do you know Mulliner? It is about Bentley brand personalization department. Previously an independent service provider, Mulliner is now affiliated with the manufacturer. It even has its own workshops in Crewe, the historic Bentley factory. They are the “Wizards of Bentley” responsible for providing customers who want it with personalized touches for their Bentley model. From the hand-stitched leather seats to the koa wood trim. From whimsical upholstery colors to individual engraving in the cabin! An operation that allows increase the selling price means of models. Bentley believes in it an increase of about 30% on the cost of the car. Or 220,000 euros on average in 2022compared to €170,000 in 2018. Mulliner Originals, Bacalar roadster and the Batur coupe show how important this department is to Bentley!

EWB, the new Bentayga

Mulliner now welcomes a new baby: Bentayga EWB. Don’t take this as shorthand for an even more radical version Bentley’s flagship SUV, released in 2015 (eg SVR or GTR). But just a long version of the model. EWB (Extended Wheelbase) literally means ” extended wheelbase ! Released in 2022, two years after the Bentayga facelift, it will outlive its own the first full year in 2023. This is a model that has been expected, especially for Asian and American customers who like a lot of space on board. It also replaces the giant Mulsanne sedan, formerly located above the Flying Spur. It was removed from the catalog in 2020. Under the hood is mo4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a capacity of 550 hp. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, and the maximum speed is 290 km/h!

Mulliner signs his first copy

The Bentayga EWB was an item his first Mulliner customization ! It was first introduced at the Naples Winter Wine Festival in Florida. A tribute to this event, which for the wine themeits passenger compartment is lined with amethyst details, a purple gem. The body was covered three layers of white paintand we find patterns in the form of bunches of grapes in several places. It’s the first ‘Mulliner Bentayga EWB’ and also the most expensive Bentayga since its introduction. sold for $1 million. A token amount to be given to Collier County, Florida, for raise children and accompany them every day. A noble cause, and a the first successful project for Mulliner on the Bentayga EWB!