Following its global debut earlier this month, Bentley Kuala Lumpur has officially opened the order books for the 2025 Bentley Bentayga Speed and yes, prices start at a jaw-dropping RM2.8 million (duties included, options not). For ultra-luxury SUV fans in Malaysia, this isn’t just another refresh, it’s the start of a new era.
The big headline here is the farewell to Bentley’s iconic W12 engine, which bowed out in July last year. In its place? A re-engineered 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8, delivering even more performance than before. Don’t call it a downgrade, the new V8 produces 650 hp and 800 Nm of torque, making this the fastest and most powerful Bentayga Speed ever built.
Despite weighing in at a hefty 2.5 tonnes, the Bentayga Speed doesn’t hold back. It blitzes the 0–100 km/h sprint in a mere 3.4 seconds, half a second quicker than the W12 version and can top out at 310 km/h, provided you tick the box for optional carbon ceramic brakes. For a car that’s as much about presence as performance, those are astonishing figures.
For 2025, Bentley has added a few clever tricks to keep drivers entertained. One highlight is a new ESC Dynamic setting in Sport mode (available only with those ceramic brakes), effectively unlocking a “drift mode” that allows customisable slip angles. Pair that with a 15% stiffer suspension and for the first time ever in a Bentayga all-wheel steering, and you’re looking at a luxury SUV with serious driver engagement.
Visually, the Bentayga Speed keeps to a familiar silhouette, but it’s dressed with signature Speed-exclusive cues. These include dark-tinted headlamps, model-specific badging on the front doors, and an optional black contrast roof that’s unique to this variant. Standard wheels are 22-inch alloys, but buyers can go bold with 23-inch rims which, you guessed it, pair perfectly with those carbon ceramic brakes.
Step inside, and Bentley’s craftsmanship continues to impress. The cabin now features Precision Diamond quilting, plus a Speed-exclusive two-tone colour split across the upholstery. The digital instrument cluster gets unique Speed graphics, and even the chrome trim can be specified in an optional dark-tinted finish, enhancing the overall stealth-luxury aesthetic.
In essence, the 2025 Bentayga Speed is a swan song of pure V8 indulgence before Bentley goes fully electric by the end of the decade. It’s loud, fast, unapologetically opulent and tailor-made for those who want the best of Bentley’s combustion-era brilliance.
If you’re among the few who can afford this land-going private jet, orders are now open. Just remember: RM2.8 million gets you through the door, but the final bill depends on how wild you go with the options list.
