最近谍照记者拍到了2018款劳斯莱斯幻影长轴距版照片。这次车厂拿掉了一些伪装，可以看到熟悉的排气尾管和后视镜。仔细看会发现，后视镜盖上集成了摄像头，类似最新款宝马7系，其全景可视系统可为驾驶员提供360度景观。考虑到该车硕大的车身尺寸，当车辆在窄小地方停车时，摄像头将为车辆操控提供便利性。车辆前后部将设置更多摄像头以便能看到周围情况。这辆车的车厢清晰可见，还能看到车窗框与老款车一样。事实上，新车整体设计与老款车相比采用渐进式改款，劳斯莱斯官方已经表示，客户不接受革命性改款，因此这样的设计也就毫不奇怪了。不过，车辆内装有很大变化，去年曝光的内装谍照显示，车辆内部配备硕大双显示屏，一个设在仪表群内，另一个是信息娱乐系统集成的显示屏。或许劳斯莱斯仍将为不愿安装全数字仪表群的消费者提供模拟仪表。预计下一代幻影将在9月开幕的法兰克福车展亮相，随后将很快上市。
2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase spied with less camo
While previous spy shots have shown the standard-wheelbase model, the newest batch provides us with a closer look at the more imposing stretched version of the ultra-luxurious sedan.
Thankfully, Rolls-Royce was kind enough to remove some parts of the camouflage and allow us to familiar exhaust tips as well as the mirrors. Look closer and you’ll notice the mirror caps have built-in cameras in the same vein as those of the latest BMW 7 Series where the Surround View system provides the driver with a 360-degree view. Taking into consideration the sheer size of the Phantom Extended Wheelbase, the cameras will sure come in handy when maneuvering the extra-long sedan in a tight spot. More cameras will be installed at the front and rear of the car to obtain an all-around view.
The greenhouse is visible on this prototype and we can also have a better look at the window line, which frankly hasn’t changed that much compared to the old Phantom. As a matter of fact, the overall design is clearly an evolution of its predecessor, and that shouldn’t come as a surprise considering a Rolls-Royce official has already revealed clients would not accept something revolutionary. That being said, the interior cabin will be overhauled as another prototype was spotted last year packing massive dual displays, one serving as the instrument cluster and the other for the infotainment system. Perhaps Rolls-Royce will still offer analog dials for those not willing to go all-digital just yet.
Expect the next-gen Phantom to bow in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show and go on sale shortly thereafter.