Aston Martin Apple CarPlay Ultra: The Next-Gen In-Car Experience

Aston Martin has always represented the perfect blend of luxury and cutting-edge technology. Now, with the arrival of the Aston Martin Apple CarPlay Ultra, the British automaker sets a new standard in automotive infotainment. For drivers who desire seamless connectivity, style, and performance, this innovative partnership between Aston Martin and Apple promises an experience unlike any before.

What Is Aston Martin Apple CarPlay Ultra?

Apple CarPlay Ultra is the next evolution of Apple’s renowned CarPlay system, and Aston Martin is the world’s first manufacturer to debut this advanced feature for drivers. The CarPlay Ultra experience goes far beyond previous iterations by integrating deeply with both the center touchscreen and the driver instrument cluster.

Real-time and customizable information appears across all major displays. Whether you're checking your speed, navigating city streets, or managing your playlist, everything flows seamlessly between your iPhone and your Aston Martin.

As Apple notes, “CarPlay Ultra brings the best of iPhone and the best of the car together for a deeply integrated experience, beginning with Aston Martin vehicles” (source).

Key Features and Enhanced Integration

• Full Screen Customization: CarPlay Ultra gives Aston Martin drivers the ability to personalize both the instrument cluster and central display. You can select from various themes and adjust colors to match your tastes, ensuring a driving environment that's truly yours.

• Multiscreen Experience: Essential data—speed, navigation, music, climate, and even advanced vehicle settings—can be shown on any screen. Both physical controls and onscreen buttons work together with Siri for quick, safe access.

• Vehicle Functions at Your Fingertips: You can manage radio, climate, and advanced settings directly within CarPlay Ultra, whether using voice or touch.

• Widgets Powered by iPhone: These provide at-a-glance info, like maps, messages, or media, to perfectly fit either the instrument cluster or central infotainment display.

For more on Aston Martin’s approach, their official announcement describes how CarPlay Ultra “extends to the instrument cluster, with a number of seamlessly designed options for the speedometer and tachometer dials drivers can choose from” (full press release).

Exclusive to Aston Martin—For Now

Initially, Aston Martin Apple CarPlay Ultra is available on new orders of the DBX SUV and core sportscars, including the Vantage, DB12, and Vanquish, in the USA and Canada. Existing vehicles with Aston Martin’s next-gen infotainment system will soon receive an update via the dealer network. Within the next year, the technology is expected to appear in additional global markets.

The new infotainment platform uses a 10.25” Pure Black touchscreen, offering both capacitive controls and retained physical buttons for drive essentials. Aston Martin’s in-house system ensures flawless compatibility, responsive interface, and continued innovation.

Why CarPlay Ultra Is a Game-Changer

CarPlay Ultra is much more than a simple infotainment upgrade; it’s a transformation of how drivers engage with their cars. It empowers users to:

• Personalize every aspect of the digital cockpit.
• Blur the line between smartphone and vehicle controls.
• Enhance comfort, control, and convenience—all while keeping focus on the road.

This unique, collaborative effort sets Aston Martin apart from the competition and cements its reputation for leading-edge technology.

“The integration of CarPlay Ultra is a clear example of the dedication to collaborate with the best companies in the world to bring unique experiences and in-vehicle capabilities to our customers,” says Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark (see more).

Availability & Requirements

• Launching now in the USA and Canada for new models, with updates for compatible existing vehicles to follow soon.
• Global expansion is planned within the next 12 months.
• Requires iPhone 12 or later, running iOS 18.5 or higher.

For additional details on rollout and updates, visit Apple’s newsroom and Aston Martin's media portal.

Conclusion

The partnership between Aston Martin and Apple marks a new chapter in luxury automotive technology. With Aston Martin Apple CarPlay Ultra, drivers can enjoy unmatched customization, seamless connectivity, and intuitive controls—no matter where the journey leads. As this technology spreads to more models and markets, Aston Martin customers will continue to enjoy the very best in both luxury and user experience.