It isn’t.
Automakers don’t like to talk about future plans and products. Smart wordplay is used to dodge pesky journalists’ questions. However, when they do talk about the future, it is often laced with speculation, vagueness and some butt-covering. Tim Hannig, the Bentley Mulliner boss, has been charged with expanding the brand’s operations. Hannig did not say no when Top Gear asked him about the possibility for a Bentley Bentayga conversion. Hannig didn’t answer the question.
Hannig stated to the publication that nothing was impossible if enough interest was shown in such a vehicle and if Mulliner could construct it while keeping Bentley’s style. It is more likely that a drop-top Bentley Bentayga could be built by Mulliner than from Bentley. Top Gear Hannig said that he doesn’t like disappointing people and that if someone says “no”, they will work with them on another project.
Mulliner just revealed the Bentley Bacalar, 12-car series of roofless Bentley Continental GT Convertible models. Prices start at PS1.5million (or $1.95million at current exchange rates). It makes more sense to build a limited number of Bentayga Convertibles than several hundred. A Bentley Bentayga convertible, a niche vehicle like this, should have at least 12 potential buyers.
Although convertible SUVs aren’t new, they tend to be less popular than the original. The Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet was only around for four years before it was taken out of production. Next came the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, which was produced from 2017 through 2018. It was then taken out of production by Land Rover. The Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet was also produced, with only 99 units.
Mulliner could build a Bentley Bentayga convertible. It would likely be seven-plus figures like the Bacalar. This Bentley Bentayga convertible’s price tag and limited production runs would attract those who love such things. If open-air SUV motoring is your preference, the Jeep Wrangler might be a better choice.