2023 Bentley Bentayga V8

Luxury SUV · 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 · AWD

88/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a luxury suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Horsepower	542 hp
Torque	568 lb-ft
0–60 mph	4.5 sec
Top speed	180 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	17 mpg (15 city / 20 hwy)
Range	286 miles
MSRP	$200,000
Body style	Luxury SUV

The verdict

What's good

Air suspension transitions between sports-car firmness and limousine float effortlessly
Hand-stitched cabin materials are inspected to aircraft-grade quality tolerances
All-wheel steering at this size reduces turning circle to near-sedan dimensions
Mulliner bespoke program allows near-total personalization of every surface

What's not

Air suspension components become costly repairs outside warranty
Infotainment interface feels less intuitive than German rivals at this price
Third-row option not available, limiting passenger count versus Range Rover
High insurance bracket due to parts cost and limited repair network

The engine

4.0L Twin-Turbo V8

Bentley's 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 trades a little of the W12's silk for athleticism and a deeper, harder-edged growl, hauling the big Bentaygas and Continentals with muscular ease.

An Audi-developed hot-vee V8 shared across the VW Group's luxury arms, hand-finished at Crewe to suit Bentley's blend of pace and refinement.

Cylinder deactivation lets it run on four cylinders when cruising to save fuel.
The turbos nestle inside the V of the engine for sharper response.

See the rest in AutoVault

The six sub-scores behind the 88 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 4 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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