2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan

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Rating9.2

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Fullsize SUV
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$325,000
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Exhilarating performance from the twin-turbocharged V12 engine

Considerable body lean while driving on twisty roads

Cullinan is an all-new model launched for 2019 MY

A plethora of customization options

Fuel economy takes a slight hit due to the heftiness

Unrivaled luxury and craftsmanship

Specs & Features

$325,000

price

563 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

627 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.8L 12cyl AWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 Rolls Royce Cullinan is a proud member of the fullsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Bentayga Speed, the Lamborghini Urus, and the Land Rover Range Rover SV Autobiography LWB. With a standalone trim, the Rolls Royce Cullinan starts off at a base price of MSRP $325,000. Its 6.75L twin-turbocharged V12 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 571 horsepower and 626 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 4.8 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 7,275 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the Rolls Royce Cullinan manages to get a combined estimated rating of 14 MPG, which is just average for the class, with most of its rivals reaching similar numbers. It also has a ground clearance of 8 inches.

Buying Advice

With a standalone trim, you might feel there is nothing wrong to go while configuring your Rolls Royce Cullinan. However, it offers a myriad of options that can be confusing to try and see which one works out the best for you. If you have the budget for it, we say go ahead and get the Cullinan Viewing Suite – you won’t regret it! It has an appealing mystique to your SUV.

Trims

    Base
    $325,000 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$325,000- $327,750

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

9.23

Horsepower

563 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque

627 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

Capacity

5

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$70,150- $95,750

Gasoline

7.4

362 hp @ 5000 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

7

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$73,900- $92,600

Gasoline

7.59

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

7

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$75,195- $97,295

Gasoline

7.3

420 hp @ 5600 rpm

460 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

7

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$65,500- $90,200

Gasoline

7.24

400 hp @ 5800 rpm

413 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

7

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$73,205- $99,595

Gasoline

7.71

450 hp @ 5500 rpm

510 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

8

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$165,000- $267,700

Gasoline

8.43

542 hp @ 6000 rpm

568 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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$42,050- $59,500

Gasoline

7.53

311 hp @ 6000 rpm

293 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$89,160- $208,200

Gasoline

7.98

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.5 sec--
    4.4 sec12.7 sec-
    5.1 sec13.7 sec115 mph
    2019 BMW X7

    Ranked #4

    5.6 sec14.2 sec129 mph
    5.7 sec14.2 sec140 mph
    5.9 sec--

    2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      12 mpg20 mpg14 mpg6.8 gal.-
      2019 BMW X7

      Ranked #1

      20 mpg25 mpg22 mpg21.9 gal.438/547.5 mi.
      18 mpg26 mpg21 mpg20.3 gal.385.7/548.1 mi.
      17 mpg23 mpg19 mpg27.3 gal.464.1/627.9 mi.
      16 mpg23 mpg19 mpg23.2 gal.371.2/533.6 mi.
      16 mpg22 mpg18 mpg26.4 gal.422.4/580.8 mi.

      2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        210 in.79 in.72 in.8 in.130 in.

        2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV

        Ranked #1

        224.3 in.80.5 in.74 in.8 in.130 in.

        2019 Ford Expedition MAX

        Ranked #2

        221.9 in.79.9 in.76.4 in.9.8 in.131.6 in.
        210.2 in.79.9 in.75.8 in.9.2 in.121.1 in.
        210 in.79.9 in.76.4 in.9.7 in.122.5 in.
        203.9 in.80.5 in.74.4 in.8 in.116 in.

        2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          21.2 cu.ft.--
          19.3 cu.ft.-103.3 cu.ft.
          2019 BMW X7

          Ranked #2

          48.6 cu.ft.97.3 cu.ft.90.4 cu.ft.
          31.8 cu.ft.-68.6 cu.ft.
          17.1 cu.ft.116.6 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          15.3 cu.ft.107.7 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.

          2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -21.2 cu.ft.--
            2019 BMW X7

            Ranked #2

            89.7 cu.ft.48.6 cu.ft.90.4 cu.ft.-
            -16.6 cu.ft.95.1 cu.ft.-
            39.8 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.93.8 cu.ft.-
            57.5 cu.ft.17.1 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            54.1 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.-

            2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7275 lbs.-6069 lbs.
              8700 lbs.1620 lbs.5685 lbs.
              8500 lbs.1621 lbs.5679 lbs.
              8300 lbs.1522 lbs.5311 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1885 lbs.5264 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1794 lbs.4974 lbs.

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              MPG Combined : 14 mpg

              0-60 : 4.5 sec

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