Rolls-Royce Cullinan

SUVs are the hottest automotive segment. Most of the brands focus their best efforts on these models in search of increasing sales. With the arrival of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the British high-end car company is the latest to join the bid.

Perhaps a couple of decades ago, the idea that a Rolls-Royce could move beyond the asphalt was inconceivable. Today, not only is it possible, but it does it with the solvency of the best off-road vehicle.

And all this without sacrificing the luxury and comfort of driving and traveling on the edge of a car, with the Spirit of Ecstasy  on the tip of the hood.

Exterior design

At first glance there are no doubts: it is a Rolls-Royce; the large front grill, with rectangular headlights on the sides give it away. They are signs that any fan of the motor world will recognize with ease.

At the rear, although its lines are quite similar to those of models such as the Range Rover Sport or the Ford Explorer, it is at the same time a nod to some models that the company sold in the past. This is the case of the Phanthom II Sports Saloon. .

Another distinctive feature that stands out on the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is its ‘suicide’ opening rear doors. On the other hand, in the trunk is a novelty a large gate that is accompanied by vertical LED optics.

In addition to facilitating access to the cargo area, as an extra you can add a couple of armchairs and a small table that can be deployed to the outside; a good option for picnics and a good day in the countryside.

Interior design

Space and more luxuries. Common elements within any car of the British brand and that in the first SUV of the house could not be missing ; all with the high degree of customization offered by being able to afford a Rolls-Royce.

The cabin of the Cullinan can well be defined as a large rolling saloon, with more than enough space for four or five passengers and 560 liters for luggage. In addition, there is the option of folding the rear seats in a 40/20/40 ratio, which increases the level to 1,930 liters.

The similarities to the eighth-generation Phantom speak volumes. Beyond the purely visual, it equips almost all the connectivity facilities and driving assistance of the large saloon, as well as some used in the BMW 7 Series.

As an additional detail, it has an active suspension system that places the vehicle 40 mm closer to the ground while any of the doors are open. This is effective in facilitating the entry and exit of passengers, as well as cargo.

Mechanics

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan also inherits its powerful engine from the Phantom VIII. A machine robust enough to roll effortlessly over the roughest terrain conditions; Do not forget that it is 2,660 kg that this elegant SUV must move.

The Cullinan has a gasoline engine, 6.75 liter, 12-cylinder in V and twin turbocharger . It is the only SUV on the market with a mechanic of these characteristics (V12); its great rival, the Bentley Bentayga, offers a W12 design.

This impressive vehicle offers an output of 571 Horsepower and 5000 rpm. Its declared maximum speed is 250 km / h (self-limited).

In terms of motorization, it has an eight-speed automatic FZ gearbox. An all-wheel drive system is also offered with four modes of use: gravel, wet grass, snow and sand. To continue clearing up doubts about its off-road capacity, its wading capacity is 540 mm.

Price

No Rolls-Royce is cheap. In fact, they are antagonistic concepts; But the traditional customers of this brand, a subsidiary of BMW since 1998, if they do not usually worry about something, it is about costs.

The starting price of this premium SUV is 280,000 Euros. With all the accessories, extras, gadgets and driving aids ‘from the catalog’, its value amounts to 350,000 Euros. Although given the almost unlimited freedom of customization that the company promises, the invoice can easily double this figure.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan: the most luxurious SUV on the market?

True to the philosophy imposed by Sir Henry Royce, who bequeathed the phrase ‘strive for perfection in everything you do’, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan has come to be the best in its industry. For the rest of the options on the market, there is room starting from the second place.