Bentley Bentayga: the SUV to rule them all?

And so here it is: the Bentley SUV. Before its official release a the Frankfurt motor show. A car that aims to be 'the fastest, most powerful, most luxurious and most exclusive SUV going'. A bold statement, and one no doubt aimed at the likes of the Range Rover sport and the Porsche Cayenne. So how does this, the newest edition to the SUV family, compare?

Well, for starters the power thing is more than addressed, with the engine in this being a new 6-litre twin-turbo W12, which manages the colossal task of propelling the 5.1 metre, 2347kg giant from 0-60MPH in 4 seconds, which I find mind-boggling. And a top speed of 187MPH doesn't do much to help.

But don't go thinking that Bentley has forgotten about the other aspects of an SUV. This car aims to have a class-leading interior, and because it is a Bentley you cant help but believe them. And the off-roading has also been addressed, with a permanent four-wheel drive system with a Torsen centre-diff, and multi-link front and rear suspension. Furthermore, air suspension which is self-levelling too.

So, another addition to another crowded sector. And this one aims to be the best. We'll see.

Nev