

Bold luxury and the sound of silence: Inside the Cullinan Black Badge
From recording-studio acoustics to a V12 that growls in 'Low Mode' – what it's like inside a Cullinan Black Badge
Words: Archie Rutland
When it comes to luxury SUVs, there’s never been so much choice. As more people opt for comfort, safety, and the ability to travel with lots of kit, the great names of automotive royalty have stepped up. And if you’re wondering what it takes to claim the crown, take a look behind the coachwork of Rolls-Royce’s 4x4 masterpiece. The answer, as ever, lies in the name. Rolls-Royce has long identified with the ethereal and the supernatural – Ghost, Wraith, Phantom and Spectre are all names that allude to the marque’s unrivalled reputation for exceptional experience and unearthly silence.