Bentley has redefined what a luxury SUV can be with the release of the new 2025 Bentayga Speed — a machine that effortlessly blends handcrafted opulence with jaw-dropping performance. This is now the most powerful, most dynamic Bentayga ever built, setting new benchmarks in the ultra-luxury performance SUV category.
Powered by a heavily uprated 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, the latest Bentayga Speed generates a mighty 650 PS (641 bhp) and 850 Nm of torque, propelling it from 0-60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. Its top speed of 193 mph (310 km/h) places it firmly among the fastest SUVs in the world — and notably, quicker than the W12-powered Bentayga Speed that preceded it. Bentley’s signature torque plateau ensures smooth, relentless acceleration across the rev range, delivering the effortless performance that defines the brand.
Enhanced dynamics bring new levels of agility
Performance isn’t just about power, though. Bentley has overhauled the chassis dynamics, introducing a sharper and more agile driving experience than any previous Bentayga. A recalibrated SPORT mode boosts suspension stiffness by 15%, increasing responsiveness and driver connection. The addition of ESC Dynamic allows for power-on oversteer and controlled drift angles — a first for a Bentayga — while also introducing launch control for those who prefer to leave the line like a rocket.
Optional carbon ceramic brakes offer staggering stopping power and sharper turn-in, aided by brake-based torque vectoring. Meanwhile, the new all-wheel steering system improves agility at low speeds and stability at high speeds, offering a driving feel that is far more nimble than its size would suggest.
Acoustically, the Bentayga Speed delivers a soundtrack that matches its performance. A standard sports exhaust provides a rich and aggressive note, but buyers looking for something even more visceral can opt for the titanium Akrapovic system — a lightweight, quad-exit setup that broadcasts the V8’s character in full stereo.
Bold design and bespoke interior
Visually, the Speed exudes confidence. It features dark-tint brightware, blacked-out headlamp internals, grey tail lamps, and a striking optional black roof that extends to the spoiler. Exclusive 23-inch Speed wheels — available when carbon ceramics are specified — offer a dramatic finishing touch, with several finishes to choose from. Even the brake calipers come in seven colours, allowing owners to personalise every detail.
Inside, the cabin reinforces the car’s sporting intent without compromising on luxury. A new Precision Diamond quilt design adorns the seats and door panels, while the Speed-specific colour split flips the usual palette on its head, using the darker leather as the base and the main hide for contrast. Dark tint vent finishes, bespoke badging, illuminated treadplates, and a driver-focused display complete the interior’s purposeful look and feel.
Despite all its performance prowess, the Bentayga Speed remains every bit a Bentley. In BENTLEY or COMFORT modes, it cruises with the refinement and ease expected of Crewe’s finest. But in SPORT mode, it transforms — offering a more thrilling, more involved drive than any luxury SUV has a right to. Bentley has successfully fused sophistication with savagery, and the result is a truly dual-natured machine.
The 2025 Bentayga Speed is not just the pinnacle of the Bentayga range — it’s a redefinition of what a high-performance luxury SUV can be. For those who want their leather-swathed comfort served with 650 horsepower and a side of controlled oversteer, this is the new benchmark.
