The Bentley Bentayga debuted in 2015 as the first luxury SUV launched by the brand. From its launch with unibody construction and an all-wheel drive, with a bi-turbo W12 engine from VW, the Bentayga is not only the top-selling car in Bentley’s portfolio, it’s the best-selling in the entire history of the car maker. To cash in on this success and fill a gap caused by the discontinuation of the Bentley Mulsanne, the carmaker launched the 2023 Bentayga Extended Wheelbase (EWB). The car is longer, faster, more agile, and more expensive. The launch also signifies the start of a new Azure range for Bentley. The existing Bentayga S and Speed focus on performance, while the Azure is designed to emphasize passenger wellness. The model features active and passive noise cancellation, a rear air ionizer, a heated steering wheel, and Bentley’s top-of-the-line cushioned seating.
The Bentayga EWB Azure has a 4.0 liter V8 petrol engine that delivers 542 horsepower and 770 Nm of torque. This serves up a blink-and-miss 0-60 mph acceleration in just 4.5 seconds. The car comes with Bentley’s Dynamic Ride, an anti-roll system that stabilizes the body when the car turns corners. This is a much-needed feature, as the larger, heavier car needs this for better driving. The Dynamic Ride also ensures optimum cabin comfort while driving. The car also has All-Wheel Steering, which lets the more oversized SUV handle as effectively as a much smaller car. This improved handling is possible through the rear-wheel steering, which adds up to 4.1 degrees of steering angles to the rear wheels, which makes the car’s turning circle much smaller. The EWB’s turning circle is 38.7 feet, smaller than the 40.7 feet that a standard Bentayga has. This additional flexibility improves driving performance and allows the car to turn smoothly. This is also helped by the subtle steering support from the front axle at high speeds to stabilize the car’s drive. For more details, visit Bentley’s Bentayga page here.
In keeping with the Bentayga label of a luxury SUV, the EWB Azure offers the standard customization expected from an Azure label. This includes a choice of 16 exterior paints and the Extended Paint Range. The interior has a full range of leather options and ten different veneers to complement the seats. In addition to the trim and finish options, the car offers Naim for Bentley audio systems and folding picnic tables in the rear cabin. While these are all standard expectations from any Bentley, what is unique is that the Bentayga EWB is over 7 inches longer than the standard Bentayga, and this length is used to give extra legroom in the rear cabin. The cabin is longer than the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the Range Rover LWB, and the Bentley Mulsanne it has replaced. However, this is not apparent from the driver’s side, where you seem to be in a standard Bentayga. All the fun and perks are in the rear cabin. The additional length of the EWB translates to longer rear doors, which are now power closing so that you don’t have to reach too far to close the door. You can do this by pressing a central console button. The moonroof is also placed towards the back for better lighting in the second row. The car also comes in customization seating combinations. You can opt for a five-seat model with a rear bench, four seats plus one with deeper rear bucket seats, or a four-passenger airline seating model. These airline seats are 22-way power-adjusted seats with 40 degrees of reclining possible. The seats have automatic climate control that monitors the passenger’s temperature and adjusts the backrest and seat temperatures to regulate body temperature for optimum comfort. The unique feature of the seats is the Automatic Postural Adjustment, which adjusts the seat settings to reduce body stress and improve blood circulation. This is done through massage packs placed in the seats’ thighs, shoulders, and lumbar sections. For more detailed specifications visit here. Many have reviewed this to be better and more comprehensive than Mercedes’ Energizing Seat Kinetics. A wireless touchscreen emerges from the central console, allowing back-seat passengers to control their seats, media, and other car systems.
The Bentley EWB is not an overwhelmingly large car from the outside. It has a boxy, bulky front grill, offset by the delicate and bright chrome air inlets under the headlights and front bumper. The front may seem belligerent, but the sides and rear are more relaxed, with flowy accent lines running down the sides and chrome-highlighted side indents. The extra length and additional equipment that the EWB Azure offers don’t significantly add to the car’s weight profile. The car comes with 22-inch wheels and Azure badging and weighs 5,542 pounds, about 200 pounds heavier than the standard Bentayga. This is not bad for the additional space and luxury you get. The car is more refined and luxurious than the Mulsanne it replaces but has a much more relaxed presence.
The Bentayga EWB Azure has a twin-turbo, 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine that offers up 542 horsepower and generates 568 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is an eight-speed automatic. The car has paddle shifts and delivers smooth, no-drama highway performance. The top speed is 180 mph, and the sports mode gets you from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and from 0 to 100 mph in 9.5 seconds. There are eight drive modes, including the Sports mode, and their off-road and weather-based programs that help you adjust the drive according to the terrain and weather.
A new 2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure V8’s base version will cost around $229,625. The various optional customizations offered can raise the price to above $300,000. This is not a bad price for the luxury and performance that the owners get. The car provides significant road performance and extensive luxury for those looking for optimal driving comfort. Are you interested in a Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure V8? We’ve got you covered here at Exotic Car Trader. Our platform usually has some Bentley Bentayga's for sale, and if there aren’t any or you can’t find any that matches your taste, check back regularly, as we update our Bentley listings frequently.
The Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure V8 is setting a new benchmark for luxury SUVs. Despite its bulk, this car is effortless and powerful enough to perform like a much smaller and agile car. Couple that with its top-of-the-line passenger comfort features, and there is little not to like in the EWB Azure. This practical, comfortable car is ideal for long cross-country trips and daily errands. Contact us to buy a Bentley Bentayga on Exotic Car Trader today.
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