2024 Bentley Bentayga V8 S

The Bentayga V8 S is the driver-focused expression of Bentley's flagship SUV, and this 2024 example makes a strong case on specification alone. The standout is the Mulliner Anthracite Satin paint — a £16,600 factory option that gives the exterior a deep, matte character well removed from the standard colour range. One owner from new, 13,701 miles recorded, and Bentley's manufacturer warranty running through to September 2027 complete a picture of a car that has barely been used.

The options list is extensive and well chosen. Naim for Bentley audio with Satin Black speaker grilles, Carbon Fibre Fascia, Centre Console and Door Waistrails, and 22-inch S Directional Wheels in Black sit alongside Touring Specification, Front Seat Comfort Specification, and the full Mulliner Colour and S Colour treatments. The Beluga Leather and Alcantara interior pairs well with the carbon elements. Practical additions — heated acoustic front screen, rear privacy glass, paint protection film to the front end, and a battery charger — suggest an owner who intended to keep the car long term.

Bentley's 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 delivers 542 bhp and 568 ft-lb of torque, reaching 62 mph in 4.5 seconds and 180 mph flat out. Rear-wheel steering and Bentley Dynamic Ride are both fitted, sharpening agility without compromising the ride quality and cabin composure that define the Bentayga's appeal.