The Bentley Bentayga Hybrid has been revealed with clever electric system to store energy for when it needs it most. The luxury SUV, handmade in Crewe, can do 31 miles on a single charge
THE world's first luxury hybrid SUV has been revealed - and it's made in Britain.
The £160,000 Bentley Bentayga has been given an electric makeover for the eco-conscious super-rich.
Handmade in at Bentley HQ in Crewe, the SUV will have a 31-mile (50km) plug-in range on top of a new turbocharged V6 petrol under the bonnet.
Charging will take just two and a half hours - and you don't just use a regular plug.
Instead, the British maker commissioned legendary designer Philippe Starck to pen the Power Dock wall chargers you can install on the drive.
You'll also be able to charge the car remotely - and pre-heat it before the morning commute - with Bentley's new app.
The clever hybrid system will also choose when is best to use electric power on your journey based on the route you've tapped into the sat nav.
For example it'll store up battery power while you're ploughing along the motorway to use it when you hit the city.
The luxury extends inside with veneered wood and metal across the cockpit designed to look like the "winged" Bentley badge.
Hand-stiched heated leather seats can be adjusted in 22-different ways and come with a massage function.
The model gets new digital displays behind the steering wheel to show you how much battery life is left - and how eco-friendly you're driving.
It's also packed with latest driver assistance systems like traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control and parking assist.
You can control the lot from the eight-inch touchscreen which has a massive 60GB hard-drive and the option of 30 languages.
Adrian Hallmark, chairman and chief exec of Bentley, speaking ahead of the Geneva Motor Show, said: "The Bentayga Hybrid is our first step on the road to electrification, combining traditional Bentey values with the latest technologies."
The Bentayga Hybrid is due to go on sale later this year.
