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 Changan Hunter Diesel: the short answer
Black Badge Ghost and Hunter Diesel are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Black Badge Ghost
Hunter Diesel
Maximum Power
Black Badge Ghost441 kW
Hunter Diesel110 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Ghost900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Ghost6749 cc
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Ghost6.33 km/l
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Ghost118 mm
Hunter Diesel226 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
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Hunter Diesel
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Black Badge Ghost
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Hunter Diesel
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Hunter Diesel
Model Introduced Year
2022
2025
Generation
Second-generation Black Badge Ghost in Series II form
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
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
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Four-door performance-luxury saloon
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Full-size performance super-luxury saloon
Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Hunter Diesel
Length
5545 mm
5330 mm
Width
1998 mm
1930 mm
Height
1573 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
3295 mm
3180 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
118 mm
226 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
118 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2505 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3130 kg
3080 kg
Payload Capacity
625 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
0 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
13 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
990 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1060 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
1075 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Hunter Diesel
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol in high-power configuration
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
N74B68A
D20TCID
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
90.4 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
441 kW
110 kW
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
350 Nm
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
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
4.7 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
359.3 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Hunter Diesel
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
Transfer Case
ATC 13 transfer case
Yes
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Rear
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection via column stalk with Low button
Automatic
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
4WD
4WD Engagement
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
4x4
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
-
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Hunter Diesel
Claimed Mileage
6.33 km/l
10.99 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
6.33 km/l
10.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
90
80
Combined Driving Range
570-584 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.4-15.8 l/100 km WLTP)
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
822 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
576 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Hunter Diesel
Airbags
8
6
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Yes
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Yes
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seatbelt warning sensor
All seating rows
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
Yes
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Yes
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle immobiliser
Yes
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seatbelt warning sensor
All seating rows
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Yes
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Yes
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Hunter Diesel
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear (2 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver Attention Alert System
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Yes
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Hunter Diesel
Seat Material
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Leather
Heated Seats
Heated front seats; rear-seat heating available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Front and rear seat cooling available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia with Black Badge infinity motif
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
No
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
6-way electric with lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Technical Carbon and Placed Perforation available
Leather
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Hunter Diesel
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Manual climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Manual climate control
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Hunter Diesel
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
10-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Yes
Number of Speakers
16
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
4.2-inch driver information display
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
3
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
10-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
10-inch
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Hunter Diesel
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Series II daytime-running-light treatment
LED
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Front
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke colour commissions available
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Hunter Diesel
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Rear
4WD System Type
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
4WD
Approach Angle
-
28 deg
Departure Angle
-
27 deg
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Hunter Diesel
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
265/60 R18
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
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Wheel Rim Size
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments; 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged Black Badge wheels
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Mechanical parking brake
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Hunter Diesel
Front Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Leaf spring
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Hunter Diesel
CO2 Emissions
359 g/km
239 g/km
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Hunter Diesel
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Hunter Diesel
Ownership Role
High-power owner-driver expression of the Ghost saloon
Current South African derivative
Pricing Role
Price on application
Current South African retail price
Price Zar
-
569900 ZAR
Starting Price
-
569900
Starting Price Zar
-
569900
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Hunter Diesel
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Ghost and Hunter Diesel 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 Hunter Diesel 62.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Ghost 29 vs Hunter Diesel 45.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Ghost 99 vs Hunter Diesel 88.
Practicality index: Black Badge Ghost 63 vs Hunter Diesel 75.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Ghost not separately scored vs Hunter Diesel 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Black Badge Ghost leads by 7 points
Black Badge Ghost and Hunter Diesel are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Black Badge Ghost +38
Efficiency
Hunter Diesel +16
Safety
Black Badge Ghost +11
Practicality
Hunter Diesel +12
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
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 69 pts for Hunter Diesel
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Ghost leads. However, Hunter Diesel may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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