In May 2012, Rolls-Royce announced the Series II car, to be available from the 2013 model year. Series II, exterior design updates by Andreas Thurner and interior design updates by Alan Sheppard, has a number of updated and improved features, including:
Replacement of round lower light with complementary rectangular LED light
One-piece stamped radiator grille
New single-piece wheels
New side-badge design
Extended chrome detailing around the side window
Highlighting capture strip on bottom of boot lid
Redesigned rear bumper, now one-step over two-step
Integrated exhaust detailing, mirroring those on the coupé
Simplified dashboard, including enlarged 8 inches (200 mm) LCD screen
Improved systems rotary controller, through use of the system used on the Ghost
Simplified seat designs
Improved audio, telecoms and connectivity systems
New 8-speed gearbox