Bentley SUV Teased; Launch In 2016

For the first time after previewing the EXP-9 SUV concept at the Geneva Motor Show 2012, Bentley has released the first teaser image of what is the production version of the SUV.

Looking at the two images we have posted of the concept and the teaser you can make out for yourself the significant changes that have appeared.

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Instead of the single large round headlights the production SUV gets Bentley's trademark twin lights that's seen on other models such as the Continental GT. Changes have also been made to the bumper and lower airdam design.

Scheduled to arrive in 2016, the SUV is set to become the most powerful and not the mention the most luxurious production SUV in the world, according to Bentley.

Bentley further states that the SUV will be positioned in a segment of its own, offering supreme quality, luxury, performance and craftsmanship, which are the brand's hallmark.

The SUV is expected to start with a price tag of at least £140,000, which will go up to double that amount depending on customization and variants.

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As for the engine, the flagship motor will be a massive 6.0 liter W12 unit that Bentley will manufacture at its Crewe facility, along with the SUV. Beside the petrol engine a plug-in hybrid and diesel engines are also under consideration. Expect the most powerful version to deliver between 500 HP to 600 HP of power.

While Bentley has set an annual sales target of 3000 SUVs, it has already received over 2,000 bookings for the SUV that's not even been seen by most of these customers.

We could get out first glimpse at the production Bentley SUV in 2015.