The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is a full-sized luxury SUV produced by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The Cullinan is the first SUV to be launched by the Rolls-Royce marque, and is also the brand's first all-wheel drive vehicle.
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It is named after the Cullinan Diamond, the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever discovered.
The Cullinan sits above the Ghost and below the Phantom in Rolls-Royce's line-up, with a starting price in the United States of approximately $325,000 (£255,000).
Series production of the Cullinan is expected to begin in the second half of 2018, while first customer deliveries will take place in the first quarter of 2019.
The Cullinan was revealed in May 2018 at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este.
Overview
While
most Americans are busy growing the sea of faceless crossovers, the
country's richest residents are luxuriating in the literal Rolls-Royce
of SUVs. Once the exorbitant Cullinan went on sale, the company
synonymous with wealth presumably got wealthier. Its first-ever SUV
became its best-selling model and a fashion accessory for
one-percenters. It's powered by an effortless twin-turbo V-12 engine and
floats on an adjustable air suspension. The cabin is pure bliss, with
supremely comfortable seats and generous passenger space. The
environment can be enhanced even further with myriad personalization
options. Without doubt, the 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the fanciest
SUV on the planet, and that's why it costs a small fortune.
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What's New in 2020?
The
2020 Cullinan can now be ordered with leather to match its optional
Viewing Suite and all-new Sanctuary Seats. These upgraded rear thrones
add extra padding and a power-adjustable calf rest on the right rear
seat. Although these options sound as if they're from some Feng Shui
theater, just remember that Rolls-Royce customers prefer to be pampered
on another level. Of course, only the grandest Cullinans will have the
newly available leather floormats and piano-white veneer.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
- Cullinan: Rs.6.95 Cr*
We
can only imagine a life where we could afford a Cullinan. In that
make-believe scenario, we'd choose the Crystal over Fame Green paint
scheme, the 22-inch seven-spoke shadow wheels, the gold-plated Spirit of
Ecstasy, and the electronic tow hitch. Inside, we'd go with the
Immersive Seating with Center Console, which gives the rear seats
massage functions separated by a central cooling bin with two champagne
flutes and a whiskey decanter. Of course, we can't pass on the Shooting
Star headliner that contains fiber optics that replicate shooting stars.
Finally, we'd add the rear privacy glass and side curtains to the back
row for ultimate solitude.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
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The
spacious cabin is lined in box-grain leather, lambs-wool carpeting,
beautiful wood trim, and milled-aluminum accents. For an even higher
level of luxury, Rolls-Royce will customize almost every part of the
Cullinan's already lavish interior with whatever delights the buyer can
imagine. The exterior is classic Rolls-Royce, but its liftgate
configuration allows for the addition of a pair of leather-wrapped seats
and a picnic table that pop out of the Cullinan's tailgate—this is by
far the most luxurious way to take in a polo match at the country
estate. Even though building an SUV is a clear break from tradition for the storied British brand, it's still an uncompromised Rolls-Royce in every way.
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Infotainment and Connectivity
Every
Cullinan has a large touchscreen infotainment system that also can be
operated via a controller on the center console. The available rear-seat
entertainment system adds dual 12.0-inch screens mounted on the back of
the front seats. Along with a Wi-Fi hotspot, the Cullinan has a bespoke
audio system that features 18 speakers and 1300 watts.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The
2020 Cullinan hasn't been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS). The Rolls-Royce SUV also has a host of driver-assistance technology that even includes night vision. Key safety features include:
- Standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking
- Standard lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist
- Standard adaptive cruise control
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Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The
EPA estimates that the 2020 Cullinan's V-12 powertrain will consume 12
mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway. Believe it or not, those
figures aren't the worst in its class. The V-12 Bentley Bentayga is expected to earn 12 mpg city and 17 highway while the Mercedes-AMG G63
is rated at 13 mpg city and 15 highway. We tested the Cullinan on our
75-mph fuel-economy route, and it beat its highway rating by 1 mpg (21
total) in the real world.
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