Rolls-Royce doesn’t do dramatic overhauls. It does quiet perfection. The new Ghost Series II is proof of that—an exercise in refined evolution, where the world’s most discreetly opulent car gets even smoother, sleeker, and smarter. Now available in India, it carries a starting price of ₹8.95 crore, ensuring exclusivity remains very much intact.

Three Variants, Three Distinct Personalities. The Ghost Series II comes in three iterations, each a different take on effortless luxury:

Ghost Series II – The standard-bearer of understated excellence (₹8.95 crore)

Ghost Extended Series II – For those who prefer their legroom measured in extra inches (₹10.19 crore)

Black Badge Ghost Series II – Rolls-Royce’s darker, more rebellious alter ego (₹10.52 crore)

A Subtle, Yet Decisive Design Evolution

You wouldn’t call it a drastic makeover, but the Ghost Series II does receive a suite of aesthetic refinements. The Pantheon grille now features a soft illumination that further cements its presence. The headlamps and LED daytime running lights have been sharpened, while the reworked bumper lends a touch more sculpted definition. The rear lights, inspired by the electric Spectre, now feature vertical light panels framed by a chrome strip discreetly engraved with the Rolls-Royce monogram.

At the sides, the Ghost retains its monolithic elegance, riding on new 22-inch alloy wheels, available in both fully polished and part-polished finishes. The Black Badge variant gets a more technical, motorsport-inspired seven-spoke forged wheel design that subtly hints at the extra performance lurking beneath.

Inside: A Sanctuary of Craftsmanship and Technology

Step inside, and the Ghost Series II remains a temple of craftsmanship, though it now leans further into digital sophistication. The SPIRIT infotainment system, housed within a seamless glass panel, allows clients to personalise their digital dials to match their exterior paintwork or interior palette. The Whispers private members’ app ensures the Ghost is as connected as its owner, allowing remote access to navigation and security features.

For audiophiles, Rolls-Royce has taken its 18-speaker, 1,400-watt audio system to new heights. Using the car’s aluminium chassis as a resonance chamber, the system delivers concert-hall acoustics, while the optional Bespoke Audio package turns the Starlight Headliner into an overhead sound stage. The rear suite now offers video streaming, Bluetooth headphone support, and upgraded seat controls for heating, cooling, and massage functions—ensuring backseat passengers are as pampered as the driver.

Engineering: A Masterclass in Effortlessness

Beneath the bonnet, the Ghost Series II retains its 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12, sending power to all four wheels with the kind of imperceptible ease that defines Rolls-Royce. The Black Badge variant, however, gets an extra dose of attitude, with a more potent tune that adds an extra edge to its performance.

But it’s the ride quality that continues to be Ghost’s pièce de résistance. The Planar Suspension System, developed over a decade, ensures an almost supernatural level of smoothness, while the Flagbearer system scans the road ahead, adjusting the suspension before the car even encounters imperfections. The Satellite Aided Transmission, meanwhile, uses GPS data to pre-select gears based on upcoming corners, ensuring every drive is as fluid as possible.

Ghost Extended: For Those Who Prefer to Be Chauffeured

For those who want even more space, the Ghost Extended Series II offers an additional 6.69 inches of rear legroom—ideal for those who prefer to be driven rather than drive. The optional Serenity Seating package introduces a reclining seat configuration inspired by private jet cabins, while the Champagne cooler, calibrated to hold vintage and non-vintage bottles at their respective ideal temperatures, ensures no detail is left to chance.

A Rolls-Royce for a New Generation of Luxury

With the Indian ultra-luxury market growing by nearly a third in 2024, Rolls-Royce has timed the arrival of the Ghost Series II perfectly. As the most technologically advanced and driver-focused Ghost ever, it solidifies the marque’s place at the top of the automotive hierarchy—a car designed not just to be owned, but to be commissioned. Now available to order at Rolls-Royce showrooms in New Delhi and Chennai.