Bentley Torcal
For 107 years, Bentley has delivered effortless performance, outstanding comfort, exquisite British handcraftsmanship with the finest natural materials, and a soundtrack with soul.
The all-new Torcal is, first and foremost, a Bentley. In every aspect of its design, technology, craftsmanship, materials, and sustainability, it is a template for future Bentleys, regardless of powertrain.
Led by Design Director Robin Page, the in-house design team at Crewe has created a low, sleek SUV that introduces a bold new design language, rooted in Bentley's DNA. The first read is proportion. Torcal's long wheelbase, short overhangs and proud frontal aspect create a powerful stance and embody upright elegance, one of Bentley's guiding design principles. Combined with the principle of an endless bonnet, these elements emphasize the car's length, presence and unmistakable Bentley character.
The second read focuses on the car's graphical elements, establishing identity and expression, particularly through the face. Echoes of iconic Bentleys, notably the Continental T, are reinterpreted through advanced lighting technology and a distinctive illuminated diamond grille. At the rear, clean, uncluttered graphics create the prestigious shield, a design principle first explored with the EXP 15 Concept Car.
The third read is surface language - the sculpture, volumes, and the way light interacts with the car as the viewer moves around it. Torcal deliberately reduces unnecessary lines, letting its surfaces and proportions create emotion and character.
This is most evident in the powerful rear haunches. The cabin tapers towards the rear, allowing the body to build over the rear wheels and creating what the design team describes as the ‘resting beast' - a sense of strength and energy contained within the sculpture.
The fourth read is detail, revealing another layer of craftsmanship as occupants get closer to the car. The diamond pattern becomes a recurring thread throughout the Torcal, sometimes clearly expressed and elsewhere abstracted into surfaces, textures and patterns.
The same philosophy continues inside. The dashboard architecture remains inspired by the Bentley wings, creating symmetry, power and balance, whilst bold sheer surfaces give authentic materials, including leather, wool, veneer and aluminum, space to breathe.
Knurled controls and reinterpreted bullseye air vents celebrate Bentley's ‘magical fusion' of craft and technology. Physical controls remain within the center console and steering wheel, providing tactility for functions occupants naturally want to touch. The Torcal's seats feature an all-new design packed with technology. The standard seats include 16-way adjustment, heating, ventilation, adjustable bolsters, and a new massage function.
Bentley's recent and innovative Postural Adjust and Smart Seat Climate systems are included as options, maximizing seat comfort over long distances by continuously adjusting the seat's shape to subtly alter pressure distribution and by adjusting heating and ventilation to control the occupant's temperature to a desired setpoint. For the dedicated Wellness Seat Specification, the massage system now extends from the squab into the cushion, meaning legs as well as back and shoulders can be massaged.
At the rear, the three-occupant seat introduces a power-fold system for the first time in a Bentley. Five wheel designs in multiple finishes are offered at launch. The core car comes with a 21" wheel as standard, while the S comes with a standard ten-twin-spoke 22" design. Three further optional 22" wheels are then available, including a dedicated aerodynamically focused option, while 21" and 22" tires are available with summer and winter treads and compounds, with a 22" all-season tire completing the range.
The Torcal is also the first Bentley to feature Bentley's redesigned and modernized emblem, revealed last year.
Performance: true to Bentley's lineage
The first Bentley with a fully electric powertrain, Torcal delivers performance familiar to Bentley owners of any era, combining effortless power with precision. Delivering up to 888 PS, with the highest torque of any Bentley ever made - 1,350 Nm - Torcal can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds (0-100 km/h in 2.9 secs), yet the driving experience is always accessible, progressive and sophisticated. The R&D team chose this level of performance deliberately, knowing most customers find acceleration more extreme than this uncomfortable.
The car features a pair of powerful permanent magnet synchronous motors. Both are dry-sump designs and are filled with oil for life. The front motor has an open differential, while the rear motor has a locking differential with a multi-plate clutch on each output shaft.
The high-voltage battery consists of 192 lithium-ion pouch cells in series, running at 800V nominal, with a total net capacity of 113 kWh. The battery is covered by a 100,000-mile, 10-year warranty.
Fully active suspension - for the first time on a Bentley - and adaptive two-valve dampers deliver a true magic carpet ride, while allowing a choice of chassis tune for each driving mode. Each damper can be actively and independently raised or lowered instantaneously, reacting to both road and driver inputs for maximum ride comfort and body control. The system negates the need for anti-roll bars, using the reactive dampers to provide infinitely adjustable anti-roll torque. Agility is further increased with electronic All Wheel Steering as standard, using rear steering angles up to five degrees to reduce the turning circle to 11.1 meters.
Braking is provided by an iron braking system, with 420 mm front discs and 370 mm rears. Customers may also upgrade to a Carbon Silicon Carbide (CSiC) ceramic system, with 440 mm front discs (jointly the largest in the world with other Bentleys) paired with 410 mm rears. Both options are available with black, red or grey calipers, with three additional colors available through Mulliner.
Relaxing, long-distance journeys, agile, exhilarating handling and off-road composure are all within the Torcal's wide-ranging capabilities. The Torcal is ultimately as comfortable as a Flying Spur, and as dynamic as a Continental GT Speed. The Torcal's broad bandwidth allows for different characters and personalities, easily accessible via the four different curation modes.
Year-round usability
The Torcal measures five meters in length and is the shortest four-door in the model line-up, yet it offers exceptional interior space, with a 460-liter boot supplemented by a 90-liter front storage area. A turning circle of 11.1 meters makes it highly maneuverable in urban environments, while the range of up to 375 miles / 600 km makes long-distance travel effortless and uninterrupted. Equally important, the Torcal can charge from 10-80% in just under 20 minutes at 400 kW, adding 100 miles (161 km) of range in just seven minutes.
The latest ADAS technologies provide both advanced driving and parking features to make the driving experience easier and more intuitive. A set of 25 radars, sensors, and cameras around the car gives it the data it needs to interact with its surroundings. For example, the car constantly scans its environment, so if it encounters an obstacle on a narrow road, it can automatically reverse to a previously identified point to let the obstacle pass.
The car has assistance systems for towing, garage and parallel parking, helping to avoid damage to wheel rims, and remote parking via an app - while precise parking maneuvers can also be trained into the car. Four radar-controlled powered doors can self-open and close, adding another layer of convenience and making interactions with the Torcal feel more effortless and considered. Passengers can close their doors by putting on their seat belt or via the main touchscreen, while the driver can close their door by pressing the brake pedal.
A new Frosted Diamond switchable-glass sunroof brings greater flexibility to the cabin experience, allowing customers to tailor light and atmosphere in a way that feels both practical and luxurious.
Handcrafted soundscape
The propulsive beat of a powerful engine has been a constant in Bentley history from the very first 3 Liter of 1919 to the present day. The effect is both highly emotive and part of an important feedback loop between driver and machine. The Torcal's development team aimed to create a similarly powerful sound connection, beyond mere electronic imitation. They discovered that the rhythm of a Bentley V8 was central to its appeal, and used real instruments - including drums, viola, and bass guitar - to create the Bentley Dynamic Symphony, complete with subtle variations and tiny imperfections.
From a resting pulse to full-throttle acceleration, the Torcal's human-generated soundtrack provides aural feedback to the driver, underscoring connection rather than simply imitating an engine note. The potent low-frequency sound is calibrated to driver torque demand and vehicle speed. This improves sensory feedback tied to vehicle behavior and provides predictable driver feedback to support consistent, confident control. The volume of the Dynamic Symphony increases in Sport mode and can also be turned off completely if you prefer silence.
Other auditory control responses include the sound of the direction indicators, from a recording (taken in Bentley's upholstery workshops) of a hammer striking leather. Even the touchscreen and digital assistant note has a human touch - literally - it's taken from the sound of a crystal glass.
Beyond the propulsion and functional sounds, the Torcal is offered with two audio systems, starting with a 620W, 16-speaker system. In conjunction with Naim, the Torcal is also available with a 1,780W, 28-speaker package that includes kinaesthetic seat shakers and front headrest speakers, along with Dolby Atmos 7.1.
Modern materials, sustainably sourced
For generations, Bentley has set the benchmark for interior craftsmanship in the finest materials. The Torcal extends the palette of choice, introducing innovative materials, forward-thinking and meticulous attention to detail that together redefine automotive luxury.
Merino wool has long been celebrated for its softness, warmth, and natural elegance in fashion, but it has lacked the durability required for an automotive interior. Now, in collaboration with Fox Brothers, a Somerset firm that has been weaving fine wool fabrics since the 18th century, Bentley's Color, Materials and Finish team has developed the world's first 100% Merino wool automotive fabric, bringing a new dimension of warmth and comfort to the interior. It is the first automotive wool fabric to achieve Responsible Wool Standard certification.
A new finish developed for Torcal, Ombré Walnut by Mulliner, is made from up to 1,000 individually selected layers of responsibly sourced walnut off-cuts and craft (recycled) paper, carefully pressed together and then sliced to less than a millimeter thick. Four distinct walnut shades flow naturally from deep black through dark smoke and light smoke, creating a striking expression of modern luxury rooted in traditional craftsmanship.
Another finish debuts: Sunburst Aluminum by Mulliner reinterprets the engine-turned aluminum dashboards of Bentleys past. Its tactile, precision three-way brush pattern highlights Bentley craftsmanship with fresh attention to detail.
For a stunning interior color palette, 15 different shades of olive tan leather - including the new hues of Teal, Terra and Glaze - are joined by 15 matching shades of Dinamica, and the pure Merino wool in five colors. Six wood veneer options are supplemented by two technical finishes and six Piano finishes (Black, Gravity Grey, Linen, Teal, Imperial Blue and Cricket Ball).
Two models at launch: core and S
The Torcal launches with two distinct models: the core car and a more sporting S version. The core Torcal model will launch with 821 PS and 1,194 Nm peak torque, capable of accelerating to 60 mph from a standstill in 3.3 secs (0-100 km/h in 3.4 secs) and reaching a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). The S version goes further, with 888 PS and 1,350 Nm when Launch Control is active, delivering a 2.8-second sprint to 60 mph (0-100 km/h in 2.9 secs) and a top speed of 162 mph (260 km/h).
The Torcal comes as standard with satin silver brightwork, a single-tone color split, and Open Pore Crown Cut Walnut. The Torcal S adds performance with a suite of visual changes for a sportier aesthetic.