Bentley is gearing up to introduce their “urban SUV” later this year and spy photographers have snapped new pictures of a prototype near the Nürburgring. While the exterior is hardly a surprise at this point, there are a couple of revealing interior images.

Drivers will sit behind a new three-spoke steering wheel, which has wing-like stalks similar to the Audi Q3. The right side has a shifter, while the left side has an assortment of light and wiper controls.

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While an ultra-luxury SUV shouldn’t be rummaging around in the parts bin of a $44,000 crossover, Bentley did spruce things up a bit. We can see real metal accents as well as a knurled shifter surround. They’re joined by a unique steering wheel with a two-tone design, gloss black accents, and knurled thumb wheels.

More notably, the latest pictures give us a better look at the dashboard. The steering wheel resides in front of a curved digital instrument cluster, which reveals an undisguised look at the crossover’s rear end.

The infotainment system really stands out as it features a curved display with a portrait orientation. It’s a unique design and we can see the system will have a home button as well as HomeLink connectivity built-in.

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There’s also a bottom row dedicated to climate controls and seat settings. However, occupants won’t have to fiddle with the display to adjust some preferences as the center console has dedicated climate control switchgear.

The front passenger side dashboard is also uncovered for the first time and it sports a sizable piece of wood trim. This is a nice departure from the onslaught of front passenger displays we’ve been seeing recently.

Other highlights include thick metal trim and circular air vents. We can also see contrast stitching and metal pedals.

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On the styling front, the Barnato closely echoes the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The similarities are most notable in profile, but the Bentley has a unique front end with a fully enclosed grille that is expected to mirror the one found on the EXP 15 concept. It’s flanked by circular lights that will likely resemble those found on the Continental and Flying Spur.

Below, there are wide intakes with a diamond mesh insert. They’re accompanied by a sensor pod that is mounted in the middle.

The rest of the design is pretty unremarkable, but we can see front fender badges, pronounced wheel arches, and a rear side charging port. The rump is partially covered by cladding, but the aforementioned interior image suggests the crossover will have a curvaceous butt with taillights that echo the rest of the lineup.

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Bentley hasn’t said much about the crossover, but it will ride on the PPE platform that underpins an assortment of models including the Audi A6 and Q6 e-trons as well as the Porsche Macan and Cayenne Electric. The latter has a 113 kWh battery pack, a 390 kW DC fast charging capability, and outputs of 435 hp (324 kW / 441 PS), 657 hp (490 kW / 666 PS), and 1,139 hp (849 kW / 1,155 PS).

The Barnato, or whatever it’s called, will likely fall somewhere in between the latter two figures. Bentley has also said the model will be capable of getting 100 miles (161 km) of range in as little as seven minutes.

Bentley Americas CEO Mike Rocco has previously revealed the model will arrive in the United States in the third quarter of 2027 and likely be priced on the “lower end.” This suggests the crossover could cost around $200,000 to $250,000.

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Bentley’s customers cannot seem to get enough of the Bentayga, so the company in Crewe is expanding its SUV lineup with a second model. Expected to wear the Barnato name, in tribute to Woolf Barnato of Bentley Boys fame, the new model will slot in below the Bentayga and ditch combustion entirely.

While it remains to be seen how much demand Bentley will see for the new model in markets like the US, where EV sales have stagnated, it will certainly appeal to those seeking the most serene and comfortable driving experience. The use of electric power will also help Bentley lower its overall fleet emissions. Bentley is expected to reveal the new EV later this year, with customer deliveries reportedly beginning in 2027.

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Spied here doing the rounds at the Nurburgring, this prototype is wearing the same camouflage we’ve seen on others. As such, key areas of the vehicle’s design remain hidden, though we can see the blacked-out lower grille.

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Earlier test cars used lighting designed to resemble the twin-headlamp setup of the Flying Spur and Bentayga, but this prototype is closer in style to the single-unit design of the Bentley Batur. The clusters also feature four separate LEDs, similar to the arrangement found on the Porsche Macan and Cayenne Electric.

It’s hard to say exactly what the grille will look like, though we expect it to be body-colored and used largely for visual effect rather than cooling duties. The design could take inspiration from last year’s EXP 15 concept. Cooling is instead handled by functional air intakes in the lower front bumper, while a radar sensor sits at the center of the fascia.

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We know the Barnato uses the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture, as do other VW Group models, including the Cayenne Electric. Carscoops understands it’ll come equipped with a sizeable 113 kWh battery pack that supports DC fast charging, adding 100 miles (160 km) of range in under seven minutes.

Bentley is also expected to lean on the Porsche parts bin for its electric motors, with the Cayenne Electric the most likely donor. Output in the Porsche ranges from 402 hp at the entry point to 1,156 hp at the top, and the Crewe interpretation is tipped to offer more than 1,100 horsepower in its flagship forms.

The similarities to the Cayenne Electric will continue with the in-car technology. While these spy shots captured only a small portion of the interior, previous prototypes have shown that several tech components will be shared with Porsche, including a curved OLED central display running Android Automotive OS. Bentley is expected to give the cabin its own identity through more extensive use of leather, wood, and metal trim throughout.

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It seems luxury car buyers can’t get enough of the Bentley Bentayga, so the British brand is working on a second SUV for its range. Tipped to be dubbed the Barnato, the new model will be smaller than its older sibling but, more importantly, all-electric.

While it remains to be seen how much demand Bentley will see for the new model in markets like the US, where EV sales have stagnated, it will certainly appeal to those seeking the most serene and comfortable driving experience. The use of electric power will also help Bentley lower its overall fleet emissions.

Read: Bentley Just Told Us What The Barnato SUV Will Cost, Sort Of

Spied here doing the rounds at the Nurburgring for the very first time, this prototype is adorned with all of the same camouflage that we’ve seen on others. As such, key areas of the vehicle’s design remain hidden, though we can see the blacked-out lower grille.

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The headlights look to be temporary, although the upper LED strip is expected to be retained for the production model. It’s hard to say what the grille will look like, but we expect it to be body-colored and mostly used for decorative purposes, not for actually cooling the SUV. The grille could resemble that of last year’s EXP 15 concept.

Other important elements visible in this prototype include a large panoramic glass roof and a roofline sitting noticeably lower than the Bentayga.

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We know the Barnato uses the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture, as do other VW Group models, including the Cayenne Electric. Carscoops understands it’ll come equipped with a sizeable 113 kWh battery pack that supports DC fast charging, adding 100 miles (160 km) of range in under seven minutes.

It’s likely Bentley’s electric motors will also be borrowed from the Cayenne Electric. Power in the Porsche ranges from 402 hp to 1,156 hp, and the British alternative may offer similar figures.

The similarities to the Cayenne Electric will continue in the cabin. While these spy shots only captured a small part of the SUV’s cabin, previous ones have shown that many parts will be lifted from the Porsche, including the curved OLED central display running Android Automotive OS.

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