Two weeks after unveiling the Bentayga Extended Wheelbase, Bentley announced a special edition of its new flagship created to celebrate its arrival. The Bentayga EWB Azure First Edition will be available for a limited production run of 12 months, with more generous equipment and a few exclusive features.
The Bentayga EWB gets special badging on both the exterior and the interior.
Besides the extra emblems, the SUV comes with a unique set of ten-spoke 22-inch
wheels, jewelled caps for the oil and fuel filters, and a bright chrome pattern
in the bumper intakes matching the shiny grille. Owners can choose from the 16
exterior finishes included in the standard palette, or from the wider spectrum
of 60+ colors in the optional Extended Paint Range.
Inside, the “First Edition” logo is
embroidered on the handcrafted quilted leather seats which come standard with
contrast stitching and piping. There is a selection of different kinds of
veneers including Crown Cut Walnut, Dark Burr Walnut and Koa, or sportier
options like simple carbon-fiber, pearl-like Piano Linen by Mulliner or Dark
Tint Diamond Brushed Aluminum.
Depending on the specification, 0.075 mm
think handcrafted metal overlays can be applied to the veneer on the dashboard
and the doors. Standard equipment includes illuminated treadplates,
power-closing rear doors, 30-color ambient lighting (Bentley Diamond
Illumination), heated steering wheel, an array of ADAS, and the 20-speaker Naim
for Bentley audio with 1,720 Watt that is considered one of the best of its
kind. While equipment is pretty generous, there are still optional features
like the Bentley Rear Entertainment system which adds two 10.1-inch screens for
the rear passengers allowing them to stream content from their smartphones.
The Bentayga EWB First Edition is fitted
with a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 542 hp and 770 Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels through an eight-speed
automatic gearbox allowing a 0-97 km/h in 4.6 seconds, and a top speed
of 290 km/h. Bentley didn’t reveal pricing for the Bentayga EWB yet,
with the First Edition expected to be the pricier of the bunch, setting aside
any limited-production Mulliner-badged specials that will likely follow.