Rolls-Royce Dawn

6 model years from 2016 to 2021, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Rolls-Royce Dawn
Pictured: 2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn V12 Automatic 6.6. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2016–2021
Class
Compact Cars
Latest engines
6.6L 12-cyl turbo
Best MPG
14–15 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
2 campaigns, all years
Interest
2,203 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2021 Dawn in brief

The 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn is a compact car offered with a 6.6L 12-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 208 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,809 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 18 highway), 49% worse than the 2021 compact car average of 27.5 MPG, for an estimated $5,850 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Rolls-Royce Dawn has 6 model years in our data, from 2016 to 2021.

Its most efficient year was 2016 at 15 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 14 to 15 MPG.

Buying used? 2021 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2017 is the year to avoid.

2017 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 2 campaigns and 0 owner complaints.

How the 2016 Dawn compares

The 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn is a compact car offered with a 6.6L 12-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (12 city / 19 highway), 44% worse than the 2016 compact car average of 26.6 MPG, for an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel.

About the Rolls-Royce Dawn

The Rolls-Royce Dawn is a convertible luxury grand tourer manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It was announced at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.

From the Wikipedia article "Rolls-Royce Dawn", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2021 Dawn pros & cons

Full 2021 details →

What's good

  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 49% below the 2021 compact car average of 27.5 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Best and worst years to buy used

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

Show all 6 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20216.6L 12-cyl turbo14 MPG207.9 in5,809 lbNot rated00
20206.6L 12-cyl turbo14 MPG207.9 in5,809 lbNot rated00
20196.6L 12-cyl turbo14 MPG207.9 in5,809 lbNot rated00
20186.6L 12-cyl turbo14 MPG207.9 in5,809 lbNot rated00
20176.6L 12-cyl turbo14 MPG207.9 in5,809 lbNot rated20
20166.6L 12-cyl turbo15 MPG––Not rated00
Best combined MPG by model year — Rolls-Royce Dawn
2016: 15 MPG2017: 14 MPG2018: 14 MPG2019: 14 MPG2020: 14 MPG2021: 14 MPG201620172018201920202021max 15 MPG

Alternatives to the 2017 Dawn

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2017 Bentley Continental Supersports14 MPGNot rated0
2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost14 MPGNot rated1
2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith15 MPGNot rated0
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Rolls-Royce. How we calculate this →