Best Luxury Car 2023 – Bentley Bentayga

In an interesting sign of the automotive times the three finalists for Best Luxury Car are premium SUVs with six-figure price tags, all sharing foundations and much of the same technology as members of the wider Volkswagen group.
In a testament to the management of the individual brands, and the skills of those putting their own twist on this pooled resource, each of these cars retains its own clear identity and character, though, the Audi RS Q8 and Lamborghini Urus both expressing their respective values in fine style. But of the three it’s Bentley that has done the best job, the Bentley Bentayga artfully combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and tastes into a deliciously opulent package. Time and again owners cited the strength of the Bentley brand and the famous traditions it stands for as core to the Bentayga’s appeal, a view shared by our reviewers and bolstered by new options like improved hybrid power and an Extended Wheelbase version for those wishing to travel in first class comfort. Well done, Bentley! Return to the New Car Awards homepage