We must be one of the more favoured colonies as it arrives here some four months before the model even reaches the North American market. Don’t expect to see too many on our roads though as only 8 examples are currently en route. The local agents are taking orders though so the discerning investor still has a chance of securing one. 
 

Officially dubbed 200EX this model will be known more romantically as the Ghost, a more compact sibling to the imposing Phantom. Size is a relative thing and despite being some 44cm shorter than its elder the Ghost is by no means small. Performance suggests plenty of vigour in the trouser department too. With almost 420kw on hand from the mighty 6.6-litre twin-turbo V12,  0-100Kph will be crushed in 4.7 seconds while top speed is limited to 250 km/h .The Ghost would easily surpass that mark were it not for the electronic nanny restraining your uncouth behaviour. 

International road tests have already confirmed that handling and ride comfort are superb and that the svelte limo has credible sporting pretentions. You may want to send your chauffeur on a few weeks leave when yours arrives. What impresses when taking a closer look at the car is the level of fit, finish and quality of the interior. The technology is thoroughly modern with many of the electronics shared with BMW’s new 7 series. But in the Rolls they are executed with an exquisite and simple old world feel, there is no danger of confusing the Ghost with the Bavarian. 
 

The Ghost seems to have more harmonious proportions than the Phantom and consequently it loses a little presence by comparison, which is probably not a bad thing in the current economic climate. It is elegant to look at without being ostentatious and as such, probably just the thing to help Rolls Royce enter a more environmentally responsible and financially prudent era. 
Speaking of financial prudence, you may wish to know how much it costs. Well if you have to ask...