Should You Buy The 2021 Bentley Bentayga V8 Over a Range Rover, or Porsche Cayenne Turbo? (Review)

In today's video, courtesy of the good people at Bentley, I am driving the newly facelifted and updated Bentayga. Now available in Europe only in V8 or hybrid form, can this car really justify its higher list price over its VAG sister cars including the Porsche Cayenne and the Audi SQ7?
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[@Charlie-xv3ij]

Just found your channel James and it's great to finally find someone who isn't an annoying stereotypical youtuber. I'm glad that you're starting to make the presenting style your own instead of trying to be too similar to Clarkson, you're good enough that you don't need to copy anyone else :) Keep up the good work.

[@MercSLRFan]

Just found the channel yet you’re already up to speed with his idiosyncrasies?

[@lukazupie7220]

@@MercSLRFan maybe he just found about it a week ago and watched 10s of videos since?:)

[@Charlie-xv3ij]

@@MercSLRFan Having watched only a few of his older videos it was pretty obvious who his inspiration was. Please don't take my comment in the wrong way though, I wasn't trying to hate or anything, I think this channel is great and enjoy his content.

[@dolbyatmos866]

TESLA Model X Plaid 0 to 60 in 2.5 sec and $115.000 dollars. Cero Emission. Just saying LOL

[@roberteccles3896]

The mums at the school see him as some kind of god he's saying mums at school will flock around him because he thinks mums are desperate because he's driving a Bentley how degrading is that his ego has no boundaries just do the job without you being a god

[@davidofford7002]

Three thumbs up for doing a great job every single day. Super variety. And every day, better and better.👍👍👍🙋‍♂️

[@kevinbarry71]

Catching your wallet on the steering wheel; as a metaphor that's fantastic

[@richardsheil5289]

Could it be because he is about 25 stone?

[@kylelewis4685]

@@richardsheil5289 He is just big-boned

[@Graham_Wideman]

It's the Bentley Bodega -- a small grocery store on wheels.

[@joeroche552]

Being from Cheshire I feel your pain. Its all about ego, it screams get out of the way povs.

[@MrTottihunter]

Another brutally honest review 👍👍

[@JohnAdams-kc8wx]

We had a 2018 Q7 with air suspension and my mate had this Bentley and I honestly couldn’t tell the difference in ride quality or hushness. Did smell better !

[@guy4469]

my freind bought a bentley so i bought 3 Audi Q7s ,

[@chrisbp]

The Cayenne and 1st gen Bentayga have identical ride quality too. To say the Bentayga rides better is just a product of the imagination.

[@rimtasvilnietis2991]

I love smelling my armpits and bentley interior

[@schoolofhardknocks4501]

Everyone has an opinion, much like eating out where they rate the food as a 10/10, but I suppose that all depends on where their starting point is!

[@kichini275]

😂​@@guy4469

[@VampirusX]

I love the rant at the beginning! Great intro 👌

[@simonspencer3108]

That review was a masterpiece! Well Done! Loved it, now I’d better start saving up...

[@stetsonsteve]

Wow with that grill it reminds me of a routemaster bus.

[@kyle_vr]

I like this style of review - giving us a walk through tour!

[@rotorhead5006]

I suspect people also frequently stopped & stared at the Elephant Man... it's just not in a good way. 🙈

[@alexmacdonald4270]

Love your channel, and honest reviews, the Bentley looks awesome, but you are right a lot of extras should be standard.

[@samtoscano6891]

Great photography! Love seeing the reflections on the windows and car.

[@jawadarif5676]

Iv just come across this video and I like it to other car review as you go into detail about the spec of the car, I hope your other vidoew are like this

[@nickmoore2301]

Fantastic review, made me chuckle and has made my day 😂👍

[@jak493]

Really enjoyed them Jay. Cracking video

[@mrsmith4848]

Great channel love it !

[@robertstirzaker767]

Yet another honest quality video 👍🏻

[@minigaminghere6634]

Keep up the good work!! great video

[@MrDoohdaah]

Love this video to the point where I subscribed and hit the ringy ding dinger. Ace.

[@eze8970]

Thanks J, good review!

[@p1st0ls44]

love your videos my guy. keep it up

[@Christopherliddle]

I don’t watch all your videos but you are very good at it you deserve more subscribers than you have

[@garethbell22]

Nailing the chauffeur look there!👌

[@watchfan6180]

Your honesty is unique and refreshing.

[@tonyosullivan2382]

Another very entertaining video lad🤙

[@arrangrant6037]

Great review Volkswagen Group have become the masters of badge engineering something we use to be so good at in the UK in the 1960s & 70s

[@peterbradshaw8018]

It is a dangerous game to play.

[@RobertMilat]

I want to see more about that orange 350z hiding in the background

[@ShepherdNdhlovu1]

Magnificent machine and awesome review thank you so much

[@richarddyasonihc]

Great review - you’re right about the 8 plus gear changes on automatic large cars especially when they can’t pick the right gear for a roundabout.

[@AnonymousAndy2]

Loved the SUV rant at the beginning. When I had younger kids and we went on family driving holidays the 2 Honda SUVs we had were absolutely brilliant. But as soon as kids were older & driving themselves I couldn’t wait to get out of the SUV and into something fun and now have a manual M140i 😎. Despite the 3000cc turbo charged engine it’s actually more economical than the CRV because it is smaller & more aerodynamic. Lots more fun to drive too.

[@vantheman1244]

Brutal honesty on the Mulliner pack. Well said Sir

[@Self-reflection-academy]

Very professional!!!👍🏻

[@thedetailingdoctor5746]

I agree completely if they sort the options out it’s pretty much a perfect car for its segment

[@nogbadthebad6294]

During the summing up I wanted to hear "Is this Bentley going to be my new daily driver? Yes. Yes it is.". 8) Love the content (the HGV coming the other way!), and also dislike SUVs.

[@mikaelhugg1112]

The only reason why I’ve had mainly SUVs is that I actually like their looks. I really love bigger cars and never been a fan of normal sedans. 🤷‍♂️

[@simonstyles4536]

Wishing you all the best in growing your channel. Your an honest and unwavering journalist. And I love how they can never pay you off.your a man of the utmost integrity. Also loved your intro.....I hate 4 x 4 s....hate them....drove a range rover..loved it...drove an q7 loved it....drove an f pace..loved it....ha ha,l ha ha....love how you can change your mind and just be honest.honesty will get you there in the end, and bless your not as bland as some shmothers...lol

[@christophervan6966]

Excellent review.

[@jonathancrawley8916]

This is possibly the best car review you’ve ever made.

[@dann756]

Talking of new roads, if you fancy travelling down to Wiltshire there is a great one between Westbury and Pewsey, through Bratton, Eddington, earlestoke and other villages that escape my mind. Full of elevation, dips, apexes, tight twists, long straights, long winding corners, all with an incredible view of green hills, historic architecture. A very underrated road to spend a few hours with. As a kid, I only had the use of a diesel vectra C and a crew cab transit but loved every moment I had there. The bonus is where you pass Pewsey and find more great views to explore

[@andymiller8877]

That is a good bit of road.

[@klasseact6663]

Finally, a Bentley delivered to be reviewed in G R E E N🔥🔥🔥

[@Outta12]

Excellent review!! Most reviews don't criticize Bentley.

[@paulgraves7949]

Class sir...just like your shirt!

[@TheRacerRich]

Bentley made all the essentials options to remind you that they are in fact owned by Germans.

[@leeharrisonphotos4175]

Thank you for helping me through my partner watching Eurovision,👍

[@jtra3440]

You are brutally blunt but your are on point !! Thanks! Bentley needs to be more competitive and alluring for the more younger and greener market!

[@timdoyle4902]

The excitement of seeing a luxury brand isn't what it was, they're all a bit ostentatious now instead of interesting

[@OsellaSquadraCorse]

Perhaps it's related to them being 'brands' not 'companies'. There is NO sense of them being made with interest, by hand, to the bet of the ability of the makers. They are just names, badges and stickers, on consumer goods; regardless of the craft or money spent in making, it's still just 'a brand'. Applies to LVMH, VAG, Stellantis, GM, Fenway, IHG, IAG, the whole world, really.

[@cryptohouse1676]

@@OsellaSquadraCorse Yep. It is like going into an eye-ware shop today. Everything is just cheap plasticky crap that is made in China, but they have "prestige" brands on them to fool idiots into thinking they are buying luxury. Giant profit margins.

[@cutdepiefails6596]

Bloody hell when was Bentley not ostentatious in the WHOLE history of the brand? They went to Lemans with a truck sized race car with such a big bright polished grill that was almost the bigger than the Bugattis at the race. The others are trying to be ostentatious, Bentley (and Rolls) is just staying true to what they always were.

[@davidhorobin1060]

and the interior matches the shirt beautifully.

[@grahamsmith2022]

I hate 4X4's for all of those reasons and the fact that their "off road" ability is laughable,what I do like is meeting one coming the other way down a single track road when driving my 12 Tonne Unimog,they're that used to bullying everybody else on the road it's amusing to see the role reversal!😉😀

[@kylelewis4685]

Your range rover reliability/brand loyalty rant at 13:30 perfectly encapsulates the GM/ford/chrysler fan bois in the US. They will vehemently defend which ever of those their daddy and grand daddy owned as superior despite the fact they are all basically the same fast food level of quality.

[@peterdixon7975]

Complaining your Range Rover is unreliable is a classicly English. Like complaining that your large house is a full time job to clean. I have a secret theory that actually 90% of Range Rovers are perfectly reliable and people who have them keep quiet, you just hear the ones who have them and break complain, thats 5%. Then the ones who bought them and found they couldn't afford to run them, so blame reliability for the reason they now drive a Honda, that's the other 5%. 😃

[@sparky4878]

Just saw a red 1999 550 drive by me, about 11am. Wasn’t you out on a jaunt far from your south east base? Edit: Got home and noticed the most liked and commented thread on this video are bots talking to themselves about investments. KZbin needs to crack down on these.

[@The_Original_Geoff_B]

I've been reporting them as spam - please feel free to join in.

[@sparky4878]

@@The_Original_Geoff_B I do too. Not sure if anything happens.

[@visionist7]

@@sparky4878 sadly nothing happens, and yet half the time my comments vanish if they contain naughty words. KZbin is fvcked

[@Adam-lh9gj]

@@visionist7 You naughty human!

[@yodaddamilkman8422]

So many SUVs are just posh Audis. Thanks VAG for making the same car over and over again with different badges and body work 😂

[@paulnowlin2901]

Nice spec!

[@TheMadTatter]

Always used to enjoy asking owners of the first gen Bentayga how they were enjoying their Kuga. Joking apart, the first generation of these cars were appallingly put together, certainly from a fit and finish perspective, here's a challenge if you ever see an early one - see if it has an even and consistent tailgate gap (I'll give you a clue, they never do). Still, it appeals to the zeitgeist of excess so naturally people lap them up.

[@rouman7]

I agree I hate 4x4s. Never liked the square boxes ...

[@paddymcnamara9147]

Great review Jay but you should have given it a run off road too! Looks can be deceiving 🔱.

[@jimmyquinn9639]

What a lovely car 👍

[@johnnyboy1586]

It's about the feeling of superiority people feel looking down on other drivers from there elevated position

[@robtron3]

Objectively you are spot on but that shirt brings your aesthetic expertise into question 😂

[@JayEmmOnCars]

The shirts serve a purpose ;)

[@andrewf7822]

A proud and noble beast. Cars nice as well.

[@gavjones9981]

I worked at Bentley and that suv has Audi driveshaft and suspension. They also had Audi Q7 in garage with wires and a laptop plug into it . 🤫

[@bmwman1981]

That sums up that Bentley and it’s pointless you might as well buy a sq7 and not drive a massively overpriced ugly car

[@AB-gb8lb]

The issue with the indicator stalks is that it is entirely linked to the pedals , steering , it’s hideously expensive to make the change to Bentley ones , which has always been disappointing, but sadly a no brainer from an accounting perspective. Another point to note , a lot of Bentley owners come from Mercedes and Land Rover and have barely stepped in a Audi Q7 , so it’s just a non issue on the showroom floor , it’s mainly noticed by motoring press more than buyers. Great review , balanced and fair.

[@jamesedwards5846]

Thank you. I'll buy it

[@richardprice7763]

Poor fuel consumption and being green coming from the fella with a 550 Maranello V12 and a V10 Lamborghini! 😂

[@JasonWaterfalls13]

Right? Absolute hypocrite.

[@paulcs2607]

@@JasonWaterfalls13 but they are not daily cars.

[@jayaybe1]

He's reviewing the car for potential buyers and people interested in the car for the hell of it. Those things might be an issue for them.

[@Tential1]

It's hilarious that people who test these things for youtube care about shifting and top speeds. It's very out of touch with the actual people who buy SUVs

[@OsellaSquadraCorse]

While that is true, Testing how easy it is to get KFC gravy cleaned up out of quilted leather upholstery isn't really possibly on a short-term road test.

[@iancharlton678]

I have to defend my XC90 D5 SE 185 It’s nought but a chunky estate car. Carry’s a roof box, outboard engine, dogs, kids, camping gear.... whilst towing a substantial (but legal) German caravan.... On SORN most of the year.... whilst I drive a Yeti.... Holiday time out it goes.... 16 yrs old this year, still in superb condition. 🙂🇸🇪🇬🇧

[@OS993]

as a bentley, how is it different to an audi/porsche/lambo in terms of comfort and performance? the same compared to an aston, rolls, range rover, g-wagon?

[@nimedave]

It comes down to choice. I drive a Range Rover because I like it.

[@sparky4878]

I hate SUVs with a passion. Unless people need a high vehicle for access due to limited mobility I don’t see the point of them. Otherwise get an estate. Some say they need an SUV for safety. But only need an SUV for safety from being hit by another SUV. It’s a self fulfilling prophecy. Rant over.

[@visionist7]

Come and drive on south Italian roads You'll be begging for an SUV in ten minutes

[@JasonWaterfalls13]

Lol, maybe YOU don't need an SUV, but tons of people all over the world need them (not necessarily a Bentayga) for their daily task where they live. THINK!

[@OsellaSquadraCorse]

@@JasonWaterfalls13 If they need them, they need a UV, not an SUV... SUV therefore: still pointless.

[@beaches2mountains230]

As I grow older I appreciate manufacturer's that actually have an eye for reliability not just cutting edge technology. If I spend a house note on my transportation, I surely don't expect to be left on the side of the road due to a gang of faulty OBD II sensor or worse. If these auto manufacturers just built more reliable cars, trucks and suv's then word of mouth would increase there sales, period.. I love Range Rovers but only with an LS engine swap with accompanied transmission and ECU. Same can be said for the Jeep brand. You wouldn't catch me in one unless it had the aforementioned swap. I feel like if consumers spoke up against large corporations(through social media platforms, i.e. Me too, BLM) then we the people could actually get what we paid for. Just my 2 quid.

[@BobGeogeo]

Should I buy the 2021 Bentley Bentayga V8? Funny, that question is just what kept me from getting to sleep last night. But I'd have to sell the house and live in it ;-(

[@richarddyasonihc]

Interesting point here - no doubt of which you are already aware it’s possible. I recently purchased a Jaguar XJ Portfolio with only 47k for less than the cost in total of the options on the Bentley. Even more astounding (and I believe you mentioned that they should) is that the Jag has all but one of those options already in the spec, including the seat emblems massage and adaptive cruise control etc. Not only very comfortable lots of hand stitched leather- even suede. Alas, it on has a twin to V6 and is comparatively sluggish at 6 whole seconds to hit 60mph & ridiculous top speed of only 155mph. I am told that Bowers & Wilkins 1200watt sound system is pretty good quality as well The Jag also has sliding hatches to cover those never used ugly cup-holders. I like the verdant green , I am stuck with black and an Ivory interior. Seemingly the same clock (but probably not).

[@paulsheehan2998]

A wise man told me If you have 20k to spend on a RR Buy one for 15 The problem is people not being able to afford one then stretching themselves to buy one and not having the cash to maintain it. They're not as bad as some people would have you believe if they're looked after and issues are dealt with and not allowed to multiply before being sorted.

[@stevieg2483]

Hastily redone Q7! Classic Nikki Glaser hastily packed suitcase reference 🐫!

[@gaara4667]

For Bentley, literally anything else besides the Bentayga. The Continental is stunning, Flying Spur is gorgeous, Mulsanne is alright but the Bentayga is just ugly to me.

[@jamesengland7461]

Agreed

[@sicebim1]

Agreed, the Bentayga is ugly.

[@danielgreener4574]

Agree, the headlights and tail lights in particular look awful, like something from a month 1 car design student.

[@gaara4667]

And such a shame too because the interior really does scream “BENTLEY” but the exterior is just a hell no

[@werbinich7908]

Bentley died with the cancellation of the Mulsanne

[@venom5809]

LMAO I was just saying that the other day, I have never seen more Range Rovers in my life than in the last couple of years and I am in Michigan in the USA. 😂 Everyone seems to have been buying BMW and Range Rover suvs these days.

[@markbennett6658]

James ‘Naim’ dropping again?😂

[@RT_Gaming01]

Come on James, SUV/SAVs are excellent 😎 They can do everything well: Handle reasonably well or better (X5M F15 vs M6 RWD 🌧) ✅ Off Road ✅ Practicality ✅ Presence (G Class) ✅ Excellent content as always! 😎

[@daleboyd8010]

More expensive Worse on fuel Less aerodynamic Heavier Most can't go properly off road (unless they're real 4x4s which most aren't) Slower Wear out suspension faster More load/stress of running gear Not very many of them actually look good, decent at best

[@JasonWaterfalls13]

This logic escapes most motoring journalists I'm afraid. They love to criticize SUVs for being big and using tons of fuel, yet heap endless praise on whatever new V-12 Ferrari or Lamborghini comes out... Utter nonsense.

[@aaryeshg.6526]

@@daleboyd8010 Most can't go offroad part is forgiven because they can still handle the average amount of offroading most people would ever do. It's like complaining about people buying crossovers in FWD rather than the AWD. Some people do really only want the higher ground clearance cause its easier to get in and out of compared to a car for example (don't have to bend down like in a car). They don't necessarily need AWD that's why such options exist. Its not stupid if it fits the needs of people. They aren't "slower" if they can accelerate at the same pace as most sportscars lol. Sure the higher you sit, the less you "feel" the speed. You're trading off the feel of speed for comfort and broader visibility. The looks and design of them is debatable, I won't get into that part.

[@ijandrzejuk121]

Nice truck.

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Those that buy Bentley wouldn't know some bits and bongs are Audi bin parts as they've never been in an Audi. It sounds good tho. (Great shirt Jay. Not being sarcastic, It's cool.)

[@martinlaver007]

20:08 did you mug a local dogger for their iPhone footage?!

[@hazzabakka3524]

I would be interested to see a AM Dbx review

[@hazzabakka3524]

Great review aswell 👍🏻

[@iainmackenzie3704]

That coat needs it's own channel.

[@chrisslater3174]

🤣🤣🤣 Caught myself staring at it whilst trying to listen.

[@steffydog]

Nice

[@stephencollins7714]

Just do not get the hate for SUV’s. Typically no bigger footprint than an equivalent estate car, certainly no heavier than most premium electric cars, better visibility, easier to load, fantastic at towing and typically more comfortable. Down sides, higher running costs, do not handle quite as well as equivalent sized cars and slightly slower but in the real world of ever decreasing speed limits and other restrictions these thing matter little. I run a Q7 and find it easier to park and manoeuvre than an A6 avant. I am all about choice though and appreciate that they are not for everyone but I do not complain about people driving around in ridiculously wide two seater Italian exotics with even poorer eco credentials :-)

[@jayaybe1]

For many, SUVs are symbolic of a more opulent world they are excluded from, often through poor life decisions they've made along the way. These SUVs and their drivers become a focal point for their frustrations at their own lack of achievement. Screw 'em.

[@Marcke-tb1hb]

Lovely to listen to your review James. I could only listened though, as looking at this vehicle brings up my stomach contents. It screams: ‘idiot son of deposed dictator’. Great review as always.

[@AllWheelsGood]

I totally agree with your gripes around 4x4s!

[@Billy-Whizz]

Totally agree - feels like an Audi inside.

[@scottthomson9813]

GV80 for me please. Designed by the same chap, all the tech and luxury you'll ever need and 1\3 the price. Magic. Great video as usual. Love the channel!!

[@krugmeup2162]

Another ugly AF monstrosity

[@markwilliams5654]

It's becos of crash testing they use the Audi stalks it's too expensive to crash test other wise ....lol

[@mikehunt8823]

I like it but I agree no way could I live with the indicator stalks, I would gladly pay an extra 4k for carved walnut or even 5k for machined paladium stalks, il stay with range rover until the indicator stalk situation is resolved.

[@Tom-li9xq]

Absolutely love your content James !! Carwow is overrated, I would rather watch JayEmm

[@sparky4878]

I watched a couple of carwow vids. Can’t remember the name of the presenter I saw (is there more than one?). Really annoying guy.

[@MetalHead1904]

@@sparky4878 Mat Watson

[@sparky4878]

@@MetalHead1904 that’s the chap. Thank you.

[@MetalHead1904]

@@sparky4878 no problem 👍

[@pedrorenard8439]

Thing is with Carwow is that if it ain’t German it gets slagged off. I’m sure the Germans must own Carwow or have got Mat Watson’s family held hostage.😂

[@didiwinbig]

Could you do a video of the cars you didn't want to give back and the ones you couldn't wait to rid of i work at a used car dealer and there's some keys you want and others you don't

[@smurf9857]

It’s nice but I’m surprised how much is either the same or similar to my Q7 with the Vorsprung trim package. At less than a third of the price with only 12k miles on the clock when I bought it, it’s a bit more affordable as well.

[@guy4469]

Your my favourite reveiw guy ,did you borrow that ,oat .youve been in that ,harity shop again .

[@edwinchann7885]

Nice shirt

[@christianronn5301]

Are you telling me adaptive cruise isn’t standard on a car like this? Mom’s three cylinder Suzuki has adaptive cruise.

[@branon6565]

There are those of us who only own, AND WHO WILL ONLY OWN, 4 wheel drive vehicles who live on this planet, and here I'll speak for only myself: the newest model year vehicle I own is a 1999 Ford F-350 XLT Powerstroke diesel CrewCab (4 door) LongBox 4x4 truck, and I use it to tow one of my other three 4x4 vehicles, those being my 85 AMC Cj7, my 74 Ford Bronco (high horsepower 347 Ford small block powered), and my 44 Ford GP flat fender Jeep....I'll put it this way: who the hell do you think you are to tell me what type vehicle I "should" own and drive?! My 74 Bronco gets maybe, MAYBE, 8-10 miles a gallon and if you don't like that fact, IDGAF....not one of my rigs is mandated to be smogged save for the 99 F-350, and that's one of the many reasons I will only purchase older vehicles for the rest of my life (my 85 Cj7 is mandated to pass a smog test every other year , but since I replaced the stock motor with a Ford Coyote motor, I deleted all the smog reclamation system from my Jeep, so now I just pay a dude I know a couple 100 dollar bills, and then he "makes it" pass the smog test) ...not one of my rigs leaks a drop of anything, they sure as hell don't smoke, and I'll never not own and drive vehicles that ARE NOT "GREEN"....and besides, the batteries on junk electric cars are not recyclable as of yet, when they inevitably catch fire they are damn near impossible to extinguish, and quite frankly, I'm not a big enough of a POS to own and drive an EV.....

[@MrPressPhotographer4]

Stick with my BMW X5 M 45e thanks. The cup holders should have a cover they don't look great as they are.