More than just some extra legroom, the Bentayga EWB brings some notable improvements—and poses some interesting questions about its smaller counterparts.
. After spending some time with the Bentayga EWB, it's clear that pragmatism pays dividends—along with a first-class experience in the EWB's second row that is truly a special thing.On some level, yes, the EWB is a stretch job, a Bentayga suitable for those who'd prefer to be in back rather than in the driver's seat. That will certainly be the case for some owners—not as many as you'd think.
That adds up to an experience on a windy road that shouldn't nauseate any passengers lounging in the back, and one that should even entertain the driver. The EWB's sheer mass obfuscates its performance slightly. Bentley claims it'll hit 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, and there's no reason to doubt it, but the way it gathers speed makes it feel deliberate rather than explosive—think steam train rather than overgrown WRX.
All of this can be accomplished with a few taps on the screen of a very slick, removable touch-sensitive panel that motors out from the back of the front console and separates from its magnetic base with a gentle tug. You can control either seat, the climate control, open the massive sunshade above, and do a number of other things.