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When it comes to making a statement about how successful you are, there is no brand that shouts “I’ve made it!” more emphatically than Rolls-Royce.

If that’s all you want from your car, look no further. The firm has expanded its range in recent years, with the top-of-the-range Phantom saloon being joined by the Cullinan SUV, and other models including the Wraith and Ghost.

Whichever way you go, if you have to ask how much it costs, the chances are you can’t afford it. And, even then, the base price is unlikely to be what you end up spending, such is the list of alluring options on offer.

It’s also a moot point whether the cars themselves – rather than the image they portray – represents the very best way to spend your money. What Car?’s testers rate all of them positively but reckon that – if you’re buying with your head rather than your heart – there are other cars that you should also consider.

ROLLS-ROYCE

GHOST

Rolls-Royce has announced that its new saloon will be called Ghost. Production of the new model which will be the most affordable in the Rolls-Royce range will start at the company's factory in Goodwood, West Sussex, later this year. The Ghost will have a 6.6-litre V12 petrol engine producing more than 500bhp, linked to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Although the Ghost is 43cm shorter and 42cm narrower than a Phantom, it will be longer and wider than a standard-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

A concept car shown at this year's Geneva motorshow, called the 200 EX, gives an idea on what the new Rolls-Royce will look like. The name Ghost was used by Rolls-Royce for cars made between 1906 and 1925. Rolls-Royce CEO Tom Purves said: 'We are delighted to announce the Rolls-Royce Ghost. It is one of the most revered names in automotive industry, evoking images of adventure and technical innovation. 'This car will be the first in a new generation of models to carry this evocative name and will give us two pinnacle product lines Phantom and Ghost.'

Prices and an on-sale date for the new model have yet to be confirmed.

Rolls-Royce has announced that its new saloon will be called Ghost. Production of the new model which will be the most affordable in the Rolls-Royce range will start at the company's factory in Goodwood, West Sussex, later this year.

The Ghost will have a 6.6-litre V12 petrol engine producing more than 500bhp, linked to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Although the Ghost is 43cm shorter and 42cm narrower than a Phantom, it will be longer and wider than a standard-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz S-Class. A concept car shown at this year's Geneva motorshow, called the 200 EX, gives an idea on what the new Rolls-Royce will look like. The name Ghost was used by Rolls-Royce for cars made between 1906 and 1925. Rolls-Royce CEO Tom Purves said: 'We are delighted to announce the Rolls-Royce Ghost. It is one of the most revered names in automotive industry, evoking images of adventure and technical innovation. 'This car will be the first in a new generation of models to carry this evocative name and will give us two pinnacle product lines Phantom and Ghost.' Prices and an on-sale date for the new model have yet to be confirmed.