- New Rolls-Royce Cullinan has been spied undergoing testing.
- It sports an evolutionary design with cues from the Spectre.
- The model will be fully electric and could have around 600 hp.
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan burst onto the scene in 2018 and became a successful addition to the lineup. Now, almost ten years later, the company has begun work on a new flagship crossover.
Spied undergoing cold weather testing in Scandinavia, the redesigned model is heavily disguised but looks instantly recognizable. However, there’s a new front fascia with split lighting units and what appears to be a wider grille. We can also see a wide lower intake that echoes the one found on the Spectre.
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Moving further back, there’s a bulging hood and a pronounced shoulder line. They’re joined by an evolutionary greenhouse as well as new door handles that appear to be better integrated into the overall design.
The familiar styling continues out back, where there are new taillights with vertical elements. The model also has a new liftgate and a license plate recess that has been moved to the bumper. Speaking of which, there are new horizontal reflectors and no more exhaust cutouts.
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There appears to be a good reason for this as spy photographers said the model is fully electric. Little is known about the crossover at this point, but the model could follow in the footsteps of the Spectre.
As you may recall, the electric coupe rides on the Architecture of Luxury and features a 102 kWh battery pack as well as a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 577 hp (430kW / 584 PS) and 664 lb-ft (900Nm) of torque. This enables the Spectre to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 4.4 seconds and have a WLTP range of 329 miles (530 km).
Customers can also upgrade to the Black Badge variant, which has an upgraded powertrain producing 650 hp (485 kW / 659 PS) and 793 lb-ft (1,075 Nm) of torque. Thanks to the extra oomph, 60 mph (96 km/h) comes in 4.1 seconds.
The crossover could use a larger battery than the coupe, but we likely won’t find out for awhile as a launch isn’t expected until 2028. That’s a ways off and it means Bentley will beat Rolls-Royce to the punch with an electric crossover of their own.
