2025 Rolls Royce Cullinan Black Badge
The 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge represents the pinnacle of assertive luxury in the SUV segment.
It is an intensified, more dynamic version of the already opulent Cullinan, designed for clients who seek a bolder expression of Rolls-Royce’s engineering and craftsmanship. The 2025 model year, often referred to as Series II for the Cullinan lineup, brings a refreshed aesthetic and enhanced features to this exceptional vehicle.
Key Features and Specifications
- Powertrain and Performance:
- Powered by an uprated 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine.
- Horsepower: 600 hp.
- Torque: 664 lb-ft (900 Nm), available from just 1,700 rpm.
- Transmission: Paired with a recalibrated 8-speed ZF automatic transmission that delivers 50% faster gear shifts in “Low” mode.
- Drivetrain: Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD).
- Features an “Evolution” of the “Low” mode, accessed via a button on the gear stalk, which sharpens throttle response, increases gear shift speeds, and enhances the exhaust note.
- Optimized steering and brake pedal feel for a more dynamic driving experience, without compromising the signature “Magic Carpet Ride.”
- Exterior Design:
- Signature “Black Badge” aesthetic with darkened chrome finishes on iconic elements like the Pantheon grille surround, Spirit of Ecstasy figurine, window surrounds, door handles, and exhaust finishers.
- For 2025 (Series II), the Cullinan Black Badge features a redesigned lower air intake with widened veins and an illuminated Pantheon grille.
- New L-shaped LED strip lighting wraps around the grille.
- Available for the first time are 23-inch forged alloy wheels with a unique, intricate 10-spoke interwoven design, enhancing its imposing stance.
- Signature Red Black Badge disc brake calipers are standard, with other color options available.
- Optional full lower-body color customization, including sill panels and valances, for a monolithic appearance.
- Interior and Comfort:
- Exquisite cabin crafted with the finest materials, offering unparalleled luxury and customization.
- Seating for five passengers, with rear seat configurations including individual lounge seats or a bench.
- Black Badge Technical Carbon Fibre Veneer throughout the interior, featuring a precise, repeating geometric pattern for a three-dimensional effect.
- New **Duality Twill textile** option woven from bamboo rayon fibers, offering a unique tactile experience and intricate “Duality” patterns, often involving millions of stitches.
- Optional “Placed Perforation” seat patterns inspired by clouds.
- “Starlight Headliner” with hundreds of handwoven fiber-optic lights to mimic a starry night sky.
- Heated, ventilated, and available massage functions for all seats.
- Rear entertainment system with two touchscreen displays integrated into the seatbacks.
- Rear-mounted refrigerated/cooled compartment.
- A new Clock Cabinet vitrine elegantly houses the Black Badge Spirit of Ecstasy within the cabin.
- Enhanced sound insulation and acoustic package for an even quieter cabin.
- Technology and Infotainment:
- Advanced **SPIRIT digital interface** for the infotainment system.
- Full-width glass panel incorporating a digital instrument cluster, a large central touchscreen, and an available passenger touchscreen display.
- Built-in navigation system with real-time traffic display.
- Bespoke Audio System, custom-engineered for the Cullinan’s cabin, delivering high-fidelity sound.
- Rear Theatre Configuration for ultimate passenger entertainment.
- Head-Up Display.
- Smart Device Integration and Wi-Fi Hotspot.
- A/V remote for rear entertainment control.
- The exclusive Whispers private members’ app provides seamless connectivity and personalized services.
- Safety and Driver-Assistance Systems:
- Comprehensive suite of driver assistance features including:
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Traffic Stop-Go.
- Blind Spot Monitor and Lane Departure Warning.
- Front Collision Warning.
- Front and Rear Parking Sensors.
- Aerial View Camera System (360-degree camera).
- Hill Descent Control and Hill Hold Control.
- Multiple airbags (front, side, knee, head extension).
- Rolls-Royce Assist Emergency Sos Capability.
- Comprehensive suite of driver assistance features including: