In Europe, The Bentley Bentayga Diesel Is No Longer A Thing
Bentley’s first ever diesel-engined vehicle is no more. At least, not in Europe. This week the British company confirmed that the oil-burning version of the Bentayga SUV - powered by an Audi-sourced V8 producing 429bhp and 664lb ft of torque - was taken off sale in European markets last month.
As you’d probably expect, the public’s radically altered perception of the fuel - thanks in no small part to the emissions test cheating its parent company VW Group engaged in - is a big factor.
In a statement, Bentley said:
“Over recent months, the political legislative conditions have changed in Europe, and a significant shift in attitude towards diesel-powered cars has been widely documented.
“These factors, alongside the recent introduction of the new Bentayga V8 and our strategic decision to focus on electrification in the future, have led to us taking the decision to offer only petrol Bentayga derivatives in European markets from September 2018.”
For anyone in Europe wanting a more frugal Bentayga, there is still the option of the V6 hybrid, which was revealed earlier this year. Or if you’re happy burning through hilarious amounts of fuel every time you step on the throttle, there’s always the 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12. A 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 sits between the two in the newly slimmed-down range.
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Comments
I honestly forgot they had that model
Same here.
I wasn’t aware it had even existed in the first place
I didnt know the hybrid and V8 existed
Did anyone even bought this model? I had absolutely no idea that it existed in first place. A Bentley, a car that’s focused on luxury and running smoothness, with a Diesel just sounds wrong.
Diesels do get better torque and fuel economy ratings, which are important in a vehicle as big as the bentayga
Not sure anyone boughted it
Was there Diesel Benteyga??
Never knew that
Thank God they did. Stupid idea to do it in the first place, come on, it’s a Bentley
Buy one now and you’ll have a very rare Bentley!
My dad might get the 4.0l V8 or the V6 hybrid. Still a bit too expensive atm.
“the British company…”
Yeah, “british”
Well, the factory and headquarters are in crewe, England