Bentley Bentayga W12 FULL REVIEW test driven SUV Autobahn

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[@philiphackett1237]

I hope to acquire one of these next March. It is wonderful to see in the flesh and a pleasure to be inside and to travel in. Those who criticise the Bentayga cannot afford one.

[@tr1892]

I just test drove one of these today and it was truly amazing! I know Thomas talked about the harsh acceleration but Bentley says this is the fastest accelerating SUV in the world. The way this SUV picked up speed was exhilarating. Its not like a normal Bentley ( like the Continental Gt of which i've driven) where its not fast but its "quick" in the sense that it accelerates quickly without throwing your head in the headrest. The Bentayga is fast and I love it!

[@cheesecop9321]

No you didn't. I own a Bentayga and your description is not accurate at all.

[@ArjunaKunti]

@@cheesecop9321 Guys you know that driving characteristic can be fine set in the car settings right? Many times even auto testers do not examine that and say "this car is like this and that...". Even an Opel Corsa can be set up to dirrerent driving characteristic...

[@myvolvoforlife]

This is the nicest VW Touareg I have ever seen!

[@kalpeshshelat]

blabla62871 If you don't like this car, then you don't like any Bentley.

[@mihaglumpak1045]

Its the ugliest car I would not mind owning:)

[@kichini275]

That's just plain rude 😂😂😂

[@LG-kl3co]

Yes but you cannot see the floorpan. However, that wonderful Aston Martin 5.9 V12 engine does have idlers bearings from a Ford Transit van..... so nothing is new !

[@cheesecop9321]

Nothing like a Touareg bro. go drive one.

[@anismirawi]

it looks beautiful in this colour

[@peterfriswell2875]

Beautifully crafted, quality interior.......nice to see something like that still exists

[@xtaylorxboyx]

I'm obsessed with the lighting and window features, shade and double layered. I'd get this car in a heart beat when I'm old enough

[@lexusfan100]

love that u also show exterior and interior lighting system

[@autogefuehl]

! :)

[@tarassu]

That "autosteering" was graceful.

[@caraddicted6794]

Sportiest and most comfortable SUV you can get on the market right now!! I really appreciate the luxury interior and the attention to detail of Bentley! 

[@caraddicted6794]

I think the Bentayga was the right decision of Bentley!! Many customers have already opted for the new Bentayga ;)

[@Miotrix]

Oh look, a Audley Bentouareg! Hehe ;) Nice review and sorry guys, but i like the Bentayga!

[@godfatherNYC]

Sadly, a 17 year old Kardashian/Jenner can afford this while most of us cannot.

[@greywolve4553]

they do deserve it because in this world there are a lot of people who is fools enough to watch the Kardashian show. :)

[@westboy52]

Let's be honest. If we also knew how to spoil peoples stupidity and make shitloads of money off it, we would all do it.

[@godfatherNYC]

Fair enough!

[@whatiswe]

Nothing sad about it. Work hard, get lucky at the right time with product(s) the masses want or think they need and you too can have what you want. I'm not a big Kardashian fan, but you can't deny their business acumen.

[@ArneBilinski]

Unfortunately, you're a 100% right!

[@MattUK36]

Fantastic review, as usual Thomas. Also perfect pronounciation of the name Bentayga, I'm glad you remembered. Cheers.

[@autogefuehl]

(y)

[@NoLimitTouge]

🤦‍♂️

[@raphaelreiter]

as always Thomas, you're the best ! Im not sure why but I think my favorite SUV is the SQ7... it's just perfect ...

[@autogefuehl]

keep supporting us!

[@Arbutuscoveretreat]

Interior is by far the best I have ever seen!!! WOW!

[@Ricri100]

What a beautiful configuration ! 😍😍 and perfect review of course

[@fatboydrop]

Another great review Thomas... thanks!

[@autogefuehl]

+Steve b you're welcome. Keep supporting us :)

[@Tomatohater64]

You do the best reviews on all of social media - seriously.

[@autogefuehl]

Thank you very much, feel free to recommend

[@kayausderkiste1000]

Deine Videos sind Super, Du zeigst auch die weniger schönen Sachen. Find ich echt Klasse. Danke

[@autogefuehl]

Vielen Dank, bleib uns treu!

[@jamesjacobson1508]

"the bactory" lol; Thomas you crack me up. This vehicle has finally grown on me, it looks especially good in this variant. Props to whoever does the music in these videos, it always adds to the enjoyment of your reviews. Look forward to more !

[@autogefuehl]

+James Jacobson 👍🎬

[@donelmediterraneo8626]

Finally an Autogefuhl test of the Bentayga !!!

[@tacosr]

*Touareg

[@donelmediterraneo8626]

+TacoSeniour technically it's an Audi Q7 look at the buttons and the electronics. The MLB platform designed by Audi (not VW) is used for all the premium SUV's of Volkswagen group, from the Q5 to the Bentayga. The Touareg will move on that platform with the next generation in 2017-2018.

[@tacosr]

Elmediterraneo Manifico Yeah yeah, I was just pulling your leg :)

[@donelmediterraneo8626]

+TacoSeniour I know that's why I call it the 300K€ Q7 W12

[@tacosr]

Haha but calling it a Touareg is way more degrading.

[@EdGeyy]

I really love the evening mood in this video. It brings the lighting in the interior to life. I would like to see this in other car reviews :)

[@autogefuehl]

thanks :)

[@cheesecop9321]

Thomas' pronunciation of the Bentayga is correct! Thanks Thomas!😊

[@lockheed12345]

I saw one of these parked in front of the King Edward Hotel in Toronto the other day. Damn it's imposing and gorgeous especially in person.

[@daveagne3308]

One quick comment ... okay, maybe two. I wanted to say that I enjoyed your attention to details in this review. I am watching it about a year and a half after you first posted it, so some of the things you mentioned that were "in the works" are now a reality. I also wanted to commend you on saying "head restraints" and not "head rests". A great deal of the reviews that I have watched recently incorrectly refer to them as HEAD RESTS. Thank you

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers dave :)

[@harryaxe5167]

Young male Americans and Russians love to get on the autobahn and drive 350 kilometers per hour. This is putting ordinary German, French, English and other natives at very high risk!

[@AY-mp6nj]

Details make you number one Thomas well done!!

[@autogefuehl]

+Ahsbhd Yskjs 🎬🎬👍👍🎬🎬

[@3204clivesinclair]

It's not the prettiest car in the world, but in real life, it looks considerably better. My wife had seen pictures and a video of one and hated it. We pass one, the other day and I asked if she liked it... "Not bad", was her reply.

[@astrious9161]

I agree that carbon fiber accents were not the optional choice for such a deep blue, one should always attempt to maintain a limited colour pallet to give the vehicle a complete and well thought out appearance.

[@gerardshort531]

It's great to see London Taxi's improve so much.

[@cristianoronaldo-yp1dt]

the best car ever till this moment

[@uutuubiahv]

boght 2017 Bentayga w12 for 110k and 2017 MB w222 S63 facelift with all options for 87k. Two absolutely best cars to drive. Also boght Supersports 2010, little riski business but what a nice feeling to drive it. And Panamera diesel 310kw, total joy. And Ford Rapror. These are cars to have and enjoy. I had 991 992 TurboS, which i sold and boght for the money Bentayga, S63 and Supersports, all for 992 tbs money!!!! Also had new G63 and g400, sold both, Bentayga are way better, not so iconic but better. So, i just prefer to enjoy life with those cars than without them))

[@TechTrader108]

Beautiful video..... really well presented.... and the Bentley seems a good proposition for just pottering around Glamourous regions....guess for every other purpose one cud easily prefer a Range Rover or Cayenne and be happy with it

[@3204clivesinclair]

At 7:38, check the door handle - the double stitching does not line up with the double stitching on the door - it should!

[@Jrv200008]

It's done on purpose, now the inner stich comes together with the upper stich on the door.

[@3204clivesinclair]

No, the top stitching on the handle should perfectly line up with the top stitch line on the door - like it does on the RH door on that vehicle! Go to a showroom, or the factory tour. Or even better know the person who did that stitching!

[@DatingForRealYoutubeChannel]

Yeah, that is bad work.

[@aryapradhanad186]

This thing looks good on the right colour and rims. Plus without those body kits and spoiler

[@p5ychonaut]

mkey. looks like a luxury tractor.

[@Graciolol]

Nice vídeo, i love this car, thank you so much to make a full review of this cars. Best regards from a Portuguese fan!

[@autogefuehl]

obrigado !

[@tokekkk]

I wish they designed the exterior as "clean" as Continental GT. But oh my goodness the interior colorway is gorgeous =)

[@jonnieinbangkok]

When I first saw the thumb-pic, I thought you were reviewing a London taxi :)))

[@autogefuehl]

+Jonnie Bangkok lol!

[@PearlX9]

Frankly what I like most about the car is the steering.. it looks beautiful…

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

I love how you were talking in a lower voice in this video, Thomas. _"Thomas reviews Bentley Bentayga ASMR."_ I enjoy listening to you always. ❤ Beautifully shot video, especially with this evening light. It really brings out what I love about this Bentley's design, and it gives me an old-school classic feeling like the S-Class and Mercedes-Maybach, and Rolls Royce. Gorgeous. ❤ Also, lovely sounding speakers... I love the Bentley Bentayga. It is another one of those vehicles I wish I could afford. ❤

[@autogefuehl]

:> great to see u at past videos!

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

@@autogefuehl Cheers, mate. 🤗 I got to keep myself very entertained with good content during quarantine! 😎

[@OzonGPS]

Camera shaking so much that it looks like ride quality is very poor, which is very strange. Great review as always.

[@DaN3-YT-UK]

Love the interior leather finish, true craftsmanship!

[@autogefuehl]

but sadly also true animal torture :/ Wish they would do that with high-class leatherette like available for expensive Yachts

[@DaN3-YT-UK]

Only vegan or vegetarian people cares about that kind of things

[@autogefuehl]

Check out our special video addressing car CEOs as a first summary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn-2hq2Qjd-jmsU Now first to the practical reasons: 1. animal skin seats get hot in summer and you stick to the seat 2. they are cold in winter 3. on cloth or microfibre, you basically don’t need seat heating nor cooling 4. animal skin seats wear out very fast and look like granny’s old sofa 5. if you want leather look, the leatherette (faux leather) surfaces are meanwhile highly evolved and it is possible that it feels even softer and better than anything else (See our Tesla Model X review) So Tesla shows that the discussion wether you need animal skin is basically done. Still, now to the environmental reasons: 1. There are many productions where the cow is killed for the skin first, sometimes even alive, the skin is the most profitable single part of the body. 2. The way the cows are held are catastrophic (see videos below) 3. Even if a cow gets killed for meat first, you give additional money to an industry that relies on murder, pollutes the environment and harms people with chemicals. 4. Does it really matter for which cause a mammal, that is 99 % genetically identical with us, gets killed? Would you say a cow only got slaughtered for the meat in the leg and thus it got slaughtered for the meat in the neck anyway? That doesn’t make sense. 5. So to the often said argument, animal skin would just be a byproduct, please google/youtube "leather is not a byproduct" you will find plenty of information. A good overview on all those issues can also be found here: adaptt.org/ 6. Let's say you are standing at the meat counter. And you ask for the leg of the cow. The butcher tells you: "You can eat that without worrying, the cow was slaughtered for the neck first". The next customer demands the neck. The butcher tells him: "It's not your fault, the cow was slaughtered for the belly". An the next customer demands the hide, what answer does he get? You see, that argument of "byproduct" comes from the meat and leather industry to cover that you contribute to killing no matter which part of the body you buy. Special videos: 1. A special video from Autogefühl considering the use of leather can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpecYn6dl7uVgLM 2. And another one right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn6xmJaCepV_erc 3. Furthermore, you’ll find footage of leather production here, where people are walking in chemicals etc. and animals have to watch their friends being slaughtered in front of their eyes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJrTiqmredh8bNU timecode starting 27:46 4. This is another video which very well summarizes the torture of leather production, shots taken at big farms which directly produce for the automotive industry: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZirpGVpbsd0pKc Help to raise awareness on this subject. Thanks!

[@DaN3-YT-UK]

I don't like when things are shoved down my throat and I am being told what to think. I like to make my own opinions on any subject if it is car, religion or politics. Need to stop judging people of their choice they make or opinion they have. If people are upset about animals being killed for car interiors, maybe they should choose a different car or car manufacturers should introduce an alternative for people who care about that. Not saying it is bad or that kind of stuff, just because it is your opinion and you have a platform to share it!

[@autogefuehl]

It's not my opinion, just stating facts. My opinion is that I love blue cars. That leather seats have massive negative impact on animals, humans and the environment is just fact. Indeed we are very often presenting adequate alternatives, e.g. in the Tesla Model X: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2Paf3p8gMZng5I

[@myipad6662]

Thanks Thomas for the fantastic in depth review of this fantastic car, great work!

[@autogefuehl]

+My Ipad 🙏

[@MonstaMunch101]

I'm pretty stoned. For the first 3 minutes I honestly thought he was speaking German.

[@martinbenusic7002]

That car is future.Look that design my people.This is a new look how how schould all big companies work they cars.Look at that auto!!!!

[@danmurphy1994]

Thomas - towards the end you speculate as to why automakers love to advertise high maximum speed in their vehicles. The answer to WHY is now because of V.W. Group, they use their own personal proving grounds which has a 8.7KM or 5.4Mile straightaway that they (and they alone mostly) achieve the top speeds of their cars.

[@tkaakko2416]

Honestly, I'm a bit surprised how harsh the suspension seems to be. Every bump seems to come right through, and that's something I totally didn't expect in a really high end SUV like this :o A very interesting watch nonetheless!

[@qantas767flyer]

Wow, great review! Please do all your reviews in the sunset like that, it's a great chance to showcase the interior lighting :)

[@autogefuehl]

+qantas767flyer 👌

[@zorandjukic9673]

nice nice car i want one :))))) and video like always are very good i like camera angle... just keep doing like this guys

[@autogefuehl]

we'll do!

[@ericstorey2439]

Thank you Tomas, your in depth reviews keep us well informed, Bentley is my favourite marque and you show how this marque has evolved and will continue to do so, it is so important that totally informed reviews take place to show positives as well as negatives, and believe motor manufacturers take note and act upon the reviews, thank you

[@aminur14]

i really like the interior, maybe it is too big, but i would buy it if i lived in a country with big roads

[@dexheavy85]

Epic review as always Thomas. :) I love your attention to detail. This is one very nice car. On the subject of big and expensive can you do 2016 upgraded Mercedes G-Class? I would love to see Full HD, Full Screen and Full Length review, and to hear your opinion on G-Class.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks buddy! I ll try to do that

[@Jrv200008]

Analoge guages :-) Kudos to Bentley!!!!

[@unintentionallyfire]

What a nice Touareg ;) great review as always Thomas, the blue is stunning!

[@autogefuehl]

+Zachary Ong 👍

[@Jrv200008]

Awesome car

[@Jrv200008]

and review of course

[@autogefuehl]

=)

[@peterbrown9662]

;m enjoying this program on the Bentley Bentayga, but what spoils it so far is that bynthen time Thomas got round to showing all of the inside of the SUV and it's features, it was dark and spoilt it.

[@agustinliden6189]

I love everything with this car I need to order one.

[@xMrBoltActionx]

Range Rover Autobiographie is amazing

[@gordonbennett6057]

Great video again, Thomas, and good work! Great detail as always . And when driving, great camera angle looking forward through the windscreen - thank you. Typical that the Side Scan did not work - modern complicated systems for you, I suppose. Or a software glitch - I don't know? But good that you did not edit this out, or edit out your attempts at looking through the menus trying to fix it - well done! Exciting trip on the autobahn at speed - but was the car that relaxing at high speed!? Great video.

[@autogefuehl]

+gordon bennett ✌️yeah it was, just not the acceleration :)

[@oliverbaumann8407]

Great Video!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks! A newer one is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ6XmH6snNiBq9U

[@Ipresscar]

Just day ago I met this car near Buxton! Thanks :D

[@systemfails]

one word awesome car, it fits Thomas with this colour :)

[@67Bigsby]

Great job as always.. Very comprehensive!! Thank you.

[@autogefuehl]

+67Bigsby 👍

[@alcorsi1968]

Yet another great review! It might be a Bentley but but I'm not so sure that it has that real British feel about it. IMO I think a top of the range Audi Q7 will be just as good. Save the money and used on a Porsche Cayman!!! Keep up the good work Thomas.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks for the feedback !

[@TuukkaVarjoranta]

It seems to me like Bentley has taken parts of design from Audi on the steering wheel buttons and from Volvo on the other looks of steering wheel. And about the turning indicator sounds, I think that Range Rover/Jaguar has the best one at the moment, it gives a very good premium feeling!

[@christill]

Are there any car manufacturers left that don't have SUVs now after the Skoda, Seat, Jaguar, and this? Makes me sad that the world continues to go in the completely wrong direction compared to what we should be doing, which is to have the smallest car that can reasonably fit your needs. Maybe if they were electric I wouldn't be so over it but still. Just want to add in that I just got to the bit with car play, and the bass is so strong it feels like I'm in the car :)

[@autogefuehl]

+Chris Till 🎼🎼

[@aryapradhanad186]

Does the Bentayga's infotainment screen uses Google earth for the navigation? Like other VWs and Audis?

[@petedavis8701]

Exactly the spec/colour I would choose

[@Rajesh_Antil]

You are a type of guy who can write books on cars

[@autogefuehl]

😎👌

[@Shawshank00]

So many Audi elements in that interior its hilarious.

[@hildael-khoury9839]

Hi thomas would it be possible if you could do a review of the bently mullsanne

[@oryandovv1627]

I know I always say this but AUTOGEFUHL ROCKS!

[@autogefuehl]

+Oryan Dovv 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@dieterfontaine78]

Really like this car. But I would take it in the Damson purple with blacked wheels a bit lower on the suspension and with the carbon parts. And also a matching interior. Mayby someday I winn the lottery. But for now it's still dreaming about it

[@dennispolyblank8428]

Perhaps you should have used the camera button instead of the PDC button

[@jamesoneill1840]

Huge car in full HD full screen and in Full length...... awesome review but l don't think Bentley have hidden the Audi Q7 thatwell again it's all about the Badge.....Again in Thomas Blue lol

[@fernando338ful]

This car is an incontestable luxury...but i think it's so strange,the Bentley go down this SUV segment...it is exactly the same feeling of strangeness when I saw a Porsche Cayenne for the first time...

[@cheesecop9321]

I test drove and then bought a Bentayga. I love everything about it, BUT the brake is weird and the accelerator pedal is SUPER sensitive. I was really confused by this. I came from a Maserati GT, so I think I can get used to the Bentayga's pedals.

[@kacatley9258]

Outstanding pace and informative review as always ! Guten tag from Houston Texas ! Oh and maybe someone pointed out , the blind side sensor is working but looks like it has to be turned up to a higher setting on the tech screen you were in. I miss the autobahn while in Erlangen! @autogefuhl

[@autogefuehl]

thanks and greetings !

[@acericoniadak]

Hey Thomas, I think the suspension is not very good for the comfort because i saw that the car is shaking to much when you start the driving test part. Ah and by the way can you but the second camera record the the cockpit and the road to the left driver window instead of the top that we can see the speed and the cockpit. thanks and very good review as usually.

[@autogefuehl]

+Sawers Iconia thanks! We put it left when theres no panoramic roof :)

[@nielshunniche1]

Dear Thomas. I totally agree with your view on animal skin, but we cannot change the industry here. Happy new year and I look forward to dream about these ....... nice cars you show us.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks niels, all the best to you. And I believe we can change, if we all work together. Be the change you want to see in your life (Ghandi)

[@kalpeshshelat]

Autogefühl, you're vegan?! YES!!!!!! Wohooo!!! T'mas is vegan alongside me!!

[@autogefuehl]

Great to hear that, keep supporting us !!

[@csa02221862]

Whats with the "anti-leather" fetish? You do understand leather is a renewable source and feeds people, don't you? LONG LIVE BEEF!

[@Backwardlooking]

This is one type of modern wide vehicles that requires autonomous systems. BECAUSE; from my experience most S.U.V. drivers in the U.K. cannot keep within their lanes on narrow roads OR park their enormous vehicles within the parking spaces. ✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@charlesyang7750]

Thomas, UHD, full screen and full length please! Full HD is so yesterday! 😂

[@ericbasa7020]

hey Thomas...in which car do you think is the best sound insulation from outside?

[@dereinzigwahreTommy]

I do LOVE Thomas´ humor! :-D

[@autogefuehl]

thanks man, join us for more reviews!

[@kaushikmanna4645]

Wow, what a review! keep going

[@autogefuehl]

thanks, join more of our reviews !

[@vadimbenes]

In one of the discussions I saw a very fitting reaction: This car looks like a Chinese copy of itself.

[@carycoller3140]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jansingh9680]

Beautifully crafted interior, but don't fancy the exterior design.

[@carycoller3140]

I just realized while watching this video review that my $300,000 Bentayga has manual headrests 😲. I'm taking it back 😠.

[@Optimus79Prime]

Great job again!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks igor!

[@aovint63]

The looks of this vehicle remind me of London taxi. I wonder if the W16 engine can fit in this?... Great review.

[@zhbroder]

i wish i was in germany so i could help you with your cinematography

[@kylecronin3212]

I think you should start all your videos with "Hey, yo guys, wazzup?" (21:53)

[@autogefuehl]

in da house

[@seadbiberovic8063]

Congratulations you are very wise person, and reasonable. :)

[@autogefuehl]

thanks keep joining us ! :)

[@ALr569]

Thank a lot for this video, it's my favorite !

[@Epifani_Days]

Thank you so much for this nice review, very good and informativ :-) A beautiful car and I'm gonna dream about it :-)

[@autogefuehl]

thanks, stay subbed and join us for more videos!

[@MrCarGuy]

It's just such a well made vehicle, like all Bentleys to be honest. Anyway, such a good review of it. Now let's wonder how close the all-new Touareg will drive at 1/4 the price. :)

[@yossavinsombutpanich9293]

How come there is a creaking sound from the rear door at 19:40?

[@aryapradhanad186]

What do you guys think about the front design? The rear and side surely looks good

[@christianhill7156]

RB26DETT I think it's classic but has some extra gaps and lines from the different pieces of metal parts on the hood I don't like.

[@Ambienfinity]

I'm sure it's an amazing car in many ways, but mein Gott, it's HIDEOUS!!! I actually think the Touareg is a far more handsome vehicle.

[@kiehm93]

Könnt ihr mal den Bentayga Diesel fahren ?