2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Three years is a long time to tease an entrance into the SUV market but that’s about how long Rolls-Royce has taken to make its move to introduce the Cullinan. Size may not be everything but it is difficult to talk about the Rolls-Royce Cullinan without noting just how large it is. Everything about the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is big. The automakers first SUV follows the Bentley Bentayga V8 and the Lamborghini Urus as latecomers to the luxury segment. Perhaps it just needed a little more time to grow up. The Cullinan is six feet tall, exceeding the height of the Bentayga by four inches. The Cullinan weighs in at a whopping 5,860 pounds. It sits upon substantial 22” wheels. Its name was even taken from the biggest diamond ever discovered. What’s perhaps most interesting about this Rolls-Royce, is that the iconic Rolls-Royce vertical, slatted grille works perfectly on this SUV. It is almost as if the vehicle grew into it.
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While its massive size may be the first thing one notices, it doesn’t take long to recognize that Rolls-Royce has taken its entrance into the SUV market very seriously. It may be time to go big and go home.
An Off-Road Rolls?
It may be hard to imagine climbing over rocks and boulders in this $325,000 vehicle but it is important to know you could. The Cullinan features the automaker’s first ever all-wheel drive and an all-wheel steering system. The aluminum frame and suspension has been beefed up using large capacity air struts and stronger drive and prop shafts. A simple touch of the start button automatically elevates the Cullinan to its off-road driving height. This is an SUV that can travel through water up to 21” deep.
Big Power
A vehicle this substantial deserves substantial power and the Cullinan delivers. It has a 6.75 liter, twin-turbo V12 Rolls-Royce engine. This massive power plant creates some 563 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. It may also be hard to imagine this SUV reaching a top speed of 155 mph but it is also nice to know it could.
Luxury, Technology, Safety and Convenience
The large stature of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan pays off in a roomy interior with ample seating room for five. Choose from two captains chairs in the rear or bench seating. If you are so inclined, there is a dual, rear-facing seating option that extends over the rear bumper with the tailgate open. It provides a unique seating area for tailgating or just enjoying a sunset.
The list of technology in this Rolls is long and includes a high-resolution, heads-up display, night vision and an alert-assist that helps prevent drowsy driving. There are multiple crash-avoidance systems including a wildlife and pedestrian warning system and active cruise control. All around visibility is facilitated through a four-camera parking system. The Cullinan has a navigation and infotainment system and onboard Wi-Fi. Doors close from the exterior at the touch of the door handle.
What drivers will really appreciate about the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is its exceptional “Phantom-like” ride. This is destined to be an extraordinarily comfortable SUV that is quiet and smooth. The new Rolls-Royce Cullinan is expected to start hitting the road, and off-road, in early 2019.
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