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2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Safety Review

June 17, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

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backseat occupants sit well back in lounge-shaped seats alongside the C-pillars rather than next to the doors
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It's no surprise that neither the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) nor the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has crash-tested the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Drivers and passengers are provided the latest in safety gear inside the 2009 Phantom. Cars.com lists standard safety features as including “side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, active front head restraints, antilock brakes, electronic stability system, traction control and break-resistant glass.” An electronic parking brake and park-distance control sensors for the front and rear of the Phantom are also standard equipment.

“To aid in safety, privacy and social interaction, backseat occupants sit well back in lounge-shaped seats alongside the C-pillars rather than next to the doors,” reports Cars.com.

Front and rear cameras are offered as an option, but the Phantom does not include the very latest safety features, like lane-departure warning systems, laser-guided cruise control, or blind-spot detection systems.

Conclusion

Despite the lack of crash-test ratings, the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom scores well due to its excellent safety features.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:No dataNHTSANo dataIIHSbackseat occupants sit well back in lounge-shaped seats alongside the C-pillars rather than next to the doorsCars.com It's no surprise that neither the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) nor the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has crash-tested the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom. Drivers and passengers are provided the latest in safety gear inside the 2009 Phantom. Cars.com lists standard safety features as including “side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, active front head restraints, antilock brakes, electronic stability system, traction control and break-resistant glass.” An electronic parking brake and park-distance control sensors for the front and rear of the Phantom are also standard equipment. “To aid in safety, privacy and social interaction, backseat occupants sit well back in lounge-shaped seats alongside the C-pillars rather than next to the doors,” reports Cars.com. Front and rear cameras are offered as an option, but the Phantom does not include the very latest safety features, like lane-departure warning systems, laser-guided cruise control, or blind-spot detection systems. ConclusionDespite the lack of crash-test ratings, the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom scores well due to its excellent safety features. 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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