Rolls-Royce Cullinan review: the bar is raised for luxury SUVs

The V12 engine-powered new model starts at a hefty £272,000

Rolls-Royce Cullinan
(Image credit: Rolls-Royce)

From the outset, Rolls-Royce was unequivocal in its mission to make the ultimate go-anywhere luxury motor car - the Cullinan is, after all, named after the largest diamond ever discovered.

Admittedly, the new model’s looks can have a “Marmite” effect: the shiny pantheon grille with the Spirit of Ecstasy perched atop are unlikely to be features that potential buyers expect to see on a 4x4. But there is no denying that this exquisitely crafted car transports its occupants in sumptuous luxury, and having used the Cullinan as my everyday vehicle for a week, I have become fond of its looks too.

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