2024 Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Name: 2024 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Review
Brand: Rolls-Royce

Release Date: Summer 2023

Estimated Price: Starting around $375,000

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2024 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Review

byKurt Niebuhr^{Senior Vehicle Test Editor
Kurt Niebuhr has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. A automotive photographer by trade, Kurt is now one of Edmunds' high-performance test drivers. He's driven and photographed hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles all over the world, so Kurt's library of automotive experiences would certainly make for a good book. When not dreaming about getting his racing license or trying to buy out-of-date film for his cameras, Kurt can usually be found cursing at his 1966 Mustang.}

Pros

One the most luxurious vehicles on the road
Effortless power from twin-turbo V12 engine
Nearly infinite levels of customization
Modicum of off-road ability

Cons

Controversial styling
Expensive enough to require a mortgage

What's new

Blue Shadow edition, limited to 62 vehicles, features unique paint and interior trim
Part of the first Cullinan generation introduced for 2019

Overview

Though it might seem obvious, the Cullinan is, quite literally, the Rolls-Royce of SUVs. Imbued with the same incredible luxury and a head-spinning amount of customization, the Cullinan mixes both modern and traditional luxury into an SUV. Power is derived from a massive twin-turbocharged V12 engine driving all four wheels and is available in two states of tune: 563 horsepower and 592 horses in the Black Badge models. Seating for either four or five is possible depending on the rear seat configuration.

Most every Cullinan is built to order, so it will be rare to see two identical examples on the road. But for 2024, Rolls-Royce is introducing what it calls the Blue Shadow for 62 lucky buyers with some very deep pockets. Based on the Black Badge model, which packs 592 hp and is capable of more athletic handling than the standard model, the Blue Shadow celebrates the transition from blue skies to the dark of space with a dazzling, rich blue paint job, unique interior upholstery and trim as well as matching luggage, and a 1:8 scale model of the Blue Shadow Cullinan, just because.

As far as ultimate luxury goes, we think it's safe to say the Cullinan doesn't really have any competition. That said, there are other ultra-luxury SUVs should the Rolls-Royce just not tick your boxes. The obvious competitor is the Bentley Bentayga EWB (as in extended wheelbase) but you mustn't overlook the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS. Of course if you just won't drive anything but a Rolls-Royce, there's the more traditional Phantom on offer.

Which Cullinan does Edmunds recommend?

Even with the ability to build the Cullinan any way we'd like, this year we're inclined to recommend the Black Badge Blue Shadow edition. Not only is production limited to 62 vehicles, but we can't get enough of the deep blue paint, black exterior trim and the absolutely over-the-top outer space-themed interior detailing. We also love the idea of getting a full set of matching luggage as well as the included 1:8 scale model of the Blue Shadow Cullinan.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan models

The 2024 Rolls-Royce Cullinan is a four-door ultra-luxury SUV available in two trim levels: Cullinan and Black Badge. Depending on the seating arrangement you select, the Cullinan seats either four or five and is powered by a 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine. In standard form the Cullinan makes 563 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque, while the Black Badge ups the power output to 592 hp and 644 lb-ft. Power is routed to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Nearly every aspect of the Cullinan, both inside and out, is open to customization. Standard features include:

Cullinan

22-inch wheels
Laser headlights
Adaptive air suspension
Rear wheel steering
Electronically retracting hood ornament
Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)
Keyless entry
Full leather upholstery
Panoramic sunroof
Heated and ventilated front seats with massage
Heated steering wheel
Heated rear seats
10.25-inch touchscreen
Smartphone connectivity
Navigation
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Rolls-Royce and the car in front)
Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Black Badge

Unique paint
Blue hood ornament
Special interior with distinctive trim and leather upholstery
Matching luggage set
1:8 scale model of the vehicle

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