On 5th gear on Quest now I think I know which is going to win  Steve.

caught the end

they seamed impressed with Bentayga.

Thank god for +1..be on again in 5 mins..Yippeeee.. ===========================================
2012 Range Rover Sport Autobiography 3.0 SDV6 8 speed Automatic
Indus Silver with Hockenheim premium two-tone leather Ebony/Lunar,

Bentayga is just so unbelievably ugly though. Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2009 Buckingham Blue RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2010 Alaska White RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Gone - 2017 Chawton White RRS 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic

Looks like a black cab I think and ugly!
Chav motor Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

Bet it`s more reliable though  Steve.

I have just spent 6 days in rural blighty with a V8 diesel Bentayga including 2 long distance trips from and to LHR. Engine is remarkably refined, has no sensory presence in the vehicle. Torque is smooth and feels unlimited. Steering wheel is sublime compared to the poor effort on the RRS. Cabin is a mix of unnecessary bling and decent materials.

It is, in the simple tactile areas that it thrashes the RR and RRS. Dash, stalks and door bins are lovely, trim is something JLR would be hard pushed to dream about and would not be able to create with their current cheap materials.

But the pale carpets and ivory interior require extra precious care, not practical in damp, muddy UK winters.

Bentley air suspension, in my opinion is not as good as LR air ride. It can feel jiggly and made me feel mildly nauseous. Would I pay the premium over an RR or RRS, no, but the SVR is much more aggressive than a Bentayga so maybe a V8 diesel 405 is a better comparison.

Worth the premium, err, no, not really. I thought it was ugly every time I looked at it. I would stick with JLR L405, have some change and that's quite a recommendation as I am well out of love with JLR these days. Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2009 Buckingham Blue RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2010 Alaska White RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Gone - 2017 Chawton White RRS 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic

Last edited by BKHK on Tue Nov 06 2018 4:58pm. Edited 1 time in total

Thanks for the mini review

BKHK wrote:

I have just spent 6 days in rural blighty with a V8 diesel Bentayga including 2 long distance trips from and to LHR. Engine is remarkably refined, has no sensory presence in the vehicle. Torque is smooth and feels unlimited. Steering wheel is sublime compared to the poor effort on the RRS. Cabin is a mix of unnecessary bling and decent materials.

It is, in the simple tactile areas that it thrashes the RR and RRS. Dash, stalks and door bins are lovely, trim is something JLR would be hard pushed to dream about and would not be able to create.

But the pale carpets and ivory interior require extra precious care, not practical in damp, muddy UK winters.

Bentley air suspension, in my opinion is not as good as LR air ride. It can feel jiggly and made me feel mildly nauseous. Would I pay the premium over an RR or RRS, no, but the SVR is much more aggressive than a Bentayga so maybe a V8 diesel 405 is a better comparison.

Worth the premium, err, no, not really. I thought it was ugly every time I looked at it. I would stick with JLR L405, have some change and that's quite a recommendation as I am well out of love with JLR these days.

Nice review. Steve.

Actualy saw one of these for the first time the other day, and never want to see another the ugliest car I've ever seen, made worse by being a s**t brown colour.

Cheers
Col