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Rolls-Royce Ghost

(2020 – present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

58
%
D

Used car score:

52
%
E

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

85
%
A

Safety Rating:

-

Eco Rating:

9
%
D

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

8
%
E

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

New car score:

58
%
D

Used car score:

52
%
E

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

85
%
A

Safety Rating:

-

Eco Rating:

9
%
D

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

8
%
E

Summary

The Rolls-Royce Ghost is a large luxury saloon, and the smaller sister to the flagship Phantom. The current model was launched in 2020, with standard- and extended-wheelbase versions offered.

Unlike the previous Ghost, this one is not based on an old BMW 7 Series platform, and shares much of its underpinnings with the larger Phantom saloon and Cullinan SUV. If such things are important to you, its £260K starting price is about £100K cheaper than the Phantom so it’s basically a bargain…

As of January 2025, the Ghost holds a New Car Expert Rating of D with a score of 58%.

While the large saloon has received plenty of very positive reviews from motoring journalists who praise its comfort and luxury, the Ghost’s inevitably high running costs and poor emissions seriously hinder its score, like much of the Rolls-Royce range.

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Ghost highlights

  • Engineering excellence
  • Exquisitely finished interior
  • Unsurprisingly comfortable ride
  • Full of advanced technology

Ghost lowlights

  • Surprisingly enjoyable to drive
  • Eye-watering running costs
  • No plug-in electric option
  • Your mates will think you can’t afford a Phantom

Key specifications

Body style: Large saloon
Engine: petrol
Price: From £261,100 on-road

Launched: Summer 2020
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

Media reviews

Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

The Rolls-Royce Ghost hasn’t been crash tested by Euro NCAP and we really don’t think it’s ever likely to happen. If it does, we will update this section accordingly.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of January 2025, the Rolls-Royce Ghost has not yet been lab tested by Green NCAP.

The Ghost weighs about three tonnes with passengers on board and is powered by a 6.7-litre V12 petrol engine, so it’s safe to assume it won’t be winning any environmental awards.

Reliability rating

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Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of January 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Rolls-Royce Ghost to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops. 

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Ghost, we’ll publish the results here.

Running cost rating

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Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
Petrol models19 mpgE18 – 19 mpgE – E
CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
Petrol models355 g/kmD347 – 366 g/kmD – D
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models50F50 – 50F – F

The Rolls-Royce Ghost is – unsurprisingly – a very expensive car to own and run, according to whole-life cost data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our technical partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

For evidence of how costly this saloon is to drive on a daily basis, look no further than the very poor CO2 output and similarly poor fuel consumption. Mind you, that’s exactly what you’d expect from a heavy saloon powered by an enormous V12 petrol engine.

We don’t have servicing costs for the Ghost at the moment, but as the saying goes: if you have to ask, you probably can’t afford it…

Awards

Trophies, prizes and awards that the Rolls-Royce Ghost has received

2021

  • GQ Car Awards – Best Luxury Car
  • News UK Motoring Awards – Best Luxury Car

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