What is it?
The Cullinan Series II is the 2024 mid-cycle update of Rolls-Royce's first and only SUV. All-aluminium Architecture of Luxury platform, 6.75L twin-turbo V12 (420 kW standard, 441 kW Black Badge), 8-speed ZF automatic, full-time AWD. New Spirit infotainment runs on a single panoramic glass surface. Cabin silence via 18 active-noise-cancelling speakers, double-glazed glass and Flagbearer stereo-camera air suspension. Recreation Module fold-out picnic suite is the signature trick.
The lineup runs from Cullinan Series II at $695,000 plus on-roads, through to Cullinan Black Badge at $770,000 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 4 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Only V12 SUV currently in production, 6.75L twin-turbo flagship engine. Cabin silence is genuinely a class above Bentley and Mercedes, via 18 active-noise-cancelling speakers, double-glazed glass, 100 kg of acoustic insulation, and the Flagbearer stereo camera air suspension. The Recreation Module fold-out picnic suite has no rival equivalent.
From around $695,000 plus on-roads, bespoke commissions push past $1m. 4-year warranty with paid extensions and no service inclusion as standard. 2.7-tonne kerb weight is felt in tight Sydney parking. No PHEV option yet while rivals electrify.
Should you buy the Cullinan?
Reasons to buy
- Only V12 SUV currently in production, 6.75L twin-turbo flagship engine. Cabin silence is genuinely a class above Bentley and Mercedes, via 18 active-noise-cancelling speakers, double-glazed glass, 100 kg of acoustic insulation, and the Flagbearer stereo camera air suspension. The Recreation Module fold-out picnic suite has no rival equivalent.
- Warranty: 4 years, unlimited km.
- 600 L (1,930 L with Viewing Suite folded) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 2,500 kg.
Reasons to wait
- From around $695,000 plus on-roads, bespoke commissions push past $1m. 4-year warranty with paid extensions and no service inclusion as standard. 2.7-tonne kerb weight is felt in tight Sydney parking. No PHEV option yet while rivals electrify.
- You want a PHEV ultra-luxury SUV, third-row seats, a sharper-handling 2.5-tonne car (Cullinan weight is felt), or a confirmed factory service inclusion plan.
- Confirm bespoke commissioning timing with the dealer, lead times can stretch. Mansory and other coachbuilders are aftermarket and not warranted by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Test the Black Badge throttle map versus the standard car before deciding.
- Top trim climbs to $770,000 plus on-roads.
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