Rolls-Royce Cullinan Key Features
Rolls-Royce is determined to break away from SUV tropes with its Cullinan. It's massive and heavy, but it comes with the car body stiffness that offers top-of-the-line performance on rough terrain as well as ride comfort.
It's also a crowd pleaser. Owners can customize Recreation Modules to satisfy their pursuits of fly fishing, photography, horse riding, or whatever else interests them.
The Clasp
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is Rolls-Royce as you've never seen before. It's an SUV that was designed for people who not compromise - the patrons of true luxury.
The first thing you notice is the front of the car, which blends Rolls-Royce design cues with functional elements that convey the strength and purpose. The vertical lines that extend from the A-pillars down along the edge of the raised bonnet and across the grille down into the metal skid plate below convey an impression of strength and sheerness. The Spirit of Ecstasy and the Rolls-Royce badge sit slightly above the line of the wing, to further communicate the SUV's inherent toughness.
Once inside, passengers can sit in a bench with three seats that makes this the most comfortable family-friendly Rolls-Royce ever. The panoramic roof that is included on all models of Rolls, adds to the spaciousness of the car. A glass partition separates the rear passengers from the cargo space below. You can set up the rear seats in a variety ways depending on your own specifications. For example, if you're transporting priceless works of art or dinosaur fossils The rear seats can be configured to fold flat into the cargo floor, creating a single, level load space that has 21 cubic feet of room.
Rolls-Royce offers Recreation Modules for the rear of the car when you're not hauling dinosaur fossils or priceless artwork. They can easily be inserted into the cargo bay of the Cullinan These modules permit owners to engage in a variety of outdoor activities. You can fly fish, photography, snow boarding, horse riding, base jumping or volcano boarding, all at the touch of the button.
To ensure the Cullinan can be driven anywhere, Rolls-Royce engineers incorporated a unique self-leveling suspension in the SUV. The suspension is operated in real-time, making millions of calculations every second to predict what the vehicle is likely to encounter on any given drive. It then adjusts the ride height, making the SUV comfortable and confident on any surface.
A rotary knob located next to the infotainment controls suspension, hill-descent control and the Everywhere mode. It activates all of the above features by pressing a button. It also enables you to personalise the driving experience by selecting the ambience and vehicle dynamics that are most appropriate to your mood.
The Rear
Rolls-Royce's architecture is a core strength that enables the marque to design and engineer vehicles of varying sizes, weight and power. It can deliver iconic design, appearance as well as comfort, space and usability, as well as the most advanced technology available to Rolls-Royce. Cullinan uses this base structure in a totally different way. It is built on its own functionality to produce the most modern SUV in its class.
Throughout the vehicle, functional baselines inform the design, with strong horizontal and vertical elements that communicate Cullinan's inherent strength. From the front face of the grille with its 'eyebrow' running lights and the Saxon spear design of the bonnet, the vents on the rear fender and the metal skid plate the strength of the vehicle is apparent from every angle.
The rear of the car is a tribute to its history by having a two-part tailgate called 'The Clasp.' It can be closed and opened at the touch of the button. The Clasp is a nod to the days when luggage was mounted outside of the vehicle to allow the passengers to carry less weight. It adds convenience and ease to the rear of a car.
Inside the cabin, a balance of genuine Rolls-Royce luxury and a simple, symmetrical design influences every aspect. The centre stack and fascia is framed by hand-finished metal pillars that add a touch of interest to the dashboard layout and give it a more definite appearance. The rear and front coach doors are wrapped low under the sill, allowing occupants to descend the vehicle without scuffing their pants. This is an innovative feature that only Rolls-Royce would think of.
The occupants of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan are able to relax in the Pavilion Seating and enjoy grandstand views through the large side windows and the industry-leading panoramic glass roof. They can also zero in on their exact location on the rear touchscreen map if required and access a myriad of other immersive entertainment and connectivity features that make Rolls-Royce Cullinan the most advanced vehicle of its kind.
If the occupants require more time to relax, they could also go to the garage and take one of the Recreation Modules into the back of the vehicle. These modules provide a range of recreational activities for owners to take part in.
The Glass Partition
In the past, owners of Rolls-Royce were accustomed to traveling with luggage. The trunk was a convenient storage space. To make the car more comfortable, buyers can opt to have glass partitions that separate the rear compartment from the luggage space. This makes the car more peaceful and ensures that the occupants are surrounded to ensure they are comfortable wherever they are.
For those who like a glass of bubbly while on the move, Cullinan is equipped with a built-in drinks cabinet that can be customized to the specific preferences of each buyer. It comes with a fridge to keep champagne bottles cool and fresh and an assortment of Rolls-Royce-branded champagne flutes. The cabin is also equipped with whiskey glasses and decanters for those who prefer more smoky drinks.
The Cullinan is a tall SUV with all-terrain capability. It is built on the same aluminum platform as its brand new Phantom limousine. This platform, known as "Architecture of Luxury" is designed to accommodate future Rolls-Royces. It's claimed to have the best stiffness in its class, and the absence of metal allows for more expensive materials like sound deadening.
Cullinan's architecture allows it to be as luxurious on asphalt roads as possible, while maintaining its off-road capability. The Cullinan has an maximum speed of 188km/h and can climb 213 metres. The car is powered by an 6.75 litre V12 engine which produces 800 Nm at 1,600rpm. It's paired with an eight-speed transmission that provides all-wheel drive.
Rolls-Royce wanted to design an SUV that was unique and perfect for its customers. It wanted to take them places that no Rolls-Royce driver had ever been before. This is a testament to Rolls-Royce's commitment to its customers and making their experience effortless, wherever they are. Automotive mobility is a dynamic and fast-paced business. New concepts, such as SUVs, are continually being introduced. However, to be embraced by customers who are not willing to accept any compromise - the consumers of true luxury - they need to be in top shape.
The Everywhere Button
Rolls-Royce understood that its new generation of customers were looking to drive a car that was capable of providing their lives' most enriching experiences. They did not want the compromises that are often associated with SUVs, like more interior noise due to the old-fashioned design of the two-boxes; shared platforms that restrict performance and flexibility, or only being good on or off-road. Instead, they wanted an all-terrain Rolls-Royce that could offer the legendary Magic Carpet Ride even off the beaten path.
Cullinan was the answer. One press of what's called the Everywhere button, and the Cullinan transforms from a car to a true luxury explorer. When it is activated, the suspension transmission, transfer case, and throttle mapping are all optimized for off-road conditions. The engine produces huge amounts of torque even at low RPMs, allowing Cullinan to trudge through mud, gravel, or snow, with ease.
It also allows the driver to finesse the off-road settings and create Cullinan glide across any terrain, while maintaining an extremely comfortable level of and agility. The Keylab offers safety. The self-leveling suspension runs millions of calculations each second based on acceleration inputs, steering inputs and camera information.
Cullinan's all-terrain capabilities are further enhanced by its four-wheel-drive system, which constantly examines the surroundings to ensure that the correct amount of torque is applied to each wheel is delivered to each. When driving off-road, the Cullinan comes with cameras that can spot stones and ruts, alerting the driver of their presence so that they can be avoided.
When the time comes to return to the paved road, a press of the door opening button sees the rear and front coach doors tucked beneath the sill, so that dirt does not touch the sill of the door. This is another example of how Cullinan is determined to be Effortless, Everywhere.
The Bespoke Viewing Suite is the ideal place to watch sports, or simply enjoy the view after a long day of adventure. With just a press of a button, two leather seats and a cocktail table are deployed from the luggage compartment. The Bespoke Viewing Suite is another example of how Cullinan is determined to make luxury Effortless, everywhere.