AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a luxury suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.
Specifications
Engine
6.75L Twin-Turbo V12
Horsepower
592 hp
Torque
664 lb-ft
0–60 mph
4.9 sec
Top speed
155 mph
Drivetrain
AWD
Seats
5
Combined MPG
14 mpg (12 city / 16 hwy)
Range
229 miles
MSRP
$450,000
Body style
Luxury SUV
The verdict
What's good
Magic Carpet Ride suspension absorbs motorway expansion joints so smoothly occupants barely register them
Rear Theatre Pack transforms the cabin into a genuine private cinema on long hauls
Black Badge darkened exterior trim reads more driver-focused than the standard Cullinan
Starlight headliner craftsmanship is unmatched by any production vehicle at any price
What's not
Below-average reliability scores relative to price create real ownership anxiety
Turning circle in city car parks is a genuine daily inconvenience
Rear three-quarter visibility is nearly nonexistent due to thick D-pillars
Service scheduling at Rolls-Royce dealers often involves long waits or distant appointments
The engine
6.75L Twin-Turbo V12
6.75L Twin-Turbo V12
Rolls-Royce's 6.75-liter twin-turbo V12 is engineered for silence and a tidal wave of low-rev torque — it never strains, delivering effortless 'waftability' with the tachometer barely stirring.
The 6.75-liter displacement is a Rolls-Royce tradition dating to 1959; this BMW-derived V12 is hand-built and deliberately detuned for serenity rather than headline power.
Rolls famously quotes power as 'adequate' — the 6.75L badge honors a displacement the marque has used for over 60 years.
Most of its peak torque is available just off idle, so the car surges without ever sounding busy.
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The six sub-scores behind the 85 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value