ROLLS-ROYCE has debuted is Cullinan Sequence II in Sydney this week, the up to date luxurious SUV attracting what the importer says is a youthful and extra various clientele to the model.
Priced from $777,000 plus on-road prices (+$72,000) in ‘base’ kind, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Sequence II is alleged to “command the city house” with its 6.75-litre V12 providing “easy efficiency”, or extra exactly 440kW at 5000rpm and 900Nm at 1750rpm.
Rolls-Royce quotes a 0-100km/h time of 5.2 seconds for the 2734kg Cullinan with an electronically restricted prime pace of 250km/h.
And it appears this easy energy can be skilled by extra Rolls-Royce house owners than ever earlier than. Rolls-Royce says lower than 10 per cent of its automobiles are chauffer pushed, the typical age of householders particularly falling to 43 years, down from 56 years in 2010.
“Australia is among the many prime 5 markets inside Asia Pacific for Cullinan. We’re seeing right here in Australia in addition to globally that Cullinan is attracting a youthful and extra various group of purchasers to the marque,” mentioned Rolls-Royce Motor Vehicles Asia-Pacific regional director Irene Nikkein.
In truth, that discount in possession age has prompted most of the Cullinan’s updates.
Verticality performs a extra current ingredient of the general design, the fascia resembling “illuminated skyscrapers” and punctuated with eyebrow-like daytime working lights and redesigned air intakes.
Additional again, a characteristic line leads from the tail-light ahead to the Cullinan’s floating wheel hub, whereas the exhaust retailers at the moment are built-in into the bodywork.
Out there 23-inch wheels noticed a modest tweak to the car’s Magic Carpet air suspension, the one obvious transforming of the automotive’s mechanical gear.
In addressing the wants of its youthful purchaser set, Rolls-Royce has improved connectivity within the Cullinan to permit the connection of two streaming units to the rear screens, which now incorporate a Bespoke interface for streaming automotive administration and seating features comparable to therapeutic massage, heating and cooling.
Web connectivity permits a Wi-Fi hotspot connection and impartial streaming for every display screen, whereas Bluetooth headphones “of any sort” might now be paired with the rear seat leisure system.
Alternately, passengers might select to benefit from the 18-speaker Bespoke Audio system with its personal 18-channel, 1400-watt amplifier.
Additional ahead, and immediately in entrance of the entrance seat passenger, is an illuminated fascia panel not in contrast to that discovered within the Ghost and Spectre. That includes a novel cityscape graphic impressed by the world’s skyscrapers, the panel could also be customised to particular person tastes in collaboration with Rolls-Royce Bespoke designers.
Smartphone connectivity permits Cullinan Sequence II house owners to function choose car features remotely by way of the Rolls-Royce Whispers app. Leather-based and bamboo-sourced materials upholster the cabin, with 51 colored thread choices out there.
Seating choices for 4 or 5 passengers stay, whereas cargo capability is unchanged at 600 – 1930 litres. The break up tailgate is retained with the replace, as is the Cullinan’s wise assortment of onerous button- and touchscreen controls.
The updates, Rolls-Royce says, evolve the Cullinan’s place throughout the model, “proving as soon as extra that the way forward for this marque can be formed in partnership with its purchasers and characterised by beautiful modern crafts”.
Regionally, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Sequence II is prone to rival the likes of the Bentley Bentayga Mulliner (from $646,800) and Ferrari Purosangue (from $728,000) when buyer deliveries begin within the fourth quarter of 2024.
2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Sequence II pricing*:
Cullinan (a) | $777,000 | (+$72,000) |
Cullinan Black Badge (a) | $895,000 | (+$85,000) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
