Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended vs KIA Tasman

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended in South Africa

Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended

Phantom Extended Series II Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
Price on request
⚡ 420 kW 🔧 900 Nm ⛽ 6.21 km/l
VS
KIA Tasman in South Africa

KIA Tasman

2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,004,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 154 kW 🔧 440 Nm ⛽ 12.8 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended vs KIA Tasman: the short answer

Phantom Extended and Tasman are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Phantom Extended Tasman
Maximum Power Phantom Extended420 kW @ 5000 rpm Tasman154 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque Phantom Extended900 Nm @ 1700 rpm Tasman440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm
Engine Size Phantom Extended6749 cc Tasman2151 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Phantom Extended6.21 km/l Tasman12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance Phantom Extended136 mm Tasman252 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended

Phantom Extended Series II

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

KIA Tasman

2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded

Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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)

Phantom Extended

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance
Specification evidence leader

Tasman

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Phantom Extended

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Tasman

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Phantom Extended Tasman
Generation Eighth-generation Phantom Extended in long-wheelbase Series II form First-generation Kia Tasman; South African retail launch April 2026
Facelift History 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 First generation; no facelift
Facelift Launched Since 2022 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Extended-wheelbase four-door luxury saloon Pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Extended-wheelbase full-size super-luxury saloon Pickup
Vehicle Type Internal-combustion passenger car Pickup
Model Introduced Year - 2026
Body Type Cab - Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note - Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Gravity Blue, Tasman Orange, X-Pro Matte Green
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded
Tare Mass Kg - 2085 kg
Spec Phantom Extended Tasman
Length 5982 mm 5410 mm
Width 2018 mm 1930 mm
Height 1656 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase 3772 mm 3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 136 mm 252 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 136 mm 230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 530 l 1173 l
Kerb Weight 2610 kg 2317 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3295 kg 3250 kg
Payload Capacity 685 kg 1008 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.9 m 6.25 m
Front Headroom 1046.48 mm 1044 mm
Rear Headroom 977.9 mm 1004 mm
Front Legroom 1041.4 mm 1052 mm
Rear Legroom 1348.74 mm 940 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Phantom Extended and Tasman 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 Extended 96 vs Tasman 72.

Efficiency index: Phantom Extended 29 vs Tasman 51.

Safety-equipment index: Phantom Extended 95 vs Tasman 94.

Practicality index: Phantom Extended 67 vs Tasman 93.

Ownership-cover index: Phantom Extended not separately scored vs Tasman 75.

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

Tasman leads by 3 points

Phantom Extended and Tasman are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 97% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

Tasman

97% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 72
Efficiency 51
Safety 94
Practicality 93
Ownership 75
Leads by 3 points
75
#2

Phantom Extended

79% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 96 Check Efficiency 29
Performance 96
Efficiency 29
Safety 95
Practicality 67
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Phantom Extended +24 Efficiency Tasman +22 Safety Phantom Extended +1 Practicality Tasman +26

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tasman

Performance 72/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 93/100
Ownership 75/100

Phantom Extended

Performance 96/100
Efficiency 29/100
Safety 95/100
Practicality 67/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index KIA Tasman leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 75 pts for Phantom Extended

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tasman leads. However, Phantom Extended may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Phantom Extended vs Tasman 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.

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.