Bentley debuts new rear-seat entertainment system

Passengers being chauffeured around in a Bentley Flying Spur or Bentayga will now be able to directly access digital content, with the British marque introducing a new rear-seat entertainment system for the ultra-luxury duo.

Simply dubbed Bentley Rear Entertainment, the system offers the ability for passengers to wirelessly stream content from their own device (provided the device is connected to the in-vehicle WiFi) onto a pair of high-definition 10.1-inch touchscreens, attached to the back of the front seats.

Similar in nature to Google’s Chromecast and Apple’s AirPlay, the streaming feature works with both iOS and Android devices.

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The built-in system also features Netflix – which comes pre-installed – allowing passengers to access this content without the need to link to another device.

In addition, sound can be streamed directly to the vehicle via Bluetooth, granting quick access to the high-end Naim audio system available in the Flying Spur and Bentayga or to a pair of headphones, while a HDMI port caters for the installation of a streaming device or gaming console in the rear.

The tablet-style displays can also be removed from the headrests for added convenience.

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The system has been designed with over-the-air software updates in mind, while a pair of USB-C ports can charge devices or manually update the software.

Bentley is yet to confirm pricing details or local availability for its new rear-seat entertainment system, however, with pricing for both the Bentayga and Flying Spur starting upwards of $350,000 before on-road costs, don't expect it to come cheap.