I just got the 2023 Vantage (new) last month..excellent car ..obviously tech is way behind as we all know (I also have the other end of the tech, the new SL63, which I believe has too much of it).

The standard options state iPhone integration. Does anyone know in what form? when I connect an iPhone (bluetooth) or wired, nothing happens (no carplay or different features) besides streaming audio. If it is just bluetooth streaming then why state that specifically in specs. Please let me know if I am missing anything. I am not able to find anything online or in the manual.

 

I also have a '23 Vantage. There is no CarPlay capabilities built in (you can add this - search NAVICKs).

 

It’s just the usual Bluetooth music stream and phone features as standard.

You can get CarPlay dealer fitted by your AM dealer. It’s an updated system over the first one that they came out with and works extremely well. They changed from Aux to Bluetooth for music streaming which gives better sound. Full wireless CarPlay. The Merc screen is actually pretty good quality too. Really transforms the infotainment. The standard Merc stuff was pretty horrible. Now it’s great.