Bentley's all-electric 'Urban SUV' caught out in the open

Luxury brand forges ahead with first EV, based on new Porsche Cayenne

- Jordan Katsianis

THE world might be cooling on EVs, but Bentley is forging ahead with the so-called 'Urban SUV', its first all-electric model. This is the first time we've seen it in close to production form, and it gives us a clearer idea of what to expect when the car is revealed at the end of 2026.

Despite the 'Urban SUV' name, this is still a large SUV, if not quite as big as the Bentayga. The spy shots show it's far sleeker than its big brother.

The generous bonnet, with a fairly compact front overhang and steeply raked windscreen, will help with high-speed aerodynamic. But even under thick camouflage, it's obvious that Bentley's typically upright front end will remain, albeit influenced by the styling of the EXP15 concept (right).