Rolls Royce Wraith

Introduction:

Rolls Royce has always been the pinnacle of luxury and grace in automobiles. The Wraith has similarly been designed for the ones who are bold, curious and believe in pushing the boundaries for themselves. The all new Wraith is a four seater coupe inspired from company's co-founder Sir Henry Royce who beleived in making the best of everything for the customers. With immense power, style, and drama within, the all new Wraith is ready for Malaysian market to rule the roads in Rolls Royce classic style. Taking inspiration from Phantom in designing, the carpets to orange needle tips of speedometer, Wraith's agility, speed and refined power makes it the most potent and technologically advanced Rolls Royce.

Engine, Mileage & variants:

The Pantheon grille beholds a potent 6.6 litre, twin turbo charged V12 engine that gives maximum power of 624 bhp at 5600 rpm and maximum torque measuring 800 Nm between 1500 to 5500 rpm. The electronically controlled air suspension of Wraith further makes the signature 'magic carpet ride'. The comfort doesn't slow this machine down as it crosses the 100 km/hr mark in just 4.4 seconds reaching the top speed of electronically limited 250 kmph which is a result of the support that the engine gets from the 8-speed automatic transmission. The exorbitant engine of Wraith slightly lacks in efficiency by giving out just 7.1 km/l of fuel economy. Wraith is blessed to be equipped with one of the most powerful engine to ever come from Rolls Royce.

Exteriors:

The Wraith embodies the iconic front grille of the Rolls Royce brand along with its astonishing fastback contour emanating elegance along with power that makes it the boldest Rolls Royce. The wide rear track and aerodynamic lines fortify the athletic excellence and dynamism. The two tone paint combination of the car further enhance the compelling design. The absence of the b-pillar makes stepping in and out of Wraith effortless along with adding a classic touch to the exteriors. The dimensions of this huge car are 5269mm x 1947mm x 1507mm (L X W X H) with an exceptionally long wheel base of 3112mm that makes for the perfect luxury fastback shape. The car comes with 20-inch seven spoke wheels with an option of 21 inches and tyre size of 255/50 R21.

Interiors:

With the help of Bespoke programme Rolls Royce gives the flexibility to reflect the individuality in the car. The engineers and craftsmen work collaboratively to bring out the smallest details in the spot light. In order to keep the driver informed about the conditions of road the Head up display predicts the critical information in natural field of vision. All the occupants are treated like royalty and are never left unaided whenever it comes to comfort. Use of plush veneer and chrome underling makes the statement that Rolls Royce is famausly known for. The Bespoke Audio system helps in making the ambiance incredibly rich with music. The boot space of 470 Litres makes enough room to carry luggage on long rides.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous:

Rolls Royce has never compromised on the safety features and the same is reflected in new Wraith as the car include dual front, side, full length curtain airbags. The ventilated disc brakes work collaboratively with Anti- Lock Braking System (ABS), traction and stability control systems. The driver's assistance system includes lane departure warning system, automatic high beams, rear and front parking sensors for secure driving experience in various situations. For better handling the car is installed with electronically controlled air suspension and tire pressure monitoring system that ensures one of the smoothest and hassle free drives on road.

Verdict:

Rolls Royce Wraith is an amalmagation of sports and luxury and is capable enough of enchanting and involving the occupants. But if you are really looking for a luxury sedan or a dedicated sports machine after spending a considereable amount of money then this coupe somewhere falls short in convincing the rightful audience where it actually belongs.