Launched in 2018 as Rolls-Royce’s inaugural SUV, the Cullinan has now undergone a comprehensive update. The 2025 Rolls Royce Cullinan Series II elevates the benchmark for luxury SUVs with its enhanced design and additional customization options, reinforcing its stature as the epitome of automotive luxury. The exterior presents a more dominant presence, and the interior has been enriched with numerous improvements.
Responding to its remarkable success and positive feedback from customers across the globe, Rolls-Royce took great care in crafting a new version of the ‘Rolls-Royce of SUVs’. Drawing on five years of customer insights, global data, and new technologies, they’ve carefully updated the Cullinan. The Series II is the most extensive update in the history of the model, designed to meet evolving luxury standards and changing usage patterns while preserving the core qualities that made the original so popular.
Powering the Series II is the proven 6.75-liter V12 engine. In its Black Badge variant, this engine delivers an impressive 591 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. True to Rolls-Royce’s style, precise performance metrics are not disclosed, as the focus remains on the vehicle’s refined and understated performance. According to existing customers, no other SUV matches the smooth and powerful performance of the Cullinan’s twelve-cylinder engine.
Evolution in Design
The 2025 Rolls Royce Cullinan’s aesthetic has been thoughtfully refined, adopting sleek L-shaped daytime running lights that extend towards the bumper, enhancing visibility and giving it a distinct appearance both day and night. Unlike other luxury SUVs, except perhaps the G-Class, the Cullinan opts for a bold, upright facade over sleek contours. The new design includes redesigned air intakes on the lower bumper, adding definition to its robust front end.
At the forefront of the vehicle’s updates is the iconic Pantheon grille, now illuminated for added distinction and slightly restructured with a lowered edge and a polished horizontal line, aligning it with the aesthetic updates seen in the Phantom Series II. The Series II also features high-gloss black accents extending from the side skirts to the bumper and around the exhaust, which boasts stainless steel tips that blend seamlessly with the rest of the vehicle’s trim.
Black Badge Edition
For those seeking further customization, the Series II offers options like 23-inch wheels and new color choices, including the Emperador Truffile with a ‘Crystal Over’ finish that incorporates glass particles for a subtle shimmer. The Black Badge version stands out with exclusive design elements like a black grille highlighted by a silver line, and all-black exterior detailing. High-gloss black accents adorn the Spirit of Ecstasy and other exterior features, while the metal elements feature a chrome electrolyte process for a mirror-like finish.
The Black Badge also allows for customization of the lower valances, sills, and front bumper trim to match the body color, giving it a more aggressive stance. Additionally, customers can select brake calipers in vibrant colors like red, black Turchese, Forge Yellow, and Mandarin, adding a touch of personal flair.
The interior of the Black Badge and the standard 2025 Rolls Royce Cullinan Facelift Unveiled Series II alike benefit from substantial enhancements, making the cabin even more luxurious and tailored to individual preferences.
Interior Upgrades
Inside, the 2025 Rolls Royce Cullinan Series II features a new dashboard with a glass-panel fascia that showcases both digital and traditional craftsmanship. The central display and instrument panel have been redesigned around the new SPIRIT operating system, which integrates the Whispers app, enhancing vehicle connectivity and customization. Upgrades to the rear entertainment system include a bespoke streaming interface and improved internet connectivity, offering a top-tier multimedia experience.
The interior also sports new materials like Grey Stained Ash and a unique bamboo-based fabric called Duality Twill. These materials were chosen to reflect the natural world and historical influences, adding depth and a sense of luxury that aligns with the vehicle’s innovative design.
