New Bentley Bentayga Speed 2019 Review

A 2.5 tonne SUV does not belong on a racetrack, but that鈥檚 where we find ourselves with the new Bentley Bentayga Speed. This particular SUV holds the rather extraneous title, some could argue, as the world鈥檚 fastest - hence our location. There鈥檚 isn鈥檛 a great deal to mark the Bentayga Speed out as the halo SUV in the range, with the exception of a unique finish to the front grille, a subtle bodykit and roof-mounted rear wing. It鈥檚 a subtle overhaul, but the Bentayga was hardly an SUV lacking in presence to begin with. It鈥檚 the same story in the cabin where the main change is the addition of swathes of Alcantara trim on the seats, steering wheel and dash. And it鈥檚 unlikely you鈥檒l ever see two Bentayga Speeds the same given the level of customisation offered on the Bentley Mulliner programme. Mechanically the changes are all software-based, so all of the oily bits remain as they were. Instead Bentley鈥檚 engineers have focused on the Bentayga鈥檚 complex electronic systems to manipulate how the SUV drives. All of the changes occur when you select Sport on the plethora of driving modes offered - there are eight in total.

Here, the newcomer鈥檚 damping and active anti-roll bars are stiffened, while the exhaust volume is cranked up. The extra 30bhp is difficult to pick up on in the Speed given the torque-rich nature of the W12 engine. It serves up all of its power from little more than idle, at 1,500rpm, so the Bentayga accelerates with a relentless surge that belies its sheer size and 2.5 tonne kerbweight. The reins on the Speed鈥檚 traction control setting have also been relaxed, so by taking an aggressive approach with steering inputs and the throttle, you can encourage the bulbous back end into small slides. There aren鈥檛 many SUVs which so effectively package dynamic prowess and luxury together - the Porsche Cayenne Turbo comes close. Of course, it has its limits; carry too much speed into a corner and its the front axle that will lose grip first, ploughing into speed-sapping understeer. One extra on the extensive options list that will be worth splashing out on, if for whatever reason you intend taking your Bentayga Speed on track, are the carbon-ceramic brakes. They help shed speed as fast as the engine helps pile it on.

A new real-world test for diesel vehicles will begin tomorrow, to more accurately measure emissions of vehicles sold in Britain. Starting from 1 September, tested cars will be driven on urban and rural roads as well as motorways, with measuring equipment placed on their exhaust system. The evaluation, which replaces current lab-based tests, will last 90 minutes and focus on cars due to reach market in Britain in the coming months. From 1 September 2019, all existing cars on sale will also be retested with this new system. Government estimates suggest the stricter tests, rolled out as part of European-wide reforms following the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal, will help to cut nitrogen oxide emissions from new diesel vehicles by two-thirds. Certain models, such as those caught up in Dieselgate, were engineered to perform better in lab conditions, therefore deliberately skewing their CO2 and NOx outputs in order to be categorised as lower-emitting vehicles. Others saw rises in emissions after 20 minutes - the duration of the lab test process. Transport Minister Paul Maynard said the new testing structure came as part of broader ambitions to improve air quality in Britain. From 2020, councils will be given power to enforce tougher restrictions on the highest polluters of nitrogen oxide. 鈥淲e are taking strong action to clean up our air and these tough new emissions standards will reduce dangerous pollutants,鈥?he said.

Which Of The 2 Porsche Models Is Best For You? 2019 Porsche Cayenne and the new 2019 Porsche Macan, you? Capital Porsche has all the information you need to make the right decision. Best of all, you can always visit us and decide for yourself with a test drive of your own. Our Tallahassee dealership proudly serves discerning drivers from Panama City, Lake City and the surrounding areas. One very important thing to consider when choosing between the 2019 Porsche Macan and the 2019 Porsche Cayenne is performance and fuel efficiency. Porsche is well known for using its sports cars as inspiration for its crossovers and SUVs, and these 2 models are no different. Let's start with the 2019 Porsche Cayenne. This luxury SUV comes in 4 trims: Cayenne, Cayenne S, E-Hybrid and Turbo. Equipped with 335-horsepower turbo V6, the base model Porsche Cayenne can produce up to 332 lb-ft of torque at 1,340 RPM.

Go up just one trim and command up to 434 horsepower with the Porsche Cayenne S? V6. Choose the Turbo model with a 541-horsepower twin-turbo V8 and go from 0-60 MPH in just 3.6 seconds. All 2019 Cayenne models have a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds, come equipped with all-wheel drive and an 8-speed Tiptronic S auto transmission. The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid comes with a turbocharged V6 that can deliver up to 250 kW (an equivalent of up to 335 horsepower) and can accelerate from 0-60 MPH in just 4.7 seconds. If you are looking for a luxury SUV that more than delivers on aggressive power at every turn, look no further than the Porsche Cayenne. However, if you're looking for an SUV that is more fuel efficient, you may want to consider the 2019 Porsche Macan. One of the advantages of the Porsche Macan is its versatility in trims which gives you the ability to choose how you want to balance performance and fuel efficiency.