2020 Rolls-Royce Phantom Review

　　

2020 Rolls-Royce Phantom Review

byReese CountsVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　The 2020 Rolls-Royce Phantom is one of the most opulent and expensive modes of transportation available today, with a base price that's more than double what some other large luxury sedans will cost you. And what do you get for your money? Exclusivity. Few vehicles on the road offer the same level of comfort, luxury features and customization as the Phantom. There's also a seemingly endless number of options offered on the Phantom, from custom colors for the paint or leather to personalized headrests and bespoke umbrellas.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Rolls-Royce Phantom 4dr Sedan (6.7L 12cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$312/mo  for Phantom Base

　　Phantom Base

　　4dr Sedan (6.7L 12cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $455,000 MSRPEWB 4dr Sedan (6.7L 12cyl Turbo 8A) - $535,000 MSRP

　　vs

　　$197/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　The Phantom's most direct competitor is the Bentley Flying Spur. It's spacious and comfortable and offers a similar level of customization. There's also the new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, the BMW Alpina B7 and a couple other models from Rolls-Royce itself: the smaller Ghost sedan and the Cullinan SUV. Even compared to those models, the Phantom feels special. If you're looking for rolling extravagance, it doesn't get better than this.

　　

Which Phantom does zzdcar recommend?

How much legroom do you need? Since features and options are identical on both Phantom variants, you can't really go wrong with either. That said, we suggest opting for the Driver Assistance Systems package if only for adaptive cruise control.

　　

2020 Rolls-Royce Phantom models

The 2020 Rolls-Royce Phantom is offered in two variants: the standard Phantom and the extended wheelbase (EWB). Both use a turbocharged 6.75-liter V12 engine (563 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque). An eight-speed transmission sends power to the rear wheels.

　　The standard Phantom and EWB models are appointed with the same features. These include:

　　Adaptive air suspension that adjusts to road conditions Power-closing doors with concealed umbrellas Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking) Leather headliner with starlight-like illumination Heated and ventilated front seats with massage functions Rear bench seat 10.25-inch central display Navigation system Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield) 16-speaker audio system Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Phantom and its surroundings for tight parking situations) A suite of advanced safety features: Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane) Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot) Packaged options include:

　　Driver Assistance Systems package Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front) Night vision (displays an infrared image of the area in front of the vehicle to assist while driving at night) Phantom package includes the Driver Assistance Systems package, plus: Dual rear entertainment display screens Wider outboard seats Rolls-Royce monograms on all headrests Besides the bespoke options offered to all clients, the numerous stand-alone add-ons include:

　　Solid silver, gold-plated or illuminated polycarbonate Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament Ventilated and massaging rear seats Rear footrests Lambswool floor mats Rear cooler with two Champagne flutes 18-speaker audio system Rear-seat entertainment system

　　

2020 Phantom Highlights

Trim: BaseEWBBase

　　

Base MSRP	$455,000
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	14 MPG
Cost to Drive	$312/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	19.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / unlimited miles