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Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Rolls-Royce's first SUV: twin-turbo V12 power with 540 mm of wading ability.12

Researched October 29, 2026 from 34 sources

Also called

  • Dilaudid of SUVsCar and Driver used it in 2019 for the way the Cullinan eases the body and quiets the mind.3

At a glance

0300600
563–592 hpPower
0510
4.5–5 s0–60 mph
0125250
243–250 km/hTop speed
05001,000
850–900 N·mTorque
01,5003,000
2,600–2,831 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.123412131415

Engine
6.75 L twin-turbo V12 (N74B68)4
Layout
Front-engine, permanent AWD; four-wheel steering4
Gearbox
ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic4
Built at
Goodwood plant, West Sussex, United Kingdom4

The story

Younger clients wanted a Rolls-Royce for life off the beaten track. The Cullinan became its first all-wheel-drive car, took its name from the largest gem-quality rough diamond and sits between Ghost and Phantom.24

2018: The Final Challenge has no backup · The first Rolls-Royce SUV debuts20182019: Rebelle Rally Crossover victory · 4.5 seconds to 60 mph in testing · Black Badge turns up to 592 hp20192023: Blue Shadow stops at 62 cars20232024: Series II adds 23-inch wheels20242025: 3,291 deliveries lead the range20252026: Cyril Kongo paints five Cullinans2026 Rolls-Royce Cullinan: 2018–presentRolls-Royce Cullinan 20172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
GenerationsMilestones4
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YearWhat happened
2018–presentRolls-Royce Cullinan
2018The Final Challenge has no backup
2018The first Rolls-Royce SUV debuts
2019Rebelle Rally Crossover victory
20194.5 seconds to 60 mph in testing
2019Black Badge turns up to 592 hp
2023Blue Shadow stops at 62 cars
2024Series II adds 23-inch wheels
20253,291 deliveries lead the range
2026Cyril Kongo paints five Cullinans
  1. 2018

    The Final Challenge has no backup

    National Geographic explorer Cory Richards documents a camouflaged Cullinan across Scotland, Dubai and US national parks, with no spare car.5

  2. 2018

    The first Rolls-Royce SUV debuts

    It debuts on Phantom VIII-derived aluminum Architecture of Luxury with self-leveling, camera-guided air suspension, a 3,295 mm wheelbase and a 5,341 mm body.146

  3. 2019

    Rebelle Rally Crossover victory

    Emme Hall and Rebecca Donaghe take the Crossover-class win in a Cullinan after 8 days and 2,300 km through California and Nevada.7

  4. 2019

    4.5 seconds to 60 mph in testing

    Car and Driver's 2019 test records 0.83 g on the skidpad, a 48.5 m stop from 113 km/h and 19.6 L/100 km observed consumption.3

  5. 2019

    Black Badge turns up to 592 hp

    A November debut brings 900 Nm, up 50 Nm, and a reworked chassis. Low mode engages revised all-wheel drive and steering.1

  6. 2023

    Blue Shadow stops at 62 cars

    Inspired by the Kármán Line, this Black Badge collection gets Stardust Blue paint, a titanium Spirit of Ecstasy and a ceiling embroidered with the Moon.8

  7. 2024

    Series II adds 23-inch wheels

    New lights, an illuminated grille and a glass-fronted dashboard arrive; the twin-turbo V12, eight-speed automatic and full-time AWD carry over.49

  8. 2025

    3,291 deliveries lead the range

    Cullinan deliveries rise 27.1% in 2025 to about 58% of Rolls-Royce volume, making the V12 SUV the brand's bestseller.10

  9. 2026

    Cyril Kongo paints five Cullinans

    Five private Black Badge commissions get individually painted ceilings with 1,344 stars each; veneer artwork lies under 10 layers of lacquer.11

Power over the years

From 563 hp to 592 hp in 1 year.

0200400600 20182020202220242026 hp 2018 · 563 hp · Launch Cullinan (571 PS)2019 · 592 hp · Black Badge (600 PS)2025 · 563 hp · Series II standard2025 · 592 hp · Series II Black Badge 592 hp Black Badge (600 PS) 563 hp Launch Cullinan (571 PS)
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YearHorsepowerModel
2018563Launch Cullinan (571 PS)
2019592Black Badge (600 PS)
2025563Series II standard
2025592Series II Black Badge

Versions

9 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Cullinan Lounge Seats

    563 hp

  • Standard

    Cullinan Individual Seats

    563 hp
  • Cullinan Series II

    Standard

    Cullinan Series II

    2025–2026

    563 hp
  • Black Badge Cullinan

    Performance

    Black Badge Cullinan

    2019–present

    592 hp

  • Special

    Cullinan Re-Belle Inspired by Fashion

    2022

  • Special

    Cullinan FuShion Inspired by Fashion

    2022

  • Limited

    Black Badge Cullinan Blue Shadow

    2023

    591 hp

    62 built

  • Limited

    Black Badge Cullinan by Cyril Kongo

    2026

    5 built

  • Limited

    Black Badge Cullinan Neon Nights

    2020

How to spot one

Look for

  • Boxy SUV proportions with a long, high hood and a large grille.1420
  • The Spirit of Ecstasy mascot stands at the front edge of the hood.20
  • Rear doors hinge at the back, leaving their handles near the front edge.1420
  • Thick stainless-steel trim runs from the rear pillar's base over the doors to the front pillar.20
  • The rear glass meets a projecting tailgate lid; the tailgate opens in two sections.220

Year by year

  1. 2019 (Black Badge)

    Black Badge introduces a black chrome mascot and 22-inch forged wheels with gear-like graphics.1

  2. 2025 (Series II)

    Slimmer headlights gain L-shaped DRLs extending downward; the grille lights up and its outer uprights become body-colored.91617

  3. 2025 (Series II)

    Two fresh 23-inch wheel designs arrive; Black Badge changes to interwoven forged spokes.91617

  4. 2025 (Series II)

    Rear bumper trim exposes larger exhaust openings, while the pipes inside stay unchanged.916

  5. 2025 (Series II)

    A full-width glass dash gains Spirit software and a lit clock cabinet with a miniature Spirit of Ecstasy.916

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Rolls-Royce Cullinan
    Cullinan
    Photo of a Rolls-Royce Phantom
    Rolls-Royce Phantom

    Rolls-Royce Phantom

    The grille and headlights share the family look; the Cullinan's tall SUV body and split tailgate separate it from the Phantom sedan.41320

Against its rivals

  • Bentley Bentayga V8

    Cullinan vs Bentley Bentayga V8

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    Cullinan4.5 s
    Bentley Bentayga V83.5 s
    12
  • Ferrari Purosangue

    Cullinan vs Ferrari Purosangue

    EPA highway economy

    Cullinan19 mpg
    Ferrari Purosangue15 mpg
    12

Prices

Value today $213.0K–$332.5K2425

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$200K$400K$600K 201820202022202420262028 Value today: $213,000–$332,500 2019 · $327,750 · US base, instrumented test2019 · $330,350 · US base incl. destination and fees2019 · $410,575 · US as tested2020 · $332,350 · US base, test-table figure2020 · $503,225 · US as tested2025 · $405,000 · US base, Series II2025 · $572,550 · US as tested, Series II2025 · $492,750 · US base, Black Badge2026 · $441,350 · US base 2023 · $368,000 · 2022 Cullinan, 1,900 miles, Bring a Trailer2024 · $325,000 · 2023 Cullinan, 3,700 miles, Bring a Trailer2025 · $248,000 · 2020 Cullinan, 1,100 miles, Bring a Trailer2025 · $200,100 · 2019 Cullinan, 33,000 miles, Bring a Trailer2025 · $345,000 · 2024 Cullinan, 6,000 miles, Bring a Trailer2025 · $298,000 · 2022 Black Badge, 8k miles, BaT2025 · $310,000 · 2021 Black Badge Neon Nights widebody, 12k miles, BaT2026 · $255,000 · 2020 Cullinan, 12,000 miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $332,500 · 2024 Cullinan, 7,000 miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $213,000 · 2021 Cullinan, 41,000 miles, Bring a Trailer $368.0K Bring a Trailer, 2023
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2019Price when new$327,750US base, instrumented test
2019Price when new$330,350US base incl. destination and fees
2019Price when new$410,575US as tested
2020Price when new$332,350US base, test-table figure
2020Price when new$503,225US as tested
2025Price when new$405,000US base, Series II
2025Price when new$572,550US as tested, Series II
2025Price when new$492,750US base, Black Badge
2026Price when new$441,350US base
2023Auction sale$368,0002022 Cullinan, 1,900 miles, Bring a Trailer
2024Auction sale$325,0002023 Cullinan, 3,700 miles, Bring a Trailer
2025Auction sale$248,0002020 Cullinan, 1,100 miles, Bring a Trailer
2025Auction sale$200,1002019 Cullinan, 33,000 miles, Bring a Trailer
2025Auction sale$345,0002024 Cullinan, 6,000 miles, Bring a Trailer
2025Auction sale$298,0002022 Black Badge, 8k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$310,0002021 Black Badge Neon Nights widebody, 12k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$255,0002020 Cullinan, 12,000 miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$332,5002024 Cullinan, 7,000 miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$213,0002021 Cullinan, 41,000 miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Value today$213,000–$332,500

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 9 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “58% of Rolls-Royce sales”
    • “A Rebelle win on winter tires”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 1 generation

  • Market

    • 5 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 34 sources
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  2. 2018 ROLLS-ROYCE CULLINAN - Archives 3 a3.myautoworld.com
  3. 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Brings Old-School Luxury into a New Age caranddriver.com
  4. Rolls-Royce Cullinan - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  5. Rolls Royce: The Final Challenge – World Media Group world-media-group.com
  6. 2023 Rolls-Royce Cullinan by Mansory | Las Vegas | RM Sotheby's rmsothebys.com
  7. Cullinan, the diamond that won the 2019 Rebelle Rally - OFFROAD Lifestyle web magazine offroadlifestyle.com
  8. Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan Blue Shadow Takes Inspiration From Outer Space bmwblog.com
  9. Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II revealed: revised super-luxury SUV ups the opulence | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  10. Rolls-Royce Global Sales 2025: Winners And Losers bmwblog.com
  11. Cyril Kongo customises a Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan | Wallpaper* wallpaper.com
  12. 2026 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Review, Pricing, and Specs caranddriver.com
  13. 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan First Drive Review: On and Off-Road, Super-Luxury Brand's First SUV Delivers thedrive.com
  14. Rolls-Royce Cullinan review - 2.6 tonnes and £250k of ultra-opulent SUV | evo evo.co.uk
  15. 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan First Test: Beyond Luxury motortrend.com
  16. 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II Review: Why We Climb Mountains thedrive.com
  17. I Drove The 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge, Here's My Honest Review - Autoblog autoblog.com
  18. Rolls-Royce Cullinan Inspired by Fashion Hits Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 bmwblog.com
  19. Rolls-Royce Reveals 'Neon Nights' Collection For Black Badge Models | Carscoops carscoops.com
  20. 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan First Drive: A True Rolls or Brand Dilution? motortrend.com
  21. Hofburg | ÖAMTC oeamtc.at
  22. Drake and Chrome Hearts Designed a One-of-One Rolls-Royce | GQ gq.com
  23. Ed Sheeran Recruits Jaykae And Aitch For 'Take Me Back To London' Remix | iHeart iheart.com
  24. Rolls-Royce Cullinan Market Values & Price History | backlist.io Market backlist.io
  25. Bonhams Cars : 2023 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Chassis no. SCATF2205PU216845 carsd.bonhams.com
  26. Rolls-Royce Cullinan Recall Means Owners Might Want to Ride Shotgun For Now - Autoblog autoblog.com
  27. Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV - MPG, running costs & CO2 2020 review | Carbuyer carbuyer.co.uk
  28. 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $200,100 on August 22, 2025 (Lot #206,450) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  29. 2026 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge | ~200 Miles | duPont REGISTRY Live pre.live.dupontregistry.com
  30. No Reserve: 2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $213,000 on October 12, 2026 (Lot #267,930) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  31. 2024 Rolls-Royce Cullinan for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $330,000 on May 22, 2026 (Lot #243,967) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $255,000 on April 6, 2026 (Lot #236,543) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. 2022 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $298,000 on December 16, 2025 (Lot #223,656) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. Widebody 2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge Neon Nights Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $310,000 on December 3, 2025 (Lot #222,164) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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