2020 Bentley Bentayga V8

The Bentayga V8 occupies a distinct position in the range — lighter and more dynamically focused than the W12, yet with 542 bhp and 770 lb-ft of torque from its twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8, it is emphatically not the softer option. This 2020 (69-plate) example has covered just 34,477 miles, which is genuinely low for a five-year-old SUV of this capability, and it presents in all-black with privacy glass to the rear.

The factory options list is well-considered rather than simply comprehensive. Bentley Dynamic Ride System — the 48V active anti-roll bar setup — is the pick of the performance additions, meaningfully improving body control without compromising the ride. The 22-inch five-spoke directional alloys in black painted finish suit the exterior well, and the electrically retractable tow bar and acoustic side glass speak to serious usability. The 7-seat specification is included, as is the front seat comfort specification.

Inside, contrast stitching and a three-spoke duo-tone hide-trimmed steering wheel add visual distinction to an otherwise classically specified cabin. At 4.4 seconds to 60 mph and a 180 mph top speed, the V8 Bentayga remains a credible performance proposition packaged within one of the most refined SUV interiors available.