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Dongfeng FRIDAY REEV vs Rolls-Royce Ghost: the short answer
FRIDAY REEV and Ghost are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
Maximum Power
FRIDAY REEV120 kW
Ghost420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
FRIDAY REEV240 Nm
Ghost850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Engine Size
FRIDAY REEV1498 cc
Ghost6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
FRIDAY REEV20.0 km/l
Ghost6.37 km/l
Ground Clearance
FRIDAY REEV0 mm
Ghost118 mm
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
FRIDAY REEV
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Ghost
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
FRIDAY REEV
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Ghost
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
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
Model Introduced Year
2026
2020
Generation
Current South African generation
Second-generation Ghost in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
Current launch specification
The second-generation Ghost was introduced in South Africa in 2020 and evolved into Ghost Series II in October 2024
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Four-door luxury saloon
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Range-extended SUV
Full-size super-luxury saloon
Vehicle Type
SUV
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
Length
4600 mm
5545 mm
Width
1860 mm
1998 mm
Height
1680 mm
1573 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
3295 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
118 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
118 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
480 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
1820 kg
2490 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2270 kg
3130 kg
Payload Capacity
450 kg
640 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
6.5 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
1075 mm
Spec
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
Engine
1.5L inline-four petrol range-extender
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
1.5L range-extender engine
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.0:1
Bore
75 mm
89 mm
Stroke
84.8 mm
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
120 kW
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
240 Nm
850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Combined Power
120 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
240 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.0 sec
4.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Yes
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
168.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
341.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
31.94 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
30.3 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
200 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gear
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
No
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
ATC 13 transfer case
Differential Lock
No
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Regenerative-braking paddles
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
2.81:1
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Single-speed reduction gear
8-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Electronic shift-by-wire
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
FWD
All-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Regenerative-braking paddles
No
Front Differential Lock
No
No lockable differential
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
8-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
No
No lockable differential
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
Claimed Mileage
20.0 km/l
6.37 km/l
City Mileage
20.0 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.0 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Range-extender hybrid
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Real-world Mileage
20.0 km/l
6.37 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC plug-in charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
43
90
Combined Driving Range
1300
573-588 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.3-15.7 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
16.0
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
150 km
-
Range Real World Mixed
170 km
-
Spec
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Yes
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Yes
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Yes
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Yes
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Yes
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Yes
Driver airbag
EBD
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Yes
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Yes
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Yes
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
No
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Yes
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Spec
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Driver Attention Alert System
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Yes
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Yes
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Yes
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
Yes
Available, including rear-seat heating
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Available, including rear-seat cooling
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Illuminated Fascia with celestial design
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Duality Twill embroidered seat upholstery available
Spec
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Yes
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Yes
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Keyless start
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
No
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Power open/close luggage compartment
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Spec
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands; independent rear-screen streaming available
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth wireless technology; rear passengers can pair headphones individually
Number of Speakers
8
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
USB Ports
USB-A | USB-C
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
14.6
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Touchscreen
14.6
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Spec
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
LED Headlamps
Yes
LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Series II daytime-running lights
Fog Lamps
LED
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Yes
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Dongfeng factory exterior colours
Bespoke shades available, including Mustique Blue
Headlights
Yes
LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
-
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
-
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Normal | Eco | Sport
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
No lockable differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
-
Spec
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
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
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
19
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Planar Suspension with upper wishbone damper, electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling high-volume air suspension
Spec
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
357 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
Ownership Role
Dongfeng South Africa ownership programme
Owner-driver-focused saloon with genuine rear-passenger accommodation
Price Zar
529000 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
South African retail / indicative price reference
Price on application
Starting Price
529000
-
Starting Price Zar
529000
-
Spec
FRIDAY REEV
Ghost
Warranty
5 Years / 150000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
In depth: how these cars differ
This FRIDAY REEV and Ghost 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: FRIDAY REEV 54 vs Ghost 100.
Efficiency index: FRIDAY REEV 81 vs Ghost 30.
Safety-equipment index: FRIDAY REEV 92 vs Ghost 99.
Practicality index: FRIDAY REEV 54 vs Ghost 64.
Ownership-cover index: FRIDAY REEV not separately scored vs Ghost 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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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
Ghost leads by 7 points
FRIDAY REEV and Ghost 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
Ghost
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
30/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
64/100
FRIDAY REEV
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
81/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Ghost
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 69 pts for FRIDAY REEV
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ghost leads. However, FRIDAY REEV may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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