If, like us, you thought that Rolls-Royce might be immune from the allure of SUV sales, you’d be wrong. In 2019, Rolls-Royce bent to the trends and introduced what is, without question, the most luxurious SUV ever built. Named after the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found, the Cullinan is outfitted in the finest tradition of British opulence. Controversy comes in equal measure thanks to the Cullinan’s exterior styling and extraordinary road presence. But as the saying goes, “When you’ve got it, flaunt it!”
Luxury can also be found under the hood of the Cullinan, where you’ll see a 6.75-liter turbocharged V12 engine. The 571-horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque is sufficient enough to propel this more than 6,000-pound SUV with authority. Inside, the Cullinan shrouds its occupants in silence. It’s difficult to fathom just how quiet and refined the Cullinan really is.
The Cullinan doesn’t have many natural predators that don’t already share the Rolls-Royce nameplate, but the closest is the Bentley Bentayga. Like other Bentleys, the Bentayga prioritizes driver engagement a bit more than the Rolls-Royce. The Bentayga is quite happy to be tossed around like a much smaller and sportier SUV. But if conspicuous luxury is all that will do, there is only one SUV.
