Rolls-Royce Cullinan Keys to a New Generation of Luxury SUVs
Rolls-Royce has been producing luxurious cars for those who want to cruise off into the sunset and explore the world in complete comfort. Cullinan is the company's first SUV and the goal is to entice those rich folk away from their Range Rovers and Bentaygas.
Its new architecture and technologies offer iconic design, unbeatable space and usability, as also peerless on-road and off-road capability.
Effortless All Over
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan was designed for people who view travel as a form of art, a way to live. This means that it has to be as easy off-road as on a paved highway. The new SUV from the brand, called "the first all-terrain Rolls-Royce," brings this possibility to life. Its unique features are a testament to a tradition rooted in perfection and mastery.
Cullinan is able to ignore bumps and imperfections. Its soft suspension makes it feel as if the road is a silky rug.
During our test driving experience with the Cullinan the car, we drove off-road, both on mud and gravel, and on roads that were paved with potholes and other imperfections. The car's all-wheel drive and large tires let it conquer difficult terrain with ease. It comes with a low-riding suspension system that allows it to crawl over obstacles and rocks without damaging its underside.
The Cullinan is equipped with a variety of advanced technologies to make driver's journeys more comfortable. The SUV is equipped with forward-collision warnings that include automatic emergency braking, night vision and vision assist as well as a surround-view camera that is helpful when parking or driving in spaces rendered tight by the Cullinan's size as well as adaptive cruise control and lane-departure alerts. It also comes with a WiFi hotspot, navigation, and a head-up display that is a class-leader in the industry.
The Cullinan is built with a solid construction that is highly sought-after by those with a lot of money. Every knob, switch and touchpoint feels like it's been designed to last for a thousand years, at which point it may just need a little spit to continue functioning. The interior is decorated with leather, wood, and chrome. The Spirit of Ecstasy sits high above the dashboard, looking at the driver and passengers.
The Cullinan is a car which is loaded with modern technology, but it isn't equipped with the gadgets that younger drivers may desire. It doesn't have the kinds of driver aids that allow semi-autonomous highway and lane-keeping or the type of connected gadgets that are becoming standard in more cars.
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One push of the button that has been dubbed "Everywhere" by Rolls-Royce engineers is all it takes to unleash Cullinan's unparalleled off-road capabilities. This lets the driver adjust the auto-leveling air suspension to absorb every bump and rut while the drive and prop shafts ensure all 850Nm of torque is delivered to the front and rear wheels at exactly the right moment.
Cullinan is the first model from Rolls-Royce with a tailgate. The rear doors opening in a similar style to those of pickup trucks. This is a design feature that gives it a more three-box design and enhances the SUV's imposing presence. It also opens up an expansive cargo area that is 21 cubic feet with the rear seat elevated. The floor is lower than the base the seatbacks, which helps to prevent items from sliding.
The main cabin of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is more practical than any Rolls-Royce production car prior to. For instance, rear passengers are higher than those in the front, meaning they can enjoy an unobstructed view of the world from their vehicle. The layout can be arranged to meet various requirements and requirements, with the standard rear bench providing the option of a 40/20/40 split as well as folding seatbacks to allow for greater flexibility.
The rear-view mirrors were reshaped to complement the more utilitarian design. The Rolls-Royce badge was positioned on a smaller plinth separate from the numberplate housing with a thin stripe jewellery for decoration. The rear lights are similarly utilitarian, having two narrow upright units that house the lights and only one piece of jewellery at their centre.
Cullinan Beyond the obvious benefits of a more practical layout, is the most family-friendly Rolls-Royce model ever. Its rear bench can be arranged to accommodate three people while the standard panoramic roof ensures that they'll have plenty of room to spread out. The Immersive Seating configuration lets drivers enjoy their surroundings in luxury, encased in the finest leather. To enhance rolls royce smart key of indulgence, a champagne cooler and whisky decanter can be housed within the central console to allow for easy access on those longer journeys.
The Rear Passenger Compartment
The Cullinan is an exclusive Rolls-Royce unlike any other before, is similar and different. It's large and lavish and opens the brand up to a new generation of potential customers who'll take it to places that other luxury SUVs may shy away from. Jackson Hole in Wyoming, where the SUV is manufactured is one of them.
From the side the vertical lines that flow from the front doors, down to the raised bonnet edge and into the skid plate made of metal give a strong sense of purpose for an SUV that's ready to conquer the world. Additionally, the huge wheels and the slim roofline make it stand out with an impressively tall stance that communicates a supremely robust character.
Rolls-Royce engineers have created a unique design for this vehicle that combines an elegant interior with unbeatable off-road capability and uncompromising comfort. They have created a vehicle which is both practical and also iconic.
The large glazed area on the industry's leading panoramic glass roof allows passengers in the rear to enjoy a grandstand view of their surroundings. If they'd like to know their current location on the globe the touchscreen on the rear allows them to zero in on it.
One of the most important features is that both of the back seat backs in the rear can fold down, giving an ample space for cargo. One touch will allow them to fold down without compromising the seat cushion. They can also be split in a 2/3 and 1/3 configuration, increasing the car's practicality even further.
When they arrive, the occupants can take a step into and out of their Rolls-Royce in total comfort, with legs shielded from dirt thanks to a design that sees both front and rear coach doors wrap low under the sill. This not only allows the passengers to get aboard without scrubbing their pants, but will also ensure that whatever they're carrying - for instance, a Mark Rothko canvas, for instance - will be protected.
And once they're inside, passengers can toast their accomplishments with a glass of whisky from the bottle holder that stows behind the front seats. When they're ready to take an afternoon nap and want to relax, they can sit in the heated and massaged rear seats, and relax with the the available neck-, shoulder- and leg-rests.
The Glass Partition
With a base price of $325,000 The Cullinan is unlike any other vehicle that has come out of Rolls-Royce's Goodwood factory over its 114-year history. It's not only that it has an all-wheel drive system, but also a button that reads "Off Road," and a ride height that can be adjusted. (Rolls-Royce is a company with a long-standing history of vehicles that travel overland that date back to T.E. Lawrence's 1914 armored car). This SUV was designed to be a vehicle for a family that was meant to be driven and not left in the care of the chauffeur.
It's the first vehicle to feature a rear passenger compartment large enough to accommodate three people comfortably, and still leave plenty of space for luggage. It also offers a range of immersive seating options, including massage chairs in the rear and the center console is able to be fitted with a whisky decanter and glasses or a champagne cooler and two Rolls-Royce champagne flutes.
The Spirit of Ecstasy is what is what sets this Rolls-Royce apart from the Bentaygas and Range Rovers that have been in competition for the attention of ultra-wealthy customers in recent years. The hood ornament rises and lowers with the Cullinan and lets everyone know that this isn't just an ordinary SUV.
I'm also impressed with the restraint Rolls-Royce has demonstrated in its cabin. While some manufacturers are splashing their cabins with ever more layers of technology, the Cullinan is clean and simple display at the top of the center stack that is similar to traditional gauges.
One of the biggest modifications from previous Rolls-Royce models is the use of box-grain leather. This kind of leather is made by pressing a framework made of metal into the hide and then by lacquering. The result is a dark black finish that's more durable than the smooth leather that is used in other high-end automobiles.
The Cullinan is an SUV that combines all the attributes that make them so popular. However, it has certain negatives. It's absurd to pay this much money on an SUV even though it's as well-equipped as this one. If you're looking to purchase a Cullinan you'll probably need to sell some pieces of art or cancel your summer in Nice.