For 2017 the fortunate one-percent will be able to avail themselves of what will be the ultimate SUV thus far, the Bentley Bentayga. It starts at a staggering $231,825, and at that most will likely come bespoke to suit an owner’s whims for added exclusivity.

Bentley engineers created a new engine for the Bentayga, a twin-turbocharged, 6-liter, 12-cylinder engine that makes 600 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. This huge power plant will push the Bentayga from zero to 60 mph in under four seconds and take it to a top speed of almost 190 mph.

The upholstery is fine, hand-stitched leather and comes in so many color combinations that each one is essentially handmade. The dashboard and door panels are made of hand-crafted wood, which comes in similarly complex custom combinations.

The dials and mechanical switches are hand-tooled and deeply chromed, from what feels like aircraft-grade material — down to the little buttons that open and close the air-conditioning vents. The interior features salon-level luxury and video screens for the back seats. (The four-seat configuration can become a five-seat setup. Next year will see a seven-seat, third-row version.)

The open question is: Is the world ready for a $250,000 SUV?