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 Stonking acceleration from the twin-turbo V-8, smoothest start-stop system around, impressive ride and handling balance.
CONS Lazy transmission tuning, properly expensive, heavier and less involving than a similarly capable sports sedan or wagon.
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class comes with a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. basic warranty, a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. powertrain warranty. AMG GLE 53 makes 429 horsepower and 384 lb-ft.Standard 48-volt EQ Boost system adds 21 hp and 184 lb-ft.MBUX infotainment system.
PROS Modern, luxurious interior appointments Turbocharged inline-six engine is smooth and powerful MBUX infotainment is one of the best in the business
CONS Choppy ride on less than perfect surfaces Body style heavily restricts rear visibility
Pros Ear-shattering V8 engine EQ Boost system improves efficiency Muscular styling Luxurious, spacious cabin Much-improved infotainment system Race Mode delivers precise steering
Cons Can't fully mask its size It can't fully defy physics Ride will be too firm for some Requires expensive optional extras Infotainment system can be intimidating at first
