Bentley has officially unveiled the Torcal, its first fully electric model and a car the company hopes will mark a confident start to its EV era. The new luxury SUV comes in two forms, with the flagship Torcal S producing up to 876bhp, a 0-60mph time of 2.8 seconds and a claimed range of up to 373 miles.

According to Top Gear's first-look report, UK prices start at £173,300 for the standard Torcal, rising to £199,300 for the Torcal S. Bentley's UK website is already open for configuration and enquiries, though first deliveries are not expected until summer 2027. The Torcal becomes the fourth model in Bentley's lineup, joining the Continental GT, Flying Spur and Bentayga, and takes its name from El Torcal de Antequera, a limestone landscape in Andalusia, Spain — a name Bentley says also nods to the word "torque".

The standard Torcal uses two electric motors to generate 810bhp and 1,155Nm, hitting 60mph in 3.3 seconds and topping out at 155mph. The Torcal S raises that to 876bhp and 1,350Nm when Launch Control is engaged, cutting the 60mph sprint to 2.8 seconds with a 162mph top speed. Both versions share a 113.2kWh battery and a 373-mile range claim, though Bentley notes that EU27 figures remain subject to type approval. DC charging from 10-80% takes a claimed 16 minutes, with a peak session adding over 220 miles of range in just 10 minutes.

Visually, the Torcal introduces a cleaner, more minimalist design language than the current Bentayga, featuring a grille lit by 76 hand-applied LED diamonds and rear styling inspired by Bentley's historic Blue Train. It measures 5,008mm in length but manages an 11-metre turning circle thanks to four-wheel steering. The Torcal S gains a darker, sportier exterior treatment to match its added performance.

Inside, Bentley has leaned heavily into craftsmanship, offering handcrafted walnut, leather, Dinamica trim and an optional 100% Merino wool fabric made with British clothmaker Fox Brothers — described as the first automotive-grade fabric of its kind. Front seats offer 16-way adjustment, heating, ventilation, massage and pressure-based comfort systems. A curved 12.25-inch OLED touchscreen sits alongside retained physical controls, complemented by a 620W standard audio system or an optional 1,780W Naim setup with Dolby Atmos.

Practicality hasn't been ignored either, with a 90-litre front boot, 2,700kg towing capacity, and driver-assist features including self-parking and route-memory reversing. Bentley's Active Ride suspension and all-wheel drive aim to keep things composed despite the car's size and weight, though how the Torcal performs on UK roads remains to be seen ahead of its 2027 launch.

Source: Regit

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