What is it?
The Ghost Series II is the mid-life refresh of the owner-driver Rolls-Royce, the more compact and more rearward-biased counterpart to the long-wheelbase Phantom. New lighting signature including an illuminated Pantheon grille, a redrawn front bumper, a new rear graphic, and SPIRIT infotainment updates. Powertrain remains the 6.75L twin-turbo V12 at 420 kW and 850 Nm, 8-speed satellite-aided automatic, AWD with four-wheel steering. Three grades for Australia: Ghost, Ghost Extended (170 mm more rear legroom) and Black Badge Ghost (441 kW).
The lineup runs from Ghost at $655,000 plus on-roads, through to Black Badge Ghost at $745,000 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 4 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
6.75L twin-turbo V12 at 420 kW is the smoothest powertrain on sale anywhere. Planar suspension uses a forward-facing camera to pre-adjust dampers for a real magic-carpet ride. Series II illuminated fascia, a starfield of 90,000 laser-etched dots, and the Starlight Headliner deliver unmatched cabin theatre. Bespoke commissioning lets you specify almost anything inside the cabin. Black Badge gives the Ghost an owner-driver edge without losing rear-seat comfort.
From $655,000 plus on-roads, Black Badge and Extended push past $750k easily. Luxury Car Tax punishes the on-road price brutally above the threshold. 4-year warranty is generous but behind some volume-luxury German brands. No hybrid option, V12 only. ANCAP has not rated the Ghost.
Should you buy the Ghost?
Reasons to buy
- 6.75L twin-turbo V12 at 420 kW is the smoothest powertrain on sale anywhere. Planar suspension uses a forward-facing camera to pre-adjust dampers for a real magic-carpet ride. Series II illuminated fascia, a starfield of 90,000 laser-etched dots, and the Starlight Headliner deliver unmatched cabin theatre. Bespoke commissioning lets you specify almost anything inside the cabin. Black Badge gives the Ghost an owner-driver edge without losing rear-seat comfort.
- Warranty: 4 years, unlimited km.
- 507 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- From $655,000 plus on-roads, Black Badge and Extended push past $750k easily. Luxury Car Tax punishes the on-road price brutally above the threshold. 4-year warranty is generous but behind some volume-luxury German brands. No hybrid option, V12 only. ANCAP has not rated the Ghost.
- You want an electric Rolls-Royce (Spectre), a PHEV ultra-luxury sedan (Bentley Flying Spur), or a fully digital cabin (Mercedes-Maybach S 680).
- Specify Extended only if you spend more time in the rear seat than the front. Bespoke commissioning needs lead time. Towing is not published for the Ghost in Australia.
- Top trim climbs to $745,000 plus on-roads.
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