Rolls-Royce is known for limousine-like sedans such as the Ghost and Phantom, but the rich and famous—much like the rest of the car-buying world—aren't as into the three-box shape as they once were. Named after the largest diamond to be ever found, the Cullinan costs Rs 6.5 crores and carries forward the legacy of the large Pantheon grille, the palace doors and unlimited opulence. The typical Rolls-Royce styling of the upright grille in the front and the rectangular LED headlamps with the signature fender is unmistakable. From the front, the silver bash-plate under the front bumper is the only thing that gives away the SUV credentials. Rolls-Royce’s first-ever SUV is also the world’s most expensive. Its sheer presence and relatively high ground clearance make the Cullinan the Rolls-Royce best suited to India. There’s only one version on sale – V12 petrol no less – and you can spec it to your heart’s content. Here are 10 features of one of the world’s most expensive cars ever:
1. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan features a monstrous 6.8-litre V12 petrol engine, which is capable of churning out 563bhp and 850Nm of torque. It comes mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox as a standard fit.
2. The Cullinan rides on an air suspension that receives information from a road-scanning camera and automatically adjusts the vehicle's height to compensate for imperfections in the pavement.
3. The 2021 Cullinan's V-12 powertrain consumes 12 mpg in the city, which translates to 5.1 kmpl and 20 mpg (8.5 kmpl) on the highway.
4. The spacious cabin is lined in box-grain leather, lambs-wool carpeting, beautiful wood trim, and milled aluminium accents.
5. The available rear-seat entertainment option adds a 12.0-inch screen to the back of each front seat. Along with a Wi-Fi hotspot, the Cullinan has a bespoke audio system that features 18 speakers.
6. The Rolls-Royce SUV has a host of driver-assistance technology, including night vision. Key safety features include Standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking, Standard lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist, Standard adaptive cruise control.
7. As for the way it looks, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan new model is both elegant and dynamic. However, unlike any other Rolls Royce, the Cullinan has an imposing front-end. This is largely due to the massive toothy grille, which flanks the slim laser-powered headlamps.
8. Massive wheel arches and broad shoulder lines give it the required SUV-ish stance. In line with other Rolls-Royce, the Cullinan, too, gets a single-piece door handle, meaning the passenger door opens up on the opposite side.
9. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan variants are as follows: SUV. The officials at Rolls-Royce believe in old-school charm, therefore, the Cullinan is not overly-brimmed with fancy touchscreens and exquisite features.
10. Every Cullinan has a large touchscreen infotainment system with a redundant controller on the centre console. Apple CarPlay is also included in every model.
