Bentley has confirmed that its Bentayga and Bentayga EWB models will qualify for phased tariff reductions under the India‑UK Free Trade Agreement, a move that could make the brand’s flagship SUV more affordable for Indian buyers.
Under the FTA, import duties on eligible British‑made vehicles will be trimmed over a set period, with the exact cut depending on the current duty bracket and the quota applied. While the fine print is still being worked out, the headline takeaway is that the cost of bringing a Bentayga into India could ease as the agreement progresses.
The Bentayga sits alongside heavy‑duty rivals like the Land Rover Range Rover and Mercedes‑Benz GLE in the high‑end SUV segment. With the duty easing, Bentley could edge closer to the pricing of its competitors, which currently bring their own hefty import taxes into the final sticker.
Bentley already clocks six models on the Indian market, from the GT coupe to the Torcal coupe‑car, but only the Bentayga and its longer wheelbase variant qualify for the FTA lift. The company’s local showrooms in Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi—each offering Mulliner customisation and after‑sales support—will likely be the first to roll out any price adjustments.
The exact timeline for duty reductions is still being negotiated, but industry insiders say the first tranche could start showing up in the next 12‑18 months. Buyers should keep an eye on official duty announcements and watch for any price readjustments at Bentley’s dealerships before making a decision.