Is Bentley’s new Bentayga Speed the fastest SUV in the world?

Bentley Motors has just announced details of the new Bentayga Speed, and it boasts that it remains the fastest SUV in the world. Described by Bentley as the pinnacle of the Bentayga family, delivering effortless performance, yet no compromise on luxury.

It is hand-built in the UK, and the luxury carmaker combines the W12 powertrain and many of the models luxurious features as standard, including the Mulliner Driving Specification.

Building on a fast developing tradition of Speed models that was born with the Continental GT in 2007, the new Bentayga Speed maintains the performance credentials proved by its predecessor, which claimed the production SUV record at the grueling Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 2018.

Bentley says that the new Bentayga Speed builds on the completely refreshed design of the new Bentayga, adopting the same brand design DNA now prevalent across the full model range.

The luxury carmaker claims that it has introduced the very latest onboard technology and an even more cosseting cabin, the new model is significantly revised both inside and out.

Bentley say that the Bentayga Speed is the most powerful and performance orientated Bentayga to date, defining its position as the pinnacle of the range. Bentayga Speed will be offered for sale in those regions where demand for 12-cylinder SUVs remains strong – the Americas, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions.

The company says that the new Bentayga Speed utilises the 6.0-litre W12 twin-turbocharged engine that delivers peak power of 635 PS (626 bhp). It adds that effortless acceleration is always guaranteed thanks to 900 Nm (664 lb.ft) of torque, available as a plateau from 1,500 rpm to 5,000 rpm.

It boasts exceptional performance, comfort and handling, maximum speed is also increased to 190 mph (306 km/h), while the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint is delivered in 3.9 seconds.

Already Bentley boasts of the Bentayga being the benchmark for luxury SUVs, and it reminds us that it will soon add the new Bentayga Hybrid, to completed the range.

The multi-award-winning Bentayga set the luxury SUV benchmark when it was launched in 2015, offering customers the ultimate Grand Touring experience unrestricted by landscape or conditions.

Bentley Motors is part of the Volkswagen Group, which also includes other luxury and performance brands such as Lamborghini, Bugatti, Porsche and Audi.