Rolls Royce Cullinan: your questions answered

Launched in 2018, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the first SUV from the British luxury marque. It’s also the the most expensive SUV that money can buy in India, and with the 2024 Series 2 facelift, the Cullinan has become even more desirable. Here are the answers to some of the most common questions about the Rolls-Royce SUV.

What’s the Rolls-Royce Cullinan price in India?

Starts at Rs 10.33 crore, ex-showroom

Rolls-Royce India sells its Cullinan in two trim levels: standard and Black Badge. While the standard Rolls-Royce SUV costs Rs 10.33 crore, the Cullinan Black Badge has a Rs 11.92 crore price, both ex-showroom and before options. The RR Cullinan Black Badge is also the current most expensive SUV on sale in India.

Which engine powers the Rolls-Royce Cullinan?

6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 engine

Residing under the hood of the Cullinan is a 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 engine paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. In fact, it’s among the few SUVs in India to still have a V12, including the Ferrari Purosangue. In the standard Cullinan, the massive block churns out 571hp and 850Nm, while the Black Badge generates 600hp and 900Nm. As noted in our Cullinan Black Badge review, it’s tuned for smoothness and effortless power, rather than frugality.

How big is the Rolls-Royce Cullinan?

Longer than the Bentley Bentayga EWB and Range Rover LWB

Compared to its rivals, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the longest and sits on the largest wheelbase. To put this into perspective, it stretches 50mm longer than the Bentley Bentayga EWB (5,305mm) and 103mm longer than the Range Rover LWB (5,252mm). Its wheelbase, too, is the longest, exceeding the Bentayga’s (3,175mm) by 120mm and the Range Rover’s (3,197mm) by 98mm.

In height, the Cullinan stands 96mm taller than the Bentayga (1,739mm) but is 35mm shorter than the Range Rover (1,870mm). As for width, the Cullinan is slightly narrower, 10mm less than the Bentayga (2,010mm) and 47mm narrower than the Range Rover (2,047mm).

What are some of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan features?

Full-width glass panel, bespoke audio system

Infotainment duties are handled by a central 10.25-inch touchscreen running on the latest version of Rolls’ Spirit OS and is wired to a bespoke audio system. There’s also a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, and the dashboard also gets a full-width glass panel with an analogue clock and a mini Spirit of Ecstasy mascot. Additionally, both the front and rear doors can be operated electrically with the touch of a button. 

What custom options are available with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan?

Endless custom options for both exterior and interior

As with any Rolls-Royce, the sky is the limit when it comes to customising the Cullinan SUV. From bespoke exterior colours to dashboard finishes and high-spec rear seats, every Cullinan can be tailored to best suit the buyer’s preferences. Buyers can have a Coolbox installed which can house two 0.75 litre champagne bottles as well as two champagne flutes. There’s also a Starlight Headliner speckled with LEDs for a constellation-like effect or panoramic sunroof option, as well as ventilated and massaging seats and a ‘Viewing suite’ for watching fireworks or a picnic on your estate.

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