The Bentley Bentayga is large and luxurious, but
it’s not exactly beautiful. However, the company appears to be working on a
minor facelift for the crossover. Spotted undergoing testing in
Europe, the model has been equipped with restyled headlights that mimic those
ones used on the 2020 Flying Spur.
There doesn’t appear to be any other changes
up front, but the production model is expected to adopt a revised grille and
modified bumper. Those two components should also be influenced by the
redesigned sedan which was unveiled earlier this year. The rear end has been updated as well as we can see
restyled taillights peeking through the camouflage. Their design is hard to
make out, but they have an oval-shaped LED light ring that echoes the design on
the Continental GT.
Spy photographers couldn’t get close enough to snap
interior pictures, but updates should be relatively minor since the Bentayga is
only a few years old. That being said, the model could be outfitted with an
updated infotainment system and new driver assistance technology.
Engine options should carryover, but we wouldn’t be
surprised if a number of them receive a minor power boost. In particular, the
twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 could see its output climb from 600 hp to 626 hp. If that happens, we can also expect the Bentayga
Speed to get more power as its twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 currently produces 626
hp. Nothing is official, but the model will likely share
performance specs with the upcoming Continental GT Speed which is rumored to
have between 641 hp and 661 hp. Other powertrain options, such as
the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 and plug-in hybrid system, should carryover.
