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Decision summary
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs Renault Duster: the short answer
Black Badge Wraith and Duster are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
Maximum Power
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Duster96 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
Duster230 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
Duster1200 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
Duster17.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Wraith149 mm
Duster217 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
Wraith Black Badge
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Black Badge Wraith
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Duster
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Black Badge Wraith
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Duster
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
Model Introduced Year
2017
2026
Generation
Wraith Black Badge launch configuration; the World technical sheet was created in May 2016 and the derivative was launched in South Africa in early 2017.
Current South Africa Duster range
Facelift History
Black Badge was a distinct Wraith derivative, not a Wraith facelift; this profile keeps its launch specification separate from later revised figures.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2017
2026
Facelift Version Ending
2023
Current
Body Style
Coupe
SUV
Model Year
2017
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
1451 kg
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
Length
5285 mm
4343 mm
Width
1947 mm
2095 mm
Height
1507 mm
1661 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
2658 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
217 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
217 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
594 l
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
1451 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2810 kg
1950 kg
Payload Capacity
370 kg
499 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
5.35 m
Front Headroom
1002 mm
1007 mm
Rear Headroom
941 mm
974 mm
Front Legroom
1054 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
937 mm
892 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
N74B66A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
1200 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 injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
88.3 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
96 kW
Maximum Torque
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
230 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
RWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
4.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
190.6 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
356.6 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
4WD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Available
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Type
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Available
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
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
4WD
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Available
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
Claimed Mileage
6.85 km/l
17.5 km/l
City Mileage
4.50 km/l
14.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.90 km/l
20.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
50 l
Emission Standard
EU5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
82
50
Combined Driving Range
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
Not Available
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
6.85 km/l
17.5 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
Airbags
6
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Standard
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Standard
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
Not Available
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Head-protection airbags
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Standard
Side Airbags
Front-seat side airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Standard
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Standard
AEB
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Standard
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
High-beam assistance
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Park Distance Control
Standard
Reverse Camera
Rear-view camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Not Available
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Heated front seats
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Black Starlight Headliner
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Manual
Seat Trim
Black Badge contrast leather
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Two one-touch power windows
Standard
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Standard
Push Button Start
Push-button start
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
594 l
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
Infotainment System
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Touchscreen infotainment
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Standard
Number of Speakers
16
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
No – analogue dials with Power Reserve gauge
Standard
USB Ports
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Standard
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional fixed glass roof
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
AWD / 4WD as listed
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
217 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
217 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
Tyre Size
Front 255/40 R21 102Y; rear 285/35 R21 105Y
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
Front Suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Not Available
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km
129 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Petrol
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
2 year / 30 000 km
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
Ownership Role
Historical South African Black Badge derivative revealed locally in early 2017 and supported by a 2018 Provenance record; the March 2022 global Wraith order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
range-specific
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
range-specific
Price Zar
Not confirmed
549999 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
549999
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
549999
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Duster
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Wraith and Duster 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 Wraith 97 vs Duster 50.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Wraith 31 vs Duster 72.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Wraith 88 vs Duster 91.
Practicality index: Black Badge Wraith 57 vs Duster 71.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Wraith not separately scored vs Duster 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 Wraith leads by 1 points
Black Badge Wraith and Duster are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Black Badge Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
57/100
Duster
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 70 pts for Duster
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Wraith leads. However, Duster may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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