Bentley Motors in Crewe has launched its new Bentayga Hybrid – the first electrified luxury SUV in the world.
Company bosses at Bentley believe the model will become the best-selling member of the new Bentayga family.
It follows recent launches of the new Bentayga V8 and Bentayga Speed built at the Pyms Lane site.
The new Bentayga Hybrid uses up to 31 miles of electric-only range (NEDC), and a total combined range of 536 miles (NEDC).
It also boasts new technologies and connected car services, making it the most technically advanced Bentayga to date.
With latest on-board technology and a more cosseting cabin, it has been significantly revised inside and out from the previous generation.
Chairman and Chief Executive of Bentley Motors Adrian Hallmark said: “The Bentayga Hybrid is the next step on our journey to becoming the world’s leading sustainable luxury mobility company.
“Bentley will transform from a 100-year-old luxury car company to a new, sustainable, wholly ethical role model for luxury, and the Bentayga Hybrid is the first model to pioneer our company’s recently announced Beyond100 strategy.”
Bentley says its research shows more than 90% of customers use their first-generation Bentayga Hybrid on a daily basis or several times a week.
Nearly 100% use EV mode, with half consistently undertaking journeys of less than 30 miles.
During previous retailer training, 78% zero emissions journeys were achieved regularly over a 500-mile activity.
In a more urban environment, one of Bentley’s development drivers achieved 67% zero emissions over 672 miles around San Francisco.
And in the UK, Chris Cole, Project Leader for the Bentayga Hybrid, achieved 64% zero emissions commuting to and from the factory.
