The 2023 Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase (EWB) is proof that SUVs have claimed the throne once occupied by uber fancy sedans and limousines. Bentley said the global luxury SUV market is forecasted to reach new heights toward the end of this decade across all global regions. The automaker sold a record-breaking 14,659 vehicles in 2021 (a 31 percent increase from 2020), and the Bentayga accounted for more than a third of total vehicle sales.

Bentley went further in saying the Bentayga remains the brand’s number one model, and the newest Extended Wheelbase variant eventually will account for up to 45 percent of all Bentayga sales.

More Than a Carbon Copy

The Bentayga EWB has a seven-inch longer wheelbase and an updated undercarriage, side panels, doors, and a new roof. In addition, the Bentley design team did a marvelous job of retaining the SUV’s clean lines and stylistic proportions during the transition. At first, it may seem like a cut-and-paste job, but there’s more to it than just an elongated body and chassis.
“The Bentayga Extended Wheelbase is our first car truly dedicated to the onboard wellness of its occupants,” said Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and Chief Executive of Bentley Motors. “With the Extended Wheelbase, we’ve been able to go even further thanks to the adoption of world-first wellness technology embedded within our unrivaled interior cabin design.”

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