22-way adjustability and a heating and ventilation function to maintain the body's optimum temperature for comfort and laertness.
Bentayga S and Azure Hybrid are available to order in most markets, but are currently not available in EU27, UK, Switzerland, Israel, Ukraine, Norway, Turkey and Vietnam.