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2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Review

June 17, 2009

STYLING | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

more leather hides and matching pieces of wood than you'll find on a herd of cattle lost in Sequoia National Forest
Edmunds

the Phantom Drophead Coupé is Rolls-Royce's halo car
Autoblog

Could there be a more inviting cabin?
Motor Trend

A mild refresh graces the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom, including redesigned wheels, grille, and front bumper, while the interior features new reading lamps. Cars.com says the “new front bumper and smaller stainless steel grille give the Phantom a more streamlined, contemporary look.” Motor Trend reports the Drophead Coupe, or convertible, is “the first production Rolls-Royce that breaks from the traditional Parthenon-inspired grille shell. It's curved, angled rearward, and finished in brushed stainless steel instead of polished.” They add, “In the tradition of the finest 1930s-era coachbuilt automobiles, the Drophead boasts rear-hinged, front-opening doors in the name of style and to make entry/exit a more elegant proposition.”

Edmunds sums up the Phantom’s exterior styling, saying, “no other automobile boasts the unique style, grandiose dimensions and sterling reputation of the Rolls-Royce Phantom.” Autoblog concurs: “big, bold, and sublime, the Phantom Drophead Coupé is Rolls-Royce's halo car.”

As night falls, the interior of the Phantom becomes more impressive. According to Autoblog, there are 1,600 fiber-optic lights in the headliner of the 2009 Phantom. “At its lowest setting the headliner is twinkle, twinkle little star. At its highest setting, there's a lot of light. It's soft light, not like the klieg lights in some other luxury cars, and probably bright enough to read the paper by.”

Motor Trend asks, “Could there be a more inviting cabin?” They add, “everything you see and touch is wrapped in sublime leather (more than 450 pieces, stitched together by real people with sewing machines), lustrous wood of varying finish, and thickly chromed metal." Edmunds says “the inside of the Rolls-Royce Phantom is even nicer than might be imagined, with more leather hides and matching pieces of wood than you'll find on a herd of cattle lost in Sequoia National Forest.”

Conclusion

The 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom blends tradition and modernity into a contemporary iteration of how an ultra-luxury car should be styled.

STYLING | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:more leather hides and matching pieces of wood than you'll find on a herd of cattle lost in Sequoia National ForestEdmundsthe Phantom Drophead Coupé is Rolls-Royce's halo carAutoblogCould there be a more inviting cabin?Motor Trend A mild refresh graces the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom, including redesigned wheels, grille, and front bumper, while the interior features new reading lamps. Cars.com says the “new front bumper and smaller stainless steel grille give the Phantom a more streamlined, contemporary look.” Motor Trend reports the Drophead Coupe, or convertible, is “the first production Rolls-Royce that breaks from the traditional Parthenon-inspired grille shell. It's curved, angled rearward, and finished in brushed stainless steel instead of polished.” They add, “In the tradition of the finest 1930s-era coachbuilt automobiles, the Drophead boasts rear-hinged, front-opening doors in the name of style and to make entry/exit a more elegant proposition.” Edmunds sums up the Phantom’s exterior styling, saying, “no other automobile boasts the unique style, grandiose dimensions and sterling reputation of the Rolls-Royce Phantom.” Autoblog concurs: “big, bold, and sublime, the Phantom Drophead Coupé is Rolls-Royce's halo car.” As night falls, the interior of the Phantom becomes more impressive. According to Autoblog, there are 1,600 fiber-optic lights in the headliner of the 2009 Phantom. “At its lowest setting the headliner is twinkle, twinkle little star. At its highest setting, there's a lot of light. It's soft light, not like the klieg lights in some other luxury cars, and probably bright enough to read the paper by.” Motor Trend asks, “Could there be a more inviting cabin?” They add, “everything you see and touch is wrapped in sublime leather (more than 450 pieces, stitched together by real people with sewing machines), lustrous wood of varying finish, and thickly chromed metal." Edmunds says “the inside of the Rolls-Royce Phantom is even nicer than might be imagined, with more leather hides and matching pieces of wood than you'll find on a herd of cattle lost in Sequoia National Forest.” ConclusionThe 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom blends tradition and modernity into a contemporary iteration of how an ultra-luxury car should be styled. 2009 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM STYLING | [6 out of 10] Edmunds: "more leather hides and matching pieces of wood than you'll find on a herd of cattle lost in Sequoia National Forest" Autoblog: "the Phantom Drophead Coupé is Rolls-Royce's halo car" Motor Trend: "Could there be a more ...

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The only real competitors to the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom are the Maybach sedans, the 57 and 62. Built by Mercedes-Benz and derived from the S-Class sedan, the Maybach duo offers a constellation of fit and finish choices to a body that’s less conservative, and less appealingly traditional, than that of the Phantom.

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Comments (4 total)

  1. By  waterproof iphone #1, Posted: 7/1/2009

    very cool car, the most grand car in the world.

  2. By  rolls royce phantom #3, Posted: 7/29/2009

    Thanks for sharing such great post, according to me the Rolls Royce Phantom has a perfectly divine combination of uniquely imposing looks and presence with the sumptuous interiors. The Rolls Royce may appear traditional but it is definitely a modern performer.

  3. By  Dump trucks #4, Posted: 8/18/2009

    agree with the above comment, well written and explained. pics of rolls royce phantom would have made post more attractive and eye catchy :)

  4. By  Auto chart #5, Posted: 10/1/2009

    though this is really a super luxury car but honestly i don’t know why at first look it does not get the catch, outer shape is like a rectangular box really which is the only thing i don’t like in this model

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