Bentleys have a long heritage of luxurious car production with their signature design and concept, providing inspiration to several machines that followed. While Bentleys have been famously known for their sedan production like the 2020 Flying Spur, Bentayga variants were the very first SUVs produced by the company back in 2015. Bentley intended to make a statement that luxury can be found within the crossover SUV variants as well with its Bentayga series. This all-wheel drive production from a luxury car company was known to be substantially larger than its other crossover counterparts, with Bentley claiming that it was a necessary addition to accommodate luxury amenities. Despite an audacious maneuver of introducing a luxury crossover SUV in an already saturated market, Bentley found its foothold, and this is why the Bentayga's are still in production for the year 2024.
Bentleys have done more in the performance category than they are credited with. From the EXP 1 in the early 1919s to the Continental in the mid-1950s, the company has been excellent in its luxury aesthetics and amenities. However, the engineering marvel of the company also allowed it to win and retain the title at Le Mans for several years in the 1920s. Since its departure from Vickers, Bentley started focusing more on Luxury and less on performance as the market for premium travels was expanding rapidly, and Bentley, now owned by Volkswagen, had already made its name. However, a move towards a crossover SUV was still not undermined since the company had the prowess to pack-a-punch while also maintaining the necessary luxury.
Where the other Bentayga variants were focused on performance, electric capabilities, and efficiency. The 2019 Mulliner was more of a luxury SUV car with a 4.0L V8 engine that could also produce the required strength. The heavier version of the car was packed with a 6.0L W12 engine capable of producing over 600 horsepower, with a top speed of 190 mph. Despite critics calling it too bulky for weighing over 5400 lbs. and being one of the largest crossover SUVs in the market, the 2019 Mulliner's engine was still able to generate a torque of 664 lb-ft at 1350-4500 rpm. This meant that the force produced by the combustion engine was considerable enough that it could easily maneuver a 5400 lbs. vehicle and force it to go 0-100 kmph in less than 4.4 seconds. Fortunately, this did not cap the performance amenities in a 2019 Bentley Bentayga Mulliner, as the car also had an advanced 8-speed automatic transmission that had the capability to handle the off-road grip substantially well. The basic version of the SUV was initially made available at the base price of $165,000, while the heavier variant with the W12 engine went up to $229,000. However, since the car has been made available in the market for over 5 years, the price expectedly went down, considering there were other latest Bentayga variants released in the meantime. The current price of 2019 Bentley Bentayga Mulliner in good condition and inspected by Exotic Car Trader, is between $64,000 - $80,000.
Bentley cars would become unrecognizable if they were to forsake the iconic front grill and circular lights. Therefore, the 2019 Mulliner retains that iconic Bentley identity that became popular in the 50s with the Continental. Carefully decorated with chrome accents, the Mulliner has an extra definition of aerodynamic structure, allowing it to reduce the drag substantially, which further reduces pressure on the engine. The Bentley cars need to be perfect with their aesthetic appeal since they are a luxury car manufacturer reliant on the physical appearance. The Blackline specifications option in the Mulliner is expected to do just that. The car also features tailored alloy wheel designs meant to exude refined finishing.
A seven-seating luxury car would either not be expected to have great performance or would lack substantially in the comfort department. This car's performance made it an engineering marvel while its comfort defined its prestige. The car was loaded with comfortable and supportive diamond-quilted seats that were equipped with ventilation, heating, and massage functions. The ambient indoor lighting and the signature leather upholstery with dedicated Mulliner embroidery made the transportation experience substantially better. Where the critics were cynical with a lack of advanced technology offered by the car, it made up with the large variety of utilities. Although the car featured high-end tech items like the trick suspension, the production unit of 2019 Bentayga Mulliner believed that luxury comes from experience and not through the dependency on technology, which is why the company favored excessive luxury utilities to updated technology. The 2019 Mulliner offered great entertainment options as well with advanced infotainment options consisting of a touchscreen display and intuitive controls. Followed by rear-seat entertainment systems as well equipped with wireless headphones. Furthermore, Bentley was adamant about offering a panoramic sunroof option to assure that they could match the capabilities of a modern crossover.
Where the luxury car industry has become substantially saturated, the luxury SUV industry still has massive areas of growth. This is primarily due to the fact that these cars are built for rugged and harsh conditions and therefore, it is innately difficult to offer luxury without compromising on one of the off-roading necessities. This is where the 2019 Bentley Bentayga Mulliner comes in, offering performance with luxury. The 2019 Mulliner offers great strength and therefore, could be extremely important in supporting comfortable long rides on roads. The car has been somewhat successful in the industry but most importantly, it was a pivotal moment in Bentley's history as it paved the way for the forthcoming Bentley Bentayga's. Exotic Car Trader has been dealing in different variants of these Bentayga's, with its foolproof inspection services also ensuring that the cars available in the market are well-maintained and honor the luxurious game of Bentley.
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