By Otsile Kadiege

Bentley is no stranger when it comes to vehicle customization, personalisation and exclusivity. The automaker has unveiled yet another special edition Bentayga called the S Black Edition which gets numerous exterior and interior styling which are, of course, exclusive to the S Black Edition.

Bentayga S Black Edition exterior

On the exterior, the accent takes the form of a laser-like stripe on the Styling Specification body kit below the front bumper and side sills and across the top of the rear spoiler. Its brake calipers are painted to match, adding a splash of colour behind the 22-inch black-painted wheels. As per the standard Bentayga S, all exterior bright-ware is replaced with gloss black versions – but the S Black Edition is the first model in Bentley’s 105-year history to include the Bentley Wings and lettering in matching gloss black. The final exterior detail is a Black Edition badge located on the rear D pillar.

Customers can choose from seven accent colour specifications: Mandarin, Signal Yellow, Klein Blue, Pillar Box Red, Ice, Hyper Green, and Beluga. Each of the colours bring eye-catching yet cohesive design both inside and outside, contrasting with stealthy black treatments across the car.

Bentayga S Black Edition interior

The impactful accent colours on the outside of the car are carried through into the handcrafted cabin. Highlights include contrast stitching, contrast piping and accent-coloured sections on the leather trim, a black ‘S’ emblem embroidered on each seat, a new carbon fibre on the fascia, centre console and waistrails.

The new Dark Chrome pack has been included as standard. This means that much of the interior metal detailing – the bullseye air vents, their organ stop controls and the centre vents – has been changed from usual bright chrome to gloss black equivalents. There are three audio systems to choose from, starting with the Bentley Signature Audio system followed by the Bang & Olufsen for Bentley system featuring illuminated speaker grilles, while the Naim for Bentley system represents the ultimate in automotive sound quality.

Bentayga S Black Edition performance

The Bentayga S Black Edition features Bentley’s renowned 4.0-litre, twin-scroll turbocharged V8 petrol engine developing 542 bhp (404 kW) and 770 Nm of torque, with a claimed zero to 100 km/h time of 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 290 km/h. 

Customers can also opt for the Bentayga S Hybrid Black Edition. The hybrid version is powered by a 3.0-litre TFSI V6 petrol engine and 100 kW electric motor-generator. It has a total system output of 340 kW and Bentley claims it will sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds and has a top speed of 158 mph 254 km/h.