The most anticipated car of 2018 and, quite possibly, the
most anticipated Rolls-Royce of all time, Rolls-Royce Cullinan is finally
unveiled!
Named after the largest diamond ever discovered which now resides in
the British Crown Jewels, the super-luxury SUV is the jewel in its own right. The
6.75 litre twin-turbo V12 Rolls-Royce engine delivers 563bhp/420kW and
850Nm/627lb ft of torque to the all-new all-wheel drive, all-wheel steer system
needed to overcome any challenge.
One touch of the unlock button on the Bespoke key, or
reaching out to its beautifully tactile stainless steel door handle, awakens
Cullinan. It lowers itself by 40mm to make entry effortless as the iconic
Rolls-Royce coach doors stand open to welcome driver and passengers to their
adventure. The information is clearly communicated by the latest generation of
digital instruments: the central information screen is for the first time touch
sensitive, allowing the driver to quickly select functions, map views and
vehicle set-up whilst on the trail; Night Vision and Vision Assist including
daytime and night-time Wildlife & Pedestrian warning; Alertness Assistant;
a 4-Camera system with Panoramic View, all-round visibility and helicopter
view; Active Cruise Control; Collision Warning; Cross-Traffic Warning, Lane
Departure and Lane Change Warning; an industry leading 7×3 High-Resolution
Head-Up Display, WiFi hotspot, and of course the latest Navigation and
Entertainment Systems.
The second new Rolls-Royce to sit on the all-new aluminium
‘Architecture of Luxury’, Cullinan is the only purpose-built luxury SUV in the
world. The engineering team adapted the Architecture of Luxury to the design
template of a high-bodied car laid down by Giles Taylor and his design team
thanks to its innate adaptability. The integration of new technologies into the
architecture ensures the fundamental quality of SUV as Effortless, Everywhere.
Tested to destruction all over the planet, Cullinan is an incredibly capable
off-roader that sees the development of the ‘Magic Carpet Ride’ for off-road
enjoyment, without sacrificing any Rolls-Royce on-road behavior.
Cullinan sports muscular face: lights and air intakes are
deep set into the bodywork and strong vertical and horizontal lines create a
powerful visage, with the prominent brow of a Saxon warrior created by the line
that runs across the top of the pantheon grille and ‘eyebrow’-like daytime
running lights. The grille is created from hand-polished stainless steel and
the Rolls-Royce badge and Spirit of Ecstasy sit above the line of the wing.
Away from the face of the SUV the vertical lines that run from the A-pillars
down along the raised bonnet edge, down the side of the grille and into the
metal skid plate below emphasise the height of the car and its dominant
character.
The cabin of Cullinan is the combination of authentic
Rolls-Royce luxury with simple, symmetrical functionality. The centre stack is
framed by hand-finished metal pillars that bridge the upper fascia and middle
console. The upper fascia is outfitted with a newly developed contemporary ‘Box
Grain’ black leather – a durable and water resistant boarded leather similar to
that used in Italian high-end luggage and handbag design. Supporting this upper
section is a strong band of wood that is moulded in three-dimensions to flow
out to the centre stack.
The seats are designed to match the casual and dynamic
quality of Cullinan. They feature a simple but modern horseshoe graphic which
emphasises the supportive bolsters of the seat. The rear passenger seats are
offered in two configurations – Lounge Seats or Individual Seats. The Lounge
Seat configuration features three seats in the rear, that fold electronically
in a number of configurations by pressing the appropriate button in the boot or
rear door pocket.
One press sees each backrest effortlessly fold down, whist at
the same time moving the headrests upwards to avoid making an imprint on the
seat cushion. Both seat backs can be folded completely, creating a flat load
area or in a 2/3 and 1/3 split, increasing practicality even further. Rear
passengers can still travel with a long load, or use the carpeted seat back as
an occasional table on which to rest their precious personal items.
The Individual Seat configuration features two individual
rear seats that are separated by a Fixed Rear Centre Console incorporating a
drinks cabinet with Rolls-Royce whisky glasses and decanter, champagne flutes
and refrigerator. One final feature brings Rolls-Royce’s ultimate level of
luxury to this configuration of Cullinan, creating the first truly “three-box”
SUV. Inspired by the age when one never travelled with one’s luggage, a glass
partition isolates the passenger cabin from the luggage compartment, creating
an inner ecosystem for the occupants.
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