2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost Review

The Ghost is a five seat four door sedan that is obtainable in 2 trim levels: the longer extended wheelbase (EWB) and the base. In addition to having a six point seven stretch in the wheelbase which affords more space for passengers that will sit in the back the extended wheelbase is comparable to the basic Rolls-Royce Ghost.

Basic features include a sunroof, nineteen inch wheels, rear and front parking sensors, air suspension(active), automatic dimming mirrors, ignition and entry that is keyless, auto headlights (xenon), automatic wipers, cruise control, leather trim and upholstery, rear doors that power close, heated seats, umbrellas stored in the doors at the front, Bluetooth, massaging front seats with ten way power, four zone climate control, navigation system, satellite radio, sound with sixteen speakers and DVD/CD player, USB/iPod interface and an audio jack (auxillary).

The options seem only to be limited to what the buyer has in his bank account and how far their imagination can go. Suffice it to say that one can get adjustable rear outboard seats that come with options for ventilation or massage and drop down wood picnic tables. The driver assistance package comes with a camera equipped with night vision that has pedestrian detection feature, warning for lane departure and high beams (automatic). The 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost will come with a number of color choices with a selection of five wood and eight leather trims. Those who want to be unique can have their Ghost customized however they want through the program known as Bespoke Commission.

The Ghost sports a V12 twin turbo6.6 liter engine that puts out 575 pound feet of torque and 563 horsepower. The back wheels are powered by an 8 speed transmission (automatic). The car can get from zero to sixty in less than five seconds and the fuel economy in the city is thirteen mpg and on the highway twenty mpg. Combined it is fifteen mpg.

In terms of safety the 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost has antilock brakes, traction control, side airbags for the front seat, front head restraints as well as side curtain airbags.

The interior of the Ghost has metallic accents and unusual wood veneers as well as fine leather. It also sports plush carpeting and a buyer can opt for authentic lamb’s wool mats. It is comparable to the interior of the latest Jag JX or Audi A8. The console is relatively clean despite all the other lavish features. The display monitor is discretely hidden by a wooden panel when it is not being utilized.