iCAUR 03T vs Rolls-Royce Cullinan

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

iCAUR 03T in South Africa

iCAUR 03T

2WD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 639,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
VS
Rolls-Royce Cullinan in South Africa

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Cullinan Series II Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
Price on request
⚡ 420 kW 🔧 850 Nm ⛽ 5.95 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

iCAUR 03T vs Rolls-Royce Cullinan: the short answer

03T and Cullinan are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 03T Cullinan
Maximum Power 03T135 kW Cullinan420 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 03T220 Nm Cullinan850 Nm @ 1600-4250 rpm
Engine Size 03TNot applicable — battery electric vehicle Cullinan6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l Cullinan5.95 km/l
Ground Clearance 03T190 mm Cullinan173 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

03T

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Cullinan

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

03T

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Cullinan

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 03T Cullinan
Model Introduced Year 2026 2018
Generation South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation. Cullinan Series II, the current evolution of the marque's five-door super-luxury SUV
Body Style SUV Five-door luxury SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Published active
Segment Electric SUV Full-size super-luxury SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle Internal-combustion sport utility vehicle
Facelift History - Cullinan was introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its most extensive evolution as Cullinan Series II in May 2024
Facelift Launched Since - 2024
Facelift Version Ending - Current
Spec 03T Cullinan
Length 4433 mm 5355 mm
Width 1916 mm 2000 mm
Height 1741 mm 1835 mm
Wheelbase 2715 mm 3295 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 190 mm 173 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 165 mm 173 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity Not applicable — battery electric vehicle 90 l
Boot/Cargo Space 450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box 612 l
Kerb Weight 1600–1950 kg 2725 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2173 kg 3300 kg
Payload Capacity 350–650 kg 575 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.9 m 6.6 m
Front Headroom 1020 mm 1064 mm
Rear Headroom 990 mm 1026 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1006 mm
Rear Legroom 970 mm 1090 mm
Towing Capacity - 2700 kg

In depth: how these cars differ

This 03T and Cullinan comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 03T 51 vs Cullinan 99.

Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs Cullinan 28.

Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs Cullinan 99.

Practicality index: 03T 64 vs Cullinan 75.

Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs Cullinan not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Cullinan leads by 4 points

03T and Cullinan are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 79 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 83% source coverage
79
#1 Evidence leader

Cullinan

83% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 99 Check Efficiency 28
Performance 99
Efficiency 28
Safety 99
Practicality 75
Leads by 4 points
75
#2

03T

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Cullinan +48 Efficiency 03T +71 Safety Cullinan +6 Practicality Cullinan +11

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Cullinan

Performance 99/100
Efficiency 28/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 75/100

03T

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 99/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 64/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Rolls-Royce Cullinan leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts vs 75 pts for 03T

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cullinan leads. However, 03T may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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03T vs Cullinan questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.