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Foton Miler Lite vs Rolls-Royce Phantom: 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.
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Specification
Miler Lite
Phantom
Maximum Power
Miler Lite92 kW
Phantom420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Miler Lite320 Nm
Phantom900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size
Miler Lite2000 cc
Phantom6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Miler LiteNot Officially Disclosed
Phantom6.29 km/l
Ground Clearance
Miler LiteNot Officially Disclosed
Phantom136 mm
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Independent editorial assessment
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Foton Miler Lite
Miler-lite (Aircon & Dual Airbags)
Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Miler Lite
Phantom
Model Introduced Year
2026
2018
Generation
South African Miler Lite launch specification, positioned between a conventional bakkie and a larger commercial truck.
Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
Introduced in South Africa in 2026, with no later facelift identified.
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
Not Applicable
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Dropside truck
Four-door luxury saloon
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Code 8 light truck
Full-size super-luxury saloon
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
Miler Lite
Phantom
Length
4910 mm
5762 mm
Width
1970 mm
2018 mm
Height
2170 mm
1646 mm
Wheelbase
2480 mm
3552 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
136 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
136 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
530 l
Kerb Weight
1850 kg
2560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
3235 kg
Payload Capacity
1645 kg
675 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
0 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.55 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1046 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
978 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1041 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1105 mm
Spec
Miler Lite
Phantom
Engine
2.0-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
2000 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
92 kW
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
5-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
110 km/h
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 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
Miler Lite
Phantom
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.33
2.81:1
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
Manual
8-speed ZF automatic
Clutch Type
275 mm clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
8-speed ZF automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No lockable differential
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Spec
Miler Lite
Phantom
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
6.29 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
90 l
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic start/stop: No
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
6.29 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Officially Disclosed
90
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
566-581 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.5-15.9 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
608 km
Spec
Miler Lite
Phantom
Airbags
2
8
ABS
Yes
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Low tyre-pressure warning
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Yes
Driver airbag
EBD
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Yes
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Spec
Miler Lite
Phantom
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Alertness Assistant
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
Miler Lite
Phantom
Seat Material
Fabric
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual fore/aft and backrest
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Seat Trim
Fabric
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Spec
Miler Lite
Phantom
Climate Control
Air conditioning
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Yes
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Power open/close luggage compartment
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
AC Type
Air conditioning
Automatic four-zone climate control
Spec
Miler Lite
Phantom
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth wireless technology
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
3.5-inch instrument panel
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Spec
Miler Lite
Phantom
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Daytime-running lights
Fog Lamps
Yes
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Bespoke and two-tone exterior paint commissions
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Spec
Miler Lite
Phantom
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
No lockable differential
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Miler Lite
Phantom
Tyre Size
195/75 R16
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
Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch wheels
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Handbrake Type
Central drum
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
Miler Lite
Phantom
Front Suspension
Non-independent leaf spring
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Rear Suspension
Non-independent leaf spring
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Spec
Miler Lite
Phantom
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
361 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Miler Lite
Phantom
Service Plan
Service plans available
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
Miler Lite
Phantom
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Flagship saloon balancing owner driving with formal rear-passenger use
Price Zar
339900 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Price on application
Starting Price
339900
-
Starting Price Zar
339900
-
Spec
Miler Lite
Phantom
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
4 years; regional conditions apply
In depth: how these cars differ
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What the evidence means
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