A few days ago, we reported about Mukesh Ambani buying his 10th Cullinan, a Series II model. The car was recently spotted in public with the registration plate ‘MH 01 EV 1’. Ambani’s 10th Cullinan is also the country’s first. Spicing up things further, the manufacturer has announced the launch of Series II SUV in India, days after Ambani got his SUV delivered.
He has bought a standard Series II, and not a Black Badge. The base price of this SUV is 10.5 Crores. However, we are not sure if Ambani has opted for additional personalisations or spec-ing, which would take the price further up.
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Cullinan Series II Launched In India
The Series II is essentially the facelift of the Rolls Royce SUV. The Cullinan Series II has an ex-showroom price of 10.50 Crore. The Black Badge edition costs 12.25 crore, ex-showroom. Having made its global debut in May this year, it took just a few months to reach the Indian shores.
The Series II features a revised styling, gets a new interior and better technology. The most noticeable change on the exterior is the slimmer headlamps with L-shaped, LED daytime running lights that extend to the bumper. The bumper itself has been restyled and now looks sportier.
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The iconic grille has also received a subtle redesign, enhancing the overall appeal of the front fascia. At the rear, the bumper has been updated with a stainless-steel skid plate for a more rugged yet refined appearance. The wheels have also been refreshed.
Interior Changes
Inside, the RR Cullinan Series II introduces a full-width glass panel that runs along the dashboard, giving it a modern and refined feel. The dashboard also includes a new display cabinet, which houses a detailed analogue clock and a miniaturised, illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, paying homage to the company’s rich heritage.
The SUV is equipped with the latest version of the Spirit infotainment system, offering improved graphics and higher degrees of personalisation. It allows the owners to change the instrument colours to match the car’s paintwork or upholstery.
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Specifications
The Cullinan facelift retains its 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine, known for its powerful performance. On the standard Cullinan Series 2, this powertrain produces 571hp and 850Nm of torque. Producing 600hp and 900Nm, the Black Badge is notably more powerful. The transmission offered on the facelifted Cullinan is an 8-speed automatic unit. It also comes with All Wheel Drive (AWD).
Pricing: India’s Most Expensive SUV
With the launch of the facelift, Rolls Royce Cullinan prices have gone up. When compared to the previous model that used to sell for 6.95 crore, the standard version of the Series II SUV is now more expensive by 3.55 crore. The Black Badge, on the other hand, now costs Rs 4.05 crore more than its predecessor. The pre-facelift Black Badge had an ex-showroom price of 8.20 crore.
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The premium can be attributed primarily to the design and technology improvements. A part of it also goes to the fact that the Cullinan is positioned as an ultra-premium SUV.
Even with its new prices, the Cullinan continues to be India’s most expensive SUV, with no direct rivals at its price point. You might cite the Bentley Bentayga as its closest competitor. However, the Bentley SUV is priced in the 4.10 -6.75 crore range. The India deliveries of Series II Cullinan are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2024.
