What is the name of the first Rolls-Royce sport utility vehicle?

The first Rolls-Royce sport utility vehicle was the Cullinan.

The Cullinan is a full-size luxury SUV introduced by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in 2018. It was also the company’s first all-wheel-drive vehicle, marking a major expansion beyond its traditional saloons, coupés and convertibles.

Rolls-Royce named the vehicle after the Cullinan Diamond, the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever discovered. The SUV uses the company’s Architecture of Luxury platform and is powered by a 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The model was developed as luxury brands increasingly entered the SUV market. Bentley’s Bentayga was a key rival, but it is not a Rolls-Royce model. The Cullinan sits below the Phantom in Rolls-Royce’s hierarchy and above the Ghost in price and body style, combining elevated ground clearance and four-wheel drive with the brand’s traditional emphasis on bespoke interiors.