do you know Mulliner? It is about Bentley brand personalization department. Previously an independent service provider, Mulliner is now affiliated with the manufacturer and has its own workshops at Crewe, Bentley’s historic 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, an even bigger 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 ! Launched in 2022, two years after the Bentayga facelift, it knows its stuff the first full year in 2023. This is an expected model, especially for Asian and American customers who like a lot of space on board. It also replaces the giant Mulsanne sedanwhich was previously located above the Flying Spur and which 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!

The pinnacle of luxury

Mulliner did not touch the tuning options. Externally, he inherits the new diamond grille characteristic of Mulliner products. 22-inch wheels and satin mirror covers also appear. Aboard, 4 000 different combinations are possible ! Chrome, wood, gloss black: Mulliner offers the ultimate in luxury with sustainably tanned leather upholstery and recycled nylon carpets. Bentley also played with the headlights. With a specific welcome light when the door is opened, as well as a unique interior atmosphere: Bentley Diamond Illumination. In a word, you will understand this Bentayga EWB Mulliner is the ultimate in Bentley sophistication! Its cost has not yet been announced, but a priori it is not intended for you and me!

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