[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/rolls-royce-cullinan-reviews\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/rolls-royce-cullinan-reviews\/","headline":"Rolls-Royce Cullinan Reviews","name":"Rolls-Royce Cullinan Reviews","description":"Another big name has joined the SUV race and this time, it\u2019s luxurious. That sentence could well be the tagline for the launch of the Rolls Royce Cullinan if it was ever made into a Hollywood blockbuster. Crap jokes aside though, the arrival of the Cullinan is a big deal because it represents Rolls-Royce\u2019s first ever SUV. Also, high-end names like Jaguar and Bentley have been making headlines with their debut offroaders for months already. It\u2019s not like Rolls-Royce to […]","datePublished":"2018-11-22","dateModified":"2018-11-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Roll-Royce-Cullinans-front-side-3-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Roll-Royce-Cullinans-front-side-3-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/rolls-royce-cullinan-reviews\/","about":["4x4 Cars","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":479,"keywords":["Rolls-Royce","Rolls-Royce Cullinan","Rolls-Royce SUV"],"articleBody":"Another big name has joined the SUV race and this time, it\u2019s luxurious.That sentence could well be the tagline for the launch of the Rolls Royce Cullinan if it was ever made into a Hollywood blockbuster.Crap jokes aside though, the arrival of the Cullinan is a big deal because it represents Rolls-Royce\u2019s first ever SUV. Also, high-end names like Jaguar and Bentley have been making headlines with their debut offroaders for months already. It\u2019s not like Rolls-Royce to be phased by a little catch-up and finally, the Cullinan is here.Is it any good though? We looked at the first wave of reviews to get the lowdown\u2026\u2018Awesome but balanced\u2019 First, some details. The Cullinan uses a 6.75-litre V12 twin-turbo petrol engine, which sends 563bhp through an eight-speed automatic gearbox to all four wheels. This gets it from a standstill up to 62mph in 5.2 seconds with a limited top speed of 155mph, which is crazy for a car weighing more than two and a half tonnes (2,660kg). But then again, for a car that costs upwards of \u00a3250,000, you\u2019d demand something special.How does it translate out on the road though? Auto Express\u2019 Ray Massey was duly impressed, describing the Cullinan\u2019s acceleration as \u2018awesome but balanced\u2019 and a \u2018dramatic boost of power\u2019.Pace is one thing, yet despite the car\u2019s size and heft, Mr Massey noted the steering and handling was \u2018amazingly nimble\u2019 and \u2018more precise than the more stately Phantom limousine\u2019.Top Gear added that even if you were blindfolded, you\u2019d know you were in a Rolls-Royce within 50 yards of setting off. Top Gear phrased the experience well in its review, likening the Cullinan to \u2018a Phantom that can go off-road\u2019.When Top Gear did take it on to more challenging surfaces, the test route wasn\u2019t exactly the toughest, but it did note how the Cullinan effortlessly tackled off-road rubble and ruts.Rolls-Royce has been a byword for peerless luxury since forever, so does this new SUV maintain that luxurious focus? Of course. Autocar found the cabin fit and finish to be \u2018as terrific as you\u2019d hope\u2019, with \u2018great material choices beautifully constructed\u2019.Car Magazine – which delivered arguably the best headline: \u2018rocks and a Roller\u2019 – agreed the cabin quality was \u2018superb\u2019 and \u2018a notch or two above the Bentayga, let alone the Range Rover\u2019.They wrote: \u2018It\u2019s not just the look and feel of the leather, wood and metal controls; it\u2019s the lovely fluent movement of those controls, including the column-mounted transmission wand and the organ-stop real-metal vent controls.\u2019RatingsSo how do the big mags rate the Cullinan?Car Magazine and Autocar went with four out of five stars, while Top Gear gave it an equivalent rating of 8\/10.Finally, Auto Express rated the Cullinan 4.5 stars, labelling it \u2018audacious, awesome, luxuriously practical and beautifully crafted\u2019."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Rolls-Royce Cullinan Reviews","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/rolls-royce-cullinan-reviews\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]