Shortly before his sixth birthday Rolls Royce Cullinan has received a bolder face and an even fancier interior.
Most of the visual changes with the so-called Series II update were made at the front, where there is a new, slightly higher radiator grille, which is available with lighting for the first time.
This is flanked by a new set of headlights, which are now framed by an L-shaped driving arc. The lower air intakes replace the rectangular shape in favor of a slightly more aggressive and less classic Rolls-Royce shape.
The decision for a sportier look could be due to the fact that the average age of Rolls-Royce buyers has fallen from 56 years in 2010 to 43 years old today.
There are new skirting boards and gloss black sills along the sides, as well as fresh alloy wheel designs, including a new 23-inch option.
At the rear, the changes are limited to the lower bumper, where glossy black is the new black. The exhaust tailpipes now have a highly polished stainless steel surround, while the bumper plate has been given a brushed stainless steel look.
Step inside and the interior immediately feels familiar. Although the architecture of the dashboard has not changed, the upper area now consists of a single pane of glass that extends across the entire width of the vehicle.
Behind the glass is BMW’s latest infotainment system – renamed Spirit in Rolls-Royce cars – and a new customizable digital instrument display.
Those sitting in the rear seats can pair Bluetooth headphones with the sound system or enjoy the 1400W audio system with 18 speakers.
The area in front of the passenger is an “Illuminated Fascia” area that houses a laser-etched 3D-effect cityscape graphic and the Cullinan wordmark. If you don’t like the standard design, Rolls-Royce’s Bespoke department can create a personalized piece of art instead.
Sandwiched between the instrument panel and infotainment screen is an analog clock, beneath which is an illuminated stainless steel Spirit of Ecstasy figurine housed in glass.
The Cullinan’s interior has been revamped with a selection of new materials, such as: B. new open-pore woods and a new rayon twill seat fabric made from bamboo, called Duality Twill, which can be embroidered with the brand’s interlocking R logo.
A full Duality Twill interior takes approximately 20 hours to complete and involves 2.2 million stitches and nearly 11 miles of thread.
Alternatively, buyers can choose the Placed Perforation trim, which features up to 107,000 perforations spaced 0.8 to 1.2 millimeters apart to recreate a cloud scene over Rolls-Royce’s Goodwood headquarters.
Since it’s a Rolls-Royce, most customers are likely to do a deep dive into the car’s options or seek the services of the company’s bespoke customization department.
The Cullinan continues to be powered by a 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12 gasoline engine.
The company hasn’t released specs on the powertrain, but expect it to still produce 420kW/850Nm in standard trim and 441kW/900Nm in Black Badge models.
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