Bentley’s New Urban SUV Mimics a Controversial Element Found in Audi's Q3 | Carscoops

Bentley’s New Urban SUV Mimics a Controversial Element Found in Audi's Q3 | Carscoops

      New spy photos have emerged, showcasing Bentley's smaller electric SUV with a sleeker exterior, clearly defined lighting, and an interior that appears notably influenced by the Cayenne.

      The Bentley SUV has removed its disguise, exposing its production lighting. An interior image reveals a Porsche-style curved OLED display. This electric SUV is built on the VW PPE platform, which it shares with the Cayenne.

      Bentley’s forthcoming electric Urban SUV has made another public appearance, this time without the heavy plastic coverings and cartoonish headlights that characterized earlier prototypes, making them resemble a child's drawing of a Bentayga. The winter testing is in progress, and this latest sighting offers the clearest view yet of Crewe's second SUV and its first fully electric model.

      The overall design is recognizable from previous spy images, but with the production doors visible and a more streamlined camouflage into an eye-catching new wrap, the silhouette appears much more polished.

      We can also see a glimpse of the actual lighting units peeking through, moving away from the fake circular stickers Bentley previously used to mislead us. While they look much more contemporary, they are certainly less striking than the lights on the EXP15 concept.

      **Interior Insights**

      However, the interior news is equally significant. For the first time, photographers captured a clear picture of the inside, leaving no doubt about its inspiration.

      A gracefully curved OLED display, reminiscent of the Flow Display in the Porsche Cayenne, occupies a central position, which is fitting since both vehicles are based on the same Premium Platform Electric.

      The technology used is unmistakably from the VW Group, including the multi-function left-hand column stalk first seen on the Audi Q3, along with a right-hand stalk that functions as a transmission selector, akin to VW's ID.4. Nonetheless, the materials used are quintessentially Bentley.

      Even at this prototype stage, there's an evident luxurious combination of rich leather, polished metal, and soft hues, including a steering wheel accented in black, red, and chrome.

      **Power and Performance**

      Bentley’s CEO Frank Steffen Walliser has assured an impressive battery size alongside the fastest charging capabilities the company has ever provided. Additionally, Bentley's teaser suggests that the Urban SUV will gain 100 miles (160 km) of range in just seven minutes. Expect performance to be equal to or even exceed that of the Cayenne Electric, with outputs ranging from 402 hp (408 PS / 300 kW) for the base Porsche in standard mode to 1,039 hp (1,155 PS / 850 kW) for the top-tier Turbo in launch control mode.

      It is anticipated that Bentley’s base powertrain will likely be around 604 hp (612 PS / 450 kW), a variant Porsche is expected to introduce in the Cayenne S EV next year.

      The final name is still a mystery, though Bentley has filed trademarks for “Mayon” and “Barnato,” making either a potential candidate. What is confirmed is that the Urban SUV will be manufactured in Crewe, officially unveiled at the end of 2026, and delivered to customers in 2027.

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Bentley’s New Urban SUV Mimics a Controversial Element Found in Audi's Q3 | Carscoops

New spy photos showcase Bentley's compact electric SUV featuring streamlined bodywork, noticeable lighting elements, and an interior that closely resembles that of the Cayenne.