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Dzire
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
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Black Badge Ghost
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Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Dzire
Model Introduced Year
2022
2020
Generation
Second-generation Black Badge Ghost in Series II form
Second generation Dzire on HEARTECT platform — same structural architecture as the fifth-generation Swift, updated with Z12E DualJet engine for improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
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
Second-generation Dzire (ZD41S) introduced globally in 2017; engine updated to Z12E DualJet in SA specification for 2024 launch; minor equipment and colour updates in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Four-door performance-luxury saloon
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Full-size performance super-luxury saloon
Sedan
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
Sedan
Color Note
-
Arctic White Pearl, Grandeur Grey Metallic, Midnight Black Pearl, Burning Red Pearl, Speedy Blue
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
940 kg
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Dzire
Length
5545 mm
3995 mm
Width
1998 mm
1735 mm
Height
1573 mm
1525 mm
Wheelbase
3295 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
118 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
118 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
37 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
378 l
Kerb Weight
2505 kg
940 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3130 kg
-
Payload Capacity
625 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
-
Front Headroom
1030 mm
-
Rear Headroom
990 mm
-
Front Legroom
1060 mm
-
Rear Legroom
1075 mm
-
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Dzire
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol in high-power configuration
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
N74B68A
Z12E
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
12
3
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
12.0:1
Bore
89 mm
73 mm
Stroke
90.4 mm
95.5 mm
Maximum Power
441 kW
60 kW @ 5700 rpm
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
112 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
250 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.7 sec
13.2 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
176 kW/tonne
63.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
359.3 Nm/tonne
119.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Dzire
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Front Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
ATC 13 transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
CVT
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque Converter with CVT Belt Drive
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection via column stalk with Low button
CVT 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 Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
CVT Automatic
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
CVT
Engine Position
-
Transverse Front-Mounted
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Dzire
Claimed Mileage
6.33 km/l
21.7 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
17.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
25 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
37 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.33 km/l
21.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
37
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
Dzire
Airbags
8
6
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
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Standard
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle immobiliser
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Standard — Front
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Not Available
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Standard — Low Speed AEB
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
Standard
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Standard
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle immobiliser
Not Available
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Standard — Front
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Standard — Front
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Not Available
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Dzire
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Standard — Low Speed AEB
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver Attention Alert System
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
Standard
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not Available
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Standard — Low Speed AEB
Front Camera
-
Not Available
Automatic High Beam
-
Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Rear View Camera
Reverse Camera Type
-
Rear View Camera
Reversing Camera
-
Rear View Camera
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Dzire
Seat Material
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Fabric with Leather Trim
Heated Seats
Heated front seats; rear-seat heating available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front and rear seat cooling available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia with Black Badge infinity motif
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
No
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Manual 6-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Manual 4-way
Seat Trim
Technical Carbon and Placed Perforation available
Fabric with Leather Trim
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 6-way
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt Adjustable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
-
1 USB Type-A
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Interior Colour Options
-
5
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual 6-way
Fabric Seats
-
Fabric with Leather Trim
Driver Seat
-
Manual 6-way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
9-inch touchscreen on GL+ with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, rear view camera from GL+, push-button start from GL+, six airbags on GL+ CVT, AEB and lane departure warning on GL+ CVT, manual air conditioning standard, ch
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Fabric with Leather Trim
Interior Colours
-
5
Seat Belt Warning
-
Standard — Front
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Dzire
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Manual Air Conditioning
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Standard
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
15W Wireless Charging
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Manual Air Conditioning
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Projector Headlights
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
378 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Manual Air Conditioning
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Standard
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
4 Years
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
4.6
Heads Up Display
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
No
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Fabric with Leather Trim
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Standard — Front
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel
No spare wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Stabilizer Bar
-
Standard
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Standard
Tail Lamps
-
LED Tail Lamps
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt Adjustable
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt Adjustable
Voice Command
-
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
Voice Command Support
-
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
Accelerator 0 100
-
13.2 sec
Air Conditioning
Automatic four-zone climate control
Manual Air Conditioning
Automatic High Beam
-
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Front Wiper
-
Standard
Front Wipers Type
-
Standard
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Manual Air Conditioning
Mirror
-
Standard
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
-
LED Tail Lamps
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Rim Size
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments; 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged Black Badge wheels
15 Inches
Sound System
16
4
Source Model Column
-
dzire
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Standard
Stabilizer Bar Rear
-
Standard
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt Adjustable
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque (HEARTECT Platform)
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Unlocking
Comfort Access keyless entry
Standard
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Standard
Walk Away Lock
-
Standard
Wireless Charger
Wireless smartphone charging
15W Wireless Charging
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Dzire
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Wireless Android Auto
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Standard
Number of Speakers
16
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
Multi-Information Display (MID)
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
1 USB Type-A
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
9-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Wireless Android Auto
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
9-inch Touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Infotainment Display
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
1 USB Type-A
Audio Speakers
16
4
Audio System
-
4
Display Audio
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
1 USB Type-A
Head Up Display
-
Not Available
Multi Information Display
-
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless Android Auto
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Dzire
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
LED Projector Headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
Series II daytime-running-light treatment
LED DRL
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Not Available
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke colour commissions available
5
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
LED Projector Headlights
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Roof Type
-
Not Available
Rear Wiper
-
Standard
Body Type
-
Sedan
DRL
Series II daytime-running-light treatment
LED DRL
Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Led Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
LED Projector Headlights
Led Taillights
-
LED Tail Lamps
Rear Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Auto Headlights
-
LED Projector Headlights
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Projector Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Series II daytime-running-light treatment
LED DRL
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
5
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED Projector Headlights
Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
LED Projector Headlights
Headlight Type
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
LED Projector Headlights
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Dzire
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
0 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
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
-
0 deg
Departure Angle
-
0 deg
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
0 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
1 Rear Tow Hook
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
-
0 deg
Approach Angle Deg
-
0 deg
Breakover Angle
-
0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
0 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
145 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
145 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
0 mm
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Dzire
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
185/65 R15
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Wheel Rim Size
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments; 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged Black Badge wheels
15 Inches
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Conventional Handbrake
Wheel Type
-
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Front Brake Disc Diameter
-
236 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
-
190 mm
Parking Brake Type
-
Conventional Handbrake
Tyre Load Index
-
84
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
No spare wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Tyre Type
-
185/65 R15
Wheel Diameter
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments; 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged Black Badge wheels
15 Inches
Auto Brake Hold
-
Conventional Handbrake
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard — Low Speed AEB
Brakes
-
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Electric Park Brake
-
Conventional Handbrake
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Standard
Wheel Material
-
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Wheel Size Type
-
15 Inches
Wheels
-
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Dzire
Front Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque (HEARTECT Platform)
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column
-
Tilt Adjustable
Front Spring Type
-
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Shock Absorber Type
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque (HEARTECT Platform)
Front Suspension Type
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Torsion Beam
Shock Absorbers
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Dzire
CO2 Emissions
359 g/km
115 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Noise Level
-
67 dB
Variable Valve Timing
-
Dual VVT on Intake and Exhaust
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
93 RON Unleaded
Particulate Filter
-
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Green NCAP Rating
-
Not Independently Rated
Idle CO2 Output
-
Within Euro 5 Limits
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
115
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Dzire
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
Not Included
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 12 Months
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R1,800–R2,400 per Service
Battery Warranty
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12 Months
Maintenance Plan
-
Not Included
Engine Oil Capacity
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2.9 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
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10,000 km or 6 Months
First Service At
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1,000 km Inspection
Service Plan Duration
4 years / unlimited km
Not Included
Service Plan Distance
4 years / unlimited km
Not Included
Anti-Rust Treatment
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Underbody Rust Protection
Service Intervals
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15,000 km or 12 Months
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Dzire
Ownership Role
High-power owner-driver expression of the Ghost saloon
Flagship
Pricing Role
Price on application
Current listed price
Price Zar
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272900 ZAR
Starting Price
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272900
Starting Price Zar
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272900
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Dzire
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
5
Warranty Years
4 years; regional conditions apply
5
Warranty Kilometers
4 years; regional conditions apply
5
Roadside Assistance
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5 Years Roadside Assistance
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
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3 Years Anti-Corrosion
Basic Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
5
Roadside Assistance
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5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty Roadside Assistance
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5 Years Roadside Assistance
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Dzire
Real-world City Mileage Min
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5.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
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7.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
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4.8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
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5.8 l/100km
Owner Review Count
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8
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Ghost and Dzire comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 Dzire 26.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Ghost 29 vs Dzire 80.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Ghost 99 vs Dzire 88.
Practicality index: Black Badge Ghost 63 vs Dzire 60.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Ghost not separately scored vs Dzire 71.
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.
Specification Evidence Index
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 13 points
Black Badge Ghost has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Dzire remains close.
Performance
Black Badge Ghost +74
Efficiency
Dzire +51
Safety
Black Badge Ghost +11
Practicality
Black Badge Ghost +3
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Black Badge Ghost
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
63/100
Dzire
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
80/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 63 pts for Dzire
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Ghost leads. However, Dzire may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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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