Bentley has previewed the X Concept, an off-road-biased model based on the Bentayga Speed. The concept, which could make it to production as Bentley’s first off-road-oriented SUV, has been built to “stimulate and gain feedback”, the carmaker told Autocar UK.
- X Concept gets Bentayga Speed’s 650hp twin-turbo V8 engine
- Features raised ground clearance, wider track and all-terrain tyres
Bentley Bentayga X Concept details revealed
Gets raised ride height, black elements and an Akrapovic exhaust
Since the concept shares its foundation with the Bentayga Speed, it retains the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine, producing 650hp, and features an AWD setup. It also gets the Speed’s active anti-roll bars and air suspension system. However, the X Concept has modifications like 55mm higher ground clearance, bringing it to 310mm. It is also 40mm wider overall and gets a 120mm wider track for better stability. Furthermore, the water-wading capacity is increased to 550mm, and the SUV rides on bespoke 22-inch rims made by Brixton with high-profile all-terrain tyres.
Exterior gets blacked out details and a roof rack
The overall silhouette of the Bentayga has been retained in the X Concept, save for the aforementioned tyres and increased ride height. There are towing mounts on the front bumper; the rims feature a different design, and the lower half of the front bumper, wheel arches, side skirts and rear splitter receive a blacked-out finish. The X Concept also gets a titanium sports exhaust from Akrapovic and a roof-mounted carrier with four spotlights.
X Concept will participate in the FAT Ice Race
The X Concept will take part in the upcoming FAT Ice Race being held in Salzburg, Austria. TV presenter Chris Harris will be behind the wheel, towing Hedvig Wessel, a Norwegian freestyle skier, in the Skijoring event. Bentley has now joined the list of carmakers bringing off-road-biased versions of their standard models, with the Porsche 911 Dakar and Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato being notable examples.