Just two months after the global unveiling of the refreshed Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II, the Indian pricing has been revealed for the luxury sedan. Available in Standard, Extended, and Black Badge variants, the new Ghost is priced at Rs 8.95 crore, Rs 10.19 crore, and Rs 10.52 crore, respectively, excluding options.
The facelift introduces a more angular design, similar to the Series II Cullinan. The front bumper features a smaller lower grille, while the DRLs now curve around the outer corners of the main projector lamps. At the rear, the Ghost boasts a new banded design for the tail-lights. Buyers can choose from two 22-inch alloy wheel designs.
Inside, the refreshed Ghost offers a range of new materials, including Grey Stained Ash and Duality Twill. Rolls-Royce notes that the typical Ghost buyer spends about 10% of the car’s retail price on customisation. A full Duality Twill interior takes 20 hours to craft, incorporating 2.2 million stitches and approximately 17.7 kilometers of thread.
The cabin of the refreshed Ghost also introduces a new glass panel that stretches across the width of the dashboard. Updates to the digital instrument cluster’s software allow it to be colour-matched with the exterior of the car. Rolls-Royce has enhanced the in-car connectivity system, enabling rear passengers to connect two streaming devices to their respective screens. Additionally, the rear infotainment system can now be paired with wireless headphones. The music system’s amplifier has also been upgraded to a 1,400W unit, up from the 1,300W system in the previous model.
In addition to sportier aesthetics, the Black Badge variant comes with a more powerful engine.
Mechanically, the Ghost facelift retains the same 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission as its predecessor. In the Standard and Extended versions, the engine delivers 563hp and 850Nm of torque, while the Black Badge variant produces 592hp and 900Nm. Rolls-Royce claims to have improved the brake point on the Black Badge, reduced pedal travel, and introduced a ‘Low’ drive mode that enables 50% faster gear shifts when the throttle is 90% open.
