Rolls-Royce Cullinan vs Honda Elevate

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.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Cullinan Series II Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current

Price on request

⚡ 420 kW 🔧 850 Nm ⛽ 5.95 km/l

Honda Elevate

1.5 Elegance CVT Petrol CVT Current

ZAR 399,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 119 kW 🔧 145 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Cullinan

⛽ Fuel Economy Elevate

🛡 Safety Cullinan

📦 Practicality Cullinan

🔑 Ownership Elevate

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
Maximum Power	420 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm	119 kW
Maximum Torque	850 Nm @ 1600-4250 rpm	145 Nm
Engine Size	6749 cc	1498 cc
Claimed Mileage	5.95 km/l	16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance	173 mm	220 mm
Boot / Load Bay	612 l	458 l
Airbags	8	6
Kerb Weight	2725 kg	1240 kg
Seating Capacity	-	-
Warranty	4 years; regional conditions apply	3

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Cullinan has a slight advantage, but Elevate remains highly competitive.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Cullinan +60 pts

Efficiency Elevate +34 pts

Safety Cullinan +17 pts

Practicality Cullinan +9 pts

Ownership Elevate +7 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Cullinan

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Elevate

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Cullinan

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability

Elevate

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
Model Introduced Year	2018	2023
Generation	Cullinan Series II, the current evolution of the marque's five-door super-luxury SUV	Built on Honda’s latest compact SUV platform with improved safety and structural strength
Facelift History	Cullinan was introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its most extensive evolution as Cullinan Series II in May 2024	Recently introduced model with latest design language and modern features
Facelift Launched Since	2024	Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	Five-door luxury SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	published
Segment	Full-size super-luxury SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	Internal-combustion sport utility vehicle	SUV
Color Note	-	White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red, Black
Dealer Stock Note	-	Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg	-	1240 kg

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
Drivetrain Layout	All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering	Front Wheel Drive
Transfer Case	ATC 13 transfer case	Not Applicable
Differential Lock	No lockable differential	Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters	No	Not Applicable
Gearbox	8-speed ZF automatic	CVT Automatic
Final Drive Ratio	2.81:1	Not Applicable
Number of Gears	8	6
Transmission Type	8-speed ZF automatic	Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type	Torque converter	Not Applicable
Drivetrain	All-wheel drive	4x2
4WD Engagement	Everywhere off-road capability engaged by one button	Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Selector	Everywhere button	Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles	No	Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gearbox Type	8-speed ZF automatic	CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Low Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering	4x2
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds	8	6
Gear Shift Type	Satellite Aided automatic gear selection	CVT Automatic
LSD Available	-	Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Not Applicable
Differential Type Front	-	Not Available
Differential Type Rear	-	Not Available
Transfer Case Guard	-	Not Available

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
Claimed Mileage	5.95 km/l	16.1 km/l
City Mileage	5.10 km/l	13 km/l
Highway Mileage	8.08 km/l	17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	90 l	40 l
Emission Standard	Euro 6e (B6e)	Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	Automatic start/stop: Yes	Standard
Average Fuel Consumption	16.8 l/100km	6.2 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	16.8 l/100km	6.2 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	16.8 l/100km	6.2 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	5.95 km/l	16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Charging Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Combined Consumption	16.8 l/100km	6.2 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	16.8 l/100km	6.2 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined	16.8 l/100km	6.2 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	90	40
Combined Driving Range	536-563 km (calculated from 90 L and 16.0-16.8 l/100 km WLTP)	Not Applicable
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway	-	Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed	-	Not Applicable

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
Airbags	8	6
ABS	Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Dynamic Stability Control	Standard
Traction Control	Dynamic Traction Control	Standard
Hill Descent Control	Hill Descent Control	Not Available
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist	Not Available
Child Safety Lock	Rear child-safety locks	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	ISOFIX child-seat mounts	Standard
Brake Assist	Dynamic Brake Control	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Engine immobiliser	Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Front seatbelt warning sensor	Not Available
Front Parking Sensors	Park Distance Control, front and rear	Front and Rear
AEB	Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function	Not Available
BA	Dynamic Brake Control	Standard
Curtain Airbags	Head Protection System	Not Available
Driver Airbag	Driver airbag	6
EBD	Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Engine immobiliser	Standard
Hill Hold	Hill Start Assist	Not Available
Passenger Airbag	Front-passenger airbag	6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters	Not Available
Side Airbags	Front side-impact airbags	Not Available
TCS	Dynamic Traction Control	Standard
Knee Airbag	Active front knee protection	Not Available
ABS EBD	Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System	Standard
Seatbelt Reminder	Front seatbelt warning sensor	Not Available
Stability Control	Dynamic Stability Control	Standard
Alarm System	-	Standard
Brake Override System	-	Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	-	6
Driver Passenger Airbags	-	6
ESC With Traction Control	-	Standard

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
Cruise Control	Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Active Cruise Control	Not Available
Lane Keep Assist	Lane Departure Warning with Active Return	Not Available
Lane Departure Warning	Lane Departure Warning with Active Return	Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring	Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard
Parking Sensors	Park Distance Control, front and rear	Front and Rear
Rear View Camera	Rear View Camera	Standard
360 Degree Camera	Surround View Camera with 3D view	Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function	Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert	Driver Attention Alert	Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition	Speed Limit Information	Not Available
Auto Highbeam	High-Beam Assistance	Not Available
Auto Wipers	Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers	Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors	Park Distance Control, front and rear	Front and Rear
Reverse Camera	Rear View Camera	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Active Cruise Control	Not Available
Park Assist	Park Assist and Reversing Assistant	Not Available
Around View Monitor	Surround View Camera with 3D view	Not Available
Blind Spot Warning	Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Collision Warning with Brake Function	Not Available
Auto Lights	-	LED Projector
EV Mode	-	Not Available
Emergency Braking	-	Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors	-	Front and Rear
Parking Sensor	-	Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System	-	Not Available
Rear View Camera	-	Standard
Reverse Camera Type	-	Standard
Reversing Camera	-	Standard
Surround View Camera	Surround View Camera with 3D view	Not Available

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
Seat Material	Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives	Leather
Heated Seats	Available, including rear-seat heating	Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats	Available, including rear-seat cooling	Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting	Illuminated Fascia with Cullinan wordmark and Cityscape graphic; illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy Clock Cabinet	Standard
Steering Wheel Material	Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel	Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat	Electronically folding 2/3 and 1/3 rear bench	Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment	Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory	Driver Electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory	Manual
Seat Trim	Placed Perforation leather available	Leather
Seat Adjustment	-	Driver Electric
Steering Type	-	Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment	-	Tilt and Telescopic
Interior Colour Options	-	6
Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Driver Electric
Fabric Seats	-	Leather
Driver Seat	-	Driver Electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps	-	Spacious cabin with touchscreen infotainment, wireless connectivity, digital displays, and comfortable seating
Leather Accented Seat Trim	-	Leather
Interior Colours	-	6
Front Shoulder Room	-	Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room	-	Not Applicable

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
Climate Control	Automatic four-zone climate control	Automatic Climate Control
Power Windows	Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down	All Doors Auto
Keyless Entry	Comfort Access keyless entry	Smart Key
Push Button Start	Engine start button	Standard
Wireless Charging	Wireless smartphone charging	Standard
Sunroof	Panoramic glass roof	Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate	Power-operated two-part Clasp tailgate	Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers	Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers	Not Available
AC Type	Automatic four-zone climate control	Automatic Climate Control
Automatic Headlamps	-	LED Projector
Adaptive Dampers	-	Not Available
Climate Zones	-	Automatic Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors	-	All Doors Auto
Engine Start Button Illumination	-	Standard
TPMS	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Standard
Engine Start Stop	Engine start button	Standard
Engine Start Stop Button	Engine start button	Standard
Engine Warranty	-	24 Months
Fuel Consumption Combined	-	6.2
Panoramic Roof	Panoramic glass roof	Electric Sunroof
Performance Data Logger	-	Not Available
Power Mirrors	-	All Doors Auto
Push Button Start	Engine start button	Standard
Rev Matching	-	Not Available
Seat Type	-	Leather
Telescopic Steering	-	Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering	-	Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command	-	Built-in
Voice Command Support	-	Built-in
Accelerator 0 100	-	12.5 sec
Air Conditioning	Automatic four-zone climate control	Automatic Climate Control
Battery Preconditioning	-	Not Available
Bed Extender	-	Not Available
Canopy Fitment	-	Not Available
Common Rail Injection	-	Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Diff Lock	-	Not Available
Difflock	-	Not Available
Front Diff Lock	-	Not Available
Intelligent Battery System	-	Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry	-	Smart Key
Lift Gate	-	Not Available
Load Bed Cover	-	Not Available
Load Bed Light	-	Not Available
Load Bed Steps	-	Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	Not Available
Manual Aircon	-	Automatic Climate Control
Mirror	-	All Doors Auto
One Pedal Driving	-	Not Available
Passive Entry Start	-	Smart Key
Powered Tailgate	-	Not Available
Rear Diff Lock	-	Not Available
Rear Electric Motor	-	Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	Not Available
Remote Central Locking	-	Smart Key
Rim Size	22- and 23-inch approved fitments	17-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility	-	Standard
Sonar	-	Front and Rear
Sound System	16	8
Source Model Column	-	elevate
Sport Plus Mode	-	Not Available
Sports Bar	-	Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment	-	Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame	-	Monocoque
Surround View Monitor	Surround View Camera with 3D view	Not Available
Tailgate Damper	-	Not Available
Tailgate Lock	-	Not Available
Tow Bar Type	-	Not Available
Trim Level	-	top
Unlocking	Comfort Access keyless entry	Smart Key
Variant Role	-	Core range derivative
Vdc	-	Standard
Vehicle To Grid	-	Not Available
Vehicle To Load	-	Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	-	Smart Key
Walk Away Lock	-	Smart Key
Wireless Charger	Wireless smartphone charging	Standard
Load Bed Length	-	Not Applicable
Load Bed Width	-	Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded	-	458 l
Loadbox Length Mm	-	Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm	-	Not Applicable

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
Length	5355 mm	4312 mm
Width	2000 mm	1790 mm
Height	1835 mm	1650 mm
Wheelbase	3295 mm	2650 mm
Doors	5 doors	5 doors
Front Headroom	1064 mm	-
Payload Capacity	575 kg	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	90 l	40 l
Kerb Weight	2725 kg	1240 kg
Towing Capacity	2700 kg	1200 kg
Rear Headroom	1026 mm	-
Front Legroom	1006 mm	-
Rear Legroom	1090 mm	-
Ground Clearance (Default)	173 mm	220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	173 mm	-
Boot/Cargo Space	612 l	458 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	3300 kg	1680 kg
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Number of Rows	2 rows	-
Minimum Turning Radius	6.6 m	-

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
Engine	6.75-litre V12 petrol	1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Cylinders	12	4
Valves	48	16
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type	AWD	FWD
Top Speed	250 km/h	180 km/h
Engine Code	N74B68A	Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout	V	Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration	Twin Turbocharged	Naturally Aspirated
Bore	89 mm	Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke	90.4 mm	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes	Low	Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Launch Control	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement	6749 cc	1498 cc
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	CVT
0-100 km/h	5.3 sec	12.5 sec
Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Maximum Power	420 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm	119 kW
Maximum Torque	850 Nm @ 1600-4250 rpm	145 Nm
Motor Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Combined Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Combined Torque	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Number of Motors	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Motor Location	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Quarter Mile	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio	154.1 kW/tonne	96 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	311.9 Nm/tonne	116.9 Nm/tonne
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
AC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay compatibility	Wireless
Android Auto	Android Auto compatibility	Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth wireless technology; rear passengers can pair headphones individually	Standard
Number of Speakers	16	8
Digital Instrument Cluster	SPIRIT digital instrument interface	Not Applicable
Infotainment System	SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands; independent rear-screen streaming available	10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen	10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens	10.25-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen	10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens	10.25-inch Touchscreen
USB Ports	USB Type-C ports	Not Available
Navigation System	-	Built-in
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay compatibility	Wireless
Voice Recognition	-	Built-in
Infotainment Screen Size	10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens	10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display	-	10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers	16	8
Audio System	-	8
Display Audio	-	10.25-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services	-	Standard
Voice Control	-	Built-in
Smartphone Connectivity	-	Wireless
Wireless Android Auto	Android Auto compatibility	Wireless

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
LED Headlamps	Rolls-Royce LED headlights	LED Projector
Daytime Running Lamps	Vertical daytime-running-light treatment	LED
Fog Lamps	Front fog lamps	LED
Roof Rails	No; vehicle not approved for roof loads	Standard
Headlights	Rolls-Royce LED headlights	LED Projector
Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic glass roof	Electric Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options	Emperador Truffle; Crystal Over finish available	6
Alloy Wheel Design	-	17-inch Alloy
Roof Type	-	Electric Sunroof
Body Type	-	SUV
DRL	Vertical daytime-running-light treatment	LED
Fog Lights	-	LED
Front Fog Lights	-	LED
Led Headlights	Rolls-Royce LED headlights	LED Projector
Auto Headlights	-	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps	-	LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights	Vertical daytime-running-light treatment	LED
Electric Blind Sunroof	-	Electric Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options	-	6
Exterior Mirror Electric	-	All Doors Auto
Front Fog Lamps	Front fog lamps	LED
Headlamp Levelling	-	LED Projector
Headlamps	Rolls-Royce LED headlights	LED Projector
Headlight Type	Rolls-Royce LED headlights	LED Projector
Load Bed Liner	-	Not Available
Active Exhaust	-	Not Available

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
Wading Depth	540 mm	400 mm
Terrain Modes	Everywhere mode: rough track, gravel, wet grass, mud, snow and sand	Not Available
Locking Differential	No lockable differential	Not Applicable
4WD System Type	Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering	Not Applicable
Approach Angle	-	20 deg
Departure Angle	-	22 deg
Hill Descent Control	Hill Descent Control	Not Available
Approach Angle Deg	-	20 deg
Breakover Angle	-	Not Available
Departure Angle Deg	-	22 deg
Energy Recovery Display	-	Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard	-	Not Available
Off Road Descent Control	-	Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist	-	Not Available
Crawl Control	-	Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard	-	Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	-	Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case	-	Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud	-	Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal	-	Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock	-	Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand	-	Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow	-	Not Available
Terrain Response System	-	Not Available
Underbody Camera	-	Not Available
Wading Depth Mm	-	400 mm
Ground Clearance Max	-	220 mm
Ground Clearance Min	-	220 mm

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
Tyre Size	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	215/55 R17
Front Brake Type	Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes	Drum
Spare Wheel Type	Full-size matching spare wheel fitted on an exact 2026 commissioned vehicle; mounted inside	Not Available
Wheel Rim Size	22- and 23-inch approved fitments	17-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type	Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs	Not Applicable
Wheel Type	-	17-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front	-	Disc
Brake Type Rear	-	Drum
Tyre Type	-	215/55 R17
Wheel Diameter	22- and 23-inch approved fitments	17-inch Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake	-	Not Available
Brakes	-	Disc
Cornering Brake Control	-	Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist	-	Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	-	Standard
Tyre Pressure Display	-	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Standard
Wheel Material	-	17-inch Alloy
Wheels	-	17-inch Alloy

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
Front Suspension	Double-wishbone self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Five-link self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers	Torsion Beam
Chassis Type	-	Monocoque
Power Steering	-	Electric Power Steering
Steering Column	-	Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type	-	MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type	-	Torsion Beam
Chassis Material	-	Monocoque
Front Suspension Type	Double-wishbone self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers	MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping	-	Not Available
Rear Axle Type	-	Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type	Five-link self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers	Torsion Beam
Suspension	-	MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width	-	Not Applicable
Rear Track Width	-	Not Applicable

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
CO2 Emissions	380 g/km	138 g/km
Start Stop System	-	Standard
Hybrid System Type	-	Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement	-	Petrol
Particulate Filter	-	Not Available
Euro Emission Standard	-	Euro 5
Idle CO2 Output	-	138
CO2 Emissions G Km	-	138

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
Ownership Role	Versatile owner-driven Rolls-Royce for urban, touring and off-road access	Top
Price Source	https://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/johannesburg/en_GB/showroom.html	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Pricing Role	Price on application	Current listed price
Price Zar	-	399900 ZAR
Starting Price	-	399900
Starting Price Zar	-	399900

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
Warranty	4 years; regional conditions apply	3
Warranty Years	4 years; regional conditions apply	3
Warranty Kilometers	4 years; regional conditions apply	3
Roadside Assistance	-	3 Years
Basic Warranty	4 years; regional conditions apply	3
Roadside Assistance	-	3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance	-	3 Years

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
Service Plan	4 years / unlimited km	24 Months
Service Interval	-	10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost	-	Moderate
Battery Warranty	-	24 Months
Maintenance Plan	-	24 Months
Engine Oil Change Interval	-	10000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration	4 years / unlimited km	24 Months
Service Plan Distance	4 years / unlimited km	24 Months
Service Intervals	-	10000 km / 12 months

Spec	Cullinan	Elevate
Real-world City Mileage Min	-	12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max	-	14 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	-	15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	-	18 l/100km
Owner Review Count	-	18

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Cullinan leads by 13 points

Cullinan has a slight advantage, but Elevate remains highly competitive.

Winner 73 /100

Lead 13 points

Data 94% confidence

#1 Winner

Cullinan

94% data confidence 3 strong categories

Best at Performance 99 Check Efficiency 28

Performance 99

Efficiency 28

Safety 99

Practicality 75

Ownership 44

Leads by 13 points

Elevate

95% data confidence 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 82 Check Performance 39

Performance 39

Efficiency 62

Safety 82

Practicality 66

Ownership 51

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Cullinan +60 Efficiency Elevate +34 Safety Cullinan +17 Practicality Cullinan +9 Ownership Elevate +7

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Cullinan

Performance 99/100

Efficiency 28/100

Safety 99/100

Practicality 75/100

Ownership 44/100

Elevate

Performance 39/100

Efficiency 62/100

Safety 82/100

Practicality 66/100

Ownership 51/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Rolls-Royce Cullinan wins with 73 pts vs 60 pts for Elevate

In structured scoring, Cullinan emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Elevate may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the Cullinan edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Cullinan 28 vs Elevate 62. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Cullinan 99, Elevate 82. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Cullinan 44, Elevate 51. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Cullinan 75, Elevate 66. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Cullinan 99, Elevate 39. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Cullinan edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Cullinan scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Cullinan and Elevate in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Cullinan scores 99 vs 39.

Efficiency: Cullinan scores 28 vs 62.

Safety: Cullinan scores 99 vs 82.

Practicality: Cullinan scores 75 vs 66.

Ownership: Cullinan scores 44 vs 51.

Final structured scoring gives Cullinan the advantage in this comparison.

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

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Which One's Right for You?

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Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Cullinan leads by 13 points

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So, Which One Should You Buy?

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down