Last month, Bentley gave the world its first look at the Torcal, its first fully electric model. Exactly a month later, the luxury carmaker has shown what the cabin of the new SUV will look like. The new teaser gives a much better idea of how Bentley plans to mix modern electric technology with the familiar feel of its luxury cars.
The biggest surprise is the number of physical controls. The Torcal will not rely only on a large touchscreen. Drivers will get buttons and knobs for common functions, including air conditioning and volume.
What the new cabin teaser shows
- Physical controls are placed on the steering wheel
- The centre console gets buttons for climate functions
- A rotary control sits around the start button
- Four modes are available through the rotary control
- The modes are Bentley, Comfort, Sport and Refresh
- Door panels also get physical lock and unlock buttons
- Circular air vents and speakers add to the cabin design
- Carbon fibre, leather and wood are used across the interior
The curved display sits high on the dashboard and is joined by a digital instrument cluster. The screen appears similar in shape to the setup used in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, which shares the Volkswagen Group PPE platform with the Torcal.
Bentley is also giving the cabin a more personal touch. Its Curation Engine changes several parts of the car depending on the selected mode. This includes lighting, cabin sound, climate settings and air quality.
Comfort mode is meant to create a softer and calmer cabin. Sport mode gives the car a more energetic feel. Refresh mode increases air circulation and brightens the cabin. Bentley mode is designed to offer a balanced setting with more driver involvement.
There is also a Digital Detox option linked to Comfort mode. It reduces the use of infotainment features for people who want a quieter journey.
Luxury details across the cabin
The teaser shows light coloured seats with Bentley logos and diamond style stitching. The headrests carry the brand’s winged design. Door panels combine leather, fabric and carbon fibre, with ambient lighting adding more detail.
Other visible parts include wooden dashboard trim, woven carbon fibre and Naim audio speaker grilles. The rear seats also get extra padding around the shoulders and thighs.
Battery and powertrain
The Torcal will use a 113kWh battery and is expected to offer around 500km of range. It will use a dual motor all wheel drive system, while charging speeds could reach 390kW.
| Bentley Torcal EV | Expected details |
|---|---|
| Battery | 113kWh |
| Range | Around 500km |
| Drive | Dual motor AWD |
| Charging | Up to 390kW |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group PPE |
| Global reveal | September 23 |
Bentley has not confirmed the final power figures or price yet. More details will be revealed at the global debut in London on September 23.