Ever since its launch, the Cullinan SUV received major recognition and has definitely ruled over the spot for being one of the most luxurious SUVs to be produced. The Cullinan, 2019 model went on to make a large amount of profit for the brand and will do so, for another year. However, 2025 calls for a mid-cycle refresh, and the vehicle has already been spotted being tested on the streets of Munich. And just as the brand hinted, the Cullinan series II does bear all design cues from the new Spectre EV. Rolls-Royce facelifts are quite discreet, so much so one can barely tell what has changed. Although it is hard to pinpoint precisely the updates the prototype is carrying, we still have something for you.
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The front facade of the 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan has been entirely revamped, with the entire lower section of the prototypes being revealed, the other parts however, can be concealed with gray camouflage gear, just to keep the hype intact. The headlamps have a new internal design and the iconic Pantheon grille has been revamped as well. It now boasts a unique horizontal line that separates the vertical slats from the top of the grille.
At the rear end, the new design of the lower fascia was not covered, and we can also witness a new design for the lower section of the rear bumper. The black plastic cladding now goes higher all the way up to the quarter panels, giving it an athletic finish. The exhaust tips now get square finishers, which is a indeed sophisticated design and are also larger than the ones used for the current generation Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
However, it is still unclear about the interior updates. Uncertainty also lies with the powertrain, as Rolls-Royce typically does not make significant changes while updating models. Additionally, this update is also expected to extend the lifecycle of the Cullinan as Rolls-Royce has already pledged to go purely electric by the end of the decade, announcing it will not introduce another V12 vehicle. Well, that might be heartbreak for some, considering people with deep pockets, or the ones who are capable of keeping a Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ekleipsis Private collection in their garage. They always just want something extra for their limited edition commuters, whether in terms of luxury or some extra ponies, even if it's with the standard V12 that the brand offers.
Cullinan does receive the second generation, but the engine stays the same, the 2024 Cullinan is set to be available at the dealerships, somewhere around the winter of 2024, and the new style is intended to keep the luxurious SUV fresh until its inevitable EV replacement arrives further down the line. The Rolls-Royce Spectre currently fills in the shoes for the brand’s electric ambitions.
The current generation Rolls-Royce Cullinan comes packed with a monstrous 6.75L Twin-Turbocharged V12 engine. This is capable of generating 563 horsepower and goes from 0-60 mph in 5.0 seconds. However, there are limited edition Black Badge models as well, which are capable of churning out 592 horsepower, both variants come with an eight-speed automatic transmission. They also come standard with all-wheel drive and an air suspension that keeps the car level on all surfaces. The Cullinan has been offering impressive performance for its size, combining luxury and comfort, and the fullsize SUV is capable of off-roading as well. It delivers a smooth and refined driving performance and anticipation still remains on what wonders the 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan will bring with itself.
