{"id":49267,"date":"2023-05-09T12:04:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T16:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=49267"},"modified":"2023-05-09T12:04:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T16:04:00","slug":"2023-bentley-bentayga-ewb-cupholder-test-naglene-water-bottle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=49267","title":{"rendered":"2023 Bentley Bentayga Cupholder Mega Test: Will the Nalgene bottle fit? – Autoblog"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Bentley Bentayga<\/a> is impressive in its extravagance, and the extended-wheelbase Azure<\/a> First Edition is even more so. Unique styling, extremely high-quality materials, extra rear legroom and opulent seating make this expensive SUV a sublime place to spend time, whether behind the wheel or as a passenger. And while the Bentley<\/a> might seem better suited to one of those water bottles with an energy-focusing crystal energy inside (yes, it’s a thing<\/a>), capaciousness holds a luxury all its own. So, can the Bentayga<\/a> EWB accommodate what is truly the finest decanter for beverages on the go, the traditional 32-ounce Nalgene water bottle? Damned if I wasn’t going to find out while the Bentley was in my driveway.<\/p>\n

The primest real estate is, of course, the front cupholders, so let’s start there.<\/p>\n

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It’s hard to be disappointed, as something about sitting in the Bentayga’s driver seat is a natural balm for the soul, but warm feelings won’t make our Nalgene fit where we’d like it. Let’s try the doors next.<\/p>\n

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It fits there just fine, and we have to say, the azure color<\/a> of my Nalgene’s sturdy, BPA-free plastic looks quite nice against the car’s gray and lavender leather.<\/p>\n

So how about the folks sitting in business class?<\/p>\n

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As is often the case, the rear cupholders suffer the same constraints as the ones up front. The Nalgene won’t fit there, but maybe the doors?<\/p>\n

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These generous<\/a> pockets again provide a place for these big bottles. But there’s one more spot in this Bentley to stash a fifth Nalgene.<\/p>\n

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Just in front of the rear cupholders is a cubby that opens up. It’s big enough to fit a Nalgene, but not big enough to close the lid over it. It wouldn’t be a terrible place to temporarily hold your bottle while actively hydrating, then place it back out of the way in the door pocket once your thirst is quenched.<\/p>\n

Have a closer look in the video below. If the Bentayga is a little rich for your taste, you can see how the Nalgene fares in the Hyundai Ioniq 5<\/a>, Toyota 4Runner<\/a> or the upcoming Volkswagen ID.7 electric sedan<\/a>.<\/p>\n