A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
ALCAZAR
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Black Badge 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
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Black Badge Cullinan
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2020
Generation
Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Black Badge Cullinan Series II, the high-power alter ego of the current Cullinan SUV
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Black Badge Cullinan debuted globally in 2019, was introduced in South Africa in 2020 and evolved into Black Badge Cullinan Series II in May 2024
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat SUV
Five-door performance-luxury SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
Full-size performance super-luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1445 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Internal-combustion sport utility vehicle
Spec
ALCAZAR
Black Badge Cullinan
Length
4560 mm
5355 mm
Width
1800 mm
2000 mm
Height
1710 mm
1835 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
3295 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
173 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
180 l
612 l
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2725 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
3300 kg
Payload Capacity
645 kg
575 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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173 mm
Towing Capacity
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2700 kg
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
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6.6 m
Front Headroom
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1064 mm
Rear Headroom
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1026 mm
Front Legroom
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1006 mm
Rear Legroom
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1090 mm
Spec
ALCAZAR
Black Badge Cullinan
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Black Badge-tuned five-link self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Black Badge Cullinan
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Engine start button
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic glass roof available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power-operated two-part Clasp tailgate
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
180 l
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AC Type
Not Available
Automatic four-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Engine Warranty
4
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Fuel Consumption Combined
5.9
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Rim Size
18 Inches
22- and 23-inch approved fitments; 23-inch Black Badge wheels
Source Model Column
alcazar
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Black Badge Cullinan
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
6750 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
48
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
89 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
85 kW
441 kW @ 5250-5750 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
900 Nm @ 1700-4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
5.2 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Low
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
58.8 kW/tonne
161.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
173 Nm/tonne
330.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
ALCAZAR
Black Badge Cullinan
Gearbox
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
All-wheel drive with front- and rear-steered axles
LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
ATC 13 transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
2.81:1
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
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Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection via column stalk with Low button
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Everywhere off-road capability engaged by one button
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Everywhere button
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
All-wheel-drive power delivery with front- and rear-steered axles
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
ALCAZAR
Black Badge Cullinan
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
5.95 km/l
City Mileage
13.7 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.8 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
5.95 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50 l
90
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
536-563 km (calculated from 90 L and 16.0-16.8 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Black Badge Cullinan
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
8
ABS
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Not Available
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Not Available
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Standard
Driver airbag
EBD
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Standard
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Spec
ALCAZAR
Black Badge Cullinan
Cruise Control
Standard
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Driver Attention Alert System
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Not Available
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
ALCAZAR
Black Badge Cullinan
Seat Material
Cloth
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Heated front seats; rear-seat heating available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front and rear seat cooling available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Illuminated Fascia with glowing Black Badge infinity motif and vertical Cityscape pattern; up-lit Black Spirit of Ecstasy Clock Cabinet
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Heated full-leather multifunction Black Badge steering wheel
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
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Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Electronically folding 2/3 and 1/3 rear bench
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Fabric Seats
Cloth
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen ALCAZAR grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Technical Carbon and Placed Perforation available
Spec
ALCAZAR
Black Badge Cullinan
Infotainment System
SYNC
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth wireless technology
Number of Speakers
Not Available
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
USB Ports
Not Available
USB Type-C ports
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto compatibility
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
Multi Information Display
Digital display
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Connected Services
SYNC
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Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
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Touchscreen
SYNC
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
Spec
ALCAZAR
Black Badge Cullinan
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Vertical daytime-running-light treatment
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
3
Bespoke exterior colours available; colour may extend to lower body surfaces, sill, valances and lower front bumper
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Black Badge Cullinan
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/40 R23 104Y front and 295/35 R23 108Y rear; 255/45 R22 107H M+S all-round
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size matching spare wheel fitted on an exact 2026 commissioned vehicle; mounted inside
Wheel Rim Size
18 Inches
22- and 23-inch approved fitments; 23-inch Black Badge wheels
Wheel Diameter
18 Inches
22- and 23-inch approved fitments; 23-inch Black Badge wheels
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Wheel Size Type
18 Inches
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Wheels
18 Inches
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Black Badge Cullinan
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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Battery Warranty
4
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Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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First Service At
15000
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Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
4 years / unlimited km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
4 years / unlimited km
Alternator
120A
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Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
4 years / unlimited km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
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Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Black Badge Cullinan
Warranty Years
5
4 years; regional conditions apply
Warranty Kilometers
5
4 years; regional conditions apply
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
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Basic Warranty
5
4 years; regional conditions apply
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Warranty
5
4 years; regional conditions apply
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Black Badge Cullinan
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
380 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Black Badge Cullinan
Ownership Role
Top
High-power owner-driven Cullinan with Black Badge chassis and design treatment
Price Zar
669900 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Current listed price
Price on application
Starting Price
669900
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Starting Price Zar
669900
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In depth: how these cars differ
This ALCAZAR and Black Badge Cullinan comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: ALCAZAR 44 vs Black Badge Cullinan 100.
Efficiency index: ALCAZAR 68 vs Black Badge Cullinan 28.
Safety-equipment index: ALCAZAR 89 vs Black Badge Cullinan 99.
Practicality index: ALCAZAR 64 vs Black Badge Cullinan 75.
Ownership-cover index: ALCAZAR 65 vs Black Badge 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
Black Badge Cullinan leads by 13 points
Black Badge Cullinan has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ALCAZAR remains close.
Performance
Black Badge Cullinan +56
Efficiency
ALCAZAR +40
Safety
Black Badge Cullinan +10
Practicality
Black Badge Cullinan +11
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Black Badge Cullinan
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
28/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
75/100
ALCAZAR
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 66 pts for ALCAZAR
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Cullinan leads. However, ALCAZAR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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