Ready to join the Rolls-Royce elite, but find the brand’s stately sedans fall short of expectations? Check out the Cullinan, an SUV named after the legendary diamond, that holds court with exotic SUVs such as the Ferrari Purosangue, the Lamborghini Urus, and the Bentley Bentayga.
2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan
The Cullinan was introduced for the 2019 model year, yet it sells in such small numbers and it’s so customizable that there was little need for updates until now. For 2025, Rolls-Royce introduces the Cullinan Series II, which is a fancy way to say it’s been refreshed. New details include lighting elements to showcase and illuminate the grille, additional LED front lighting, updated bumpers, and new stainless steel trim. New twill upholstery is available to dress up the cabin, and the infotainment display is now housed in a single glass panel that curves along the width of the cockpit.
Design
The Cullinan echoes its sedan predecessors though upscaled to an SUV’s proportions, with a cabin that leans back on its haunches, emphasizing the long hood and the broad front end. It wears new 23-inch wheels, each honed from a solid aluminum block, providing an air of exclusivity and commitment to excess. This Rolls-Royce may look deceptively simple at a glance, but it’s available with infinite options and upgrades, and the company’s coachbuilders will paint your Cullinan any color you like.
Powertrain
The Cullinan shares the 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine found elsewhere in the Rolls-Royce lineup, as well as an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive (AWD). It’s quiet, despite its impressive power ratings—563 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque in the base model, and 600hp and 664 lb-ft for the Black Badge model. The standard air suspension system provides a quiet and silky smooth ride, thanks to a network of cameras that constantly scans the road surface and adjusts the suspension instantly to smooth out any rough spots.
Interior
The Cullinan seats five in comfort and elegance, with skillfully integrated technology that imparts modern convenience without detracting from the classic design and quality. Rolls-Royce offers the Cullinan with a wide array of upholstery options and trim panels, including a new bamboo tweed for 2025. Of course, one of the most popular options is the Starlight headliner, infused with thousands of tiny fiber optic lights to mimic a shimmering night sky overhead, each unique to its buyer.
Technology
Infotainment and technology features are modern yet elegant. A single glass screen now houses the Cullinan’s instrument panel and touchscreen up front, while rear riders each get their own display capable of individually streaming content from the passenger’s device. The infotainment system incorporates Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and an 18-speaker audio system.
Safety
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan features standard adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warnings, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and lane-change assist. Like all Rolls-Royce models, as well as other ultra-luxury vehicles, the Cullinan has not been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Basically, these vehicles are too expensive to crash.
Pricing and Release Date
The 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan is available now. As of this writing, Rolls-Royce lists pricing starting at $407,750, though if you want the Black Badge, budget at least $472,750. While you’re checking your offshore bank accounts, keep in mind that it’s unlikely you’ll actually get a Cullinan for that little, since there are numerous tantalizing bespoke options, and they add up quickly. Then, Rolls-Royce tacks on another $2,750 for destination and handling.
