Bentleyβs Baby Electric SUV Is Coming In 2026, What If It Looks Like This?
- Bentleyβs first electric SUV will be smaller and sleeker than the popular Bentayga.
- The company will introduce new BEVs and PHEVs annually between 2026 and 2035.
- These renderings preview how the new EV could look if based on the Audi Q6 e-tron.
Earlier this month, Bentley unveiled plans for its highly anticipated debut into the world of electric vehicles, which will take the form of a βluxury urban SUV.β Set to be smaller than the Bentayga, this new model promises to be sleeker as well, according to a teaser released by the marque. Will the finished product look anything like this when it finally arrives?
Eager to see how the new SUV could look, digital artist Theottle has used the new Audi Q6 e-tron as a base and then grafted on a slew of visual changes to give it the style youβd expect from a Bentley. While we suspect the finished version will look a little different, the overall shape and profile of the SUV in these renderings may prove to be quite accurate.
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The front end immediately stands out from the larger Bentayga as itβs been lifted from the exclusive Mulliner Batur, a limited-run model that Bentley introduced a couple of years ago. It has the same grille, air intakes, and the same sleek headlights that are more oval-shaped than those used by other Bentleys.
Significant alterations have also been made to the Audi Q6 e-tronβs door skins as they now rock bold new creases and black skirts. The rear three-quarters of the Bentley is also quite sexy and includes a pair of slim taillights, a prominent roof spoiler, and a blacked-out bumper. The tailgate looks a little naked with only the Bentley badge, however, and would benefit from also having the βBentleyβ script.
Bentley is keeping details about its upcoming luxury urban SUV under wraps, but we do know it will be part of a broader wave of electrified vehicles from the brand. The British automaker plans to introduce a new BEV or PHEV every year from 2026 to 2035, with the goal of transitioning to an entirely BEV lineup by the end of that period.
Itβs worth noting that Bentleyβs original goal was to become a fully electric brand by 2030, but that timeline was recently pushed back to reflect the slowdown in the growth of the EV market
So, what do you think of Bentleyβs electric ambitions? Is adding an electric SUV the right move, or should they have taken a different path? Share your thoughts in the comments below.