The end of the Diesel Bentagya

[dazzalse]

Sad to hear that Bentley will quietly drop this model from the 2nd quarter of this year and it will fade into an interesting piece of Bentley's history, some will be glad Bentley's foray with the diesel engine is over for the time being but it really was an astonishing engine. It had strong sales figures compared to the W12 so is an interesting decision especially that the new V8 petrol is not much more economical then the W12.

[ZX10R NIN]

Sad for Bentleys sales but not for RR as that's where those buyers will be heading, you may see Bentley come back with a diesel hybrid (similar to the one being developed by JLR once the extent of the sales loss is assessed.

[ODRALLAG]

Where did you hear this? And will this have a negative impact on residuals?

[briang9]

Just a pity they don't dump the whole range, uglier than an inside out monkey to quote Clarkson..Audi should be ashamed of themselves for ever producing such an ugly car..only in MHO of course

[dazzalse]

ODRALLAG said:

Where did you hear this? And will this have a negative impact on residuals?

Have had 2 dealers tell me now, we just ordered a new one to replace our existing one, if anything I think it will be good for residuals for the diesel.

[buyer&seller]

briang9 said:

Just a pity they don't dump the whole range, uglier than an inside out monkey to quote Clarkson..Audi should be ashamed of themselves for ever producing such an ugly car..only in MHO of course

Fortunately it's unlikely that anyone else will be interested in your opinion.

[ted 191]

Is this due to the VAG emissions cock up ?

[ted 191]

Is this due to the VAG emissions cock up ?

[ZX10R NIN]

In a word yes.

[ODRALLAG]

dazzalse said:

Have had 2 dealers tell me now, we just ordered a new one to replace our existing one, if anything I think it will be good for residuals for the diesel.

Thanks for the reply. The diesel does provide a good saving on fuel so maybe the limited numbers should be good for residuals but if its an emissions issue then do you still think it will be good for residuals?

[ZX10R NIN]

It's not the Bentagya's emissions that are the issue it's VAG's emission mess that's the reason for the diesel only model being dropped.

[Insurancejon]

now this is interesting. was going to go into the dealers and order one today. not sure what spin this puts on it now

[f430hunter]

I think it will strengthen prices,im replacing my cayenne s diesel 4.2 with bentayga diesel and if the rumour is correct then its no different than porsche same group there not listing a new cayenne with diesel lump either bloody shame.

[Insurancejon]

that's what I'm hoping for

[ZX10R NIN]

Did you manage to order your Bentayga Jon?

[Insurancejon]

doing it on Thursday. 90% going for the diesel over the v8

[Fiammetta]

My be it’s just a coincidence but JLR have gone to a different shift patterns to “ reflect demand “ code for our cars arn,t selling any more ?

Which means sales of diesel 4x4,s have slumped .
Bearing in mind they don,t do a Petrol Rangy - I mean the proper one ,and the rest of the range say the Evoque is also a nil Petrol modal .Hmm

Combo of public awareness to intercity health issues being planted on diesels - bit like drink driving has become a social no no .
So folks are shying away - From a diesel 4x4 - changing there old habits slowly but surely .

And - Gov policy / leaverage re Tax for the owner and emissions targets for the manufacturers
Making ownership and building them onerous .

I guess the market is driven ( excuse the pun ) more so by perception than reality.

[ZX10R NIN]

You mean JLR don't sell a Petrol:

Discovery Sport:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Discovery

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Evoque

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Velar

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/land-rover/range-rove...

Range Rover Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Range Rover

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

The adjustment has come due to two factors, they were going all out to fulfill orders of the Evoque/Velar/F Pace (they'd actually upped the shifts to cope with demand) now that they're back on course & demand for ALL cars has slowed they can now return to a normal shift pattern.

The majority of they're sales are still diesel & as i said earlier they're diesel Hybrid is due for release late 2019 so there sales will still be strong.

[f430hunter]

H R Owen,found me a 95 percent perfect spec v8 diesel which i collect next tuesday and cant wait,luckily the car was only delivered to the dealer yesterday and hro have snapped it up for me,piccies to follow.

[Insurancejon]

Similar story for me, but found if I order today I could get 100% my spec and on an 18 plate with 14.7% discount. Don't know how great that is as it's my first Bentley, but I'm sick of land rovers customer service