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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs Honda HR-V: the short answer
Black Badge Wraith has a modest catalogue-index lead, while HR-V remains close.
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Specification
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
Maximum Power
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
HR-V119 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
HR-V145 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
HR-V1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
HR-V16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Wraith149 mm
HR-V196 mm
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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
HR-V
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
HR-V
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
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Spec
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
Model Introduced Year
2017
2022
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.
Built on Honda’s global compact SUV platform with improved safety and comfort
Facelift History
Black Badge was a distinct Wraith derivative, not a Wraith facelift; this profile keeps its launch specification separate from later revised figures.
New generation introduced with updated design and improved features
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Original current-generation version
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
Color Note
Not confirmed
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
1360 kg
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
Length
5285 mm
4340 mm
Width
1947 mm
1790 mm
Height
1507 mm
1590 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
196 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
196 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
437 l
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
1360 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2810 kg
1780 kg
Payload Capacity
370 kg
410 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1200 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
5.5 m
Front Headroom
1002 mm
975 mm
Rear Headroom
941 mm
965 mm
Front Legroom
1054 mm
1065 mm
Rear Legroom
937 mm
958 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
N74B66A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
48
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Multi-Point 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
119 kW
Maximum Torque
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
145 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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
250 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.5 sec
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
190.6 kW/tonne
87.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
356.6 Nm/tonne
106.6 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 Wraith
HR-V
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
4x2
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
4x2
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not confirmed
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
Claimed Mileage
6.85 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
4.50 km/l
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.90 km/l
17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
40 l
Emission Standard
EU5
Euro 5
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
40
Combined Driving Range
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.85 km/l
16.1 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
Airbags
6
6
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
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
Front and Rear
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Head-protection airbags
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
6
EBD
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
6
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Not Available
Side Airbags
Front-seat side airbags
Not Available
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
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Not Available
Alarm System
Not confirmed
Standard
AEB
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
6
ESC With Traction Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Front and Rear
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
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
Rear-view camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Standard
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
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Lights
Not confirmed
LED Projector
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Not confirmed
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
Not confirmed
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Not confirmed
Standard
Reversing Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Surround View Camera
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Heated front seats
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Black Starlight Headliner
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Driver Electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Manual
Seat Trim
Black Badge contrast leather
Leather
Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Driver Electric
Steering Type
Not confirmed
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
Not confirmed
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
6
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Driver Electric
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Leather
Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Driver Electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Premium cabin with touchscreen infotainment, digital cluster, comfortable seats, and modern design
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Leather
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
6
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic Climate Control
Power Windows
Two one-touch power windows
All Doors Auto
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Push-button start
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic Climate Control
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Standard
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
LED Projector
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
437 l
Adaptive Dampers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Climate Zones
Not confirmed
Automatic Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
Not confirmed
All Doors Auto
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Push-button start
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Push-button start
Standard
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
24 Months
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
6.2
Panoramic Roof
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Performance Data Logger
Not confirmed
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Not confirmed
All Doors Auto
Push Button Start
Push-button start
Standard
Rev Matching
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seat Type
Not confirmed
Leather
Telescopic Steering
Not confirmed
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Not confirmed
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
Not confirmed
Built-in
Voice Command Support
Not confirmed
Built-in
Accelerator 0 100
Not confirmed
11.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic Climate Control
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
Not confirmed
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Difflock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not confirmed
Smart Key
Lift Gate
Not confirmed
Standard
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Not confirmed
Automatic Climate Control
Mirror
Not confirmed
All Doors Auto
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Not confirmed
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Not confirmed
Smart Key
Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
18-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not confirmed
Standard
Sonar
Not confirmed
Front and Rear
Sound System
16
8
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
hr-v
Sport Plus Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Not confirmed
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
Not confirmed
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
Not confirmed
top
Unlocking
Comfort Entry keyless access
Smart Key
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Core range derivative
Vdc
Not confirmed
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not confirmed
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
Not confirmed
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
Infotainment System
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Standard
Number of Speakers
16
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
No – analogue dials with Power Reserve gauge
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Wireless
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Wireless
Navigation System
Not confirmed
Built-in
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Not confirmed
Wireless
Voice Recognition
Not confirmed
Built-in
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch high-definition display
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
Not confirmed
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
16
8
Audio System
Not confirmed
8
Display Audio
Not confirmed
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services
Not confirmed
Standard
Voice Control
Not confirmed
Built-in
Smartphone Connectivity
Not confirmed
Wireless
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
LED Headlamps
Standard
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
6
Headlights
Standard
LED Projector
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional fixed glass roof
Panoramic Sunroof
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
LED
Alloy Wheel Design
Not confirmed
18-inch Alloy
Roof Type
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Body Type
Not confirmed
SUV
DRL
LED
LED
Fog Lights
Not confirmed
LED
Front Fog Lights
Not confirmed
LED
Led Headlights
Standard
LED Projector
Auto Headlights
Not confirmed
LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
Not confirmed
All Doors Auto
Front Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
LED
Headlamp Levelling
Not confirmed
LED Projector
Headlamps
Standard
LED Projector
Headlight Type
Standard
LED Projector
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
350 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
18 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
20 deg
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
Not confirmed
18 deg
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
Not confirmed
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
196 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
196 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
Not confirmed
350 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
Tyre Size
Front 255/40 R21 102Y; rear 285/35 R21 105Y
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
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
18-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
Not confirmed
18-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
Not confirmed
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Not confirmed
Disc
Tyre Type
Not confirmed
225/50 R18
Wheel Diameter
Front 8.5 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
18-inch Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not confirmed
Standard
Brakes
Not confirmed
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not confirmed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
Not confirmed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
Not confirmed
18-inch Alloy
Wheels
Not confirmed
18-inch Alloy
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
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
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
Not confirmed
Monocoque
Power Steering
Not confirmed
Electric Power Steering
Steering Column
Not confirmed
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
Not confirmed
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Not confirmed
Torsion Beam
Chassis Material
Not confirmed
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Not confirmed
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Torsion Beam
Suspension
Not confirmed
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km
142 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Petrol
Start Stop System
Not confirmed
Standard
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Not confirmed
Euro 5
Idle CO2 Output
Not confirmed
142
CO2 Emissions G Km
Not confirmed
142
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
24 Months
Service Interval
Not confirmed
10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
Not confirmed
Moderate
Battery Warranty
Not confirmed
24 Months
Maintenance Plan
Not confirmed
24 Months
Engine Oil Change Interval
Not confirmed
10000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration
4 years, unlimited kilometres
24 Months
Service Plan Distance
4 years, unlimited kilometres
24 Months
Service Intervals
Not confirmed
10000 km / 12 months
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
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.
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Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Current listed price
Price Zar
Not confirmed
529900 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
529900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
529900
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3
Warranty Years
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3
Warranty Kilometers
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
3 Years
Basic Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
3 Years
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
HR-V
Real-world City Mileage Min
Not confirmed
11 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
Not confirmed
13 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
Not confirmed
14 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
Not confirmed
17 l/100km
Owner Review Count
Not confirmed
20
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Wraith and HR-V 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 HR-V 41.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Wraith 31 vs HR-V 62.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Wraith 88 vs HR-V 91.
Practicality index: Black Badge Wraith 57 vs HR-V 60.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Wraith not separately scored vs HR-V 43.
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 11 points
Black Badge Wraith has a modest catalogue-index lead, while HR-V remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Black Badge Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
57/100
HR-V
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 60 pts for HR-V
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Wraith leads. However, HR-V may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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