Bentley Torcal Is Crewe's First All-Electric CarBentleyBentley on Monday showed off the first official image and revealed the name of its upcoming electric crossover, the Torcal. Road & Track got a semi-exclusive early preview of the upcoming EV, and we have additional insight into its overall design.The Torcal is slated for a full reveal on September 23, so for now, details are extremely limited. What we do know is that it's around 16 feet long, has a range of more than 300 miles, and that Bentley says it's its "most considered Bentley: every single decision, element and characteristic has the customer at its core."As for the visuals, let's start with the teaser. The image shared by Bentley shows its rear hatch and taillights, which have a crystal-like, quilted pattern throughout their slim-rectangle shape. There's not much else to go off of here, but from our preview, the crossover's looks in the rear right-quarter skew somewhere between its Volkswagen Group sibling, the Porsche Cayenne, and the Range Rover Velar. It has wide rear wheel arches that are distinctive and bring strong character to the EV.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe front-end is distinctly Bentley. The Torcal has a more squared-off front-end—sharper than its older, gas-powered brother, the Bentayga. There are hard angles, sharp daytime-running lights, and, aside from a lack of rounded headlights, a face that feels freshly in line with the Flying Spur and Mulsanne sedans. Its roots are unmistakable. And, yes, it has a grille.On the inside, the quality remains top-notch. The materials—the woods, metals, fabrics, leathers, and glass crystals—are ASMR-worthy and innovative. There are physical buttons, but no shortage of tech, either. I can't speak much to overall comfort, but I was impressed from my brief experience inside the SUV.Bentley says this EV follows the Bentayga, Bacalar, and Batur in the line of names borrowed from natural landmarks. Specifically, this one is named after El Torcal de Antequera in Andalusia, Spain.More details about the Torcal will be revealed in the lead-up to its September reveal in London.You Might Also LikeIf You Can Only Own One Car, Make It One of TheseThese Are the Most Popular Cars by State
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