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Bentley Bentayga 1st Generation

2017–2026 · suv

Bentley's first-ever SUV, on the VW Group MLB Evo platform shared with Porsche Cayenne, Lamborghini Urus, and Audi Q7/Q8. Initial 6.0L W12 (600 hp); 4.0L V8 added 2018; plug-in hybrid V6 from 2018; diesel offered briefly. Facelifted in 2020 with the EWB long-wheelbase variant following. Air suspension, three rows optional, full Bentley interior treatment.

Watch out: Air-suspension failures (compressor and bags) are common past 60k miles — shared issue across the MLB Evo platform. W12 cars share the cost-of-service profile of the Continental GT W12. PHEV variants add high-voltage battery service to the long-term ownership picture. Brake rotor and tire wear are heavy on a 5,000+ lb vehicle.

What your Bentayga takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Tire size275/50R20✓ VerifiedView
  • CoolantVW G13 (TL-774 J, Si-OAT, purple)From owner's manualShop
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Full clubhouse — owner Garage Lineage, common problems, year-by-year notes, and product picks — is on the build list.

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