Bentayga or Range Rover
Discussion
Our sensible family car for the last few years has been an RR Sport, which I’ve really enjoyed.
I’m thinking of replacing it, and am trying to decide between a Bentayga W12 and a “proper” Range Rover. Both would be used.
Has anyone got any thoughts that they’d like to offer on which way to go?
It’ll be used for the longer trips; Kent-Newcastle most months, days out, holidays etc.
We’ve a little electric car for around town and some sports cars for fun, so this one is really for lugging the family and luggage around in fine style and comfort.
I’m thinking of replacing it, and am trying to decide between a Bentayga W12 and a “proper” Range Rover. Both would be used.
Has anyone got any thoughts that they’d like to offer on which way to go?
It’ll be used for the longer trips; Kent-Newcastle most months, days out, holidays etc.
We’ve a little electric car for around town and some sports cars for fun, so this one is really for lugging the family and luggage around in fine style and comfort.
I've been a passenger in both the outgoing Range Rover and a Bentayga (not the W12 though). I'd lean towards the Bentayga. That 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 is a beast, pushing out 600 ish horsepower? Plus, the interior is next-level luxury with top-notch materials and tech. Don't get me wrong, the Range Rover is a solid choice, but the Bentayga just oozes performance and far more rare than the RR.
Also take a good look at the V8d Bentayga they really suit the car & they're a lof less maintenance heavy than the W12.
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https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403037...
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depends on the budget - used could still mean the facelift Bentayga which is worlds apart from the first gen / original car.
That said i think the first gen cars are becoming a bargain. the 4.0d is the same as the SQ7 - experienced it in my previous Panamera and it was fantastic. If you're considering a W12 then theres no other real comparison, although perhaps the 4.0 V8 would be the sweet spot - and probably the one thats slightly easier to move on once you've put some miles on it (compared to a W12).
a Facelift Range Rover Autobiog (2018+) especially a LWB would be comparable. LR ownership and reliability on the whole is hit and miss so factor that in. 4.4 SDV8 or the 5.0 SC V8 would the one - in 'SV' Guise to properly rival a Bentaya.
I think the only thing that would bug me with the first gen Bentayga is the Infotainment. Depends how important it is to you but it strikes me as clunky and cumbersome with no up to date 'tech'.
That said i think the first gen cars are becoming a bargain. the 4.0d is the same as the SQ7 - experienced it in my previous Panamera and it was fantastic. If you're considering a W12 then theres no other real comparison, although perhaps the 4.0 V8 would be the sweet spot - and probably the one thats slightly easier to move on once you've put some miles on it (compared to a W12).
a Facelift Range Rover Autobiog (2018+) especially a LWB would be comparable. LR ownership and reliability on the whole is hit and miss so factor that in. 4.4 SDV8 or the 5.0 SC V8 would the one - in 'SV' Guise to properly rival a Bentaya.
I think the only thing that would bug me with the first gen Bentayga is the Infotainment. Depends how important it is to you but it strikes me as clunky and cumbersome with no up to date 'tech'.
irfan1712 said:
depends on the budget - used could still mean the facelift Bentayga which is worlds apart from the first gen / original car.
That said i think the first gen cars are becoming a bargain. the 4.0d is the same as the SQ7 - experienced it in my previous Panamera and it was fantastic. If you're considering a W12 then theres no other real comparison, although perhaps the 4.0 V8 would be the sweet spot - and probably the one thats slightly easier to move on once you've put some miles on it (compared to a W12).
a Facelift Range Rover Autobiog (2018+) especially a LWB would be comparable. LR ownership and reliability on the whole is hit and miss so factor that in. 4.4 SDV8 or the 5.0 SC V8 would the one - in 'SV' Guise to properly rival a Bentaya.
I think the only thing that would bug me with the first gen Bentayga is the Infotainment. Depends how important it is to you but it strikes me as clunky and cumbersome with no up to date 'tech'.
FWIW I tested a V8 and W12 Flying Spur before posting for the V8. Was nimbler turning into corners/bends and generally felt like a driving a smaller car compared to the W12 That said i think the first gen cars are becoming a bargain. the 4.0d is the same as the SQ7 - experienced it in my previous Panamera and it was fantastic. If you're considering a W12 then theres no other real comparison, although perhaps the 4.0 V8 would be the sweet spot - and probably the one thats slightly easier to move on once you've put some miles on it (compared to a W12).
a Facelift Range Rover Autobiog (2018+) especially a LWB would be comparable. LR ownership and reliability on the whole is hit and miss so factor that in. 4.4 SDV8 or the 5.0 SC V8 would the one - in 'SV' Guise to properly rival a Bentaya.
I think the only thing that would bug me with the first gen Bentayga is the Infotainment. Depends how important it is to you but it strikes me as clunky and cumbersome with no up to date 'tech'.
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