Core summary
2022 Phantom Series II introduction. Source-based specification and buying analysis.
A Phantom decision starts with whose seat matters most. Write separate requirements for the person driving and the person traveling in the rear before specifying a vehicle around showroom impact.
History & generations
The eighth-generation Phantom appeared in 2017; the 2022 Series II announcement describes a restrained update rather than a new generation.
Body, platform & design
Series II adds an illuminated grille and laser-cut starlight details in the headlamps. New wheel designs include an available disc-style treatment.
Engine & drivetrain
Have a specialist evaluate powertrain condition and maintenance on a used example. An appearance update should not be assumed to prove an engine redesign or improved mechanical reliability.
Trim differences
Phantom and Phantom Extended remain distinct choices. Bespoke commissions shown in publicity are individual specifications, not equipment automatically included on every car.
Interior & seating
The cabin is largely retained, with a thicker steering wheel. The showcased Platino commission uses fabric in the rear and leather in front.
Efficiency & range
The announcement quotes WLTP combined consumption of 15.5–16.0 L/100 km for Phantom, with separate figures for Extended.
Safety & equipment
Verify the installed assistance and camera systems rather than inferring capability from price. Ask for any diagnostic faults to be resolved before accepting the vehicle.
Strengths
The defensible appeal is personalization and a seating experience chosen for its intended occupant. A longer list of expensive finishes is not automatically a better fit.
The defensible appeal is personalization and a seating experience chosen for its intended occupant. A longer list of expensive finishes is not automatically a better fit.
Considerations
For a pre-owned commission, obtain a detailed equipment record and repair quotations for unusual trim. Another owner's taste can create restoration costs you had not considered.
Recommended use
Chauffeur use warrants a rear-seat demonstration on the actual type of journey. Owner-driving warrants its own assessment of controls, parking and access to service.
Rivals & related
Compare standard and Extended bodies with your parking arrangements and rear-seat requirements fixed. Do not let an attractive interior photograph decide wheelbase on your behalf.
FAQ
Is Series II a completely new Phantom? No. The manufacturer's framing is an update to the eighth generation, so a used-car comparison should retain that distinction.
What makes the Rolls-Royce Phantom different?
The defensible appeal is personalization and a seating experience chosen for its intended occupant. A longer list of expensive finishes is not automatically a better fit.
Who should consider it?
Chauffeured and long-distance luxury travel
Sources & updates
Reference scope: 2022 Phantom Series II introduction. Research-based guide; no hands-on road test is claimed. Manufacturer specifications are distinguished from Cariary buying interpretation. Text reviewed 15 October 2026. Sources for the revised text:
https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/rolls-royce-motor-cars-pressclub/article/detail/T0389193EN/rolls-royce-phantom%3A-a-new-expression?language=en
- Manufacturer reference — 2022 Phantom Series II introduction →Source used for the stated historical model-year specification; not a claim of a current range.
- Photo 1 — Damian B Oh →Resized and encoded as WEBP; original composition retained. Interior. Phantom Series II: bespoke interior and a separate exterior example; finishes pictured are not standard across the range.
- Photo 2 — Calreyn88 →Resized and encoded as WEBP; original composition retained. Front exterior. Phantom Series II: bespoke interior and a separate exterior example; finishes pictured are not standard across the range.
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- Photo reuse terms — CC BY-SA 4.0 →Applies to the photographs carrying this license above.
Last editorial review: October 15, 2026. Specifications remain market- and model-year-specific.