2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom

　　

2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom Review

byMichael CantuCorrespondent

　　Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.

　　The 2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom is the epitome of luxury and comfort. It's a massive sedan built for the superrich that's almost in a class of its own. Besides being powerful, comfortable, luxurious, expensive and exclusive, the Phantom is one of the most customizable cars in production and makes its presence known everywhere it goes. It sports one of the most recognizable grilles in the world and is the only production car that uses full-size reverse-hinged doors ("coach doors" in Rolls-Royce's parlance). If you're looking for the most lavish vehicle around and have the financial backing for it, the Phantom is the way to go.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 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) - $465,000 MSRPEWB 4dr Sedan (6.7L 12cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $545,000 MSRP

　　vs

　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　The Phantom is unlike any car in the market, not only because of its almost endless customization options but also for the opulent features it offers. Customers have the option of lambswool floor mats, hand-crafted wood veneers, first-class leather upholstery, a "Gallery" (dashboard) that's available with various designs (or a custom one), a fiber-optic Starlight headliner with an optional shooting star effect, power-closing doors and a limousine-like Privacy Suite cabin. But all that just touches the surface of what the extravagant Phantom has to offer.

　　There are a couple of vehicles in today's market that come close to what the Phantom offers. The Bentley Flying Spur is another large, powerful and extremely luxurious sedan that is highly customizable and very exclusive. Another very opulent rival is the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class sedan. But if money is no object, the Phantom should be your only consideration.

　　

Which Phantom does zzdcar recommend?

Unlike most vehicles, the Phantom doesn't have trim levels. Instead, you have a choice of lengths: standard wheelbase and extended wheelbase (EWB). If you plan on driving your Phantom, then the extra rear legroom and cost of the EWB model might not be worth it. But if you plan on being chauffeured around, the EWB is a must for the added rear legroom. Either way, if you're buying a vehicle of that size and expense, we recommend getting the EWB model to get the most the Phantom has to offer.

　　

Rolls-Royce Phantom models

The 2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom is offered in two variants: the standard Phantom and the extended wheelbase (EWB). Both are powered by 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:

　　21-inch wheels 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 Digital instrument cluster Navigation system Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield) 16-speaker audio system Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves) Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Phantom and its surroundings for tight parking situations) A suite of advanced driver aids: 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 (standard on the EWB model) 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) Rear Theatre Configuration Two rear electronically deployable 12-inch screens Phantom package includes the Driver Assistance Systems package, plus: 22-inch wheels Rear elevating footrests Rear seat curtains Wider outboard seats Rolls-Royce monograms on all headrests The Phantom also offers several types of wood for veneer and Canadel paneling. Veneers can be extended to other parts of the interior. There is also a choice of Gallery (dashboard) design, clock design, doorsill engraving and trunk interior color.

　　Besides the bespoke options offered, the numerous stand-alone options include:

　　Solid silver, gold-plated or carbon-fiber Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament Ventilated and massaging rear seats Two rear fold-out tables Rear elevating footrests Lambswool floor mats Embossed headrests Rear cooler with two Champagne flutes 18-speaker audio system Rear headrest cushions Shooting star headliner Phantom Suite (limousine-like separate rear cabin with electrochromic privacy glass and an intercom system)

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