I have a 2017 Bentayga V8 Diesel and have to say it’s the best everyday car I’ve ever owned. I’ve had every Porsche including Panamera Sport Turismo but this is in a different class. It does everything so very very well and I regularly get over 40 mpg on long runs. It has the cabin of a Continental GT but the practicality of a Range Rover. I’ve taken it across fields and down river banks when I go fishing and it takes everything in its stride. I did have some custom rubber floor mats made for everyday use. Highly recommend this car. By the way your videos are very good. 👍
I’ve driven a few of them and for a reasonable distance. All of them were petrol models and they all had the same effect on me, and that was when I got to the customer’s house or place of business. I simply didn’t want to hand it over to them. I wouldn’t hesitate to get one if it wasn’t for the fact of the maintenance. I could probably buy one with a little bit of juggling, but the potential for ruining my experience should I encounter a big issue, although I do have no illusions about the cost of general servicing and replacement of brakes, tires etc…….oh well, I hope you’re still happy with the one you have.
I spent about 8 months working on the Bentley factory boiler house some years ago and the most impressive thing i saw among all the cars in the factory was a bentagya fitted with a tow bar, class
I live and work in Altrincham, plenty of these on the roads around here.. mostly black, with blacked out windows, and black alloys, and yet whenever one drives past me I appreciate them. beautiful machines.
Scheduled TV is what people had in the old days; content on demand like TH-cam is what people want today and there are thousands of new stars and programmes
@@HighPeakAutos Did you really just "love" a comment telling you how brilliant you are?! 🤣This Manc has changed with a little bit of wealth...just like Manchester City!
I’ve got a 19 v8 and it’s absolutely amazing. I love it just for what it is- the best “made” Bentley ever. Not the rarest. Not the most historical. But the best made. It isn’t for everyone but it’s a dream to drive.
I can categorically testify that my car (had it 4yrs now) regularly exceeds 40mpg. In fact we’re heading to Scotland in it tomorrow and if I stick to 70mph it will be +40mpg on the way north in absolute comfort and luxury. I can’t speak highly enough of the car because next week it will be ploughing across fields to the river bank without breaking sweat covered in mud. Brilliant car.
I would never have considered a 4x4, SUV a few years ago, but since driving various different makes and models within the last 18 months I have definitely changed my mind. The main reason responsible for the change of heart is the seating, driving position. Driving dynamics such as eliminating excessive body roll, alongside significant improvements in both performance and fuel economy. In my opinion, they are far more aesthetically pleasing since their increased popularity amongst the car buying public. Great channel. Look forward to your new content.
I love how you’re delivering a sensible just factual script along with some great visuals. Your TH-cam game is definitely improving man, congrats I hope you become really successful with it all.
Amazing car and I'd love to own one but I couldn't handle the attention, whenever you pull up somewhere you'll be under the spotlight understandably and I'd hate that.
I bought a new Bentley Bentayga Diesel in 2017 (Mulliner Spec), amazing performance and great fuel economy but it was back at with Bentley every month as the sump filled with diesel every 3.5k miles, dash warning to reduce oil level (according to Bentley this was normal). Micro blistering under the paintwork (in various places) which Bentley eventually resprayed under warranty and tyres at £620 a corner. Mulliner spec does give heated steering wheel and massage seats but overall not worth the £156k price tag, needless to say I wouldn't get another (diesel sales stopped in 2019).
It’s the start stop causing the diesel diluting the oil. It’s common on traffic and city driving. We have had that happen on 2.0tdi A3 quite often after 8k it was 1.5l diesel in the engine oil
@@AB-vr6qe Range Rover is by far the best pound for pound, I've had three of them and the pleasure of ownership out way any maintenance issues but each to their own.
I completely understand your gripe with heated steering wheels Matt, I drive a 2018 Astra Elite that I got my old man, it has heated seats front and back and a heated steering wheel and once you have it you don't want to go without 🤣 I've been toying with treating myself to a bmw or merc, but the lack of heated steering wheels is a joke, as they're hidden in overpriced packs. It's a joke that a Bentayga doesn't have it as standard.
What a lovely car to review - I associate the Bentayga, with the new generation Bitcoin millionaire crowd ... I am old school, so could only ever buy the Continental - great review!
Fun review, thank you! Always cool to see what you present to us motoring enthusiasts👍 Can I add, I really appreciate and thank you for your meticulous B-roll shots, enhances your reviews greatly with every detail in good view for either looks/style, practicality and tech😎
Am amazing fact, some people will hate the car out of jealousy and resentment,vothers will admire a beautiful car and wish they had one. Thankfully I'm in the latter group, cracking car and review.
Driving a diesel worth 200k~ is just plain wrong. Even idea that bentley could be fitted with diesel engine makes me shiver. Great video as always! Keep it up!
Nevermind the car ! good to see you rocking the entire used car salemans uniform (dark trousers, pink shirt,expensive Swiss watch) I can almost smell the boss aftershave! Keep it up👍😂 p.s when I started selling cars it was slip on moccasins and kuros 😳
Regarding getting dirty in the Bentayga, I’m sure you’ve seen Footman James’ video where he tests a green Bentayga all over his big country farm pastures. He concludes that it could work as a farm SUV, but it’s not the vehicle for filling with manure in the rear boot 👍. He did the same test with an Urus.
I would be interested to see how the new Range Rover competes with this. Looks are subjective (not for me) but they are a very well accomplished and high quality product we a great engine. The interior oozes quality
I can appreciate the quality of the build and workmanship has been knocked out of the park with this. Although it looks too much like a Q something but nevertheless for the money it looks quite sedate which isn’t necessarily a bad thing
Tomorrow, I go in to get my Bentayga. It's a w12 Mulliner Black Edition, with white and black interior, with most options (night vision, HUD, rear entertainment, cameras all around, etc). CPO from Bentley. I'm so excited and nervous. But I haven't heard many horror stories, so fingers crossed
So glad I’m not alone in hating the winter’s low sun. It gives me headaches and drives me mad. I usually drive like I’m chilling in a sofa, but when that winter sun hits me, I go forward all the way to the wheel, adjust the seat to 90 degrees, put the side sun wisor and hide like a vampire from it.
Loving your video edits with seamless B roll. As to the car, I drive a full size SUV granted not a Bentley, but they make sense for comfort and room onboard. If I ever was looking at a high value car, I'd seriously look at staying with an SUV. Not a fan of the Rolls though, still think it looks like a London Taxi, especially in black
Great video Matt. I would get the Bentayga diesel but I think a low mileage 66 reg Audi SQ7 would be better value...and cheaper road tax and running costs since they share the same engine .
Had to purchase a hub cap badge [1 1/2 inches diameter] centre for a Bristol in 1976 - those little badge collectors! The cost is seared into my brain - £50. Some £380 in today’s money. Watch for those unexpected extras with luxury lubley cars!!! Great review as usual. Those servicing costs are not bad. Maybe diesel luxury is the way to go!
As a longstanding resident your Wilmslow reference made me laugh out loud ! Oddly enough we don't really see that many. As you say it is VERY colour dependent. There is one around here however that looks like it's been done in Dulux Magnolia ...
I like Bentayga like driving a comfy arm chair. I might consider one for driving around New Zealand when I go back, that is my usual preferred full size Range Rover 👌they’re perfect
Brilliant review . I used to own a GT continental , lovely car , however socially in most circumstances it was not accepted . I sold it after 2000 miles and lost 20k . I have now gone back to a Range Rover and find I enjoy the car as it is far more socially acceptable . As you say , it blends in . For me driving a Bentley was a wonderful experience but at nearly double the price of a RR I am not sure it’s that much better . I suppose it’s all about what you feel comfortable driving and how most people perceive you by what you drive …..it’s a mad world at times . Great review though and a beautiful machine .
The first time I saw a Bentayga was in the car park at Abersoch beach back in 2016. It looked very discreet in dark blue and to my absolute joy had a sticker on the tailgate saying “No tools left in this vehicle overnight” 🤣. Had to be owned by a plumber based in Alderley Edge 😂
Sadly, due to the VW Group "Dieselgate" scandal, the Bentayga Diesel was never sold in North America. But, it's definitely a dream car. Much bigger than I would normally go for, but it combines the classy, old fashioned British elegance that is Bentley with my love of modern, powerful diesel engines. Sort of representative of a classic British brand owned by a German automaker, the Bentayga diesel, especially, kind of combines the best of British and German automobiles in one. I wish Bentley had offered this V8 diesel engine in their other models, to be honest.
Some electrical alarm keyless entry stuff, very uneven tyre wear on the front and oil dilution, probably due to his mostly short journeys. But he still loves it and at 85 and still sprightly and kicking, why not?
Hi Matt I get where your coming from on the technical elegance of the bentayga but its got the looks only a mother could love and as you alluded to it looks like downton Abbey on wheels and weighs as much as downton Abbey on wheels
The Bentayga maybe a cut above a Range Rover, and for those with limitless finances that will be all the justification needed for its purchase, BUT to me the Range Rover is unbeatable, it fits in with so many life styles and is virtually classless whereas the Bentayga just ends up looking vulgar...
The main issue with the Range Rover (especially where I am) is that they are very very common. They also have the blot of the neck tatted, Armani tracksuit wearing Sport owner to tarnish the image. I also don't know anyone (1st hand) who has not had constant problems with JLR products from new. If it was my choice, the RR wouldn't be mine. However I do have a soft spot for the Galaendewagen, ever since I saw my Uncle's in 1980s Hamburg. Just sheer bank vault bullet proof quality.
On heck, no heated steering wheel! (My wife's car has one and I have never used it). What next - a heated gear knob? Heated accelerator pedal? (Great test and a lovely car).
Lovely machine and great review as always! I understand the nitpicking though, I have a heated steering wheel in my 17 plate Kia Optima which I use every morning in the winter 😅 I don’t get how cars like this don’t have such features fitted as standard..
Great review Matt, I would also have one of these , choice between this and the Vogue SE Im looking at changing out my Cayenne S 4.2 V8 so this is on my list !
Further thoughts! Is there not a way for you to turn off comments if you are trying to sell for a friend? Me, I do not find them at all ostentatious and being a bit slow am beginning to wonder if Diesel Luxury Pre Owned is the better way to go. Those servicing costs per annum, even if it is plus parts, are not bad. Very nice car all round. Great review ride video again.
I would have the Range Rover over this any day, I had one of these as a luxury lease car, yes really, and it had loads of issues, having had all the VAG alternatives, either Q7 or Q8 would be my pick, to me the 3l diesel was a better engine, no issues with mine and you can park them anywhere and not worry. I always felt that dealers had a special Bentley button on the till to mark up the price of everything for this car, whether carpet mats or windscreen wipers. The Tuareg is every bit as good in the real world but Audi would be my choice. As I'm semi retired I have an X5 at the moment which I will run into the ground (F15 variant) then probably some sensible hybrid as my daily driver. Cheers Matt, great review as usual although the better half asked if you worked for Bentley as it sounded like you 'd swallowed one of their brochures.... oh well... not worth arguing over (yes I would lose) , :)
A wise (and wealthy) man once told me, when contemplating second-hand luxury cars, "If you can't afford a new one, you certainly can't afford a used one".
Matt what’s going on! It took you till nine minutes and thirty seconds to mention the ‘double cup holders’ 😂 Another great review keep em coming mate 😀👍🏻
Nice review Matt 👍I think the image of this type of elite level SUV has been tarnished a bit by the fact that footballers buy them, in other words, loads of money but no taste. If I’d made my money in business then I wouldn’t want someone thinking I played for Man Utd et al. It’s a Mulsanne for me. 😉
Just the decision I was looking to make. Thanks so much! Definitely will buy this on Forza later this evening.
Hahah glad I could help
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Me too fooo shoooo.. 😆
Good one 🤣🤣
I have a 2017 Bentayga V8 Diesel and have to say it’s the best everyday car I’ve ever owned. I’ve had every Porsche including Panamera Sport Turismo but this is in a different class. It does everything so very very well and I regularly get over 40 mpg on long runs. It has the cabin of a Continental GT but the practicality of a Range Rover. I’ve taken it across fields and down river banks when I go fishing and it takes everything in its stride. I did have some custom rubber floor mats made for everyday use. Highly recommend this car. By the way your videos are very good. 👍
what do you do for a living?
are you a drug dialer 🤣
@@ryanhall9347 he sells feet pics to enterprise software salesmen
Drug dealer to city traders ?
I’ve driven a few of them and for a reasonable distance. All of them were petrol models and they all had the same effect on me, and that was when I got to the customer’s house or place of business. I simply didn’t want to hand it over to them. I wouldn’t hesitate to get one if it wasn’t for the fact of the maintenance. I could probably buy one with a little bit of juggling, but the potential for ruining my experience should I encounter a big issue, although I do have no illusions about the cost of general servicing and replacement of brakes, tires etc…….oh well, I hope you’re still happy with the one you have.
I spent about 8 months working on the Bentley factory boiler house some years ago and the most impressive thing i saw among all the cars in the factory was a bentagya fitted with a tow bar, class
I live and work in Altrincham, plenty of these on the roads around here.. mostly black, with blacked out windows, and black alloys, and yet whenever one drives past me I appreciate them. beautiful machines.
I’m the same
Man you should have your own TV show!! Brilliant honest and balanced reviews....thank you!
Maybe one day!
Scheduled TV is what people had in the old days; content on demand like TH-cam is what people want today and there are thousands of new stars and programmes
@@HighPeakAutos Did you really just "love" a comment telling you how brilliant you are?! 🤣This Manc has changed with a little bit of wealth...just like Manchester City!
@@Pwwh0711 yes I did! 😂
I’ve got a 19 v8 and it’s absolutely amazing. I love it just for what it is- the best “made” Bentley ever. Not the rarest. Not the most historical. But the best made. It isn’t for everyone but it’s a dream to drive.
“The rich have no taste”. The Bentley Bentayga so beautifully sums up this truism.
I can categorically testify that my car (had it 4yrs now) regularly exceeds 40mpg. In fact we’re heading to Scotland in it tomorrow and if I stick to 70mph it will be +40mpg on the way north in absolute comfort and luxury. I can’t speak highly enough of the car because next week it will be ploughing across fields to the river bank without breaking sweat covered in mud. Brilliant car.
I would never have considered a 4x4, SUV a few years ago, but since driving various different makes and models within the last 18 months I have definitely changed my mind. The main reason responsible for the change of heart is the seating, driving position. Driving dynamics such as eliminating excessive body roll, alongside significant improvements in both performance and fuel economy. In my opinion, they are far more aesthetically pleasing since their increased popularity amongst the car buying public.
Great channel. Look forward to your new content.
I love how you’re delivering a sensible just factual script along with some great visuals. Your TH-cam game is definitely improving man, congrats I hope you become really successful with it all.
Thank you
Love it. Matt you should be on TopGear , you are much better than the current three by a mile.
Thanks
Hated the look of them when they first came out. But now they look super impressive. 👌
Amazing car and I'd love to own one but I couldn't handle the attention, whenever you pull up somewhere you'll be under the spotlight understandably and I'd hate that.
Looks like a tiguan guess it is made by the same people
@Gospod Nadskof they are owned by the same people also vw sell alot of cars in England
I bought a new Bentley Bentayga Diesel in 2017 (Mulliner Spec), amazing performance and great fuel economy but it was back at with Bentley every month as the sump filled with diesel every 3.5k miles, dash warning to reduce oil level (according to Bentley this was normal). Micro blistering under the paintwork (in various places) which Bentley eventually resprayed under warranty and tyres at £620 a corner. Mulliner spec does give heated steering wheel and massage seats but overall not worth the £156k price tag, needless to say I wouldn't get another (diesel sales stopped in 2019).
That’s shocking. Didn’t expect that
It’s the start stop causing the diesel diluting the oil. It’s common on traffic and city driving. We have had that happen on 2.0tdi A3 quite often after 8k it was 1.5l diesel in the engine oil
@@benjaminkessler8169 Just about to say the same .
Lexus is bestus mayn it really is. Nice lc500 no stress total confidence in the workmanship. Wish I was rich I know what I want😂😭
@@AB-vr6qe Range Rover is by far the best pound for pound, I've had three of them and the pleasure of ownership out way any maintenance issues but each to their own.
I completely understand your gripe with heated steering wheels Matt, I drive a 2018 Astra Elite that I got my old man, it has heated seats front and back and a heated steering wheel and once you have it you don't want to go without 🤣
I've been toying with treating myself to a bmw or merc, but the lack of heated steering wheels is a joke, as they're hidden in overpriced packs. It's a joke that a Bentayga doesn't have it as standard.
I remember one of your early vids & a Bentayga distracted you, you were in awe, now you're reviewing it! Crazy! 😂
Haha yes I remember! I've always fancied one
I have a customer in Kent who bought one of these and he also says it's the most comfortable car he's ever owned. Cheers matt
30 MPG in town ??? jesus that is good! even after you said that its better than you might think, I was gussing early 20s
I work at the Crewe Factory building the Bentayga since they were released and they are some amazing machines
This’ll help me make my decision now
Real consumer advice as always haha
Who ever choose the interior colours has impeccable taste 👍
And 430 bhp and God knows how much torque is " adequate"🇬🇧
900 torque
Love the fact you you showed both the car and the brand the respect they deserve and got dressed up for this one
Welcome to North Yorkshire, hope you enjoyed your stay.
Yeah they are decent enough - I’ll have two.
Only two?
Finally a car I can afford!
What a lovely car to review - I associate the Bentayga, with the new generation Bitcoin millionaire crowd ...
I am old school, so could only ever buy the Continental - great review!
Another fantastic top marque luxury motor by Bentley 🇬🇧
Keep up the great work Matt.
Thanks, will do!
Fun review, thank you! Always cool to see what you present to us motoring enthusiasts👍
Can I add, I really appreciate and thank you for your meticulous B-roll shots, enhances your
reviews greatly with every detail in good view for either looks/style, practicality and tech😎
Thank you!
Great review and informative and convinced me to purchase a few tickets in the competition to own one.
Am amazing fact, some people will hate the car out of jealousy and resentment,vothers will admire a beautiful car and wish they had one. Thankfully I'm in the latter group, cracking car and review.
Look at you now! Not that long ago you were reviewing Ford Fiestas, well done !
Driving a diesel worth 200k~ is just plain wrong. Even idea that bentley could be fitted with diesel engine makes me shiver. Great video as always! Keep it up!
Another great review matt👍👍and we'll done dodging that massive van mate 😂😂👍👍
Cars like this are just a dream for me,loved it, thank you.
"if you've earned it , why not show it "I can listen all day long ...it is time for podcast !
I’ll be honest, I’ve never saw one of these on the roads before. Beautiful car, great review!!
Nevermind the car ! good to see you rocking the entire used car salemans uniform (dark trousers, pink shirt,expensive Swiss watch) I can almost smell the boss aftershave! Keep it up👍😂 p.s when I started selling cars it was slip on moccasins and kuros 😳
Regarding getting dirty in the Bentayga, I’m sure you’ve seen Footman James’ video where he tests a green Bentayga all over his big country farm pastures. He concludes that it could work as a farm SUV, but it’s not the vehicle for filling with manure in the rear boot 👍. He did the same test with an Urus.
Harry's garage
This review sums you up. Always thought this of you. Now I know.
That I like Bentleys?
Had to put on a shirt too ;) it's not a question of "should" but rather, "could" ;)
Great review as always, keep them coming!
Never seen anyone suit a car this much!
It will be a beautiful vintage in the future
I would be interested to see how the new Range Rover competes with this.
Looks are subjective (not for me) but they are a very well accomplished and high quality product we a great engine. The interior oozes quality
Love the "Watering your plants with Evian' quote. :) :)
I can appreciate the quality of the build and workmanship has been knocked out of the park with this. Although it looks too much like a Q something but nevertheless for the money it looks quite sedate which isn’t necessarily a bad thing
The interior is something else 😍
It really is
Perfect for the school run. The wife will love it and only 81,000 quid over budget.
😂You need to brush-up on your man maths to justify one😂
An interesting insight into the psychology of cars and money, or should that be money and cars... right there in the intro...
I assume the same engine in the SQ7 diesel.
Speaking of the SQ7 diesel, we now get the petrol one like in North America.
Tomorrow, I go in to get my Bentayga. It's a w12 Mulliner Black Edition, with white and black interior, with most options (night vision, HUD, rear entertainment, cameras all around, etc). CPO from Bentley. I'm so excited and nervous. But I haven't heard many horror stories, so fingers crossed
Did you get it?
Great review. Sounds like a fabulous car but I have a thing about modern Bentleys - I just can't get past that grill - I hate it.
Thanks for another excellent enjoyable video as always!
Glad you enjoyed it
There is a heating steering wheel, and 2 visors, (optioned ofc)
So glad I’m not alone in hating the winter’s low sun. It gives me headaches and drives me mad. I usually drive like I’m chilling in a sofa, but when that winter sun hits me, I go forward all the way to the wheel, adjust the seat to 90 degrees, put the side sun wisor and hide like a vampire from it.
Loving your video edits with seamless B roll. As to the car, I drive a full size SUV granted not a Bentley, but they make sense for comfort and room onboard. If I ever was looking at a high value car, I'd seriously look at staying with an SUV. Not a fan of the Rolls though, still think it looks like a London Taxi, especially in black
Well done on the Nigel Havers reference, you’re a class act
Cheers!
Great review Matt. These still haven't grown on me though - still carry that cringe new money vibe. More like X6 upgrade than upmarket RR.
Great video Matt. I would get the Bentayga diesel but I think a low mileage 66 reg Audi SQ7 would be better value...and cheaper road tax and running costs since they share the same engine .
Had to purchase a hub cap badge [1 1/2 inches diameter] centre for a Bristol in 1976 - those little badge collectors! The cost is seared into my brain - £50. Some £380 in today’s money. Watch for those unexpected extras with luxury lubley cars!!! Great review as usual. Those servicing costs are not bad. Maybe diesel luxury is the way to go!
Crikey Matt, what an absolutely, stunningly beautiful county 😁
Not that I'm biased or anything.
Just a dream car out of my league. But Danny Dyer likes his . It's a wow motor
Wonderful. Would you mind including the NM of torque when you mention the power figures please. Cheers
I think the styling is ageing very nicely.
As a longstanding resident your Wilmslow reference made me laugh out loud ! Oddly enough we don't really see that many. As you say it is VERY colour dependent. There is one around here however that looks like it's been done in Dulux Magnolia ...
Lovely part of the world
I like Bentayga like driving a comfy arm chair. I might consider one for driving around New Zealand when I go back, that is my usual preferred full size Range Rover 👌they’re perfect
Good choice!
i'll have you know my 2001 chrysler grand voyager will get you to the same place in just as much comfort, I know which one i'd rather have!
Bentley bentayga? Bloody gorgeous ❤
That V8 Diesel sounds good under load. Great torque too. Another great video Matt on subject matters I’m interested in ( large comfy luxury SUVs)
It's a terrific engine and they've done a great job of silencing it from inside
Brilliant review . I used to own a GT continental , lovely car , however socially in most circumstances it was not accepted . I sold it after 2000 miles and lost 20k .
I have now gone back to a Range Rover and find I enjoy the car as it is far more socially acceptable . As you say , it blends in . For me driving a Bentley was a wonderful experience but at nearly double the price of a RR I am not sure it’s that much better . I suppose it’s all about what you feel comfortable driving and how most people perceive you by what you drive …..it’s a mad world at times . Great review though and a beautiful machine .
I really enjoy your reviews, proper automotive poetry
Glad you like them!
The first time I saw a Bentayga was in the car park at Abersoch beach back in 2016. It looked very discreet in dark blue and to my absolute joy had a sticker on the tailgate saying “No tools left in this vehicle overnight” 🤣. Had to be owned by a plumber based in Alderley Edge 😂
The front has always reminded me of a Routemaster bus.
From Joe Average, great review again, very easy to understand and grasp the feel of whatever you're driving.
Beautiful part of the world Matt, you must of gone north from York yup to County Durham.
It was that general area yes. It was lovely
Sadly, due to the VW Group "Dieselgate" scandal, the Bentayga Diesel was never sold in North America. But, it's definitely a dream car. Much bigger than I would normally go for, but it combines the classy, old fashioned British elegance that is Bentley with my love of modern, powerful diesel engines. Sort of representative of a classic British brand owned by a German automaker, the Bentayga diesel, especially, kind of combines the best of British and German automobiles in one. I wish Bentley had offered this V8 diesel engine in their other models, to be honest.
Some electrical alarm keyless entry stuff, very uneven tyre wear on the front and oil dilution, probably due to his mostly short journeys. But he still loves it and at 85 and still sprightly and kicking, why not?
What astonishes me with the Bentley’s is the price premium yet if you look enough you’ll see parts shared with VW’s, Skoda and Seat.
I often cut my lawn in a toxedo. lol. Brilliant Matt.
Hi Matt I get where your coming from on the technical elegance of the bentayga but its got the looks only a mother could love and as you alluded to it looks like downton Abbey on wheels and weighs as much as downton Abbey on wheels
Another great review. Time to step away from the German and English cars. I look forward to your review of the Huracan.
My absolute favourite SUV and the only one I would buy if my numbers come up on the lottery. Beautiful craftmanship. Proper luxury.
Couldn't agree more!
The Bentayga maybe a cut above a Range Rover, and for those with limitless finances that will be all the justification needed for its purchase, BUT to me the Range Rover is unbeatable, it fits in with so many life styles and is virtually classless whereas the Bentayga just ends up looking vulgar...
Good point. I'm a Range Rover man through and through but I would have one of these for a period just for a change I think
Only people who will never afford something will ever say it looks vulgar....!
I agree, the range rover is the boss.
The main issue with the Range Rover (especially where I am) is that they are very very common. They also have the blot of the neck tatted, Armani tracksuit wearing Sport owner to tarnish the image. I also don't know anyone (1st hand) who has not had constant problems with JLR products from new. If it was my choice, the RR wouldn't be mine. However I do have a soft spot for the Galaendewagen, ever since I saw my Uncle's in 1980s Hamburg. Just sheer bank vault bullet proof quality.
Absolutely Gorgeous 😍 doubt I’d see one where I live though. Slightly off topic.. looks like a really nice winters day there … oh how I miss them..
I always loved it. There's 3 or 4 I see every now and then and always wish we could swap, but dont worry, I'd definitely give it back though
Nice car… I recognise that pub, The Crown Inn at Roecliffe… Did they still have the two manikins sat at the table outside the front?
I didnt notice those. Beautiful village though. Proper old England
Mowing your lawn in a tuxedo, brilliant!
On heck, no heated steering wheel! (My wife's car has one and I have never used it). What next - a heated gear knob? Heated accelerator pedal? (Great test and a lovely car).
Lovely machine and great review as always!
I understand the nitpicking though, I have a heated steering wheel in my 17 plate Kia Optima which I use every morning in the winter 😅 I don’t get how cars like this don’t have such features fitted as standard..
I agree. It ought to come with everything
Great review Matt,
I would also have one of these , choice between this and the Vogue SE
Im looking at changing out my Cayenne S 4.2 V8 so this is on my list !
My Dad has one in the UK, the same model, 4.0d. It lives with the Bentley dealer's maintenance department more than it lives with him.
What’s wrong with it?
Further thoughts! Is there not a way for you to turn off comments if you are trying to sell for a friend? Me, I do not find them at all ostentatious and being a bit slow am beginning to wonder if Diesel Luxury Pre Owned is the better way to go. Those servicing costs per annum, even if it is plus parts, are not bad. Very nice car all round. Great review ride video again.
Thought they were hearse like in black. Saw one in white and it changed my mind. If only I had the wedge.
There’s this Bentayga Speed I’ve seen a few times in East Ham and it’s silver, with black trim, spoiler, wheels and everything. It looks amazing.
I love them
in Newham?
They like 70-80k for a 2016-2018 I’d grab one just maintenance is only worries seen them in person such a nice car
I would have the Range Rover over this any day, I had one of these as a luxury lease car, yes really, and it had loads of issues, having had all the VAG alternatives, either Q7 or Q8 would be my pick, to me the 3l diesel was a better engine, no issues with mine and you can park them anywhere and not worry. I always felt that dealers had a special Bentley button on the till to mark up the price of everything for this car, whether carpet mats or windscreen wipers. The Tuareg is every bit as good in the real world but Audi would be my choice. As I'm semi retired I have an X5 at the moment which I will run into the ground (F15 variant) then probably some sensible hybrid as my daily driver. Cheers Matt, great review as usual although the better half asked if you worked for Bentley as it sounded like you 'd swallowed one of their brochures.... oh well... not worth arguing over (yes I would lose) , :)
Stunning Bentley
Another amazing review. 👌🏾
A wise (and wealthy) man once told me, when contemplating second-hand luxury cars, "If you can't afford a new one, you certainly can't afford a used one".
Matt what’s going on! It took you till nine minutes and thirty seconds to mention the ‘double cup holders’ 😂 Another great review keep em coming mate 😀👍🏻
Nice review Matt 👍I think the image of this type of elite level SUV has been tarnished a bit by the fact that footballers buy them, in other words, loads of money but no taste. If I’d made my money in business then I wouldn’t want someone thinking I played for Man Utd et al. It’s a Mulsanne for me. 😉
Great review and full of humour too ..I've had a couple of Range Rover Classics from new then Land Cruisers but the Bentley looks very well presented.