The Gentleman Magazine Issue 9 | June 2018 | Page 16

Adventure awaits
Cullinan awakes at the touch of the unlock button on the Bespoke key , or indeed by simply reaching out to its beautifully tactile stainless steel door handle . It lowers itself by 40mm to make entry effortless as the iconic Rolls-Royce coach doors stand open to welcome driver and passengers to their adventure .
Having stepped directly into the cabin , thanks to the wide aperture of the doors and completely flat floor , driver and passengers press the door closing button to seal themselves within the sanctuary of Cullinan ’ s cabin . Or one touch of the sensor on the exterior door handles will see the doors automatically close themselves from outside .
A touch of the start button then elevates Cullinan 40mm to its standard , commanding ride height , placing its occupants in the perfect position from which to see the world as it drives off .
The driver instantly recognises Cullinan as a driver ’ s car thanks to its thicker , smaller steering wheel . It ’ s heated , pliant rim hints at epic voyages which Cullinan is all too eager to begin , whilst heated and ventilated seats mean passengers will be perfectly acclimatised . From their commanding position at the helm of Cullinan , all equipment and technology is clearly seen and reached by the driver . All information is clearly communicated by the latest generation of digital instruments , with the displays themselves designed with clear and beautiful virtual needles , Rolls-Royce jewellery-like chaplets and clear lettering .
The central information screen is for the first time touch sensitive , allowing the driver to quickly select functions , map views and vehicle set-up whilst on the trail . This portal can still be controlled from the iconic Spirit of Ecstasy controller which nestles on the central console with the ‘ Off-Road ’ button , Hill Descent Control button and Air Suspension height adjustment controls .
A host of other cutting-edge technology makes Rolls-Royce Cullinan the most technologically advanced car of its type in the world .
Further equipment includes : Night Vision and Vision Assist including daytime and night-time Wildlife & Pedestrian warning ; Alertness Assistant ; a 4-Camera system with Panoramic View , all-round visibility and helicopter view ; Active Cruise Control ; Collision Warning ; Cross-Traffic Warning , Lane Departure and Lane Change Warning ; an industry leading 7x3 High-Resolution Head-Up Display , WiFi hotspot , and of course the latest Navigation and Entertainment Systems .
For those not behind the wheel , the world ’ s most spectacular scenery is to be seen from a privileged position . Those in the rear sit higher than those in the front of the car on Rolls- Royce ’ s Pavilion Seating , enjoying grandstand views of their surroundings thanks to the large glazed area of Cullinan ’ s side windows and industry-leading panoramic glass roof . And if they wish to locate themselves or their latest far-flung discovery , they can zero in on their location on the rear touchscreen map .
Also , no photographic opportunity will be missed as all electronic devices can be charged via the five USB ports around the cabin , whilst phones can be wirelessly charged in the front of the cabin .
Arriving at their remote destination , the occupants can descend without dirtying their trouser legs as both front and rear coach doors wrap low under the sill of Cullinan , ensuring that all dirt remains on the outside of the door . A feature only Rolls-Royce would have considered .
Authentic Rolls-Royce engineering – everywhere
“ The proposition of this car is an engineering masterpiece , its off-road capability , whilst maintaining the world-famous ‘ Magic Carpet Ride ’ of Rolls-Royce ,” comments Müller-Ötvös . “ When we began engineering this car , these were the guiding principles .”
Key to the creation of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV was the Architecture of Luxury – Rolls-Royce ’ s proprietary allaluminium architecture .
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