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Design
In terms of design, the Cullinan features, for the first time on a Rolls-
Royce, an opening tailgate, called ‘The Clasp’. The rear section of Cullinan
is a two-part, ‘D-Back’ format, with the bustle denoting the place of the
luggage. ‘The Clasp’ opens and closes in its two sections automatically at
the touch of the key fob button.
Alongside with style, the Cullinan also offers capacity. The rear
compartment or boot area offers a standard 560 litres of space, growing
to 600 with the parcel shelf removed. Furthermore, the base of the
rear seats sits higher than the boot floor, so even with both rear seats
folded, the items in the boot cannot slip forward. A loading length of
2245mm and load capacity of 1886 litres is accessed by electronically
raising the boot floor to meet the seat base, allowing the item to slide
through effortlessly.
The rear passenger compartment features two rear configurations- Lounge Seats or Individual Seats – whichever best suits the owner’s
particular needs.
The Lounge Seat configuration offers functionality. It has space for
three passengers in the rear, making it a strong option for those with
families. The Individual Seat configuration are for those who prefer
luxury in their SUV. A Fixed Rear Centre Console separates two individual
rear seats. The console incorporates a drinks cabinet with Rolls-Royce
whisky glasses and decanter, champagne flutes and refrigerator. Those
in the rear sit higher than those in the front of the car on Rolls-Royce’s
Pavilion Seating, enjoying the large glazed area of Cullinan’s side windows
and panoramic glass roof.
In yet another first for Rolls-Royce, the electronically rear seats fold
down. A press of a button (in the boot or rear door pocket) allows for
various seat configurations. Both seat backs can be folded completely,
creating a flat load area or (in the Lounge arrangement) a 2/3 and
1/3 split. Rear passengers can still travel with a long load, or use the
carpeted seat back as an occasional table on which to rest their precious
personal items.
Finally, the Cullinan is the first truly “three-box” SUV. A glass partition
isolates the passenger cabin from the luggage compartment, creating
an inner ecosystem for the occupants. In addition to enhanced silence
within the cabin, the sealed cabin allows the occupants to maintain their
optimum temperature even when the luggage compartment stands open.
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