Bentley EXP 9 F Concept
The new EXP 9 F looks just how one would expect a
Bentley SUV to look. The designers basically took the standard Bentley styling
cues and hiked it up to an SUV level. It features Bentley’s famous matrix
grille and round lamps, as well as an ultra-wide, two-part split tailgate and
twin exhaust tailpipes.
The new EXP 9 F was designed under the leadership of
Dirk van Braeckel, Director of Design and represents "a dream project, the
chance to create a completely new type of Bentley." Its exterior is bold
and dynamic and combines clean, muscular surfaces with signature character
lines. At the front of the SUV, Bentley has placed its usual matrix grille and
round lamps. The day-time running lamp apertures also act as the charge cooler
air intakes for the twin-turbo W12 engine.
The engine for the EXP 9 F still remains a
mystery. The concept was built with a 6.0 liter, twin-turbocharged W12 engine
under the hood, but the company says that, for the production version, both a
4.0 liter, twin-turbocharged V8 or a hybrid drivetrain could meet the
performance requirements.
The new EXP 9 F is an SUV which means it should be
sporty, but it’s also a Bentley which is the definition of luxury. The interior
combines materials like wood, leather, and polished metals such as aluminum,
bronze, and gunmetal to create a sense of British luxury.
The concept has a 4+1 capacity and the passengers
can choose between business mode, with generous legroom complete with fold-down
keyboard and full internet connectivity via an iPad or tablet, or a more
reclined position with powered footrest, drinks table, and an infotainment
screen for movies.
