India, March 13 -- Since its debut in 2015, the Bentley Bentayga has been the brand's most important model, accounting for roughly 40% of global sales. The Bentley Mulsanne was retired in 2020. But there's a growing demand for ultra-luxury SUVs. It means that the extended-wheelbase Bentayga EWB has is now the carmaker's flagship. But rather than simply stretching an existing car, Bentley has engineered the EWB to deliver a distinctly more indulgent rear-seat experience while retaining the performance and craftsmanship expected of the marquee model.

At first glance, the EWB looks like a familiar Bentayga. The details are where the glow-up shows up. The SUV is 180mm longer than the standard car, taking the overall length to just over 5.3 m...