Bentley EXP 15 Concept - A glimpse Into the brand’s electric future

KUALA LUMPUR: Meet Bentley’s all-new dramatic, high-riding limousine concept that marks the beginning of a new era for the Crewe-based luxury car manufacturer. Named the EXP 15, the concept previews the design of the brand’s next-generation cars, starting with an electric SUV, set to launch in 2026.

Bentley EXP 15 Concept: Key highlights

Exterior

• Not intended for sale, the Bentley EXP 15 is a statement of intent that represents the company’s evolving design language, rooted in history but aimed at a high-tech, electrified future.
• It is a full-scale vehicle measuring 5.4m in length and features an upright grille, a long bonnet, and a rear-set cabin inspired by the 1930 Speed Six Gurney Nutting “Blue Train” coupe.

• The concept introduces five core exterior design principles that will shape Bentley’s upcoming models. These are - Upright Elegance, Iconic Grille, Endless Bonnet Line, Resting Beast, and Prestigious Shield 
• It combines classic proportions with ultra-modern surfacing, boasting aerodynamic side vents, Active aero elements, and Ultra-slim headlight strips. The rear features slim, protruding rear lights with intricate 3D diamond detailing.
• The exterior is sprayed with a Pallas Gold hue, a liquid metal finish with radar- and LIDAR-friendly aluminium pigments.

Interior

• The cabin boasts an innovative design that seamlessly combines traditional luxury elements with futuristic digital features. It uses VR software for interior prototyping and customer configuration.
• The vehicle has a unique three-seat, three-door configuration. On the driver's side, we can see a single door, while the passenger side features coach doors with roof integration. The seating layout supports multiple modes (Co-pilot, Standard, and Relax) with a 45° rotation of the passenger seat.

• Five interior design principles are: Wing Gesture, Bold Gravitas, Cocooning Haven, Iconic Details, and Magical Fusion. 
• The cabin is wrapped in innovative materials and finishes, including 100% wool from Fox Brothers, 3D-printed titanium, and silk jacquard from Gainsborough.
• The concept vehicle has a full-width screen (inspired by Bentley’s Rotating Display), dedicated in-cabin storage, and a dual-purpose boot space. 

The Bentley EXP 15 concept car also wears the new Winged B emblem along with the reimagined interior diamond quilt pattern. At its heart lies a fully electric, all-wheel drive powertrain, setting the stage for the next generation of grand touring. 

Robin Page, Bentley Director of Design, said: “The beauty of a concept car is not just to position our new design language, but to test where the market’s going. It’s clear that SUVs are a growing segment and we understand the GT market – through four generations of the Continental GT – but the trickiest segment is the sedan because it’s changing. Some customers want a classic ‘three-box’ sedan shape, others a ‘one-box’ design, and others again something more elevated. So this was a chance for us to talk to people and get a feeling.”

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