VIDEO: Bentley Mulliner Batur teased, August 21 reveal confirmed

August 16: New teaser video handed down

A new teaser has come down today, offering a shadowy look at the new Mulliner Batur just days out from its big reveal.

As expected, the coachbuilt limited-production model will user in a new era of design for Bentley, pushing it beyond the familiar looks the brand's models have worn for decades.

Under the bonnet, we're expecting the most powerful version yet of its big and iconic W12 engine, sending power through a modern and advanced chassis.

Watch for more details in the coming week, ahead of the new model's August 21 debut.

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August 11: Bentley has teased the hand-built Mulliner Batur ahead of its reveal at the 2022 Monterey Car Week on August 21.

The grand tourer is the latest model from Bentley’s rejuvenated Mulliner coachbuilding division, succeeding the limited-run, two-door Bacalar convertible unveiled in 2020.

However, Bentley claims the Batur is “so much more than the successor to [the] Bacalar”, but the company is remaining tight-lipped on exact details for now.

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Named after a lake in Indonesia, the Mulliner Batur will be unveiled in full at 1:00 pm AEST on Sunday, August 21.

Bentley has confirmed the Mulliner Batur will debut its new design language, previewing the “themes and forms” of its electric future.

A teaser video released by the brand reveals a close-up of the Bentley badge and a chrome grille with a V-shaped mesh pattern and red accents.

In a similar fashion to the ultra-rare Mulliner Bacalar, of which Bentley produced just 12 units, the Batur is likely to be hand-built in similarly limited numbers.

According to British publication Autocar, the Batur will be based on the Continental GT coupe and powered by the Volkswagen Group’s 6.0-litre turbocharged W12 engine.

The engine has featured in various models from Audi, Volkswagen and Bentley, with the Batur likely acting as a swansong for the mill as Bentley shifts towards an all-electric future.

First detailed last year, Bentley has declared all non-electrified vehicles will be phased out by 2026 – with the line-up to consist of electric and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models – before it goes fully-electric from 2030.

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Bentley Mulliner Bacalar

Bentley currently sells two PHEVs: the Bentayga Hybrid and Flying Spur Hybrid.

The brand’s first all-electric vehicle will launch in 2025, potentially as a successor to the current Bentayga large SUV.

It is expected to be underpinned by the forthcoming Scalable Systems Platform (SSP), which will succeed the MEB and PPE architectures across each VW Group brand within the next five years.

As reported, a smaller electric SUV to compete against the next-generation Porsche Macan and Range Rover Velar is also likely.