Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs KIA Tasman

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith Discontinued model
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith in South Africa

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith

Wraith Black Badge Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
No longer sold new historical price not confirmed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 465 kW 🔧 870 Nm ⛽ 6.85 km/l
VS
KIA Tasman in South Africa

KIA Tasman

2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,004,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 154 kW 🔧 440 Nm ⛽ 12.8 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs KIA Tasman: the short answer

Black Badge Wraith and Tasman are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Black Badge Wraith Tasman
Maximum Power Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm Tasman154 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm Tasman440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm
Engine Size Black Badge Wraith6592 cc Tasman2151 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l Tasman12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance Black Badge Wraith149 mm Tasman252 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 Wraith

Wraith Black Badge

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

KIA Tasman

2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded

Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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 Wraith

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance
Specification evidence leader

Tasman

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Black Badge Wraith

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Tasman

  • 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

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Black Badge Wraith Tasman
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. First-generation Kia Tasman; South African retail launch April 2026
Facelift History Black Badge was a distinct Wraith derivative, not a Wraith facelift; this profile keeps its launch specification separate from later revised figures. First generation; no facelift
Facelift Launched Since 2017 2026
Facelift Version Ending 2023 Current
Body Style Coupe Pickup
Model Year 2017 2026
Production Status discontinued active
Segment Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer Pickup
Vehicle Type Passenger car Pickup
Body Type Cab Not confirmed Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note Not confirmed Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Gravity Blue, Tasman Orange, X-Pro Matte Green
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note Not confirmed Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded
Tare Mass Kg Not confirmed 2085 kg
Spec Black Badge Wraith Tasman
Length 5285 mm 5410 mm
Width 1947 mm 1930 mm
Height 1507 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase 3112 mm 3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 149 mm 252 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 149 mm 230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 470 l 1173 l
Kerb Weight 2440 kg 2317 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2810 kg 3250 kg
Payload Capacity 370 kg 1008 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.35 m 6.25 m
Front Headroom 1002 mm 1044 mm
Rear Headroom 941 mm 1004 mm
Front Legroom 1054 mm 1052 mm
Rear Legroom 937 mm 940 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Black Badge Wraith and Tasman 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 Tasman 72.

Efficiency index: Black Badge Wraith 31 vs Tasman 51.

Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Wraith 88 vs Tasman 94.

Practicality index: Black Badge Wraith 57 vs Tasman 93.

Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Wraith not separately scored vs Tasman 75.

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

Tasman leads by 7 points

Black Badge Wraith and Tasman are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 97% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

Tasman

97% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 72
Efficiency 51
Safety 94
Practicality 93
Ownership 75
Leads by 7 points
71
#2

Black Badge Wraith

74% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 97 Check Efficiency 31
Performance 97
Efficiency 31
Safety 88
Practicality 57
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Black Badge Wraith +25 Efficiency Tasman +20 Safety Tasman +6 Practicality Tasman +36

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tasman

Performance 72/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 93/100
Ownership 75/100

Black Badge Wraith

Performance 97/100
Efficiency 31/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 57/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index KIA Tasman leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 71 pts for Black Badge Wraith

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tasman leads. However, Black Badge Wraith may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Black Badge Wraith vs Tasman questions

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.