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Video | Is the Bentley Bentayga Speed the perfect fast SUV?
Rory Reid finds out whether Bentley’s fastest luxury SUV is the ultimate blend of comfort and performance
Words by: Catherine Kent
Published on 16 February 2026 | 0 min read
The Bentayga caused quite a stir when it first arrived in 2015 and today Bentley’s ultra-luxurious SUV is still proving it can raise a few eyebrows. In this video Rory Reid drives the Bentayga Speed – the most powerful and lairy version of the Bentayga yet.
This isn’t Rory’s first encounter with the latest Bentayga Speed, though. In his previous video Rory highlighted key design details, reclined in the sumptuous rear seats and sampled the purring exhaust note. However, he hadn’t taken the 650-horsepower beast for a spin, until now. So, was it worth the wait and is Bentley’s uprated V8 engine as good as the old W12? The look on Rory’s face as he engages launch control and thunders down the road tells you almost everything you need to know. Yet Rory takes us on a tour of his car’s optional extras and bespoke interior before giving us his final verdict on comfort, performance and the overall driving experience. Is the new Bentayga Speed worth over £300,000? Is it better than a Lamborghini Urus? Or should you buy a pre-loved Bentayga instead? You’ll have to watch the video to find out. Let Rory know your thoughts on the Bentley Bentayga Speed in the YouTube comments and makes sure you subscribe more videos like this.
This isn’t Rory’s first encounter with the latest Bentayga Speed, though. In his previous video Rory highlighted key design details, reclined in the sumptuous rear seats and sampled the purring exhaust note. However, he hadn’t taken the 650-horsepower beast for a spin, until now. So, was it worth the wait and is Bentley’s uprated V8 engine as good as the old W12? The look on Rory’s face as he engages launch control and thunders down the road tells you almost everything you need to know. Yet Rory takes us on a tour of his car’s optional extras and bespoke interior before giving us his final verdict on comfort, performance and the overall driving experience. Is the new Bentayga Speed worth over £300,000? Is it better than a Lamborghini Urus? Or should you buy a pre-loved Bentayga instead? You’ll have to watch the video to find out. Let Rory know your thoughts on the Bentley Bentayga Speed in the YouTube comments and makes sure you subscribe more videos like this.