Bentley’s first electric SUV, the 2027 Torcal, pairs ample space with a synthetic V8 soundtrack for new buyers.

Bentley will debut the 2027 Torcal, its first electric SUV, at the end of this month. A preproduction ride reveals a spacious interior and a simulated V8 engine note inspired by the brand’s 1980s Turbo R.

The Torcal shares its platform with the electrified Porsche Cayenne. Bentley engineers changed the two-chamber air suspension and altered oil flow through the adaptive dampers to make Comfort and Sport modes more distinct. The brand also placed high priority on a simulated V8 note based on its 1980s Turbo R.

Bentley’s development focus on ride and sound shows how EV makers can preserve brand identity through chassis tuning and acoustic engineering. Engineering teams can examine the Torcal’s damper and audio integration as a model for differentiating their own electric platforms.

Bentley will reveal the production Torcal at the end of this month. The camouflaged prototype used false body panels to disguise its shape. Bentley seeks to attract a new demographic with its first EV, entering a segment that includes the Rolls-Royce Spectre and Cadillac Celestiq.

What matters

• Bentley gave rides in a camouflaged preproduction Torcal EV with a simulated V8 note.
• The Torcal’s adaptive dampers and synthesized V8 audio show EV builders how to tune brand character.
• Watch the production Torcal’s official debut at the end of this month to see the final design.

Why it matters

Watch the production Torcal’s official debut at the end of this month to see the final design.

This GenAI News article was prepared in original wording using reporting and materials published by The Verge. Source reference: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/990319/bentley-torcal-ev-power-ride-sound-v8.

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