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Bentley's Infotainment Upgrade Costs Almost Every Button

Bentley's new car screen upgrade removes most climate controls for better tech.

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Nov 13, 2026

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Bentley's Infotainment Upgrade Costs Almost Every Button

Bentley's new car screen upgrade removes most climate controls for better tech.

In brief

Bentley's new car screen upgrade removes most climate controls for better tech. Bentley offers a 9.7-inch touchscreen upgrade for Continental GT and Flying Spur models that replaces most physical climate controls, costing owners nearly all buttons. Originally reported by The Drive.

Bentley's Infotainment Upgrade

Bentley infotainment upgrade in Continental GT and Flying Spur

Bentley offers a 9.7-inch touchscreen upgrade for second-generation Continental GT and Flying Spur models.

Old Screen Limitations

Old screens had poor precision, laggy behavior, and no Apple CarPlay until 2019.

Climate Controls Removed

The upgrade removes nearly all climate buttons and knobs, including CD player.

New System Features

New System Features

New system has 2K resolution, wireless phone projection, and improved navigation.

Owner Question

Would you trade most physical buttons for better tech features in your car?

The one thing

Bentley offers a 9.7-inch touchscreen upgrade for Continental GT and Flying Spur models that replaces most physical climate controls, costing owners nearly all buttons.

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