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Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
Discontinued model
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé vs Volkswagen Taigo: the short answer
Phantom Drophead Coupé and Taigo are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
Maximum Power
Phantom Drophead Coupé338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Taigo85 kW
Maximum Torque
Phantom Drophead Coupé720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Taigo200 Nm
Engine Size
Phantom Drophead Coupé6749 cc
Taigo1000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Phantom Drophead Coupé6.76 km/l
Taigo16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
Phantom Drophead Coupé132 mm
Taigo168 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
6.7 V12
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
Specification evidence leader
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Taigo
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Taigo
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
Generation
Phantom VII two-door Drophead Coupé; the archived profile uses the exact Series II World specification listed for South Africa in 2016.
Current South African Taigo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Phantom Series II was introduced in 2012; Phantom Drophead Coupé production ended in 2016.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2012
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2016
Current
Body Style
Convertible
SUV
Model Year
2016
Current
Production Status
discontinued
published
Segment
Ultra-luxury convertible
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Model Introduced Year
Not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Color Note
Not confirmed
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
1220 kg
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
Length
5612 mm
4266 mm
Width
1987 mm
1757 mm
Height
1566 mm
1515 mm
Wheelbase
3320 mm
2554 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
132 mm
168 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
132 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
315 l
440 l
Kerb Weight
2630 kg
1220 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3050 kg
1710 kg
Payload Capacity
420 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.55 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1026 mm
-
Rear Headroom
943 mm
-
Front Legroom
1040 mm
-
Rear Legroom
936 mm
-
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
Engine
6.749-litre V12
3-cylinder SI engine 1.0 l TSI, 85 kW
Engine Code
N73B68A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
1000 cc
Cylinders
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
84.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
338 kW @ 5350 rpm
85 kW
Maximum Torque
720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
200 Nm
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
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
240 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
5.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
128.5 kW/tonne
69.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
273.8 Nm/tonne
163.9 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
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
4x2
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.154
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Steering-column automatic selector; no manual mode
DCT
Drivetrain
RWD
4x2
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
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
4x2
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not confirmed
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
Claimed Mileage
6.76 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
4.39 km/l
13.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.80 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
40 l
Emission Standard
EU5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
40
Combined Driving Range
540.54 km (calculated theoretical)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.76 km/l
16.1 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Not Available
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat brackets
Not Available
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre-pressure alert
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Applicable
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Electric parking brake with hill hold function
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Not Available
Side Airbags
Front head-thorax airbags
Not Available
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Not Available
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Front active knee protection
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Electric parking brake with hill hold function
Not Available
AEB
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Rear-view camera
Standard
Park Assist
Front/rear parking assistance with multi-view cameras
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Reversing Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
Seat Material
Natural-grain leather
Cloth
Heated Seats
Optional three-stage heating, front and rear
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Hand-stitched natural-grain leather
Cloth
Ventilated Seats
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Not confirmed
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Black
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Cloth
Armrest Front
Not confirmed
Standard
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Taigo grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Trim Colour
Not confirmed
Black
Floor Mats
Not confirmed
Standard
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
Black
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
Climate Control
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Standard
Power Windows
Four one-touch power windows
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Hands-free entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
Keyless ignition
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Power-closing boot lid
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Centre Console
Not confirmed
Standard
Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Difflock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Not confirmed
Standard
Mudflaps
Not confirmed
Standard/available
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Power Socket 12v
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
taigo
Sport Plus Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Trim Level
Not confirmed
flagship
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
Infotainment System
Navigation and infotainment system
SYNC
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling
Not Available
Number of Speakers
15
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Traditional analogue instrument dials
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
8.8-inch front monitor
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Not Available
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
8.8-inch front monitor
SYNC
Connected Services
Not confirmed
SYNC
Touchscreen
8.8-inch front monitor
SYNC
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Front fog/driving lights
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
44,000 factory hues plus Bespoke custom colours
3
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Available
Body Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
168 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
168 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
Tyre Size
Front 255/50 R21 106W; rear 285/45 R21 109W
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Not confirmed
Standard
Steering Wheel Trim
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Not Available
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1531 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1501 mm
Power Steering
Not confirmed
Standard
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
CO2 Emissions
347 g/km
123 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Petrol
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
Not confirmed
123
CO2 Emissions G Km
Not confirmed
123
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
Ownership Role
Historical South African new-car derivative: a 2007 local launch was announced prospectively, local presence is confirmed by 2011, and an April 2016 listing plus final-commission evidence establish the end-period bound; exact South African tenure remains unverified.
South Africa market model
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Active local lineup
Price Zar
Not confirmed
581500 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
581500
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
581500
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Taigo
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Phantom Drophead Coupé and Taigo 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: Phantom Drophead Coupé 95 vs Taigo 36.
Efficiency index: Phantom Drophead Coupé 31 vs Taigo 63.
Safety-equipment index: Phantom Drophead Coupé 86 vs Taigo 81.
Practicality index: Phantom Drophead Coupé 49 vs Taigo 66.
Ownership-cover index: Phantom Drophead Coupé not separately scored vs Taigo 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Phantom Drophead Coupé leads by 7 points
Phantom Drophead Coupé and Taigo 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
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
49/100
Taigo
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 61 pts for Taigo
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom Drophead Coupé leads. However, Taigo 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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