Rolls-Royce was established in the United Kingdom in 1904 by Charles Rolls and Sir Henry Royce. The brand soon became known for its engineering quality, refinement, and attention to detail, helping establish its reputation for exceptional luxury and reliability.
The luxury marque was acquired fully by the BMW Group in July 1998, officially entering India in May 2006 with the flagship Phantom. The Rolls-Royce cars in India range currently includes the Ghost, Phantom, Cullinan and Spectre.
Rolls-Royce cars available in India
The current line-up is deliberately small, with each model serving a distinct role. The range spans traditional luxury sedans, an SUV and an electric coupe, giving the models clear differences in character rather than simply different levels of equipment.
Rolls-Royce Spectre
The Rolls-Royce Spectre is the only electric car in the current India range. The Spectre Series II is a four-seat electric coupe with a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup. Its latest WLTP-rated range is up to 628km, depending on specification.
The Spectre also gets a Black Badge version, which brings changes to its design and performance. Despite being the entry point to the current Rolls-Royce range, the Spectre retains the brand's focus on refinement, craftsmanship and extensive personalisation.
For buyers looking for a more traditional Rolls-Royce experience, the range moves from the two-door Spectre to the four-door Ghost.
Rolls-Royce Ghost
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is the brand's luxury sedan designed for both owner-driven and chauffeur-driven use. The current Ghost Series II is powered by a 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 petrol engine producing 563hp and 820Nm. It features the revolutionary Planar Suspension System, which uses a unique upper wishbone damper and a flagbearer system to read the road ahead, providing the famous 'Magic Carpet Ride'.
The Ghost sits below the Phantom in the range, but is not simply a smaller version of the flagship. Its design is more understated, with a greater emphasis on driving dynamics while retaining the rear-seat comfort expected of a Rolls-Royce.
The Indian range also includes the longer-wheelbase Ghost Extended Series II and the more powerful Ghost Black Badge Series II.
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the brand's only SUV and its best-selling model globally. The Series II uses a 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 petrol engine producing 571hp, while the Black Badge version develops 600hp.
Ride quality remains a key highlight in the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. It is supported by a limo-like 3.3-metre wheelbase and an optional Sanctuary rear seat package with powered, massaging individual chairs, a drinks fridge, and a luggage-compartment divider. These, along with limitless personalisation and near-flawless craftsmanship, are what give the Rolls Royce Cullinan its unmistakable sense of luxury.
At the top of the range sits the Phantom, which takes the traditional chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce formula further.
Rolls-Royce Phantom
The Rolls-Royce Phantom is the flagship of the range. It is offered in standard-wheelbase and extended-wheelbase forms and uses a 6.75-litre V12 petrol engine. The current Phantom produces 570hp.
The Phantom places the greatest emphasis on rear-seat luxury and chauffeur-driven travel. Its larger proportions, formal design and extensive scope for Bespoke commissioning set it apart from the Ghost.
With the four models covering distinctly different roles, their prices also span a wide range.
Rolls-Royce cars price in India
The listed prices provide a starting point, but Rolls-Royce ownership does not follow the usual fixed-variant approach.
Rolls-Royce car
Ex-showroom price
Powertrain
Seating
Spectre
Rs 7.62 crore - Rs 9.50 crore
Electric
4
Ghost
Rs 8.95 crore - Rs 10.52 crore
Petrol
5
Cullinan
Rs 10.33 crore - Rs 11.92 crore
Petrol
5
Phantom
Rs 12.87 crore - Rs 15.07 crore
Petrol
5
Note: Prices are based on current listed variants and can rise substantially with bespoke options and other personalisation.
Rolls-Royce cars and customisation
Personalisation is a major part of the Rolls-Royce ownership experience. The brand's Bespoke programme allows each car to be commissioned with different paint colours, materials, upholstery, veneers and numerous other details. Rolls-Royce says individual elements can be created specifically for a customer, including bespoke colours and handcrafted interior features.
This means two examples of the same model can have significantly different specifications and final prices depending on the level of personalisation.
Beyond the standard models and their Bespoke options, Rolls-Royce also offers a more performance-oriented specification on selected cars.
Rolls-Royce Black Badge models
Black Badge is a performance and design specification offered on selected Rolls-Royce models rather than a separate model line. In India, Black Badge versions are available for models such as the Ghost, Cullinan and Spectre.
These versions receive darker exterior details, distinctive wheels and specific interior treatments. Some also get changes to the powertrain and chassis calibration. For example, the Cullinan Black Badge produces 600hp, compared with 571hp in the standard Series II.
Unlike regular high-end brands, and even though it is owned by the BMW Group, Rolls-Royce specialises in producing ultra-premium and well-engineered cars with tailor-made personalisation options that typically differ from car to car. The brand claims that it will try and fulfill every customisation request made by a customer.
Like is the case with cars made by several ultra-luxury auto brands, Rolls-Royce models usually lose their value just as quickly if not quicker. The depreciation not only applies to near-stock cars but also to specially commissioned examples. There are a variety of reasons for this. However, the main factors here include the extremely high cost of maintenance and spare parts, plus the requirement of specialised tools and highly-trained technicians.
While the rear-seat experience is central to a Rolls-Royce, models like the two-door, four-seat Spectre II are exclusively for those who love getting behind the wheel while still enjoying the luxuries and state-of-the-art tech of a Rolls-Royce.
A bulk of Rolls-Royce clients are those whose primary objective is uncompromising comfort, with sportiness and sharp handling lower on the priority list. While models like the fully electric Spectre II keep the driver in the centre of the overall experience, comfort remains a core attribute. On the other hand, Bentley is renowned for making models that focus on spirited driving as much as comfort. Models such as the two-door Continental GT series and even the four-door Flying Spur sedan are good examples of sporty Bentley cars.
The Spirit of Ecstasy was sculpted by Charles Robinson Sykes and introduced in 1911. The main reason for its adoption was to replace non-descript mascots that were becoming common on Rolls-Royce cars of the time. Over the years, the mascot shrunk in size and also gained a spring-loaded base. This allowed the figurine to be tucked into the radiator if grabbed, in case of thievery, or in the event of an accident.
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