Rolls-Royce Cullinan Sequence II updates luxurious model’s bestseller

Since its launch in 2018, the Cullinan SUV has turn out to be Rolls-Royce’s hottest mannequin. Rolls is now making use of some design and tech updates to make sure it stays that manner.

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Sequence II includes a refreshed exterior highlighted by tall vertical daytime working lights that body the headlights and grille, which itself is now illuminated. The entrance bumper now bends downward as properly, mixing with the working lights to create a line totally encircling the grille. Different modifications embrace a trim line working alongside the edges of the Cullinan and a chrome steel piece between the exhaust retailers within the rear bumper.

The Cullinan Sequence II can be accessible with 23-inch wheels—a primary for the Cullinan—and is out there in Black Badge spec from launch. The Black Badge therapy brings darkened exterior trim, an possibility for carbon fiber inside trim, and a extra vigorous shade palette.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Sequence II

Inside, the dashboard now incorporates a miniature model of the Spirit of Ecstasy hood decoration under the clock, in addition to the illuminated front-passenger fascia panel beforehand seen on the Ghost sedan and Spectre electrical coupe. To make this, 7,000 dots are laser-etched onto safety glass at totally different angles to create a notion of depth inside the flat sprint panel.

For infotainment, the Cullinan switches to the Spirit working system that debuted on the Spectre. Wifi connectivity and an 18-speaker audio system are included as properly, together with an app known as Whispers that lets homeowners ship instructions to the automobile’s navigation system, remotely lock and unlock the doorways, and monitor the automobile’s location.

The Cullinan Sequence II additionally marks the debut of a brand new inside materials Rolls-Royce calls Duality Twill, a cloth produced from bamboo sourced from a grove on the Mediterranean Côte d’Azur neighboring Rolls-Royce founder Sir Henry Royce’s onetime winter house. A full inside made with this material can incorporate as much as 2.2 million stitches with 11 miles of thread and takes 20 hours to finish, based on the automaker.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Sequence II

Unchanged is the twin-turbocharged 6.7-liter V-12, which drives all 4 wheels by an 8-speed computerized transmission. This engine makes as much as 591 hp and 663 pound-feet of torque in Black Badge fashions, which even have model-specific throttle and transmission calibration geared toward livelier acceleration.

Count on the Cullinan Sequence II to start out deliveries later this 12 months as a 2025 mannequin. Will probably be adopted by an up to date Ghost Sequence II, which ought to arrive subsequent 12 months.