Rolls-Royce follows its own schedule, lives in its own universe, and does business in its own unique manner. Rolls-Royce would continue to cruise peacefully even while great empires came and went. Next up is the Cullinan Series II, a mid-life makeover for what Rolls quips is "its most requested model"—that is, its best-selling model. Also take note that midlife in this place is roughly equivalent to the lifetime of a simple motorized mortal. Is it truly true that the Rolls SUV has been around for six years?

It seems that Rolls-Royce has updated the Cullinan in its most comprehensive Series II upgrade to yet, a reaction to changes in the premium market and the vehicle's intended function. Here's a fast fact: in 2010, the average age of a Rolls-Royce owner was 56. Today, it is 43. It's far less than that in China; one of the owners is only eighteen. Less than 10% of Cullinan automobile owners use a chauffeur, with the majority of them operating their vehicles alone. We would guess that very few of them ever wander off the path.

The Cullinan's exterior has seen the most modifications, with new techniques used to improve its stance and soften its proportions. The Cullinan's loftiness is diminished by new air intakes, and the new daytime running lights drive the eye outward to make the car appear broader. The bumper's 'V'-shaped lines hint to the prow of a superyacht. On the Cullinan, the Pantheon grille receives its first lighting, and gloss black components are added to the sills. A line passes through the center of the floating RR center caps and continues forward from the tail lights. Additionally, the exhaust surround is made of stainless steel with a mirror-finish, and a protective plate connects them. Lastly, the Cullinan now sports new seven-spoke design and 23-inch completely polished alloy wheels.

Since the beginning of time, Rolls-Royces have defied conventional notions of what makes an automobile beautiful. These aren't just any automobiles; they're more like the iconic structures they speed by in Seoul, Singapore, and Shanghai, the places where they spend most of their time. However, the Cullinan is now a bit more aesthetically pleasing.

Inside, well, we're talking about finer details rather than radical changes. This model has a redesigned full-length glass panel fascia and the introduction of the "Spirit" operating system, which debuted in the Spectre. The primary instrument display is digital, although it looks very authentically analog. An LED panel with 7,000 laser-etched perforations that are slightly angled to enhance depth perception is visible to the front passenger. Another recent addition is the Spirit of Ecstasy clock box, which houses a scale model of the well-known R-R emblem in a tiny, brightly lighted stage area. for no discernible reason that allows us to connect. The primary instrument display is the first to light up on the dashboard, then flows to the left.

Given that Rolls believes its customers view their vehicles as havens from the outside world, the Cullinan intentionally downplays its extensive digital and connected features. With Bluetooth headphone connectivity, rear passengers can connect two streaming devices to the individual displays. Alternatively, you may indulge in the 18 channels and 1400w amplifier of Rolls' custom audio. Resonance chambers are positioned within the aluminum spaceframe, just like in other Rolls models. an organic subwoofer.

A grey-stained ash wood trim and the choice of an internal textile fabric trim are also new. Known as duality twill, it is composed of bamboo fibers and has an abstracted version of the R-R emblem that interlocks. Given that this is a Rolls-Royce, the statistics are astounding: the Goodwood team spent four years to produce the textile inside, which employs up to 2.2 million stitches and 11 miles of thread. The little holes in the door trims that you can see—408,284 perforations with a diameter ranging from 0.8 to 1.2 mm—are also labor-intensive. Only a single, patient craftsperson checks them.

Because of this extraordinary attention to detail, Rolls-Royce is the car of choice for the world's wealthiest people. The 6.75-liter, 563bhp twin turbo V12, 900Nm of torque, and magic carpet ride of the Cullinan series II remain unaltered mechanically, providing a luxurious ride that more closely resembles a building than a vehicle. Although the price has increased somewhat from before, this specific aspect has rarely been less important.