Rolls Royce Cullinan: your questions answered

Launched in 2018, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the first SUV from the British luxury marque. It's also the most expensive SUV in India, and the 2024 Series 2 facelift has made the Cullinan even more desirable. Here are the answers to some of the most common questions about the Rolls-Royce SUV.

What's the Rolls-Royce Cullinan price in India?

Starts at Rs 10.33 crore, ex-showroom

Rolls-Royce India sells its Cullinan in two trim levels: standard and Black Badge. While the standard Rolls-Royce SUV costs Rs 10.33 crore, the Cullinan Black Badge has a Rs 11.92 crore price (both ex-showroom and before options). The RR Cullinan Black Badge is currently also the most expensive SUV on sale in India.

Which engine powers the Rolls-Royce Cullinan?

6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 engine

Under the hood of the Cullinan is a 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 engine paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. In fact, the Cullinan and the Ferrari Purosangue are the only SUVs in India that have a V12 engine. In the standard Cullinan, the massive block churns out 571hp and 850Nm, while the Black Badge generates 600hp and 900Nm. As noted in our Cullinan Black Badge review, it’s tuned for smoothness and effortless power, rather than frugality.

How big is the Rolls-Royce Cullinan?

Longer than the Bentley Bentayga EWB and Range Rover LWB

Compared to its rivals, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the longest and has the largest wheelbase. To put this into perspective, it is 50mm longer than the Bentley Bentayga EWB (5,305mm) and 103mm longer than the Range Rover LWB (5,252mm). Its wheelbase, too, is the longest, exceeding the Bentayga’s (3,175mm) by 120mm and the Range Rover’s (3,197mm) by 98mm.

The Cullinan stands 96mm taller than the Bentayga (1,739mm) but is 35mm shorter than the Range Rover (1,870mm). As for width, the Cullinan is narrower by 10mm and 47mm than the Bentayga (2,010mm) and the Range Rover (2,047mm), respectively.

What are some of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan features?

Full-width glass panel, bespoke audio system

Infotainment duties are handled by a central 10.25-inch touchscreen running on the latest version of Rolls’ Spirit OS and is wired to a bespoke audio system. There's also a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, and the dashboard also gets a full-width glass panel with an analogue clock and a mini Spirit of Ecstasy mascot. Additionally, both the front and rear doors can be operated electrically with a button.

What custom options are available with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan?

Endless custom options for both exterior and interior

As with any Rolls-Royce, the sky is the limit when it comes to customising the Cullinan SUV. From bespoke exterior colours to dashboard finishes and high-spec rear seats, every Cullinan can be tailored to best suit the buyer’s preferences. Buyers can have a Coolbox installed, which can house two 0.75-litre champagne bottles as well as two champagne flutes. There's also a Starlight Headliner that has LEDs for a constellation-like effect, or a panoramic sunroof option. It also gets ventilated and massaging seats and a 'Viewing suite' for watching fireworks or a picnic on your estate.

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