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T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed ManualDiesel6-Speed ManualCurrent
ZAR 750,000ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW🔧 500 Nm⛽ 10.75 km/l
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Decision summary
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost vs LDV T60 Double Cab: the short answer
Black Badge Ghost and T60 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Black Badge Ghost
T60 Double Cab
Maximum Power
Black Badge Ghost441 kW
T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Ghost900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
Black Badge Ghost6749 cc
T60 Double Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Ghost6.33 km/l
T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Ghost118 mm
T60 Double Cab215 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
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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)
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
Specification evidence leader
T60 Double Cab
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
T60 Double Cab
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
T60 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2022
2024
Generation
Second-generation Black Badge Ghost in Series II form
Current South African T60 Double Cab generation.
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 later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Four-door performance-luxury saloon
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2024
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Full-size performance super-luxury saloon
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
Pickup
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
T60 Double Cab
Length
5545 mm
5365 mm
Width
1998 mm
1900 mm
Height
1573 mm
1809 mm
Wheelbase
3295 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
118 mm
215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
118 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
73 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
1190 l
Kerb Weight
2505 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3130 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
625 kg
975 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
3000 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
6.3 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
965 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
1075 mm
880 mm
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
T60 Double Cab
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol in high-power configuration
2.0L bi-turbo diesel
Engine Code
N74B68A
SC20M218Q6B
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
15.9:1
Bore
89 mm
83 mm
Stroke
90.4 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
441 kW
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 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
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
250 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.7 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Normal, Power
Launch Control
Yes
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
176 kW/tonne
77.11 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
359.3 Nm/tonne
240.96 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
T60 Double Cab
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Transfer Case
ATC 13 transfer case
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Rear
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection via column stalk with Low button
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Available
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.48:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Selectable part-time 4WD
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Differential Lock
-
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
T60 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
6.33 km/l
10.75 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
8.85 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
12.82 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
73 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Euro 5
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
10.75 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
73
Combined Driving Range
570-584 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.4-15.8 l/100 km WLTP)
784.95
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
822 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
576 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
T60 Double Cab
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 Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
T60 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Standard
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
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
T60 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Leather
Heated Seats
Heated front seats; rear-seat heating available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Front and rear seat cooling available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia with Black Badge infinity motif
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Technical Carbon and Placed Perforation available
Leather
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
T60 Double Cab
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic
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
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Standard
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
Automatic
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
T60 Double Cab
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Standard
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Standard
Number of Speakers
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
T60 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Series II daytime-running-light treatment
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke colour commissions available
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
T60 Double Cab
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Standard
4WD System Type
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Not Officially Disclosed
Approach Angle
-
27 deg
Departure Angle
-
24.2 deg
Breakover Angle
-
21.3 deg
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
T60 Double Cab
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
255/60 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 spare
Wheel Rim Size
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments; 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged Black Badge wheels
18
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Mechanical
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
T60 Double Cab
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 rigid axle
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
T60 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
359 g/km
244 g/km
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
T60 Double Cab
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
T60 Double Cab
Ownership Role
High-power owner-driver expression of the Ghost saloon
Passenger/utility vehicle
Pricing Role
Price on application
Current go-live price
Price Zar
-
750000 ZAR
Starting Price
-
750000
Starting Price Zar
-
750000
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
T60 Double Cab
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Ghost and T60 Double Cab 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 T60 Double Cab 82.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Ghost 29 vs T60 Double Cab 44.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Ghost 99 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Practicality index: Black Badge Ghost 63 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Ghost not separately scored vs T60 Double Cab 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
T60 Double Cab leads by 1 points
Black Badge Ghost and T60 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Black Badge Ghost +18
Efficiency
T60 Double Cab +15
Safety
Black Badge Ghost +12
Practicality
T60 Double Cab +24
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T60 Double Cab
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
87/100
Black Badge Ghost
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV T60 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 76 pts for Black Badge Ghost
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 Double Cab leads. However, Black Badge Ghost 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 models and available derivatives in South Africa 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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