The next chapter of the Bentley Bentayga is shaping up to be a decisive one. Slated for a 2028 debut, the new model of the luxury SUV won’t go fully electric as once planned. Instead, it will be a high-performance PHEV.
Originally intended to be based on the Volkswagen Group’s advanced SSP architecture, delays (largely tied to Porsche pushing its ‘61’ platform into the next decade) forced Bentley to rethink its strategy. Hence, the new Bentayga will use the PPC platform, shared with the latest Porsche Cayenne and upcoming Audi Q9.
The 2028 Bentley Bentayga is expected to feature a sophisticated plug-in hybrid setup built around a 3.0-litre V6 engine, delivering performance similar to today’s 456 bhp Bentayga PHEV but with an improved electric-only range.
Design cues will draw heavily from the EXP 15 concept, hinting at a sharper, more progressive styling. Other advanced features that would be offered in the new PHEV luxury SUV include air suspension, active ride control, and next-gen driver aids.
Source: Autocar UK