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 vs Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV: the short answer
Tiggo 7 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Phantom remains close.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Phantom
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Maximum Power
Phantom420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Tiggo 7 PHEV265 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Phantom900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Tiggo 7 PHEV530 Nm
Engine Size
Phantom6749 cc
Tiggo 7 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Phantom6.29 km/l
Tiggo 7 PHEV20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
Phantom136 mm
Tiggo 7 PHEV162 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
Phantom Series II
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)
Phantom
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
Tiggo 7 PHEV
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
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tiggo 7 PHEV
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
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2018
2026
Generation
Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Current South Africa Tiggo 7 PHEV range
Facelift History
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
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Four-door luxury saloon
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Full-size super-luxury saloon
SUV
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1825 kg
Spec
Phantom
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Length
5762 mm
4553 mm
Width
2018 mm
1862 mm
Height
1646 mm
1686 mm
Wheelbase
3552 mm
2670 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
136 mm
162 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
136 mm
184 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
530 l
626 l
Kerb Weight
2560 kg
1825 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3235 kg
2310 kg
Payload Capacity
675 kg
485 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.55 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1046 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
978 mm
970 mm
Front Legroom
1041 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
1105 mm
950 mm
Spec
Phantom
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
N74B68A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
90.4 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
265 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
530 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
5.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
164.1 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
351.6 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
93 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Phantom
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
FWD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No lockable differential
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Electric
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
FWD
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
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
No lockable differential
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
Hybrid DHT
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
Phantom
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
6.29 km/l
20.4 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
17.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
22.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: No
Standard
Real-world Mileage
6.29 km/l
20.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
90
60
Combined Driving Range
566-581 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.5-15.9 l/100 km WLTP)
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
608 km
1200 km
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Available
Spec
Phantom
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Airbags
8
Multiple airbags
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Standard
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Low tyre-pressure warning
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Standard
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
Standard
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Standard
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Standard
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Standard
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Standard
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Standard
Spec
Phantom
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Alertness Assistant
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
Standard
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Standard
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Standard
Spec
Phantom
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Seat Material
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Front and rear
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
No
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Power
Seat Trim
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Phantom
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Standard
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Standard
Sunroof
No
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Standard
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1672 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Standard
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Standard
Number of Speakers
16
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
Standard
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Phantom
Tiggo 7 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime-running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Standard
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke and two-tone exterior paint commissions
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Standard
Spec
Phantom
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No lockable differential
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
162 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
162 mm
Spec
Phantom
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tyre Size
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
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
225/60 R18
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Phantom
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
1570 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1570 mm
Spec
Phantom
Tiggo 7 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
361 g/km
33 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Petrol
Spec
Phantom
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
Phantom
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Ownership Role
Flagship saloon balancing owner driving with formal rear-passenger use
flagship or capability-focused
Pricing Role
Price on application
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
-
679900 ZAR
Starting Price
-
679900
Starting Price Zar
-
679900
Spec
Phantom
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Phantom and Tiggo 7 PHEV 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 96 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 91.
Efficiency index: Phantom 29 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 85.
Safety-equipment index: Phantom 95 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 94.
Practicality index: Phantom 67 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 68.
Ownership-cover index: Phantom not separately scored vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 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
Tiggo 7 PHEV leads by 10 points
Tiggo 7 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Phantom remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
85/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
Phantom
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 7 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 75 pts for Phantom
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 7 PHEV leads. However, Phantom may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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