The front fascia is distinctively Bentley. The rear end looks stern and wide, with large rectangular tail lamps. Every sheet of metal on the bodywork is sculpted, curved, or creased, so there is no boxy edge on this car.

There is no learning curve to driving the Bentley Bentayga. It’s easy to find a good driving position, and the large windshield and raised stance give you a commanding view of the road. Once you’ve set off, you’ll notice that you can hear a pin drop in the car at interstate speeds — it’s that quiet. Body movements are greatly minimized by the suspension, which never lets a thud penetrate the cabin.

Under the bonnet lies the epicenter of all this beauty: a 6.0-liter W12 gasoline mill. It’s a marvel of engineering that’s been perfected over many years by Bentley engineers. It churns out 600 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque. That’s enough to make it one of the fastest SUVs in the world, with an acceleration time from 0-60mph of 4 seconds!

The engine is paired with an intuitive 8-speed transmission. We say intuitive because it adds to the responsiveness of the Bentayga, but you rarely notice it working. The enormous torque reduces the need or frequency of downshifts, but when it does, the Bentayga just flies.

It’s fit for the Autobahn with a top speed of 187mph and exudes class and opulence.

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