Bentley Bentayga Gains More Kit In Refreshed 2024MY Form

The Bentley Bentayga has been revised for its latest 2024 model year guise, but changes are very subtle indeed.

Seasoned readers will know by now that Bentley is phasing out its signature W12 mill. In the case of the marque's popular Bentayga SUV model, said mill’s phase-out was more or less confirmed following for it latest details released surrounding the luxury SUV offering's latest 2024 model year update.

Said update sees just the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) V6 and twin-turbo V8 mills being offered for the Bentayga, the former outputting 443 HP whilst the latter stands peppier with 542 HP. 

The Crewe-based automaker doesn’t call this update a facelift, and this is evident at how little the Bentayga’s aesthetics has changed inside and out with this update. Instead, the changes are much more subtle and focused through a bevy of upgraded equipment and features on board.

The EWB version's plus 'Airline Seat' have been made available in this standard wheelbase Bentayga, albeit as a cost-option.

Much of the new equipment comes derived from the latest Bentayga EWB (Extended Wheelbase) revealed this year. It includes rear-axle steering that’s now standard in the S and Azure variants but optional in others. The EWB’s plush ‘Airline Seat’ have also made their way into this refreshed model’s options list.

Next comes tech upgrades, which is evident through the addition of 3D Surround View cameras, smartphone-operated remote parking, new Bang & Olufsen for Bentley hi-fi audio option, as well as a trick new intelligent climate control that monitors and adjusts air quality by switching between recirculation and fresh air modes accordingly.

The cabin's digital displays, climate control, as well as connectivity suite have all been updated in this 2024MY.

The driver's instrument panel now offers three new dial styles, along with real-time road visualization and assistance feature status updates being displayed. There are new cabin carpets made with 100% recycled nylon that, according to Bentley, match the quality of the previously available carpets. Capping the changes off are a selection of eight new paintjob options, 21-inch wheelsets with three different finishing options.

Also noteworthy is a newly added ‘A’ variant in the range that helps to bridge the gap between the standard Bentayga and the luxury Azure. It wears unique ‘A’ badges, 21-inch machine-finish wheels, Azure-style fluted grille, ventilated massage seats in one of 15 available leather colours, and the choice between three open pore wood veneer finishes for the dash.