2024 Bentley Bentayga

This 2024 Bentayga V8 S is distinguished first and foremost by its Mulliner Satin Anthracite paint — a £16,600 factory option that gives the body an entirely different quality to a standard metallic finish, with a depth and tactility that reads as near-black in low light and reveals warm grey tones in sun. The interior pairs Beluga leather and Alcantara with a full carbon fibre package across the fascia, centre console, and door waistrails, creating an interior that feels more purposeful than the standard V8's. One owner from new and 13,701 miles from a 2024 registration, it still carries Bentley manufacturer's warranty until September 2027, and the presence of paint protection film on the front end suggests the first owner was running it as a keeper rather than a flipper.

The options list is extensive and well-chosen: Naim for Bentley audio with satin black speaker grilles, Touring Specification, 22-inch S Directional Wheels in black, rear-wheel steering, Night Vision, Sports Exhaust, panoramic roof, and ventilated massage front seats. The 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 produces 542 bhp and 568 ft-lb of torque, reaching 62 mph in 4.5 seconds and topping out at 180 mph — serious numbers for a five-seat SUV. Bentley Dynamic Ride keeps body control in check through corners in a way that the standard air suspension setup alone cannot.

With the W12 now discontinued, the V8 S is functionally the performance flagship of the current Bentayga range. The S model's darker exterior detailing and sport-biased setup give it a distinct identity without sacrificing the refinement that separates a Bentayga from the broader luxury SUV market.