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Bentley’s Torcal Will Offer Something No Other Automobile Has

  • The Bentley Torcal will offer 100% Merino wool.
  • Electric crossover will also have Ombre wood trim.
  • Debuts next month and will cost around $225,000.

Bentley will unveil their fully electric Torcal a little over a month from now. As part of an effort to build excitement, the company is slowly trickling out details.

The latest update focuses on the interior and reveals the crossover will have something no other automobile offers – 100% Merino wool. As the company explained, the luxurious material is celebrated for its “softness, warmth and natural elegance,” but hasn’t been used in automotive applications due to durability concerns.

More: Bentley Showcases High-Tech Interior For New Torcal EV

Bentley wanted to address that, so they teamed up with Fox Brothers. The British firm specializes in cloth, flannel, and tweed, and they were tapped to develop a special material for the Torcal. It’s the “world’s first 100 percent Merino wool automotive fabric capable of meeting the exacting demands of a luxury vehicle” and is also the “first automotive wool fabric to achieve 100 percent certification by the Responsible Wool Standard.”

The Merino wool interior will be offered in “six carefully curated colorways” and Bentley said each “combines complementary tones from the same color family, creating depth, harmony and a contemporary sense of sophistication.”

Besides talking about wool, Bentley revealed the Torcal will usher in a new Ombre Veneer. It’s created from “sustainably sourced walnut off-cuts” and recycled paper.

Up to 1,000 individually selected layers are pressed together, before being sliced less than a millimeter thick. The company said, “Four distinct walnut shades flow naturally from deep black through dark smoke and light smoke before revealing the richness of natural walnut. The result is both contemporary and timeless: a striking expression of modern luxury rooted in traditional craftsmanship.”

Customers will also find a new option known as Sunburst Aluminum by Mulliner. It’s billed as a reinterpretation of the classic engine-turned aluminum dashboards of the past.

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As for the Torcal itself, it’s essentially a Porsche Cayenne Electric that went to Oxford. This means it’s instantly recognizable, despite having unique front and rear ends. The model will also sport an ultra-luxury interior with a curved display as well as a mood selector.

Powertrain details remain a mystery, but the Cayenne 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 Bentley will presumably have around 800 hp (597 kW / 811 PS), but we’ll find out for sure on September 23.

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Bentley Torcal Shows Off Its Rear Seat And Mood Selector

  • The Bentley Torcal will have a new Curation Engine.
  • It’s essentially a mood selector with four different settings.
  • The system adjusts lighting, sounds, airflow and displays.

Most cars have drive modes, but Bentley is mixing things up with a Curation Engine in the Torcal. It’s essentially a mood selector that adjusts the “atmosphere of the entire cabin.”

The automaker isn’t saying much at this point, but said the system is “grounded in sensory neuroscience” and changes based on the journey ahead. As they explained, “Light, sound, climate, air quality and digital information work together in harmony, creating four distinct environments designed to support different moods, moments and states of mind.”

More: Bentley Showcases High-Tech Interior For New Torcal EV

Bentley Mode is the default setting and it promises to deliver a “warm, dynamic and perfectly balanced” environment. That’s vague, but the teaser video suggests the ambient lighting system will change to a subtle orange color. The automaker also said the mode blends comfort with real engagement and is “unmistakably driver-focused.”

Comfort Mode aims to reduce distractions and encourage relaxation. As part of this effort, interior lighting is softened and some appears to be completely turned off. The automaker also mentioned a “digital detox setting,” which limits the amount of information you’re shown.

Sport Mode goes in a different direction as it encourages “intent and engagement.” When selected, drivers can expect a “more immersive” sound track as well as brighter illumination that appears to have some animation. Bentley said it’s “designed to make every input feel more immediate, every reaction more precise, and every journey more rewarding.”

Lastly, there’s a Refresh Mode that aims to fight fatigue and increase awareness on long trips. It promises a “lighter, cleaner and more invigorating” atmosphere thanks to bright lighting and a focus on fresh air.

Besides talking about the Curation Engine, Bentley released a new video that gives us a better look inside the ultra-luxury crossover. While we’ve already seen the curved infotainment system on multiple occasions, the latest images show circular air vents with recessed carbon fiber trim. Other sections reveal a wood-lined center console and knurled switchgear.

The clip also gives us our first look at the rear seat, which has a two-tone design that appears to combine premium leather with microsuede upholstery. A closer inspection reveals black door handles with a subtle “B” shape. Elsewhere, there’s a Naim audio system with bronze speaker grilles featuring a geometric pattern.

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As we’ve previously reported, the Torcal will ride on the PPE platform and have a lot in common with the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The two models have a similar profile, but the Bentley has unique front and rear ends.

Powertrain details remain elusive, but the Cayenne 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 Bentley will presumably have around 800 hp (597 kW / 811 PS) and the company has already confirmed it will be capable of getting 100 miles (161 km) of range in as little as seven minutes.

We’ll learn more on September 23, but the Torcal is expected to cost $200,000 to $250,000 when it arrives in the United States in the third quarter of 2027.

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Bentley Showcases High-Tech Interior For New Torcal EV

  • Bentley has teased the interior of the upcoming Torcal EV.
  • Model sports curved displays and diamond-shaped accents.
  • Crossover will have a unique “floating diamond grille.”

The teaser campaign for the Bentley Torcal is kicking into high gear as the company has released a new clip that showcases the interior. The ultra-luxury brand has also released a few new details about their first electric vehicle.

Starting outside, the automaker said the crossover will have a “jewel-like floating diamond grille” that “transforms a functional necessity into a captivating design statement – one that is unmistakably Bentley and unlike anything else on the road.” The video doesn’t give us a very good look at it, but the grille is expected to echo the one found on the EXP 15 concept.

More: Bentley’s Electric SUV Has An Ultra-Lux Interior With Curved Displays

Bentley also provided a peek at the three dimensional taillights, which have a diamond pattern. The pointy shape is a bit of a theme for the Torcal and the company noted the historical design feature has been “reinterpreted for a new era.”

The automaker went on to say they teamed up with Cumbria Crystal to commission “bespoke hand-cut crystal objects designed specifically for the project.” Details are limited, but the company suggested the crystals will be illuminated to create a “distinctive visual signature rich in depth, movement and texture.”

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Putting marketing hyperbole aside, we can see the crossover will have sculpted door panels with an interesting ridge-like pattern. Elsewhere, there are knurled climate controls and a rotary dial with a start/stop button. They’re joined by physical buttons as well as dedicated Sport and Comfort modes.

The latest pictures also give us another look at the crossover’s curved infotainment system. It features a portrait orientation as well as a lower bar that shows climate and seat information.

While there isn’t much else to see, previous spy photos have shown the model will have a three-spoke steering wheel with 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.

Well-heeled customers will also find a curved digital instrument cluster and circular air vents. They’ll be joined by real metal accents and a wide swath of wood trim on the passenger side dashboard.

Performance specifications remain mysterious, but the Torcal will ride on the PPE platform that underpins an assortment of models including the Porsche Cayenne Electric. It sports 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 Bentley will likely fall somewhere in between the latter two numbers and the company has already confirmed the model will be capable of getting 100 miles (161 km) of range in as little as seven minutes.

A debut is scheduled for September 23 and the model will arrive in the United States in the third quarter of 2027. When it does, it’s expected to start around $200,000 to $250,000.

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