The Bentley Bentayga Hybrid has more to offer for 2023. The luxury carmaker from Crewe has updated and improved its hybrid SUV for the new model year with a little more power, a bit of extra range and two new options for fancy finish – both carried over from the pure gas model.
Let’s start with the powertrain. Under the hood is the same 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 hybrid engine with a single 100.0-kilowatt electric motor as last year. Only now does the duo pair up with a larger 18.0 kilowatt-hour battery compared to last year’s 13.0 kilowatt-hour unit, giving it an additional two miles EV range , taking that figure from 25 miles (40 kilometers) last year to 27 miles (43 kilometers) this year.
There is also more power. The improved configuration of the Bentayga Hybrid gives it a 6% power increase, bringing the combined output to 456 horsepower (340 kilowatts) and a 15% increase in torque. The previous ‘Tayga Hybrid had 443 hp (326 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm), by comparison.
Beyond the extra power and range, the Bentayga Hybrid also offers two new versions that buyers can choose from in 2023: S and Azure. The Hybrid S – as the letter suggests – improves on the Bentayga with more aggressive visual and performance cues. The suspension is stiffer, the traction control is tuned more aggressively in Sport mode, and there’s a new exhaust that gives the SUV a deeper buzz. The standard Blackline pack also replaces the exterior chrome accents with gloss black.
The Bentayga Hybrid Azure opts for luxury rather than sportiness. The Front Seat Comfort Package comes standard here and includes 22-way power-adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation and a trim-exclusive diamond quilted stitching pattern in the leather. Buyers can also choose from 15 different color leather options and three unique wood trim finishes: Dark Walnut, Crown Cut Walnut and Koa.
The Bentayga Hybrid Azure and S models will be available in the coming months when the 2023 model hits dealerships. No word yet on pricing.
