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Decision summary
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm vs Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Five key differences
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Specification
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
Maximum Power
Karoo Special Edition Storm103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Phantom Extended420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Karoo Special Edition Storm320 Nm
Phantom Extended900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size
Karoo Special Edition Storm2179 cc
Phantom Extended6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Karoo Special Edition Storm10.8 km/l
Phantom Extended6.21 km/l
Ground Clearance
Karoo Special Edition Storm210 mm
Phantom Extended136 mm
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Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm
Karoo Special Edition Storm
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Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
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Generation
Current local listing
Eighth-generation Phantom Extended in long-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
The eighth-generation Phantom Extended was presented globally in 2017 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022; its exact South African introduction year remains unverified
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Extended-wheelbase four-door luxury saloon
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Pickup
Extended-wheelbase full-size super-luxury saloon
Tare Mass Kg
2055-2155 kg
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Vehicle Type
Pickup
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
136 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
90 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
3295 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Length
-
5982 mm
Width
-
2018 mm
Height
-
1656 mm
Wheelbase
-
3772 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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136 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
530 l
Kerb Weight
-
2610 kg
Payload Capacity
-
685 kg
Towing Capacity
-
0 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
6.9 m
Front Headroom
-
1046.48 mm
Rear Headroom
-
977.9 mm
Front Legroom
-
1041.4 mm
Rear Legroom
-
1348.74 mm
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
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
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
Load Bed Length
1489 mm
-
Load Bed Width
1520 mm
-
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
Not Available
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
Not Available
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
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic four-zone climate control
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.3
-
Loadbox Length Mm
1489 mm
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1520 mm
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Roof rack listed as Karoo Special Edition feature
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Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
Engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2179 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
Turbocharged
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 @ 3750 rpm
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
5.4 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
160.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
344.8 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
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
Gearbox
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
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
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
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
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
8
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
Claimed Mileage
10.8 km/l
6.21 km/l
City Mileage
8.8 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.5 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 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
10.8 km/l
6.21 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
90
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
559-577 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.6-16.1 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
8
ABS
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
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
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Driver airbag
EBD
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
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
Not Available
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Not Available
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Not Available
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
Cruise Control
Not Available
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control available on the exact current Phantom family
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
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
Not Available
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
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
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
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
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
Infotainment System
Not Available
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Not Available
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
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
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Touchscreen
Not Available
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
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
Body Cladding
Rear overfenders and off-road front bumpers listed
-
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Bespoke exterior paint commissions, including client-created colours
Headlights
Not Available
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
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
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
364 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
Service Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Phantom Extended
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Chauffeur-focused flagship with the rear suite as the centre of ownership
Price Zar
672699 ZAR
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Pricing Role
flagship
Price on application
Starting Price
672699
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Starting Price Zar
672699
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In depth: how these cars differ
This Karoo Special Edition Storm and Phantom Extended comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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Related comparisons
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Karoo Special Edition Storm vs Phantom Extended 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.
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