Bentley freshened up the Bentayga's styling for 2021 with a more upright grille, new taillamps, and updated wheel designs. The SUV takes styling cues from the brand's new Continental GT coupe and Flying Spur sedan. The Bentayga's cabin sees a new 10.9-inch infotainment display, tweaked dashboard styling, Apple CarPlay compatibility, a revised rear-seat entertainment system, and a wireless smartphone charging pad.
PROS Refined gas-powered engines, optional hybrid powertrain, cosseting cabin.
CONS Exterior styling isn't for everyone, eye-popping starting price, best features cost extra.
Pros Sledgehammer performance Surprisingly good fun to drive Superbly luxurious interior
Cons Ungainly looks from some angles Audi influences around cabin A Range Rover is roomier
PROS Sportier looks New tech and better interior Powerful and fast
CONS Still heavy Oval taillights look funky
The 2021 BMW X6 trades some of the X5’s utility for a fashion moment, but doesn’t miss a performance beat.
Pros Distinct shape Better look Impressive performance Available twin-turbo V-8 power
Cons Cramped rear head room Expensive Not as practical as an X5 Big rear blind spots
The 2021 X6 lineup adds some new standard features, drops some old ones, and gets revised option packages. The most notable new addition is Android Auto, which was previously not available and now comes standard. However, BMW eliminates previous options such as the acoustic glass, glass interior controls, rear-entertainment system, and night vision with pedestrian detection. The six-cylinder X6 now features a 48-volt hybrid system, and the V-8-powered version adds standard remote start and ventilated front seats.
Pros Smooth and speedy powertrains, athletic handling and refined ride quality, f ulfills luxury mission.
Cons Unintuitive infotainment interface, X5 has a bigger cargo area, V-8 upgrade requires a significant investment.
Minor changes to feature availability and option packages for 2021.
Pros Strong acceleration from both engines Comfortable and quiet ride High-quality interior
Cons Sloping roofline cuts down on cargo space Rear visibility is less than ideal Limited rear headroom
