Rolls-Royce Cullinan Key Features
Rolls-Royce aims to transcend SUV tropes with its Cullinan. It may be huge 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.
And it's a people pleaser. Owners can design their own Recreation Modules to suit their interests of fly fishing, photography, horse riding or whatever else interests them.
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The Rolls-Royce Cullinan represents Rolls-Royce in the way you've never experienced before. It's an SUV built for those who will be adamant about their choices - the patrons of true luxury.
The first thing you'll notice is the front of the car, which is a combination of Rolls-Royce design clues with functional elements that communicate the strength and function. The vertical lines that run from the A-pillars down along the raised bonnet edge and across the grille down into the skid plate below convey the impression of sheerness and strength. The Spirit of Ecstasy and the Rolls-Royce badge ride slightly above the line of the wing, to further communicate the SUV's inherent toughness.
Once inside, passengers can sit in a three-across bench which makes this the most family friendly Rolls-Royce ever. The panoramic roof, which is standard on all Rolls models is a great addition to the overall space of the car. A glass partition divides the rear passengers from the cargo space below. Depending on your bespoke specification you can arrange the rear seat in several ways. If you are transporting dinosaur fossils or other precious artwork The rear seat can be arranged to fold flat into the cargo area, resulting in a level load space of 21 cubic feet.
Rolls-Royce offers Recreation Modules for the rear of the car when you're not transporting dinosaur fossils or precious artwork. It is easy to slot them into the cargo compartment of the Cullinan the modules allow owners to engage in a variety of outdoor activities. With the push of just a single button you can go fly-fishing, photography, horseback riding, snow-boarding, base jumping or volcano-boarding.
To ensure the Cullinan can be driven anywhere, Rolls-Royce engineers incorporated a unique self-leveling suspension into the SUV. The suspension operates in real-time, performing millions of calculations every second to determine the conditions that the vehicle is likely to encounter on any given drive. It then adjusts its ride height to match, making the SUV confident and comfortable on any surface.
A rotary knob that is located next to the infotainment system controls suspension, hill-descent controls and Everywhere mode that activates all of the mentioned features with a single press. You can also customize your driving experience by selecting the vehicle's dynamics and atmosphere that suit your mood.
TheKeyLab -Royce's architecture is a core strength that allows the marque to design and engineer vehicles of varying sizes, weight and power. It is able to provide iconic design, presence, comfort, space, and usability, along with the most advanced technology available to Rolls-Royce. Cullinan uses this base architecture in a totally new way. It builds on its inherent capability to create the most modern SUV in its class.
In the entire vehicle, functional baselines inform the design with strong horizontal and vertical elements communicating Cullinan's inherent strength. The strength of the vehicle is evident from every angle and includes the front of the grille that has its 'eyebrows'-shaped daytime running light and the Saxon spear-shaped bonnet, as well as the skid plate made of metal.
The rear of the car also pays homage to its history with a tailgate that is two-part called "The Clasp.' It opens and closes with the push of the button. Inspired by the era where luggage was hung on the exterior of the vehicle and allowed the passengers to travel in a light manner, the Clasp gives a sense ease and utility to the rear of the vehicle.
Inside the cabin, a mix of authentic Rolls-Royce luxury and a simple, symmetrical design informs every detail. The fascia and centre stack is framed by hand-finished pillars that add a touch of fascination to the dashboard layout and give it a more definite feeling. Meanwhile the rear and front coach doors are tucked under the sill of the vehicle, which allows occupants to descend without dirtying their trouser legs, something only Rolls-Royce would think of.
The passengers of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan are able to relax in the Pavilion Seating and enjoy grandstand views through the large side windows and a world-class panoramic glass roof. The rear touchscreen map is able to determine their location, if needed or to access a variety of other interactive entertainment options and connectivity options that make the Rolls-Royce Cullinan one of the most advanced vehicles of its kind.
If the occupants require more time to relax, they can go to the garage and take one of the Recreation Modules into the back of the vehicle. These modules offer a range of activities for owners to take part in.
The Glass Partition
In the past, Rolls-Royce owners used to travel with luggage. The trunk was a great storage space. The glass partition can be added to the trunk area of the car, making it more comfortable. This makes the cabin more peaceful and makes it easier for the passengers to ensure they are comfortable wherever they are.
Cullinan comes with a built-in drinks cabinet that can be customised to suit the tastes of every buyer. The fridge keeps bottles of champagne cold, and a set of champagne flutes from Rolls-Royce are provided. For those who prefer a drink that is more robust the cabin can be fitted with a decanter and whiskey glasses.
The Cullinan SUV is a taller SUV that has all-terrain capabilities. To accomplish this, it employs the same spaceframe made of aluminum that Rolls-Royce developed for its brand new Phantom limousine. This platform, which is dubbed "Architecture of Luxury," is designed to accommodate future Rolls-Royces. It's claimed to provide the highest stiffness in the industry by avoiding steel, and permits a greater use of high-end materials such as sound deadening.
This architecture is also what enables the Cullinan to be as luxurious as possible on asphalt roads, while still providing off-road capabilities. The vehicle can go up to 213 metres and it can reach a top speed of 188 km/h. The vehicle is powered by a 6.75 litre V12 engine that produces 800 Nm at 1,600rpm. It's coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission that offers all-wheel drive.
Rolls-Royce wanted a unique SUV that could meet the demands of its customers. It wanted to take them places that no Rolls-Royce driver had ever been to before. This is a testimony to Rolls-Royce's commitment to its customers and to making their experiences effortless, no matter where they are. Automotive mobility is a rapid and dynamic industry with new ideas like SUVs appearing regularly. In order to be accepted, they must be perfect.
The Everywhere Button
Rolls-Royce recognized that its current generation of customers wanted to drive a car that was capable of delivering the most enjoyable experiences. What they didn't want was the compromises typically found in SUVs - more interior noise due to the old-fashioned two-box design; shared platforms that limit performance and flexibility; or being good only on or off road. Instead they wanted a truly all-terrain Rolls-Royce that could offer the legendary Magic Carpet Ride even off the beaten path.
Cullinan was the solution. Cullinan can transform from an SUV into an explorer of luxury with the touch of a button dubbed "Everywhere". When it is activated, the suspension, transfer case, transmission and throttle mapping are all optimized for off-road conditions. The engine generates massive amounts of torque even at low RPMs, allowing Cullinan to navigate through mud and gravel or snow, with ease.
It also permits drivers to adjust the off-road setting and make Cullinan glide across any terrain, while maintaining the highest level of comfort, agility and safety. The self-leveling air suspension does millions of calculations in a second dependent on camera data and steering inputs to make the necessary adjustments.
Cullinan's ability to traverse all terrains is further enhanced by its four-wheel drive system, which continuously monitors the surroundings to ensure that the right amount of torque is delivered to each wheel. When driving off-road the Cullinan comes with cameras that can spot stones and ruts to alert the driver of their presence so they can be avoided.
When the time is right to return to the road, a push of the door's opening button will see the rear and front coach doors tucked under the sill so that dirt doesn't get in the way of the door sill - another example of how Cullinan strives to be effortless Everywhere.
The Bespoke Viewing Suite is the perfect place to watch sports or enjoy the view after a day of adventure. With just a push of a button two leather seats and an a bar are set up from the luggage compartment. The Bespoke viewing suite is a different way Cullinan strives to create luxury that is effortless - everywhere.