A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost vs Toyota Corolla Cross: the short answer
Black Badge Ghost has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Corolla Cross remains close.
Five key differences
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Specification
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla Cross
Maximum Power
Black Badge Ghost441 kW
Corolla Cross72 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Ghost900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Corolla Cross142 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Engine Size
Black Badge Ghost6749 cc
Corolla Cross1798 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Ghost6.33 km/l
Corolla Cross23.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Ghost118 mm
Corolla Cross161 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
Black Badge Ghost Series II
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Black Badge Ghost
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Corolla Cross
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Black Badge Ghost
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Corolla Cross
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla Cross
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Second-generation Black Badge Ghost in Series II form
Facelifted first-generation Corolla Cross built in South Africa
Facelift History
The current-generation Black Badge Ghost debuted globally in 2021, was introduced in South Africa in 2022 and evolved into Black Badge Ghost Series II in October 2024
2026 range adds petrol and HEV GR-S derivatives alongside Xi, XS and XR grades
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2026 range adds petrol and HEV GR-S derivatives alongside Xi, XS and XR grades
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African 2026 specification
Body Style
Four-door performance-luxury saloon
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Full-size performance super-luxury saloon
SUV
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1385-1430 kg
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla Cross
Length
5545 mm
4460 mm
Width
1998 mm
1825 mm
Height
1573 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
3295 mm
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
118 mm
161 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
118 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
36 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
434 l
Kerb Weight
2505 kg
1545 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3130 kg
1850 kg
Payload Capacity
625 kg
443 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
400 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
984 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
943 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1039 mm
Rear Legroom
1075 mm
899 mm
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla Cross
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol in high-power configuration
1.8-litre Petrol Hybrid SFI
Engine Code
N74B68A
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
1798 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Petrol Hybrid SFI
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
89 mm
80.5 mm
Stroke
90.4 mm
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
441 kW
72 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
142 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
250 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.7 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Yes
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
176 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
359.3 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla Cross
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
FWD
Transfer Case
ATC 13 transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
CVT
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection via column stalk with Low button
Automatic
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Available
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
CVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
FWD
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla Cross
Claimed Mileage
6.33 km/l
23.3 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
18.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
27.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
36 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
6.33 km/l
23.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
36
Combined Driving Range
570-584 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.4-15.8 l/100 km WLTP)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
822 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
576 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla Cross
Airbags
8
Passenger, Driver Knee
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Standard 2 Standard
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle immobiliser
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard Front + Rear
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Standard
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Standard
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle immobiliser
Standard
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter Front and Rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Not Available
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Standard
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla Cross
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard Front + Rear
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver Attention Alert System
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
Yes
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
Standard
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Auto, Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard Front + Rear
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Yes
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla Cross
Seat Material
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
GR-S Leather
Heated Seats
Heated front seats; rear-seat heating available
Front Seats
Ventilated Seats
Front and rear seat cooling available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia with Black Badge infinity motif
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
3 Spoke GR-S Leather
60 40 Split Seat
No
60:40 - Reclining
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Driver Power & Passenger Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Driver Power & Passenger Manual
Seat Trim
Technical Carbon and Placed Perforation available
GR-S Leather
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla Cross
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Auto Dual zone Standard Cable
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
All All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
GR-S Push Start
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Standard
Sunroof
No
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Standard
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Auto Dual zone Standard Cable
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla Cross
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Audio, 10.1-inch
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto, Wireless CarPlay Toyota Display
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Android Auto, Wireless CarPlay Toyota Display
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Standard
Number of Speakers
16
Standard 6 Standard Audio, Telephone, Info
Digital Instrument Cluster
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
Standard Full Digital, 12.3-inch
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
Standard 3PCs
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
10.1-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
18 deg
Departure Angle
-
22 deg
Breakover Angle
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
-
161 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
161 mm
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla Cross
Tyre Size
255/35 R22 102Y front and 285/30 R22 104Y rear; 255/40 R21 102Y front and 285/35 R21 105Y rear; 255/45 R20 105Y front and 285/40 R20 108Y rear; 255/45 R20 105V M+S all-round
AL R:GR-S 225-50R18 AL
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
Space Saver T155-70D17 F:GR-S 225-50R18
Wheel Rim Size
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments; 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged Black Badge wheels
AL R:GR-S 225-50R18 AL
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Electric
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla Cross
Front Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Tread (mm) 1559
Rear Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Tread (mm) 1571
Front Track Width
-
1559 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1571 mm
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla Cross
CO2 Emissions
359 g/km
98 g/km
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla Cross
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
6 Services / 90 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Battery Warranty
-
8 years 160 000 km
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla Cross
Ownership Role
High-power owner-driver expression of the Ghost saloon
Private and family
Pricing Role
Price on application
Flagship
Price Zar
-
575400 ZAR
Starting Price
-
575400
Starting Price Zar
-
575400
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla Cross
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
3 years / 100 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Ghost and Corolla Cross comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Black Badge Ghost 100 vs Corolla Cross 41.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Ghost 29 vs Corolla Cross 90.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Ghost 99 vs Corolla Cross 94.
Practicality index: Black Badge Ghost 63 vs Corolla Cross 54.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Ghost not separately scored vs Corolla Cross not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Black Badge Ghost leads by 8 points
Black Badge Ghost has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Corolla Cross remains close.
Performance
Black Badge Ghost +59
Efficiency
Corolla Cross +61
Safety
Black Badge Ghost +5
Practicality
Black Badge Ghost +9
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Black Badge Ghost
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
63/100
Corolla Cross
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 68 pts for Corolla Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Ghost leads. However, Corolla Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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