A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
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Which One's Right for You?
Corolla
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Phantom
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
Corolla
Phantom
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2018
Generation
Current South African Corolla listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
The eighth-generation Phantom was presented globally in 2017, introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Four-door luxury saloon
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Sedan
Full-size super-luxury saloon
Tare Mass Kg
1405 kg
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Vehicle Type
Sedan
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
Corolla
Phantom
Length
4630 mm
5762 mm
Width
1780 mm
2018 mm
Height
1435 mm
1646 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
3552 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
136 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
530 l
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
2560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1845 kg
3235 kg
Payload Capacity
440 kg
675 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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136 mm
Towing Capacity
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0 kg
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
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6.55 m
Front Headroom
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1046 mm
Rear Headroom
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978 mm
Front Legroom
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1041 mm
Rear Legroom
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1105 mm
Spec
Corolla
Phantom
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Corolla
Phantom
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power open/close luggage compartment
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
470 l
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AC Type
Not Available
Automatic four-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
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Engine Start Stop
Standard
Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Push Button Start
Fuel Consumption Combined
25.6
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Push Button Start
Standard
Push Button Start
Rev Matching
Not Available
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Skid Plates
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Passive Entry Start
Smart Entry
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Remote Central Locking
Smart Entry
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Source Model Column
corolla
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
top
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Unlocking
Smart Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Entry
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Walk Away Lock
Smart Entry
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Wireless Charger
Standard
Wireless smartphone charging
Spec
Corolla
Phantom
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1798 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
48
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
89 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
103 kW
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
142 Nm
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
5.3 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Low
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
164.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
351.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Corolla
Phantom
Gearbox
CVT
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
2.81:1
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
8
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
8-speed ZF automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Type
CVT
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
FWD/
Rear-wheel drive
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
Not Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT
8-speed ZF automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
8
Spec
Corolla
Phantom
Claimed Mileage
25.6 km/l
6.29 km/l
City Mileage
21 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
29.4 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Automatic start/stop: No
Real-world Mileage
25.6 km/l
6.29 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
43 l
90
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
566-581 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.5-15.9 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
608 km
Spec
Corolla
Phantom
Airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
8
ABS
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Not Available
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Child-seat support
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Not Available
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Low tyre-pressure warning
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Not Available
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Standard
Driver airbag
EBD
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Side Airbags
Standard
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Not Available
Dynamic Traction Control
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Spec
Corolla
Phantom
Cruise Control
Not Available
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Alertness Assistant
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Not Available
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Pre-Collision System
Standard
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Spec
Corolla
Phantom
Seat Material
Not Applicable
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Corolla grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Spec
Corolla
Phantom
Infotainment System
12.3
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth wireless technology
Number of Speakers
Not Available
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
USB Ports
Not Available
USB Type-C ports
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto compatibility
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Infotainment Display
12.3
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Infotainment Screen
12.3
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Connected Services
Standard
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Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
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Touchscreen
12.3
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Spec
Corolla
Phantom
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Daytime-running lights
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
3
Bespoke and two-tone exterior paint commissions
Body Type
Sedan
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Corolla
Phantom
Approach Angle
-
-
Departure Angle
-
-
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Corolla
Phantom
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/50 R21 109H M+S all-round; 255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/50 R21 109Y front and 285/45 R21 113Y rear
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
Corolla
Phantom
Maintenance Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
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Service Plan Duration
6 services / 90 000 km
4 years / unlimited km
Service Plan Distance
6 services / 90 000 km
4 years / unlimited km
Service Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
Corolla
Phantom
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Spec
Corolla
Phantom
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
361 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Idle CO2 Output
0
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
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Spec
Corolla
Phantom
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship saloon balancing owner driving with formal rear-passenger use
Price Zar
590200 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Current listed price
Price on application
Starting Price
590200
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Starting Price Zar
590200
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In depth: how these cars differ
This Corolla and Phantom comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Corolla 40 vs Phantom 96.
Efficiency index: Corolla 96 vs Phantom 29.
Safety-equipment index: Corolla 90 vs Phantom 95.
Practicality index: Corolla 60 vs Phantom 67.
Ownership-cover index: Corolla 43 vs Phantom 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.
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
Phantom leads by 10 points
Phantom has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Corolla remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Phantom
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
Corolla
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 65 pts for Corolla
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom leads. However, Corolla may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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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