Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV (2018)

MSRP 325000 USD92% Neofiliac86% External
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Product Overview

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the first-ever full-size luxury SUV bearing the Rolls-Royce marque. It is also the brand's first AWD vehicle. Sitting on the new aluminium "Architecture of Luxury" platform, Cullinan sports all the latest technologies and is highly capable on- and off-road.
Cullinan is the first "three-box" SUV, whose rear partition creates a luggage compartment separate from the passengers. Like all Rolls-Royce models, Cullinan has virtually unlimited bespoke options available.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 92% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Unparalleled presence
  • Great luxury appointments
  • Personalization
  • Good performance for its size
Cons
  • Poor offroad capabilities for an SUV
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Large turning circle

What external reviewers found***

External score 86% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent infotainment system
  • Superb tech
  • Impressive handling
  • Fantastic off-road performance
  • Gorgeous interior
Cons
  • Lack of standard features
  • Lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Lackluster infotainment system
  • Lackluster ride quality
  • Not the sportiest
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Specifications

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
526 L / 18.6 cu-ft
Passengers
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Turning Circle
13.2 m / 43.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door SUV

Dimensions

Size | Height
1835 mm / 72.2 in
Size | Length
5341 mm / 210.3 in
Size | Width
2000 mm / 78.7 in | 2164 mm / 85.2 in (mirror folded)
Weight
2660.0 kg / 5864.3 lbs
Wheelbase
3295 mm / 129.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.9 sec
CO2 Emission
341 g/km
Fuel Economy
15.0 L/100km / 15.7 MPG (combined) | 21.9 L/100km / 10.7 MPG (urban) | 10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine | Displacement
6.7 L / 411.9 cu-in / 6749.0 cc
Engine | Power
571.0 hp / 425.8 kW @ 5000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
84.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Torque
850 Nm / 626.9 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V12 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2018
Debut
2018 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este
Made In
United Kingdom

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

autoexpress[1]

Reviewer score 83%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
Large, modern SUV that still manages to feel much like its luxury saloon car siblings. The car's large glasshouse allows for an excellent view out, while the traditional Range Rover-like proportions lend a familiar feel. The split tailgate also has more than a hint of Range Rover about it and can even be specified with electrically deployable seats. Buyers can choose from a near-limitless range of leather colours and trim finishes.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Huge range of standard equipment
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Excellent infotainment system
Cons
  • Lack of standard features

autoexpress[2]

Reviewer score 94%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The Cullinan is an intoxicating blend of 21st-century technology and the most exquisite hand-craftsmanship. Acceleration from the mighty 563bhp 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 engine is awesome but balanced. The steering and handling is sharper and more precise than the more stately flagship Phantom limousine.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful V12 engine
  • Impressive handling
  • Superb tech
Cons
  • Noisy on the road

carmagazine[3]

Reviewer score 79%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
From the lustrous stainless steel exterior brightwork including the temple-like grille to the superb detailing, the Cullinan is beautifully crafted. Cabin quality is also superb, again a notch or two above the Bentayga, let alone the Range Rover. There's the option of folding bench seat – a Rolls first – or fixed rear chairs.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Effortless on tarmac
  • Impressive off-road capability
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Not the sportiest

cnet[4]

Reviewer score 82%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
The EPA rates the Cullinan at 12 miles per gallon in the city, 20 mpg highway and 14 mpg combined. Like with any Rolls-Royce, the sky's the limit in terms of customization. The seats have a massage function, as well as an electronically deployable tray table.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fantastic off-road performance
  • Gorgeous leathers
  • Stylish interior
Cons
  • Lackluster infotainment system
  • No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto

cnet[5]

Reviewer score 93%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
The Cullinan's air suspension gets a stiffer default setting for Black Badge duty. The steering is light and effortless, and you can feel every one of the aforementioned 6,000 pounds when you chuck this big boy into a corner. The interior is exquisite to behold and all the materials feel fantastic.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Gorgeous interior
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Super-cool headliner
Cons
  • Lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Lackluster ride quality

topgear[6]

Reviewer score 87%
Reviewers from topgear have found the following***:
The Cullinan's adventure mode is accessed via a single button – the ‘Everywhere' button, in Rolls parlance. Its wading depth is 540mm, the deepest, claims Rolls, of any super-luxury SUV (40mm more than a BentleyBentayga) The engine itself is a reworked version of the Phantom's twin-turbo, 6.75-litre V12.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful V12 engine
  • Impressive infotainment system
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • More expensive than the Phantom

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References

  1. ^ Rolls-Royce Cullinan review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/rolls-royce/cullinan. 2019-12-12. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  2. ^ New Rolls-Royce Cullinan 2018 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/rolls-royce/cullinan/104865/new-rolls-royce-cullinan-2018-review. 2018-10-07. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  3. ^ Rolls-Royce Cullinan (2018) review: rocks and a Roller. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/rolls-royce/cullinan/. 2018-10-15. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  4. ^ 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan review: The top-shelf SUV. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2019-rolls-royce-cullinan-review/. 2019-08-01. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  5. ^ 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge review: Stealth standout. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-rolls-royce-cullinan-review/. 2020-03-13. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  6. ^ Rolls-Royce Cullinan. [topgear]. https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/rolls-royce/cullinan. Retrieved 2022-08-13.

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