Rolls-Royce Ghost review

Overview

The Rolls-Royce Ghost is a 4-door sedan from Rolls-Royce with seating for 5, available with petrol power and 2 variants to choose from. Every Ghost is brand new, delivered through the national Rolls-Royce franchise dealer network with its full manufacturer warranty and a 4 year maintenance plan. Through Car4Less you get it below the manufacturer's retail price — and the Payment Saver Plan can bring your effective monthly instalment down even further.

In this review we look at what the Rolls-Royce Ghost offers South African buyers — its range and pricing, how it drives, what it's like to live with, and who it suits best. As a 4-door sedan, it's the classic three-box formula — a proper boot, a refined ride and a sense of occasion that crossovers can't quite match.

Range and pricing

Pricing for the Rolls-Royce Ghost is confirmed on application. Enquire on WhatsApp and a consultant will quote the current Car4Less price — below the manufacturer's retail — along with the variant detail.

Performance and driving

Power is rated at 420kW, available with Petrol power. The benchmark 0–100km/h sprint is quoted at around 4.8 seconds. For a 4-door sedan, the Ghost is tuned for easy, efficient everyday driving, with enough performance to make it feel willing without drinking fuel.

Most buyers in this class care less about raw numbers than about how a car feels in daily use — and on that score the Rolls-Royce delivers the kind of unstressed, predictable driving experience that makes it easy to live with day after day.

Fuel economy and running costs

The Rolls-Royce Ghost claims around 18.8 L/100km — in line with what its size and performance demand.

Fuel is only part of the running-cost picture. Factor in insurance, tyres and servicing too — and remember that buying the Ghost below retail through Car4Less reduces the amount you finance, trimming your interest over the whole term as well.

Interior, safety and practicality

It seats 5 and the fuel tank holds 83 litres. On the safety front, expect 6 airbags, alongside the active safety systems expected in this class.

Whatever the configuration, every Rolls-Royce Ghost on Car4Less is a brand-new car with its full factory specification — not a stripped-out special. The model page lists the detailed specs so you can confirm exactly what each variant includes before you enquire.

Ownership and aftercare

Every Rolls-Royce Ghost sold through Car4Less is brand new and delivered by the national Rolls-Royce franchise dealer network with the manufacturer's full warranty and a 4 year maintenance plan. Servicing and warranty work can be carried out at any Rolls-Royce dealer in the country, so wherever you are, support is close by.

That national footprint is a real part of the ownership case. It means predictable servicing, easy access to parts, and the reassurance that your car can be looked after anywhere — all of which also helps protect its resale value down the line.

The Car4Less verdict

The Rolls-Royce Ghost earns its place in our showroom on Rolls-Royce's reputation and the value it offers in its class. It does the important things well, it's backed by a strong dealer network, and it's a car you can buy with confidence.

What seals it is the price. Because Car4Less lists the Ghost below the manufacturer's retail price — with the option of up to R3 000 a month back through the Payment Saver Plan for qualifying buyers — it's simply a smarter buy here than anywhere else. Browse the full variant line-up, compare it against its rivals, and enquire on WhatsApp when you're ready to drive one for less.