2020 Rolls-Royce Wraith
2020 Rolls-Royce Wraith Review
- Exquisitely detailed cabin with unequaled craftsmanship
- Immaculate materials
- Seemingly infinite degree of customization
- Commanding presence
- Trunk is small relative to the Wraith's overall size
- Advanced safety tech, such as blind-spot monitoring, is not available
- Wraith Eagle VIII edition limited to 50 cars
- Part of the first Wraith generation introduced for 2014
There's really nothing on sale today that's quite like the Rolls-Royce Wraith. There are cars that are as expensive as the Wraith, and those that offer a similarly deep level of customization, but just about all the competition aims at being both sporty and luxurious. Rolls-Royce eschews a pretense of athleticism. With the Wraith, it focused on making one of the most comfortable, well-appointed and exclusive coupes on sale today.
This isn't a coupe meant for tackling winding back roads. That's not to say the Wraith isn't nice to drive, but this coupe was made for city streets and highway cruises. For those who do want a little more performance, the Wraith Black Badge offers more torque from the V12 engine.
The Wraith is Rolls-Royce's only coupe (the Rolls-Royce Dawn is essentially a convertible Wraith) and comes with a suitably regal interior. And that's before diving into the extensive options for personalization. Everything from the paint to the color and texture of the leather can be changed to your heart's content. Do you want a Wraith with a gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy on the hood, a three-tone leather interior with bright red sheep's wool floor mats, and a contrasting steering wheel? Rolls-Royce will do it.
Competition is few in this league. The Bentley Continental GT, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, McLaren GT and Ferrari 812 Superfast are all big, expensive coupes with long options lists and — with the exception of the V8-powered McLaren — and powerful V12 engines. While those may be faster and sharper to drive than the Wraith, none have quite the presence or lavish level of comfort as the Rolls.
Which Wraith does Edmunds recommend?
Rolls-Royce Wraith models
The Rolls-Royce Wraith comes in a single well-equipped trim level that allows for extensive customization. All Wraiths are powered by a 6.6-liter twin-turbocharged V12. It makes 624 horsepower and 605 lb-ft of torque in standard guise, but opting for the Black Badge package ups torque significantly to 642 lb-ft. Power is sent to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission.
2020 Rolls-Royce Wraith pricing
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Safety
Our experts’ favorite Wraith safety features:
- Lane Departure Warning
- Warns you with audible and visual alarms if you begin to drift out of your lane.
- High Beam Assist Plus
- Automatically activates high beams on dark roads and deactivates them when oncoming vehicles are detected.
- Night Vision
- Cuts through the night by displaying a daylight-like monochromatic video feed of the road ahead.
Rolls-Royce Wraith vs. the competition
2020 Rolls-Royce Wraith
2020 Bentley Continental
Rolls-Royce Wraith vs. Bentley Continental
The super-high luxury coupe market seems to be dominated by British automakers. The Continental GT, like the Wraith, is a large, extremely well-appointed coupe with a 12-cylinder engine and a herd's worth of leather inside. The Bentley is somewhat more sporty, though it's still quite comfortable. Bentley also gives you the option of a V8 engine, which helps make the GT's starting price significantly lower than the Wraith's.
Rolls-Royce Wraith vs. Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera is one of the few cars on sale today that comes close to matching the Wraith's starting price. Where Rolls-Royce goes all in on luxury and comfort, the DBS Superleggera is focused more on speed and performance. That's not to say it isn't luxurious or comfortable, but it's not on the same level as the Wraith. Rolls-Royce offers a higher level of personalization options too.
Rolls-Royce Wraith vs. McLaren GT
The McLaren GT was designed as the British automaker's most practical and comfortable model, aimed at those looking for something fast and stylish that's not overly sporty and uncomfortable. It's far less expensive than the Wraith, but it doesn't offer the deep level of personalization you'll find in the Rolls-Royce. And while it's the most practical McLaren available today, it's still a far cry from the bigger and roomier Wraith.
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FAQ
Is the Rolls-Royce Wraith a good car?
What's new in the 2020 Rolls-Royce Wraith?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2020 Rolls-Royce Wraith:
- Wraith Eagle VIII edition limited to 50 cars
- Part of the first Wraith generation introduced for 2014
Is the Rolls-Royce Wraith reliable?
Is the 2020 Rolls-Royce Wraith a good car?
How much should I pay for a 2020 Rolls-Royce Wraith?
The least-expensive 2020 Rolls-Royce Wraith is the 2020 Rolls-Royce Wraith 2dr Coupe (6.6L 12cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $330,000.
Other versions include:
- Black Badge 2dr Coupe (6.6L 12cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $380,000
- 2dr Coupe (6.6L 12cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $330,000