2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB SUV

　　

2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB Review

byReese CountsVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　The Bentayga SUV has been an unqualified success for Bentley, emerging as the automaker's best-selling vehicle. We love it too — after a significant refresh in 2021, the Bentayga rose to the No. 2 slot in our list of the best super luxury SUVs thanks to its exceptional comfort, blistering performance, and impeccable interior materials and design. The Bentayga doesn't really have many faults, though we will admit it doesn't have the enormously spacious interior that you'll find in the Flying Spur or the old Mulsanne.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB V8 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$276/mo  for Bentayga EWB V8

　　Bentayga EWB V8

　　V8 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A) - $226,900 MSRPAzure V8 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $263,500 MSRP

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　　$229/mo

　　Avg. Large SUV

　　Bentley is fixing that with the new Bentayga Extended Wheelbase. The Bentayga EWB adds over 7 inches between the wheels, giving the midsize crossover the vast amount of rear legroom that you'd expect of a Bentley. Unfortunately, the Bentayga EWB is only available with two rows of seating. In addition to feeling more like a Bentley, the long-wheelbase option helps the Bentayga better compete against its rivals like the extended-wheelbase Land Rover Range Rover as well as the Mercedes-Maybach GLS and its expansive second row of seating.

　　The Bentayga EWB really is just a stretched version of the regular Bentayga, sans a few things like optional powertrains or a third row. Features and options are generally the same, and Bentley offers the same level of customization you'll find on any of its other models. There are a seemingly endless number of paint, interior, wheel and trim combinations to choose from. Read more below on the Bentayga EWB, and note super luxury SUVs.

　　

Which Bentayga EWB does zzdcar recommend?

While the Azure trim offers a bit of brightwork and other touches to make it stand out, the Bentayga EWB V8 offers more than enough. Plus, with the seemingly endless number of options and customizations, you can tailor the Bentayga to your own particular taste.

　　

Bentley Bentayga EWB models

The 2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB is available in two basic flavors: EWB V8 and EWB Azure V8. As the names suggest, the Bentayga EWB is only available with a twin-turbocharged V8 engine (542 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque) paired with an eight-speed automatic. If you really want an SUV with Bentley's W12 engine or a plug-in hybrid powertrain, the super luxury SUVs is the only way to go.

　　The Bentayga EWB is available in three-seating configurations. First, there's the 4+1 that offers adjustable buckets for the rear outboard seats plus a small seat in the center. Next, Bentley offers a regular four-seat model that ditches the rear center seat for a built-in console. Finally, you can option the Bentayga in a five-passenger configuration with a regular rear bench seat. Unlike the standard Bentayga, there's no three-row option.

　　EWB V8

　　The base Bentayga comes very well equipped from the get-go. Standard features include:

　　4+1 seating 21-inch wheels Heated steering wheel Adaptive air suspension with variable ride height Adaptive LED headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves) Panoramic sunroof Full leather interior Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut) Four-zone automatic climate control 10.9-inch infotainment touchscreen Navigation Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration Wi-Fi hotspot 12-speaker audio system Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking) Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)The Azure trim adds 22-inch wheels, diamond-quilted leather door inserts, and the features of the Touring Specification and Front Seat Comfort Specification.

　　Stand-alone options include:

　　Ambient cabin lighting Rear entertainment system (dual 10.1-inch displays) 20-speaker Naim audio system Lambswool floor mats 22-inch wheels Heated windshieldOther options, which Bentley calls Specifications, are bundled into packages. Highlights include:

　　Touring Specification Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front) Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if the driver doesn't respond in time) Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield) Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Night vision Five-Seat Comfort Specification Front Seat Comfort Specification Ventilated rear seats Four-Seat Comfort Specification Front Seat Comfort Specification Rear seats with individual adjustment, ventilation and massage Full center console Two additional USB-C ports Blackline Specification Black-painted exterior trim (grille, window trim, headlight surrounds, roof rails, side vents) All-Terrain Specification Four off-road settings Underbody skid plates and front-facing camera Drive mode controller Luggage management system Airline Seat Specification 22-way power adjustments 40-degree recline angle Auto temperature control (monitors and adjusts to body temperature) Heated rear seat armrests

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