Thread: Bentley obećava off-road sposobnost za svoj novi SUV

Zapovjednik strojarstva sugerira da bi dizel mogao biti moguć iBentleyov predstojeći SUV-a će imati neku razinu terenskih sposobnosti, kaže šef tvrtke za inženjering Rolf Frech. Moramo pokazati kako je to moguće [off-roading], kazao je. Kao Porsche 911 i trkalište. Koliko mušterija stvarno ide na trkalište? Ključ je u tome što je tome znaju da ako žele, mogu.
A low-range transfer case is under obzir for the platform, which will also underpin other luxury SUVs in the Volkswagen Group. The current platform uses an eight-speed transmission with hill descent control to compensate, to a degree, for the lack of low-range gearing.
Frech also discussed the future of diesel. Bentleys two largest markets ― China and America ― are not keen on diesels. However, Frech said: I think it [diesel] makes sense on the SUV. On the Mulsanne and the Continental, it depends on the business case. We are looking at diesel and a plug-in hybrid [for the SUV].
Bentley plans to stick with the eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission across the range, instead of a dual-clutch automatic gearbox. It also sees all-wheel drive as the clear direction for Bentley, but is prepared to offer more rear-wheel drive models for their weight saving and emissions benefits.
Očekuje se kako će odluka o proizvodnji bentley suv biti donesena je neminovno, uz najavu koja je moguća na sajmu u Ženevi sljedećeg mjeseca.