2016 Bentley Bentayga SUV Spotted Testing in South Africa

Bentley is keeping details of its upcoming SUV – the Bentley Bentayga under wraps. But, the 2016 Bentayga has been snapped undergoing testing in South Africa, and the latest pictures of this forthcoming SUV have surfaced online.

A total of three test mules cruising together were snapped by shutterbugs in a city near Cape Town. All the three prototypes were neatly covered under deceiving camouflage and faux body panels. Bentley had teased the 2016 Bentayga at the Detroit Auto Show in January this year by releasing a video that showed the SUV’s off-road prowess in the desert.

Based on that video, the new 2016 Bentley Bentayga is expected to receive a prominent front grille flanked by circular headlamps. The SUV is also expected to receive front fender vents, a tailgate-mounted spoiler and a dual exhaust system. The cabin will feature premium leather upholstery, wood trim and metallic accents.

This SUV will reportedly ride on Volkswagen Groups’ MLB EVO platform, which underpins the Porsche Macan and Audi A8, and is expected to come equipped with a 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged engine and a 6.0-litre W12 engine.

The 2016 Bentley Bentayga will be revealed later this year before hitting the international market in 2016.

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