Bentley is offering a meaningful tech refresh for owners of earlier Continental GT and Flying Spur models.
The new infotainment upgrade brings a larger high-resolution touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration and updated navigation to cars built between 2012 and 2019, extending the usability of models that still have plenty of grand touring appeal.
At a glance
- Bentley has launched a new infotainment upgrade for 2012 to 2019 Continental GT, GT Convertible and Flying Spur models.
- The system centres on a 9.7-inch 2K touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, DAB+ radio and updated navigation.
- Pricing hasn’t been announced, but the upgrade is now available through Bentley’s dealer network.
A factory-style tech update for modern ownership
The upgrade is designed for the Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible and Flying Spur produced between 2012 and 2019.
Rather than simply adding phone connectivity in the background, Bentley has replaced the original infotainment screen and climate control interface with a more contemporary touchscreen setup.
At the centre of the system is a 9.7-inch display with 2K resolution, giving the cabin a more current user experience without changing the essential character of the car.
For owners who use these cars regularly, the most practical change is smartphone integration.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both supported, and each can be used wirelessly or through the car’s USB-A connections.
Navigation, radio and daily usability
The upgraded system also adds DAB+ digital radio while retaining FM and AM radio functionality.
Navigation has been updated with newer maps and integrated speed-limit information.
Bentley says the revised navigation system will be easier to update than the original setup, an important point for cars that may still be used for long-distance touring.
The most visible functional change is the move to touchscreen-based climate controls.
That replaces the physical buttons and switches fitted to the earlier cabin layout, making the interface more aligned with current infotainment expectations.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Bentley |
|---|---|
| Eligible models | Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible and Flying Spur |
| Model years covered | Built between 2012 and 2019 |
| Display | 9.7-inch touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2K |
| Smartphone integration | Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Connection options | Wireless or USB-A |
| Radio | DAB+ digital radio, FM and AM |
| Navigation | Updated maps with integrated speed-limit information |
| Climate controls | Touchscreen-based controls replacing physical buttons and switches |
| Availability | Available through Bentley’s dealer network |
| Price | Not announced |
Who this upgrade suits
This is the kind of update that will matter most to owners who enjoy the analogue richness of these Bentleys but want the convenience expected in a modern luxury car.
It’s also a useful development for buyers considering a 2012 to 2019 Continental GT, GT Convertible or Flying Spur and weighing cabin technology against the cars’ broader appeal.
By offering the upgrade through its dealer network, Bentley gives those models a more contemporary ownership proposition without asking owners to move into a newer car.
