Car Review
Bentley’s New V-8 SUV Is the Best Bentayga Yet
Even with fewer cylinders, the new 2026 Bentayga Speed has plenty to like
The 2026 Bentley Bentayga Speed in Alpine green satin.
Photographer: Hannah Elliott/BloombergSome people get hung up counting cylinders. They believe the more a car has, the better it is. I’m not one of those people.
Instead, steering, braking and balance—the management of the marriage between power and torque—matter far more when it comes to driving enjoyment. Engine size doesn’t necessarily indicate driving character. The magic is in the transitions.