(October 3, 2019) CREWE, England — Bentley has confirmed that first deliveries of the Bentayga Hybrid SUV have now taken place, marking a significant milestone for the company as it leads the push towards the delivery of sustainable luxury mobility.

As Bentley celebrates its centenary year, the pioneering Bentayga Hybrid is blazing the trail for the British brand’s journey into the next 100 years. The Bentayga Hybrid is not only the world’s first true luxury plug-in hybrid, but also the company’s most efficient model ever.

Bentley’s focus on providing sustainable luxury mobility has seen it reprioritize its model plan to accelerate its journey towards electrification with the aim of offering a hybrid or electric variant of all models by 2023. The marque is targeting the introduction of the first ever fully electric Bentley by 2025.

Bentley’s first plug-in hybrid model offers a best-of-both-worlds experience, combining a powerful new, 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 gas engine with an advanced electric motor that delivers an instantaneous response.

The Bentayga Hybrid utilizes future-focused technology to provide a unique, serenely quiet and luxurious driving experience. It is also the only plug-in hybrid vehicle in the world with 64 standard colors and unlimited bespoke options.

Peter Bosch, Bentley’s member of the Board for Manufacturing, commented: “The delivery of the first Bentayga Hybrid models is an historic moment for Bentley, taking us a step closer to the roll-out of truly sustainable luxury mobility solutions. As we prepare for the next 100 years, we are investing significantly in new initiatives that reinforce our commitment to sustainability, as demonstrated by the visionary all-electric Bentley EXP 100 GT concept.”

The Bentayga Hybrid represents a new chapter for Bentley, adopting new working practices, test procedures and specialist training which over 3,000 Bentley colleagues have undertaken. Bentley’s expanding headquarters in Crewe has also evolved, with infrastructure changes that include the addition of more than 50 charging points throughout the site.

The Bentayga Hybrid’s efficient E Motor acts as both an electric motor and a power generator. Offering 94 kW (126 hp) peak power and 295 foot-pound feet of torque, it allows swift and silent acceleration from stationary. The system provides instant torque response by eliminating engine turbo lag, while a state-of-the-art, high voltage battery is capable of recharging in just 2.5 hours.

The E Motor is combined with a new 3.0-liter, turbocharged V6 resulting in a seamless driving experience that offers 516 foot-pounds of combined torque, a top speed of 158 mph, and 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds.

Total driving range of 464 miles can be achieved on a single charge.

The Bentley Bentayga Hybrid will start at around $160,000 in the U.S.