This Rolls-Royce Cullinan Can Make You Mad for Several Reasons

The latter is all about the Spectre, an opulent zero-emission machine worthy of the Rolls-Royce moniker, and the former comprises the brand's first high-rider, the Cullinan. Unlike its main rivals, which are based on the regular GLS in the case of the Mercedes-Maybach and share their traits with the VW Touareg when it comes to the Bentley Bentayga, it is a pure Rolls-Royce machine.

Based on the Architecture of Luxury that’s also used on the Phantom, Ghost, and Spectre, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan premiered in 2018 and is on the verge of receiving its first significant overhaul in the form of a mid-cycle refresh. The facelifted iteration is in the works as we speak and will bring a revised face, some large tailpipes, and we reckon a bit more novelties in the luxury-festooned cockpit.

For now, though, the Cullinan remains the same imposing machine that we all know, a celeb-favorite ride and one that's become at home at various tuners worldwide. Mansory has left its mark on multiple examples over the years, and some of them were quite interesting to look at, like Shaq's burgundy one that was modified by West Coast Customs earlier this year. And it was the same tuner that has also signed the pictured copy.

For something that came out of Mansory's garage, this Rolls-Royce Cullinan is appealing. Sure, not many people may agree to see it in purple and fitted with a custom body kit, but it is what it is. In this case, it comes with fender flares, a reinterpreted lower section of the front bumper, new side skirts, a different diffuser out back, quad tailpipe trim, and a chrome-delete package. Larger than the OEM ones, the 24-inch wheels have the tuner's logo on them, just like other components.

Trade the purple leather for navy blue upholstery on the inside, and the cockpit would look very yacht-y. It also has a lot of white leather, some wood inlays, and purple accents all around, including piping. Quite surprisingly, Mansory had refrained from going too crazy on the cabin of the pictured Cullinan, as it doesn't feature their large emblem instead of the OEM logo. The equipment includes everything, from the rear-seat entertainment system and ultra-comfortable seats with various functions to the signature starlight headliner.

It's not unheard of for this tuner to leave its mark on the oily bits of some of its projects, yet in this case, they haven't. As a result, the Cullinan in question retains the stock firepower, namely 562 hp (570 ps/419 kW) produced by its 6.75-liter twin-turbo V12 and 627 pound-feet (850 Nm) of torque. It may not be polite to ask a Rolls how quick it is, but the stock SUV needs more than five seconds to 62 mph (100 kph) en route to a top speed of 155 mph (250 kph). Impressive for a luxury high-rider that tips the scales at nearly 6,000 pounds (~2,700 kg), isn't it?

Now, we said something about this car being capable of making you mad for a few reasons. So, what are those? The color, for one, as purists would argue that a Rolls-Royce looks best in a classic hue. Then come Mansory's goodies, which aren't really suitable for a vehicle born in Goodwood. Is that not enough? Wait until you find out how much it costs, as this Cullinan makes not only the Ghost but also the Phantom flagship limo look affordable. You may want to grab a seat for the next part, as it truly is an overpriced example, justified by having been visited by the tuning fairy.

You see, a brand-new 2024 Rolls-Royce Cullinan starts at nearly $430,000, and that's already more than a very nice home in most parts of the Western world. As for this one, which comes to the used car market via Hollmann International, it is €791,945, including tax, which translates to almost $877,000 at today's exchange rates. Yep, you can buy two fresh-off-the-lot Cullinans for the price of this one, assuming you don't encounter some very greedy dealers. This makes us wonder why anyone would pay this much for what is still a rather flashy example.

To its excuse, it is said to have only the delivery miles under its belt. The luxury SUV is in stock and can be shipped worldwide, and it's fitted with a lot of accouterments, including plenty that came from the factory. You can find out more about it by accessing this link, which will take you to the ad on the aforementioned website. So, if you had nearly $900k lying around, would you buy this Cullinan?