The Bentley Bentayga Hybrid has a lot more to offer for 2023. The Crewe-based luxury automaker is updating and upgrading its hybrid SUV for the new model year with a touch more power, a little extra reach, and two luxurious new trim options – both built into 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 is the duo paired with a larger 18.0 kilowatt-hour battery pack compared to last year’s 13.0 kilowatt-hour unit, giving the EV an additional two miles of range, bumping that figure from 25 miles (40 kilometers) last year to 27. miles (43 kilometers) this year.
There is more power too. The Bentayga Hybrid’s upgraded tuning provides a six percent increase in power, bringing the combined output to 456 horsepower (340 kilowatts), and a 15 percent increase in torque. The previous Tayga Hybrid had 443 hp (326 kw) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm), by comparison.
In addition to the added power and wider range, the Bentayga Hybrid also has two new trims for buyers to choose from in 2023: S and Azure. The Hybrid S – as the letter implies – enhances the Bentayga with more aggressive visuals and performance. The suspension is stiffer, traction control is tuned more aggressively in Sport mode, and there’s a new exhaust that gives the SUV a deeper burble. The standard Blackline package also changes the exterior chrome accents to a glossy black.
Bentayga Hybrid Azure chooses luxury over sporty. The Front Seat Comfort Package comes standard here and features 22-way adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation and an exclusive diamond-lined stitching pattern in leather. Shoppers can also choose from 15 different colored leather options and three unique wood trims: Dark Walnut, Crown-Cut Walnut and Koa.
Both the Bentayga Hybrid Azure and S models will be available in the coming months when the 2023 model hits dealers. There is no word on the price yet.
