Overview
- Bentley will launch the next Bentayga primarily as a plug‑in hybrid in 2028, with CEO Frank‑Steffen Walliser saying pure‑gasoline versions will be offered only in selective markets based on local rules.
- The SUV will move to Volkswagen Group’s Premium Platform Combustion, a chassis used by the Porsche Cayenne and planned Audi Q9 that supports gasoline engines and plug‑in hybrids.
- The shift follows Porsche delaying the Scalable Systems Platform, Volkswagen Group’s next‑gen EV architecture, after demand for full electric models fell short of plans.
- Autocar reports the new Bentayga is expected to pair a 3.0‑liter V6 with a plug‑in system that delivers output similar to today’s 456 hp and a longer electric‑only range thanks to updated batteries and electronics.
- Robb Report adds that Bentley has trimmed its broader battery‑only lineup for this decade, though a small Luxury Urban EV is still expected to debut this year.