Rolls-Royce Phantom Saloon (03 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 04 June 2009
Rolls-Royce may be owned by BMW, but the Phantom is both individual and feels every inch the pinnacle of British-built luxury. Its appearance is certainly imposing - indeed it's too heavy-handed for some - but it travels with an unmatched elegance and style. It's a 'motor car' in the great Rolls-Royce tradition with a long list of options with which to personalise the vehicle, it has a surprising turn of speed and can be controlled with a level of precision that belies its size. If you want the best car in the world - and can afford it - we couldn't argue against choosing a Phantom.
4 out of 5

Safety

Larger cars tend to be safer than smaller cars, thanks to the laws of physics, but the Phantom also comes with eight airbags, a tyre pressure sensor, stability control and traction control plus cornering brake control.

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4 out of 5

Reliability

Expect BMW levels of reliability. We've heard of no major problems so far with the Phantom.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported.

Other

No problems reported.