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Decision summary
Rolls-Royce Phantom vs iCAUR V23: the short answer
Phantom and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Phantom
V23
Maximum Power
Phantom420 kW @ 5000 rpm
V23100 kW
Maximum Torque
Phantom900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
V23180 Nm
Engine Size
Phantom6749 cc
V23Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Phantom6.29 km/l
V23Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Ground Clearance
Phantom136 mm
V23190 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
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
V23
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Phantom
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
V23
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Phantom
V23
Model Introduced Year
2018
2026
Generation
Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 generation.
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
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Facelift Launched Since
2022
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
Four-door luxury saloon
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Published
Segment
Full-size super-luxury saloon
Electric SUV
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Phantom
V23
Length
5762 mm
4220 mm
Width
2018 mm
1915 mm
Height
1646 mm
1845 mm
Wheelbase
3552 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
136 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
136 mm
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space
530 l
372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Kerb Weight
2560 kg
1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3235 kg
2085 kg
Payload Capacity
675 kg
350–650 kg
Towing Capacity
0 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
5.9 m
Front Headroom
1046 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
978 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1041 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
1105 mm
970 mm
Spec
Phantom
V23
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
Engine Code
N74B68A
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
12
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Applicable
Valves
48
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
89 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
90.4 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
100 kW
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
180 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Electric traction motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Rear axle
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
250 km/h
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.3 sec
11 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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
59.93 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
69.0 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
360 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
36 min (20-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Phantom
V23
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
2WD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Differential Lock
No lockable differential
-
Paddle Shifters
No
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
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Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Electric shift gear
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
2WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
Rear Differential Lock
No lockable differential
-
Transmission Speeds
8
1
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom
V23
Claimed Mileage
6.29 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: No
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Real-world Mileage
6.29 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
-
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Fuel Tank Litres
90
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Combined Driving Range
566-581 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.5-15.9 l/100 km WLTP)
360 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
20 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Mixed
608 km
401 km
Range Real World Highway
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341 km
Spec
Phantom
V23
Airbags
8
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Yes
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
-
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Yes
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Low tyre-pressure warning
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
-
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
Yes
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Yes
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
-
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Front pretensioner seat belts
Seatbelt Reminder
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Yes
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Yes
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Yes
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
-
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Spec
Phantom
V23
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
-
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Driver Fatigue Alert
Alertness Assistant
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
-
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
Automatic highbeam control
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
-
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
-
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Spec
Phantom
V23
Seat Material
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Leather seats
Heated Seats
Front and rear
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Ventilated Seats
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Interior reading and ambient equipment as listed on sheet
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Leather steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
No
Foldable second-row seats
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
6-way power adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
4-way power adjustment
Seat Trim
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Leather
Spec
Phantom
V23
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power air conditioner
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Yes
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
-
Sunroof
No
-
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power air conditioner
Spec
Phantom
V23
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
15.4 in touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Yes
Number of Speakers
16
7
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
-
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
2 USB Type-C front-row ports; 1 front-row USB on 2WD
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
15.4 in
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
15.4 in
Spec
Phantom
V23
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime-running lights
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
-
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Optional or derivative-dependent; no exact South African trim fitment established
Spec
Phantom
V23
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
Locking Differential
No lockable differential
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Spec
Phantom
V23
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
255/55 R19
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
-
Wheel Rim Size
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
19 in
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
-
Spec
Phantom
V23
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Multi-Link
Spec
Phantom
V23
CO2 Emissions
361 g/km
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
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Spec
Phantom
V23
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Spec
Phantom
V23
Ownership Role
Flagship saloon balancing owner driving with formal rear-passenger use
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Pricing Role
Price on application
Current South African retail price
Price Zar
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519900 ZAR
Starting Price
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519900
Starting Price Zar
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519900
Spec
Phantom
V23
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
In depth: how these cars differ
This Phantom and V23 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 V23 42.
Efficiency index: Phantom 29 vs V23 99.
Safety-equipment index: Phantom 95 vs V23 93.
Practicality index: Phantom 67 vs V23 60.
Ownership-cover index: Phantom not separately scored vs V23 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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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
Phantom leads by 4 points
Phantom and V23 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
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
V23
Performance
42/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 71 pts for V23
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom leads. However, V23 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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