BENTAYGA EWB

Overview

The Bentayga Extended Wheelbase is a car with incredible road presence, while offering a superlative experience for passengers who sit in the rear. The letters ‘EWB’ denote its extended wheelbase – a 180 mm stretch that increases rear legroom significantly. From the outside, however, the extra length is only noticeable as a slightly longer rear door. With clever chassis technology such as all-wheel steering, the vehicle is surprisingly easy to manoeuvre, even in tight city streets. And like every Bentley, it combines incredible craftsmanship with thrilling performance – delivered by a powerful 4.0 litre V8 engine.

To arrange a test drive or learn more about the Bentayga EWB, please contact us here at Bentley Basel today.

Design

Extended it may be, but this remarkable SUV is also incredibly easy on the eye. When you view it from the side, that 180mm of extra length is visible in a slightly elongated rear door, preserving the stunning proportions and sleek lines of the original Bentayga.

The closer you look, the more you see, with lovingly crafted details in evidence all over the car, from the black matrix front grille, complete with chrome surround and centre bar, to the contrast-coloured accents on the bumpers and the Bentley ‘B’ badge on the D-pillar.

Add the optional Animated Welcome Lamps by Mulliner and you will enjoy a stunning light show, projected onto the ground, when you open the door.

As you enter, you will notice treadplates inscribed with the words, ‘Handcrafted in Crewe, England’. Once inside, that 180 mm of extra length in the wheelbase can be felt directly, in the enormous amount of legroom on offer. The rear cabin also features a clever seat arrangement, courtesy of Bentley’s new 4+1 seat configuration. It allows two rear seat passengers to sit in the comfort of fully-featured seats similar to those in the front, while also allowing space for a third back seat passenger, if required.

The handcrafted leather upholstery features a streamlined, fluted pattern – and it can be delivered in an incredible range of colours. There are two-tone colour splits for a more striking interior colour scheme, alongside options including matching deep pile overmats for the floor and contrast stitching, which really brings the whole cabin to life.

A central console runs down from the fascia and between the two front seats, offering access for rear-seat passengers to Bentley’s Touchscreen Remote, which lets them adjust many in-car functions, from heating and seat settings to the audio system.

Performance

Despite the generous space on offer, this is a car you can really enjoy driving, thanks to a 4.0 litre V8 engine. This engine offers a power output of 550 PS and 770 Nm of torque – enough to take you from 0-60 mph in just 4.5 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds).

The car also includes all-wheel steering for a smaller turning circle and smoother lane changes at speed. This is paired with the Bentley Dynamic Ride anti-roll system, which uses electric motors to reduce body roll when cornering, keeping the cabin much more level than it would otherwise be. When the car is driving in a straight line, however, the system relaxes its grip, allowing for a smooth ride, free of bumps or vibrations. The result is a luxurious travelling experience, wherever you sit in the car.

Technology

With a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay* and Android Auto**, the Bentayga EWB is completely connected. The My Bentley smartphone app provides remote features such as the ability to locate your car and even to be alerted if it is moved without your permission.

It can even help you park while you stand and supervise. It can take control when you try to reverse with a trailer and it can predict green traffic lights, enabling you to minimise time spent waiting in queues.

It also features an intelligent air conditioning system, designed to filter out pollutants and optimise the air quality inside.

In the front of the car, the driver and passenger will enjoy the benefits of Bentley’s Front Seat Comfort Specification. This flagship seating package includes heated and ventilated seats with massage functions and 20-way electrical adjustment and comfort headrests. Each seat has two memory settings, which means two people who regularly sit in it can configure the settings to their preferences.

All four main seats feature two incredible features designed to boost your wellbeing on your travels. Postural Adjust uses pockets of air beneath the seat to gently massage your muscles, to help prevent stiffness and fatigue from setting in. Seat Auto Climate monitors temperature and moisture levels, automatically deploying the seat’s heating and ventilation features to keep you comfortable at all times.

In the back, you can add the optional Bentley Rear Entertainment system. It adds a high-resolution touchscreen to the back of each front seat, so passengers in the rear can play content (e.g. music, movies or games) from their mobile devices. Sound can be streamed to the earphones provided or the passengers’ own equipment. It can even be played through the car’s sound system.

The new My Bentley App Studio provides you with a suite of apps you can download directly to the car’s infotainment system, rather than running your preferred apps on your phone. Which means you can use your preferred navigation app, for example, and give it access to car data such as fuel and range levels.

Other head-turning features include waterfall lighting, plus the optional Naim for Bentley audio system – a stunning upgrade to the Bentley Signature Audio system that comes as standard.

*Apple CarPlay is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
**Android is a trademark of Google LLC.

Personalisation

The Bentayga EWB can be ordered in seven standard exterior colours, but that is really just the beginning. Bentley’s extended paint range adds many more optional colours including new shades such as Opalite, plus a wide selection of new satin options. Then there are the premium exterior finishes in the Mulliner paint range. In all, it adds up to around 60 colours – and if you still don’t see your ideal colour, you can even commission a bespoke paint.

The standard wheel is 21” in size, with a stunning silver painted finish – just one of a range available. There is also the option to upgrade to a 22” 5-spoke design, which is now available with an eye-catching new Pale Brodgar satin finish.

For the interior, there is an enormous range of veneers available for the fascia, waistrails and centre console. They include a number of traditional high-gloss woods, plus some contemporary open-pore wood finishes that use less lacquer for a more minimalist effect, and sleek alternative finishes including Dark Tint Diamond-Brushed Aluminium. Piano-painted options include Piano Linen by Mulliner, Piano Black and three new colours for this year: Cricket Ball, Imperial Blue and Burnt Oak. Gravity Grey is also now available as a hide colour. If you choose a high-gloss wood veneer, you can add gleaming metal overlays as a dazzling finishing touch. Hand cross-stitching can now be commissioned as an optional extra alongside contrast stitching, for the first time.

You can add the optional Bentley Airline Seat Specification, which allows the rear seats to recline while a footrest is deployed from the back of the seat in front. The front passenger seat can fold forward if unoccupied, to give the passenger behind it even more room to relax. Optional Bentley Diamond Illumination allows light to flow beautifully through the soft trim in the cabin. You can even opt to add Power Close Rear Doors that shut quietly behind you, when you get in or out.

To learn more about your options, please contact us at Bentley Basel today.

Engine and tech specs

The Bentayga EWB comes with one engine option only: a twin-turbocharged, 4.0 litre V8 petrol engine.