Two global brands. One prestigious partnership
May 16, 2025
Apple CarPlay Ultra is making its debut on the Aston Martin DBX707 and across all new core models, launching the latest generation of Apple CarPlay to the world.
Aston Martin and Apple have aligned their design philosophies to equip drivers with an intuitively connected future. Shown on the DBX707, CarPlay Ultra offers a seamless experience across the central display and, for the first time, the driver's instrument cluster. Innovatively displaying key vehicle information and allowing users to control vehicle functions through bespoke Aston Martin and CarPlay Ultra® features.
After a simple, one-time setup, CarPlay Ultra activates automatically upon ignition to offer drivers the same levels of integration, connectivity, and control as within their native Aston Martin UI and UX systems.
CarPlay Ultra® extends beyond the central infotainment screen into the driver instrument cluster. Apple Maps now elegantly extends into the driver’s display, placing vital information precisely where it’s needed while media and wallpapers flow across both screens.
This new era of driver-centric interface design presents essential vehicle information such as speed, RPM, fuel level, gear selection, and key Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Alerts such as tyre pressure warnings appear as pop-ups in situ, ensuring vital updates remain instantly accessible.
CarPlay Ultra provides revolutionary access to the vehicle's core system controls, including heating and ventilation, 3d camera views, advanced parking systems, audio settings, dynamic vehicle configurations, and active safety systems.
Aston Martin has worked closely with the team at Apple to integrate Siri at the forefront of CarPlay Ultra for voice control of features like navigation, climate control, and messaging. Apple Intelligence allows interaction with the car and other third-party apps, such as parking, quick food ordering and fuelling to suit the driver’s location and needs. Familiar features such as Apple Navigation, Apple Music, iMessage and third-party apps such as Spotify and WhatsApp are maintained.
This is the next generation of CarPlay®. A partnership that heralds a new benchmark of automotive excellence where advanced technology and elevated design converge. Allowing users to choose from a considered collection of Aston Martin or Apple-inspired graphics. IP choices include classic twin dial or innovative ‘Power Bar’ themes. Drivers can select from a range of colours, textures, and patterns, including gradients, landscapes, and topographical options for each theme.
CarPlay Ultra® includes customisable widgets that display real-time information such as trip duration, fuel economy, calendar events, and weather updates. These widgets can be tailored to individual preferences and displayed across different screens.
Apple CarPlay Ultra is now available across our core range, subject to availability, depending on the vehicle model and market. Please contact Aston Martin Auckland for more information.