Here's Why The Bentley Bentayga W12 Might Finally Be A Sensible Purchase...

In today's video, I drive the first generation Bentley Bentayga. I have previously sampled and enjoyed the facelifted car - but now I'm trying the earlier car with the W12 engine. In Europe, we never got the W12 in the facelift Bentayga, and it was discontinued worldwide in 2020 - but is there enough about this to make it worth buying?

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[SilliusSodus]

Finally, something more budget friendly.

[simsalabim]

Your reviews getting better and funnier all the Time. And the latter one making me giggel so often, thank you for honesty and fun in awful times, take care.

[JohnInSale]

After driving these, I found the V8 Diesel to be the real sweetspot of the range and you get an extra 10mpg, beautiful crazy as Luke Combs might say 🚙👍🏻

[Niall.McKean]

I was an Audi apprentice and we used to stay at Cranfield and watching you drive through there brings back so many memories even if they were only a couple of years ago. Good ol apprentice corner 😂

[GoldenCroc]

Got to say, those are a lot of costly issues at that mileage. I thought my old-ish Cayenne turbo was somewhat costly, I now realise its the equivalent of a granny owned 1985 Toyota Starlet in running costs in comparison. Hopefully most of them are better than this example..

[MrRoyck]

The Bentley Bentayga does have this presence on the road, a majestic presence befitting an oil baron. Nice content.

[CalvinsCarDiary]

Great video mate, you summed the car up perfectly 👌

[marcnobel]

A Marantz Player just casually thrown into the field. Must be a expensive living area :-D - Great review! Was really a joy to watch.

[ivaniii]

I was a bit taken back when you said 85 grand is sensible, but then I remebered how much new cars cost these days and as you say for the money and what you get it does make sense.

[GCD]

here is Australia right now there are 8 or these cars avaialable. Average price across those 8 is about AUD365, 000 (GBP206, 000). Unaccessible for all but the most fortunate. Glad you enjoyed the experience James.

[David-mgzu]

That’s why I love your videos. Nothing compares to these gems

[nickscapellato]

It bewilders me how much can go wrong on a ~ 6 year old car with low miles. I suppose when you want to defy physics and make a two plus ton SUV drive like a car the whole equal and opposite strains come into play much, much more quickly.

[TheMrFishnDucks]

Nice to hear this car has that waft of the old Bentley with the soft suspension. Thanks for showcasing the car. Keep up the good work.

[bob]

I very much prefer the styling of this (1st gen) Bentayga over the current one. Sure, it may look a bit Q7-ish to some, but every time I see one on the road I can't help but smile! I'd have a V8 petrol though. I would also have a Bentayga over a Urus _any day!_

[beatlessale]

Another great video. Bonkers to have spent that much on the car, Considering the 3rd Gen Touaregs are around £30K now. Gotta love VWs platform approach and massive profit margins

[comeberza]

Just scrolling to breakfast while watching something and this pops. Lovely Sunday video

Edit: god, those reliability issues are scary. He might have gotten a factory guarantee, but the costs are monstrous

[eze]

Thanks J. Worrying costs on a car that new, unless the accident hid more than originally thought, wheel impact affecting steering rack etc?
Good to hear your views on this type of luxury I'll never own!
The roadside debris gets more abstract each time!

[pzakkly]

I pretty sure who ever buys a Bentley has no concern about the gas mileage lol
Love you show keep on driving

[Punisher]

I would be surprised if there where many of these left on the road in 20 years time.

[Rhowhat]

The owner went from a Mulsanne to a Bentayga? That's nuts.