{"id":247088,"date":"2023-12-01T16:49:42","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T16:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=247088"},"modified":"2023-12-01T16:49:42","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T16:49:42","slug":"updated-rolls-royce-cullinan-spied-rocking-a-less-stately-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/updated-rolls-royce-cullinan-spied-rocking-a-less-stately-look\/","title":{"rendered":"Updated Rolls-Royce Cullinan spied rocking a less stately look"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Is the already divisive Rolls-Royce Cullinan about to get even more contentious?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.autoexpress.co.uk\/image\/private\/s--e7VZgNbD--\/f_auto,t_author-mobile@1\/v1570211866\/autoexpress\/dsc_7774.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.autoexpress.co.uk\/image\/private\/s--vQZte8xc--\/f_auto,t_content-image-full-mobile@1\/v1701441522\/autoexpress\/2023\/12\/Rolls-Royce%20Cullinan%20facelift%20spyshots-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been nearly six years since the Rolls-Royce Cullinan arrived to challenge the high-end SUV status quo, so it\u2019s no surprise to see the stately British manufacturer working on an updated version. Spied here with a more outspoken new look, Rolls\u2019 self-proclaimed \u2018high-sided vehicle\u2019 might be about to become a lot more rock \u2018n\u2019 roll.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The changes at the front are most obvious, with a reshaped lower bumper that creates a big divergence from its typical design language by ditching its horizontal and vertical design theme. Instead, the lower bumper features trapezoidal lower openings with diagonal vanes within them. Between this is a contrasting lower bar, although being a prototype this might be specific to this test car.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.autoexpress.co.uk\/image\/private\/s--1LV2b1xa--\/f_auto,t_related-embed-mobile@1\/v1691656815\/autoexpress\/2023\/08\/Best%20luxury%20SUVs%20-%20August%202023%20header.jpg\">Top 10 best luxury SUVs 2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Above this section we notice two panelled sections, likely concealing slimmer headlights with new daytime-running lights and a reshaped inner section. Their overall proportion in relation to the bonnet and typical Pantheon grille are similar to the current model, though, so the overall face won\u2019t be too different.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Changes at the rear are harder to spot, but the exhaust openings on the lower rear bumper that hide the actual exhaust pipes are significantly bigger, and come with thicker chrome surrounds in a new black plastic lower bumper section.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The 22-inch wheels seen here are from the current Black Badge model, which we expect will return with the updated range considering it makes up a high proportion of overall sales. We don\u2019t have any indication of changes inside the cabin, but expect some level of upgraded tech to its parent company BMW\u2019s latest hardware.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As the Cullinan runs on Rolls-Royce\u2019s own architecture, we expect the 6.75-litre V12 engine to remain, with no indication whether there\u2019s any plans to fit any level of hybrid or plug-in hybrid elements into the powertrain.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Given the Cullinan\u2019s original 2018 release date, we suspect this mid-life update will be along in 2024, retaining its spot right at the top of the SUV market.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click here for our list of the best luxury cars on sale right now&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoexpress.co.uk\/rolls-royce\/cullinan\/361669\/updated-rolls-royce-cullinan-spied-rocking-less-stately-look\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is the already divisive Rolls-Royce Cullinan about to get even more contentious? 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