2025 Bentley Bentayga Speed Lands in Malaysia – RM2.8 Million of Unfiltered V8 Power
Following its global debut earlier this month, Bentley Kuala Lumpur has officially opened the order books for the 2025 Bentley Bentayga Speed and yes, prices start at a jaw-dropping RM2.8 million (duties included, options not). For ultra-luxury SUV fans in Malaysia, this isn’t just another refresh, it’s the start of a new era.
The big headline here is the farewell to Bentley’s iconic W12 engine, which bowed out in July last year. In its place? A re-engineered 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8, delivering even more performance than before. Don’t call it a downgrade, the new V8 produces 650 hp and 800 Nm of torque, making this the fastest and most powerful Bentayga Speed ever built.
Despite weighing in at a hefty 2.5 tonnes, the Bentayga Speed doesn’t hold back. It blitzes the 0–100 km/h sprint in a mere 3.4 seconds, half a second quicker than the W12 version and can top out at 310 km/h, provided you tick the box for optional carbon ceramic brakes. For a car that’s as much about presence as performance, those are astonishing figures.
For 2025, Bentley has added a few clever tricks to keep drivers entertained. One highlight is a new ESC Dynamic setting in Sport mode (available only with those ceramic brakes), effectively unlocking a “drift mode” that allows customisable slip angles. Pair that with a 15% stiffer suspension and for the first time ever in a Bentayga all-wheel steering, and you’re looking at a luxury SUV with serious driver engagement.
Visually, the Bentayga Speed keeps to a familiar silhouette, but it’s dressed with signature Speed-exclusive cues. These include dark-tinted headlamps, model-specific badging on the front doors, and an optional black contrast roof that’s unique to this variant. Standard wheels are 22-inch alloys, but buyers can go bold with 23-inch rims which, you guessed it, pair perfectly with those carbon ceramic brakes.
Step inside, and Bentley’s craftsmanship continues to impress. The cabin now features Precision Diamond quilting, plus a Speed-exclusive two-tone colour split across the upholstery. The digital instrument cluster gets unique Speed graphics, and even the chrome trim can be specified in an optional dark-tinted finish, enhancing the overall stealth-luxury aesthetic.
In essence, the 2025 Bentayga Speed is a swan song of pure V8 indulgence before Bentley goes fully electric by the end of the decade. It’s loud, fast, unapologetically opulent and tailor-made for those who want the best of Bentley’s combustion-era brilliance.
If you’re among the few who can afford this land-going private jet, orders are now open. Just remember: RM2.8 million gets you through the door, but the final bill depends on how wild you go with the options list.
