Bentley creates the ultimate fisherman's friend

Bentley's bespoke Mulliner division has announced it will offer what it describes as the "ultimate angling accessory" for its full-size Bentayga SUV.

Created for wealthy fly-fishing enthusiasts, the option has been named the "Master Tackle Station" and is available now for the firm's first ever SUV.

Hand made by the manufacturer's coachbuilding operation, the option sees the luxury SUV's large boot hijacked to offer a place to store all the fishing rods, waders, nets, flies and refreshments needed for a long day of trout and salmon fishing.

Featuring a Burr walnut veneered cabinet and the highest quality leather available, the Bentayga option is claimed to be made using the finest materials on offer.

Featuring sliding drawers and trays plus a fly-tying vice, the option also comes equipped with the intricate tools needed to create the flies. There's also a refreshment cabinet that comes with metal flasks and even a set of fine-china tableware.

Finally, as well as a waterproof floor, there's an on-board dehumidifier that keeps the boot area dry.

Bentley says the complete cabinet and all the accessories can be removed and stored if the owner needs the boot space back.

And the cost? A reported $140,000 (depending on exchange rate) - enough to make the Bentayga's $250,000 optional Breitling Mulliner Tourbillon in-car timepiece start to sound almost reasonable.

Already on sale Down Under, the $423,600 Bentayga (without the tackle station) is already officially Australia's costliest SUV.

Creating its own "ultra luxury segment", Bentley hopes to sell 50 cars this year.

Powered by a 447kW/900Nm 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 petrol engine, and despite its off-road ability, the Bentayga can top 300km/h and reach 100km/h, from standstill, in just 4.1 seconds, according to Bentley.

The company hopes the presence of a large SUV in its range will bring it new buyers, and ensure its dealers no longer lament the ones that got away.