Bentley freshened up the Bentayga's styling for 2021 with a more upright grille, new taillamps, and updated wheel designs. The SUV takes styling cues from the brand's new Continental GT coupe and Flying Spur sedan.
PROS Refined gas-powered engines, optional hybrid powertrain, cosseting cabin.
CONS Exterior styling isn't for everyone, eye-popping starting price, best features cost extra.
Refreshed exterior with a new grille and oval headlights.New tech interface with Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay.Increased rear legroom.
PROS Incredible luxury and craftsmanship Powerful engine and quick acceleration Legitimate off-road capability Optional seating for up to seven
CONS Optional equipment is very expensive Standard rear bench seat is a bit flat and plain
PROS Beautiful hand-finished interior Effortless performance Impressive infotainment system
CONS Gearbox can be laggy around town High running costs Average boot space
Pros Strong off-road capabilities Wealth of customization options High-tech safety and off-road features Smooth ride for an off-road-oriented SUV
Cons Options can get pricey Cargo door is heavy and opens toward the curb
Pros Modern design looks cool Awesome off-road capabilities Lots of personalisation options
Cons A Discovery is better at seating seven Top models are Range Rover money Land Rover's poor reliability record
Land Rover is introducing a V-8 engine into the Defender lineup for 2022: the 518-hp Supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 that's found in the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models. The V-8 will be available on both the two-door 90 and four-door 110 models; a high-end Carpathian Edition model will also sport the V-8 engine.
Pros Ultra-capable off-road, surprisingly refined on-road, well-equipped interior.
Cons Disappointing fuel economy, desirable features carry high price tags, six-cylinder isn't as quick as we'd hoped.
