Luxury, power, space, and speed are the Bentayga's four key traits that make it a highly desirable—if highly expensive—entry in the SUV world. Four distinct models allow buyers to order exactly as much Bentayga as they need or want and all four are equally impressive machines.

Engines, Ride, and Handling
The Bentayga is offered with a variety of powertrains, starting with either a 443-hp hybrid arrangement with a 3.0-liter V-6 and an electric motor or a 542-hp twin-turbo V-8 engine. The V-8 emits a hearty burble on its way from zero to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds; we haven't driven the hybrid. A 600-hp W-12 engine is also available; this super-smooth powerhouse delivered 3.6-second result in our zero-to-60-mph test, and its power delivery is creamier and its performance felt more robust during passing maneuvers. With a claimed top speed of 190 mph, Bentley boasts that the Bentayga Speed is the fastest SUV in the world (although the Lamborghini Urus might have something to say about that). The Bentayga Speed also uses the W-12 engine but it's boosted to make a 626 horsepower. All Bentayga models, regardless of what's under the hood, utilize an eight-speed automatic transmission and come standard with all-wheel drive.

Interior and Technology
Filled with rich-smelling leathers, real wood, and genuine metal accents, the Bentayga's cabin is one of the most luxurious on sale today; Bentley allows buyers to customize just about everything, too—for a price. The interior can be configured to seat four via front and rear bucket seats or five if the rear bench seat is optioned. Plenty of standard goodies—a panoramic sunroof, touchscreen infotainment, and automated emergency braking, just to name a few—make the Bentayga a very well-equipped SUV, but buyers are likely to have a hard time resisting some of the many optional features that Bentley offers.