CROWN JEWEL
The Rolls-Royce of SUVs, the Cullinan,
has arrived in Southeast Asia.
The SUV continues its inexorable foray into the automobile market with another iconic marque joining the fray. On 7 August, the much-anticipated RollsRoyce Cullinan (S$1.3 million) was revealed for the Southeast Asian region with a grand reception at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore.
The Cullinan is as formidable a presence as it was promised to be, at over 2.5 tonnes, 5.3m long and 2.1m wide. Up front, its engine is a suitably massive 6.74-litre twin-turbocharged V12. The air suspension system can be lowered by 40mm for easier access or raised by the same to conquer off-road obstacles.
Inside, the famed Rolls-Royce luxury is as present as ever. Opting for the Individual Seat configuration gains a fixed centre console in the rear that includes a drinks cabinet and refrigerator — it even comes with branded glassware. This format also includes something unique to the luxury SUV segment: a glass partition between the passenger and luggage compartments. This makes for a quieter ride and, more importantly, means that cool air will no longer escape when the tailgate is open. The Cullinan also stays on top of current technology with touchscreens for both front and rear passengers, and a full complement of modern driving aids.
Touring with Rolls-Royce in the region is a fellow stalwart in luxury transport, Sanlorenzo. The Italian yachtmaker has an ideal partner for the Cullinan in its new crossover line, which includes the 27m SX88. Like the Cullinan, it is a modern vehicle crafted out of timeless elegance, luxuriously appointed but uncompromising in mobility. www. rolls-roycemotorcars.com
The Cullinan is as formidable a presence
as it was promised to be, at over
2.5 tonnes, 5.3m long and 2.1m wide. Up front, its engine is a suitably massive
6.74-litre twin-turbocharged V12.