2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn Review

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Edmunds' Expert Review

by Calvin Kim

Pros

Exceptionally smooth and quiet
Adults can fit in the backseat
Seemingly infinite customization possibilities

Cons

So many options, you'll have to speak with a specialist to build one
Navigation display not a touchscreen
The build you laboriously worked on, might not match next season's fashion

What’s new

The "Inspired by Fashion" configurations available for part of the 2017 model year feature three distinct exterior color and trim piece schemes.

Vehicle overview

Rolls-Royce automobiles are known for the way they seclude occupants from the hardships of the roadway. Quiet, effortless and serene, driving a Rolls-Royce is more Bodleian Oxford Library than Wall Street trading floor. The 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn is no different, but it adds the ability to open its fabric top, allowing driver and passenger alike to bask in the sun, or moonlight, and watch the scenery smoothly whiz by.

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2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn
Base Convertible
$199,949
- 40,809 miles
- 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use
- 12cyl automatic
- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Raleigh (227 mi away)
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Upgraded Headlights
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Located in Raleigh, NC
The 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn Base is a luxurious convertible that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with formidable performance. Powered by a 6.6-liter...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (12 City/19 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: SCA666D50HU102914
Stock: UR5282XQ
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-02-2024
2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn
Base Convertible
$235,600
- 49,562 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
- 12cyl automatic
- Regal Autohaus (242 mi away)
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Upgraded Headlights
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Located in Hicksville, NY
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (12 City/19 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: SCA666D53HU102728
Stock: SU0946
Certified Pre-Owned: No

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You would be mistaken to think the Dawn is just the convertible version of the hardtop two-door Wraith. Although they have similar powertrains, the Wraith has more power (624 horsepower versus 563 hp) and Rolls-Royce says 80 percent of the body is different. Thankfully, Rolls-Royce spent a lot of time and effort to get the undeniable differentiator, the convertible fabric roof, just right. With the roof taking 22 seconds to open or close at speeds of up to 31 miles per hour, Rolls-Royce calls the process a "silent ballet" due to the lack of noise during operation.

Edmunds' Expert Rating

The 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn combines everything that Rolls-Royce prides itself on, including build quality, heritage and seemingly endless customization possibilities, with the ability to engage with nature as only a convertible can.

Trim tested

Edmunds has not yet driven any version of this vehicle. The following is our first take on what's significant about it and what you can expect.

Driving

Rolls-Royce prides itself on creating the smoothest driving experience, and we have no reason to doubt the Dawn will be any different. Don't think of it as a sports car, rather an incredibly smooth and comfortable cruiser.

Comfort

Aside from simply being a Rolls-Royce, the Dawn's chief selling point is as a convertible four-seater. Rolls-Royce made sure that four adults could fit in complete comfort, and that the top opens and closes in complete silence.

Interior

With about as much leather and wood as a luxury steamship, the Dawn's interior is inviting, warm and comfortable. It's not a jetplane cockpit-like experience, but more a tea room or cigar lounge. Large reverse-hinged doors making entry and exit an event.

Utility

Trunk space is deep and perfect for two people's luggage, but unless you travel with light packers, fitting four people's worth of stuff might be tough. You won't have to worry about bringing an umbrella — it's included. Silk-lined door pockets are perfect for holding delicate items.

Technology

Though you can't touch the screen on the Dawn, the touch surface on top of the Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller features handwriting recognition. Otherwise, luxury-car staples such as night vision and adaptive cruise control are standard.

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The Dawn may come in one mechanical specification, which is a two-door, four-seater powered by a turbocharged 6.6-liter V12 engine (563 horsepower, 575 pound-feet of torque) driving the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. But the owner gets to pick how the rest of the car is built. Thankfully Rolls-Royce made sure the Dawn includes all the technology and customization options that luxury car owners expect. This includes a 16-speaker Bespoke Audio system, a 10.3-inch navigation display based on BMW's familiar iDrive system, and adaptive cruise control. This system was chosen specifically for its ability to provide a button-free aesthetic thanks to voice command and a multitouch compatible pad atop the "Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller" (yes, that's what it's called) that recognizes touch and handwriting inputs. The Dawn lacks touchscreen capability due to the obvious unwanted side effect of fingerprints on the screen. All the better, so you can have more square footage of natural or lacquered-finish wood paneling. Adaptive LED headlights light up the way, and radar cruise control aims to take the edge off of bumper-to-bumper seaside traffic. When you get out on the open road, a clever GPS-based system can fine-tune the engine and transmission for ultimate smoothness by knowing the grade and radius of the road ahead. Finally, the doors hinge from the back, and as is typical with Rolls-Royce, an umbrella is stored in the forward doorjamb in its own vented compartment.

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Reliability

The 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn has a 4 years / unlimited miles basic warranty and 2 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

2 recalls found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 17V115000
Manufactured from:: 2016-09-19 to 2016-10-07
Number of vehicles affected:: 292
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Defect Consequence:: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 16V914000
Manufactured from:: 2016-09-16 to 2016-10-12
Number of vehicles affected:: 3506
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Defect Consequence:: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Warranty

4 years / unlimited miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles
Rust Warranty: 6 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles

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2017 Dawn Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$341,125
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	14 MPG
Cost to Drive	$306/month
Seating	4 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / unlimited miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Dawn models:

Adaptive LED Headlights: Motorized reflectors keep the headlight beam pointing in the direction of travel, increasing nighttime visibility.
Rollover Protection System: Should the Dawn roll over, a concealed roll bar, combined with a single-piece windshield frame, deploys to protect occupants.
Satellite-Aided Transmission: GPS works with the transmission, letting it shift early or hold a gear, depending on driver behavior, for a curve or hill ahead.

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