DRIVEN + VIDEO: So, What's The FIRST Rolls-Royce SUV, The Cullinan, REALLY Like?

You know, a funny thing has happened to me in regards to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

At first, I hated it. I despised the concept of a Rolls-Royce sport-utility vehicle and I didn't like its looks. Fast forward to today, however, and I've grown to dig it.

While I am sure no one will be surprised that I still find its exterior design a bit jarring, its interior is yet another work of Rolls-Royce art.

Now that an automotive authority has had some wheel time, I knew I had to share this video review with you. Although I am sure a Land Rover Range Rover would be a better buy — especially from a value perspective — for some folks they just need to make a statement.

No question, the Cullinan will be able to make good on that. Check out the review, below!



Here it is, then, the most luxurious off-roader in the world. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is a big, bold (oh my, is it bold) 4x4 weighing in at 2.7 tonnes.

Rolls-Royce wants it to be the most luxurious off-roader in the world. It's more expensive than its rivals - only the Bentley Bentayga and Lamborghini Urus get close - and is packed with lavish trim and equipment.

And we've tested it, on-road and off. Join us inside the Cullinan for a smooth, quiet ride.

Dexter1 - 10/28/2018 10:28:15 AM

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It reminds me of early Range Rovers — greenhouse glass all around. Tall. Boxy. Great visibility. It's exactly what Rolls Royce should have done when producing an over-the-top SUV. My opinion ...

Agent00R - 10/28/2018 10:53:45 AM

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Very true!

The massive amount of glass definitely is old-school Rover...

mre30 - 10/28/2018 11:48:08 PM

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I've seen it in person twice and both times came away feeling like I was sitting in one of those Morris London taxi black cabs - that's what the proportions are like.

It might take some getting used to.

MDarringer - 10/28/2018 10:34:03 AM

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I'd go with the BMW version the X7.

Agent00R - 10/28/2018 10:53:18 AM

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No kidding?

So, X7 > Range Rover > Cullinan?

OR, X7 > Cullinan > Range Rover?

MDarringer - 10/28/2018 11:06:39 AM

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The Range Rover and Cunanan are both vile so X7 then nothing. Once the next generation GLS shows up, that will likely change.

PUGPROUD - 10/28/2018 11:54:35 AM

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Interior nice, exterior not so much. But really shouldn't the Rolls-Royce of SUV's accelerate 0-60 substantially better than 5 seconds! "I would pass you the Grey Poupon old chap but I would have to slow my Benteyga down."

TomM - 10/28/2018 5:34:16 PM

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THe Bentley Mulsanne does not come in below 5 seconds

WHen your vehicle weighs as much as this - 5 seconds is pretty good to me- since few of the owners will ever go that fast. THe interior of this car is exquisite - and the vehicle itself outside - looks better in person than it does in pics.

THese Handmade vehicles cannot be compared on most levels especially with a cow catcher Lexus - th Rolls is well above and beyond those other vehicles.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 10/28/2018 1:06:11 PM

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I have recently seen a bunch of Bentley Bentayga's in my area as of late. White and Black versions. One wine coloured. I suppose one of these will show up before long. A Lexus LX570 is likely bolted together better than these or anything else in this new lofty segment.

USNA1999 - 10/29/2018 11:32:33 AM

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But you are still driving a LEXUS, I mean Land Cruiser and not a Bentley. That is why people with that kind of money purchase them and not LX570s.

MrEE - 10/28/2018 10:56:45 PM

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Strange a mainstream 4wd feature such as torque vectoring would be missing. The individual wheel braking is what basic traction control and stability control uses and isn't the same as a torque vectoring differental.

Holydude - 10/29/2018 1:55:49 PM

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Ugly as fck...

dumpsty - 10/29/2018 3:24:48 PM

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Eventhough, I'm a Mulsanne fan, it's hard not to like the Cullinan. Either in the standard or sport trim. It's what I expected the Bentayga to have been - at least somewhat like it.

You look at the Cullinan, and instantly "take it seriously". It's a mature-looking, capable, ultra-luxury SUV for every occasion. Why arrive in a limo when you could step out of a Cullinan. Unless it's an extended version of the Cullinan.