DRIVEN + VIDEO: The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Gets Dissected By Top Gear's Chris Harris — Does It DELIVER?

DRIVEN + VIDEO: The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Gets Dissected By Top Gear's Chris Harris — Does It DELIVER?
Love it or hate it, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is here to stay.

If you've been glugging down the haterade though, there's one silver lining here. The Cullinan is so damn expensive, we're thinking there won't be too many floating around. So, there's that.

But if you've been wondering about how Rolls-Royce would take a sport-utility vehicle and up the ante, well, you've come to the right place. That's because Top Gear's Chris Harris spent some time with one and the publication has put out a video review.

So, sit back and get dialed in, Spies.


Chris Harris doesn’t like SUVs. So we sent him to drive one of the most expensive SUVs in the world. Here’s his take on Rolls-Royce’s all-new Cullinan.



MDarringerMDarringer - 12/22/2018 11:08:13 AM
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This Christmas I am quite thankful that Chris Harris is not a personal friend. My wife thinks he's hot and would make babies with him right and left and she's a fertile Mrytle. I like him tremendously, so I could not fault either of them for their actions. Hell, I'd probably make a martini and cheer them on. This review is spot-on and dead accurate about the Rolls Royce Cunanan. The video showcases Chris Harris' wit, charm, and intelligence. I have facial hair at the moment. I wonder if the wife wants to fantasize. Oh honey...


CANADIANCOMMENTSCANADIANCOMMENTS - 12/22/2018 11:32:23 AM
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@MD- For it's size I was a little surprised at the lack of luggage space. I suppose you send your luggage on ahead when you are in that snack bracket. But you should have space for 2 good sized dogs are least, or 4 large suitcases. It would have more room if the back window has not so raked as well. Add another 30cm to 50cm to it and it would be more useful overall.


MDarringerMDarringer - 12/22/2018 11:37:26 AM
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To be really honest, the Cunanan comes off more as a Kardashian barge than anything useful. I have money--not THAT level of money--but I wonder why rich people have no common sense and want things like the RR Cunanan or the Bentley Bentiguan or the Lamborghini Uterus.

This is just a BMW X7 with a Chinese counterfeit RR body on it.


MDarringerMDarringer - 12/22/2018 12:04:31 PM
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@CC I got voted down for having a hot sex life.


CANADIANCOMMENTSCANADIANCOMMENTS - 12/22/2018 3:51:44 PM
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@MD- A bit too clueless in my younger days to get a wife so I don't mind those who are living a fuller life. Mind you sleeping with a dog on you bed and wasting all your dough on suits and bicycles has it's benefits.


MDarringerMDarringer - 12/22/2018 4:41:47 PM
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My wife has her own money and is quite successful without me. She's also always been a car hound. Imagine a female version of my personality.


xjug1987axjug1987a - 12/22/2018 3:02:46 PM
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Love it, always entertaining Matt!


MDarringerMDarringer - 12/22/2018 3:09:13 PM
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She does find him hot and I'll leave it at that. I like him too because he knows his stuff, so with a little exaggeration...


PUGPROUDPUGPROUD - 12/22/2018 5:03:54 PM
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No offense Matt but are we really discussing your wife's choice in men. Hasn't that question been answered?


MDarringerMDarringer - 12/22/2018 6:18:04 PM
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You have ZERO sense of humor, Mr. Literal. I guess I'm not a sheltered, judgmental prude like you.


PUGPROUDPUGPROUD - 12/23/2018 6:55:51 AM
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Dial back the medication Matt, I'm worried about you man.


MDarringerMDarringer - 12/23/2018 9:58:53 AM
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No you're not. You got caught being humorless and you feel embarrassed, so you're trying to save face. You should just have admitted that you were judgmental and laughed it off.


mre30mre30 - 12/22/2018 8:25:46 PM
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Honestly, the primary business case for cars like the Cunanan, the Bentoaureg, the Uranus and any number of Porsches, is to convince the prospective customers that if they buy or lease one, they will have a higher likelihood of getting laid.

So, MD's extensive communication of his personal observations on this topic seems entirely 'on-point'.


MDarringerMDarringer - 12/22/2018 11:41:08 PM
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My wife read this thread and died of laughter.


Section_31_JTKSection_31_JTK - 12/22/2018 10:28:11 PM
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It's a bespoke SUV for the uber wealthy - boring to look at and drive.


mre30mre30 - 12/23/2018 11:21:42 AM
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I went to BMW Manhattan yesterday to check out the new X5 (platform mate of Cullinan) which they have on the floor. I was surprised how small it seemed. I also sat in a Cullinan at the NYC launch event in June and you to Chris' point about how the cargo area is small so that the backseat area can be large is entirely correct.

The front seat area of the X5 seemed wide and premium but the back seat was lacking legroom and felt claustrophobic and even narrow. It was strange. The Audi Q7/Bentayga had a much wider-feeling and more airy cabin. The MB ML350 seemed huge in comparison.

I think the Cullinan back seat, in real life, is going to seem narrow. I think there are some significant packaging issues with the Rolls. Plus its ugly

At the end of the day, I think the Range Rover-L still dominates.


PUGPROUDPUGPROUD - 12/23/2018 11:41:59 AM
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I would explain it to you Matt but I cannot comprehend it for you.


MDarringerMDarringer - 12/23/2018 12:07:33 PM
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Nice try, ding dong. #fail


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