Bentley's First SUV is Named Bentayga: Detroit Motor Show 2015 | Bentley

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Detroit Motor Show 2015

Bentley's First SUV Named Bentayga

At the Detroit Show, which began in January, Bentley announced the name for its first-ever SUV.

Text by SAKIYAMA Chikako (OPENERS)

Named for the Grand Landscapes of the Northern Hemisphere

Announced today, January 13th, the name is "Bentayga," inspired by the rugged peaks on the Canary Islands off the coast of West Africa. It's a name that evokes the grand landscapes of the entire Northern Hemisphere, from Bentley's home in Britain to the subtropical Canary Islands.

Previously released front-end image

The concept model "EXP 9 F" announced in 2012

This new SUV, which has its origins in the concept model " EXP 9 F" announced in 2012, has gradually revealed its details through design sketchesand videos featuring unique, flash-driven presentations.revealing the exteriorWhile only a video of the vehicle traversing sand dunes and images of the air intake area have been released this time, the official naming at Detroit further heightens anticipation for this all-new SUV.

The Bentley Bentayga is scheduled for a public debut in late 2015 and a market launch in 2016. The latest information regarding the Bentayga will be updated regularly at www.bentleybentayga.com.