GoKawiilBentley previews electric Torcal SUV with synthetic V8 soundtrack ahead of debut
Bentley let journalists ride in a heavily disguised preproduction version of its upcoming 2027 Torcal, an electric SUV built on the same platform as the electrified Porsche Cayenne. The vehicle features artificial exterior body panels and interior coverings to hide its true design, and despite being smaller than the Bentayga, it offers a notably spacious cabin and refined ride quality using off-the-shelf two-chamber air suspension.
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As luxury automakers race to electrify flagship models, Bentley faces the challenge of preserving its signature driving character—including engine sound cues—without a combustion engine, a tension shared by rivals like Rolls-Royce and Mercedes-Maybach. How Bentley resolves the authenticity-versus-artifice debate around synthetic sound could shape expectations for how traditional luxury brands translate their identity into the EV era.
- Bentley's Torcal EV shares its platform with the electrified Porsche Cayenne
- The preproduction model uses disguised paneling and coverings to conceal final design details
- Engineers are focusing heavily on ride smoothness and cabin space despite a smaller footprint than the Bentayga
Source: theverge.com — Peter Nelson, 2026-09-07
Published there as: “Bentley’s Torcal EV tries to balance authenticity with fake V8 sounds”
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