An Extraordinary Evening for Bentley in Monaco +VIDEO

MUNICH/CREWE - November 2, 2015: To celebrate the European launch of the new Bentley Bentayga, Mr Wolfgang Dürheimer, chairman and chief executive of Bentley Motors, and Robert Engstler, Regional Director Europe of Bentley Motors, hosted an extraordinary dinner in the heart of Monte Carlo.

The guests at the Grimaldi Forum event were a collection of some of the greatest minds from the worlds of art, design, philanthropy, fashion, music, sport and business. The theme of the evening was ‘extraordinary’: celebrating remarkable people, debating what it takes to truly be extraordinary and discussing their own experiences and achievements.

Bentley’s brand ambassador Thomas Bubendorfer – one of the foremost solo climber’s in the world – supported the event and provided the guests with inspiring insights into his experiences of approaching new heights and overcoming personal limits.

Robert Engstler commented: “The success of Bentayga in Europe has by far exceeded our expectations. The extraordinary dinner in Monaco is one of the highlights of the European launch tour during which we will visit all retail partners.”

Step inside the new Bentayga and you find the finest automotive interior in the world, with handcrafted wood and leather throughout – engineered with precision to deliver absolute perfection.

The attention to detail in metal, wood and leather is the epitome of modern British luxury, and is only achievable thanks to the exceptional skill of the workforce in Crewe.

The Bentayga’s cockpit sets new standards for both luxury and precision, with meticulous tolerances between the exquisite veneered woods and metal elements. The dashboard takes the iconic Bentley ‘wing’ design as its inspiration, with the beautifully finished surfaces flowing gracefully from door to door over the top of the instrument binnacles, down under the centre console and back up around the passenger side fascia and foot well.

The hand-selected veneers form pure and elegant surfaces throughout the cabin, and each of the 15 pieces are shaped by Bentley’s artisans from a choice of seven different veneers, and finished with trademark Bentley attention to detail.

Highly polished, handcrafted metal elements adorn the dashboard, centre console and doors. Trademark Bentley knurling on the drive mode selector, gear knob, iconic bulls-eye vents and organ pulls adds sophistication and tactile refinement.

Sumptuous front seats, individually handcrafted in Crewe and featuring 22-way adjustment including adjustable cushion and backrest bolsters, provide superb support and comfort for all conditions. This cosseted feeling is further enhanced with a six-programme massage system, seat heating and ventilation.

Whether selected in four- or five-seat configuration, all of the leather seats in the Bentayga are available with contrast stitching and a quilted diamond design applied to the ‘shoulders’ and bolsters, echoing the design of a finely tailored British hunting jacket.

Bentley specialists individually select only the finest bull hides, all of which are sourced from cool European climates, naturally tanned and never over-printed.. Customers have the choice of 15 colours, in three duo-tone and one single mono-tone colour split.

The four-seat configuration makes the ultimate statement in design, comfort and luxury.  The two individual rear seats adjust in 18 different ways and include massage and ventilation functions as well as footrests.  The veneered rear console hides additional functionality such as cup holders, generous storage areas and USB charging sockets. 

The opulent feeling is completed by the fixed back, dividing the interior cabin from the boot.  Also trimmed in the signature diamond quilting and including a ski-hatch, it creates an enclosed rear cabin space that sets new standards in the SUV sector.

A full-length panoramic sunroof with acoustic interlays allows ample natural sunlight to highlight the surfaces and detailing.

Activate the hands-free tailgate and not only is a large, practical storage space revealed, but also another of the Bentayga’s unique features – the optional folding event seat. Ideal for those wishing to stop for a moment and enjoy a spectacular outdoor environment or pursuit, the innovative leather-trimmed folding seat matches exactly the style of the cabin seats and integrates seamlessly into the rear of the car with characteristic attention to detail.