Bentley Motors introduced the Torcal, its first all-electric vehicle and fourth model, in South Korea on the 15th, marking the car's Asian debut.
The British carmaker unveiled the luxury sport utility vehicle at the Bentley Torcal Premiere held at Kahn Studio in Seoul's Seongbuk district. "For 107 years, we have built uncompromisingly complete cars with effortless and powerful performance, outstanding comfort, exquisite British craftsmanship using the finest natural materials, and sound with soul," Chairman and Chief Executive Frank-Steffen Walliser said. "The Torcal is a symbol of Bentley's originality."
The Torcal is Bentley's first urban luxury SUV. The model reinterprets the heritage the brand has carried for decades through a modern lens. The front end features a long, extended hood and other design elements inspired by iconic Bentley models including the Continental T. At the rear, muscular fender lines evoke a resting predator. "We wanted to interpret Bentley's own identity as a work of art, adapted more closely to the electric vehicle side," said Robin Page, Bentley's director of design.
Bentley's first all-electric model comes in two specifications: the standard Torcal and the sportier Torcal S. The standard version delivers 821 horsepower and 121.7 kg.m (1,194 Nm) of torque. The Torcal S produces 888 horsepower, 137.7 kg.m (1,350 Nm) of torque and a top speed of 260 kilometers per hour. Driving range reaches 600 kilometers under the WLTP standard, and the battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in 16 minutes, based on U.K. figures.
The Torcal measures 5 meters long, 2 meters wide and 1.7 meters tall. It has the shortest body among Bentley's four-door lineup but secures a spacious interior, offering 460 liters of trunk space and 90 liters of front storage. The cabin uses a 100% merino wool automotive fabric that Bentley developed with Britain's Fox Brothers, which the company says is the first of its kind in the world, along with newly created materials such as Ombre Walnut by Mulliner and Sunburst Aluminium by Mulliner.
The Asian premiere coincides with the 20th anniversary of Bentley Motors Korea's official entry into the country. Asked why South Korea was chosen for the Torcal's Asian debut, Dave Hayter, head of Bentley's Asia-Pacific region, said the country is one of Bentley's largest markets globally and continues to grow rapidly. "Korea has played an important role in Bentley's journey over the past 20 years, with customers who share our passion for innovation, craftsmanship and outstanding performance, so it is deeply meaningful for us to present the Torcal in Seoul as its Asian premiere," he added.
Bentley entered the South Korean market in 2006 and has spent two decades working with local partners to develop the luxury car market while expanding customer experience and luxury lifestyle programs. The company expects the Torcal to serve as a core model in its future strategy, broadening Bentley's appeal to a wider customer base and strengthening its position in the market.
Orders for the Bentley Torcal open in South Korea on Oct. 15. Official domestic pricing starts at 330 million won (about $240,000) for both the Torcal and the Torcal S, including value-added tax and varying by options. First customer deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2027.
Bentley executives attending the event included Walliser, sales and marketing director Christophe Georges, design chief Page and Asia-Pacific head Hayter.