2022 Rolls Royce GHOST - Exterior and interior Details (Extraordinary Luxury Sedan)
- 2 years ago
Highs Velvety-smooth ride, endless power from V-12 engine, high-class inside and out.
Lows King's ransom starting price, outward visibility is compromised by thick roof pillars, floppy-feeling brake pedal.
Verdict It might be the entry point to the Rolls-Royce brand, but the Ghost doesn't deliver an entry-level experience.
Overview
Rolls-Royce ownership makes a bold statement. It means that you're not only wealthy, but that you don't make compromises. The 2022 Ghost sedan lives up to that uncompromising luxury ethos and blends in a few surprises along the way. It shares its platform with the flagship Phantom sedan and the Cullinan SUV, which helps it provide a peerless ride quality that's on par with the best the brand has to offer. A smooth and whisper-quiet V-12 engine provides seemingly endless power, and the Ghost's cabin—decked out with only the finest leathers, fabrics, woods, and metals—serves as a palatial oasis from the rigors of affluence and celebrity.
What's New for 2022?
The Ghost welcomes a Black Badge variant for the 2022 model year, which sports darkened exterior trimmings, hand-polished and high-gloss paintwork, black wood interior trim, a slightly more powerful 592-hp version of the 6.7-liter V-12 engine, and more. The Black Badge is highly customizable, like all Rolls-Royce models, but its exclusivity means it commands a much higher starting price than the standard model.
Despite being the entry-level model, the Ghost will still be out of reach of most new-car buyers. The list of standard and optional equipment is extremely long, but Rolls-Royce offers a seemingly endless list of additional features and customizations, the only question is how much you're willing to spend.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The Ghost is powered by 563-hp 6.7-liter V-12 that is shared with the Cullinan SUV; Black Badge models get a boost in power to 592 hp. An eight-speed automatic handles shifting duties, and all-wheel drive is standard. According to Rolls-Royce, the Ghost is capable of hitting 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds, and we're looking forward to verifying that claim at our test track. Rolls-Royce also boasts that the new Ghost offers a sharper driving demeanor than the last model, pointing to the all-wheel-steering system and 50/50 weight distribution as evidence that driving satisfaction played a significant role in the car's development. The Ghost provides a peerless ride thanks to its standard adaptive suspension that employs a road-scanning camera to help the vehicle anticipate and compensate for potholes.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The EPA estimates that the Ghost will return 12 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway. Once we get a chance, we'll put the Ghost through our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test and update this story with results. For more information about the Ghost's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
Lows King's ransom starting price, outward visibility is compromised by thick roof pillars, floppy-feeling brake pedal.
Verdict It might be the entry point to the Rolls-Royce brand, but the Ghost doesn't deliver an entry-level experience.
Overview
Rolls-Royce ownership makes a bold statement. It means that you're not only wealthy, but that you don't make compromises. The 2022 Ghost sedan lives up to that uncompromising luxury ethos and blends in a few surprises along the way. It shares its platform with the flagship Phantom sedan and the Cullinan SUV, which helps it provide a peerless ride quality that's on par with the best the brand has to offer. A smooth and whisper-quiet V-12 engine provides seemingly endless power, and the Ghost's cabin—decked out with only the finest leathers, fabrics, woods, and metals—serves as a palatial oasis from the rigors of affluence and celebrity.
What's New for 2022?
The Ghost welcomes a Black Badge variant for the 2022 model year, which sports darkened exterior trimmings, hand-polished and high-gloss paintwork, black wood interior trim, a slightly more powerful 592-hp version of the 6.7-liter V-12 engine, and more. The Black Badge is highly customizable, like all Rolls-Royce models, but its exclusivity means it commands a much higher starting price than the standard model.
Despite being the entry-level model, the Ghost will still be out of reach of most new-car buyers. The list of standard and optional equipment is extremely long, but Rolls-Royce offers a seemingly endless list of additional features and customizations, the only question is how much you're willing to spend.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The Ghost is powered by 563-hp 6.7-liter V-12 that is shared with the Cullinan SUV; Black Badge models get a boost in power to 592 hp. An eight-speed automatic handles shifting duties, and all-wheel drive is standard. According to Rolls-Royce, the Ghost is capable of hitting 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds, and we're looking forward to verifying that claim at our test track. Rolls-Royce also boasts that the new Ghost offers a sharper driving demeanor than the last model, pointing to the all-wheel-steering system and 50/50 weight distribution as evidence that driving satisfaction played a significant role in the car's development. The Ghost provides a peerless ride thanks to its standard adaptive suspension that employs a road-scanning camera to help the vehicle anticipate and compensate for potholes.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The EPA estimates that the Ghost will return 12 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway. Once we get a chance, we'll put the Ghost through our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test and update this story with results. For more information about the Ghost's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.