Rolls-Royce Cullinan vs Nissan Magnite

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

Nissan Magnite

1.0 Acenta Plus EZ-Shift Petrol Current

ZAR 323,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 53 kW 🔧 96 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Cullinan

⛽ Fuel Economy Magnite

🛡 Safety Cullinan

📦 Practicality Cullinan

🔑 Ownership Cullinan

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
Maximum Power	420 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm	53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque	850 Nm @ 1600-4250 rpm	96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size	6749 cc	999 cc
Claimed Mileage	5.95 km/l	16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance	173 mm	205 mm
Boot / Load Bay	612 l	336 l
Airbags	8	6 airbags
Kerb Weight	2725 kg	1007 kg
Seating Capacity	-	-
Warranty	4 years; regional conditions apply	6 years / 150,000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Cullinan holds a noticeable edge over Magnite, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Cullinan +83 pts

Efficiency Magnite +37 pts

Safety Cullinan +28 pts

Practicality Cullinan +11 pts

Ownership Cullinan +1 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Cullinan

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency

Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Magnite

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage

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
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Magnite

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
Model Introduced Year	2018	2021
Generation	Cullinan Series II, the current evolution of the marque's five-door super-luxury SUV	First generation Magnite arrived in SA in 2021 — Nissan's entry into the growing budget compact SUV segment
Facelift History	Cullinan was introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its most extensive evolution as Cullinan Series II in May 2024	2023 facelift refreshed the grille, interior trims, and added safety upgrades
Facelift Launched Since	2024	2023
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	Five-door luxury SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	Active
Segment	Full-size super-luxury SUV	Compact SUV
Vehicle Type	Internal-combustion sport utility vehicle	SUV
Dealer Stock Note	-	Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg	-	1007 kg
Drivetrain Note	-	Front-wheel drive confirmed by Nissan South Africa derivative/specification data
Color Note	-	Brick Red, Storm White, Pearl White, Onyx Black, Gun Grey, Blade Silver

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
Drivetrain Layout	All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering	2WD
Transfer Case	ATC 13 transfer case	Not Available
Differential Lock	No lockable differential	Not Available
Paddle Shifters	No	Not Applicable
Gearbox	8-speed ZF automatic	AMT
Final Drive Ratio	2.81:1	Not Applicable
Number of Gears	8	5
Transmission Type	8-speed ZF automatic	AMT
Clutch Type	Torque converter	Not Applicable
Drivetrain	All-wheel drive	2WD
4WD Engagement	Everywhere off-road capability engaged by one button	Not Available
4WD Hi Range	Not Applicable	Not Available
4WD Lo Range	Not Applicable	Not Available
4WD Selector	Everywhere button	Not Available
Automatic Shift Paddles	No	Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Available
Gearbox Type	8-speed ZF automatic	AMT
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Available
Low Range	Not Applicable	Not Available
Axle Layout	All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering	2WD
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Available
Transmission Speeds	8	5
Gear Shift Type	Satellite Aided automatic gear selection	AMT
Differential Type Front	-	Not Available
Differential Type Rear	-	Not Available
LSD Available	-	Not Available
Transfer Case Guard	-	Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Not Applicable
Engine Position	-	-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	-	-

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
Claimed Mileage	5.95 km/l	16.9 km/l
City Mileage	5.10 km/l	15.6 km/l
Highway Mileage	8.08 km/l	22 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	90 l	40 l
Emission Standard	Euro 6e (B6e)	-
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	Automatic start/stop: Yes	Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption	16.8 l/100km	5.9 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	16.8 l/100km	5.9 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	16.8 l/100km	5.9 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	5.95 km/l	16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Charging Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Combined Consumption	16.8 l/100km	5.9 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	16.8 l/100km	5.9 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined	16.8 l/100km	5.9 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
Low Fuel Warning	-	-
Fuel Consumption Urban	-	-
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	-	-

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
Airbags	8	6 airbags
ABS	Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Dynamic Stability Control	Standard
Traction Control	Dynamic Traction Control	Not Available
Hill Descent Control	Hill Descent Control	Not Available
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist	Standard
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	Driver and passenger
Front Parking Sensors	Park Distance Control, front and rear	Not Available
AEB	Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function	Not Available
BA	Dynamic Brake Control	Standard
Curtain Airbags	Head Protection System	Standard
Driver Airbag	Driver airbag	Standard
EBD	Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Engine immobiliser	Standard
Hill Hold	Hill Start Assist	Standard
Passenger Airbag	Front-passenger airbag	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters	Driver and passenger front pretensioners with load limiters
Side Airbags	Front side-impact airbags	Standard
TCS	Dynamic Traction Control	Not Available
Knee Airbag	Active front knee protection	Not Available
ABS EBD	Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System	Standard
Seatbelt Reminder	Front seatbelt warning sensor	Driver and passenger
Stability Control	Dynamic Stability Control	Standard
Brake Override System	-	Not Available
Central Locking	-	Remote central locking
ESC With Traction Control	-	Standard
Fatigue Detection	-	Not Available
Alarm System	-	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	Not Available
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	-	6 airbags
Driver Passenger Airbags	-	6 airbags
Lane Change Warning	-	Not Available
Safety Rating	-	Not Available
Pedestrian Detection AEB	-	Not Available
Side Impact Beams	-	-
Speed Alert System	-	Adjustable speed limiter
Whiplash Protection	-	Not Available

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
Cruise Control	Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle	Cruise control with adjustable speed limiter
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	Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available
Parking Sensors	Park Distance Control, front and rear	Rear parking sensors
Rear View Camera	Rear View Camera	Rear Parking Camera
360 Degree Camera	Surround View Camera with 3D view	Around View Monitor
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	Rear parking sensors
Reverse Camera	Rear View Camera	Rear Parking Camera
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	Around View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning	Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection	Not Available
Forward Collision Warning	Collision Warning with Brake Function	Not Available
Auto Lights	-	LED bi-projector headlamp
EV Mode	-	Not Available
Emergency Braking	-	Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors	-	Rear parking sensors
Parking Sensor	-	Rear parking sensors
Rear View Camera	-	Rear Parking Camera
Reverse Camera Type	-	Rear Parking Camera
Reversing Camera	-	Rear Parking Camera
Eco Mode	-	Not Available
Pre-Collision System	-	Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers	-	Not Available
Sport Mode	-	Not Available
Automatic High Beam	-	Not Available
Front Camera	-	Around View Monitor front camera

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
Seat Material	Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives	Leather two-tone seats
Heated Seats	Available, including rear-seat heating	Not Available
Ventilated Seats	Available, including rear-seat cooling	Not Available
Ambient Lighting	Illuminated Fascia with Cullinan wordmark and Cityscape graphic; illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy Clock Cabinet	Not Available
Steering Wheel Material	Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel	Leather
60 40 Split Seat	Electronically folding 2/3 and 1/3 rear bench	60:40 split second row
Driver Seat Adjustment	Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory	3-way driver seat adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory	2-way passenger seat adjustment
Seat Trim	Placed Perforation leather available	Leather two-tone seats
Interior Colour Options	-	6
Interior Colours	-	6
Front Shoulder Room	-	Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room	-	Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Down	-	690
Front Armrest	-	Not Available
Boot Light	-	Standard
Cup Holders	-	Front and rear cup holders
Folding Rear Seats	-	60:40 split second row
Instrument Cluster Type	-	Speedometer and tachometer
Door Map Pockets	-	Not Available
Rear AC Vents	-	Not Available
Rear Armrest	-	Not Available
Steering Type	-	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Driver Seat	-	3-way driver seat adjustment
Adjustable Front Seat	-	2-way passenger seat adjustment
Armrest Front	-	Not Available
Armrest Rear	-	Not Available
Cooled Seats	-	Not Available
Driver Seat	-	3-way driver seat adjustment
Fabric Seats	-	Not Available
Front Headrest	-	Adjustable
Interior Trim Colour	-	Black
Leather Accented Seat Trim	-	Leather two-tone seats
Leather Seats	-	Standard
Driver Lumbar Support	-	Not Available
Memory Seats	-	Not Available
Rear Headrest	-	Adjustable
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	-	Not Available
Seat Adjustment	-	3-way driver seat adjustment
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	-	Reclining
Seat Belt Warning	-	Driver and passenger
Seat Fold Type	-	60:40 split second row
Rear USB Ports	-	Not Available
Interior Courtesy Lamps	-	7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, USB, reversing camera (Acenta and above), dual airbags, climate control on Acenta+
Steering Adjustment	-	Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
Climate Control	Automatic four-zone climate control	Automatic air conditioning
Power Windows	Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down	Driver auto up/down with anti-pinch
Keyless Entry	Comfort Access keyless entry	Smart keyless entry with push start
Push Button Start	Engine start button	Standard
Wireless Charging	Wireless smartphone charging	Not Available
Sunroof	Panoramic glass roof	Not Available
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 air conditioning
Adaptive Dampers	-	Not Available
Automatic Headlamps	-	LED bi-projector headlamp
Battery Preconditioning	-	Not Available
Bed Extender	-	Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded	-	690 l
Diff Lock	-	Not Available
Difflock	-	Not Available
Front Diff Lock	-	Not Available
Intelligent Battery System	-	Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry	-	Smart keyless entry with push start button
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
One Pedal Driving	-	Not Available
Passive Entry Start	-	Smart keyless entry with push start button
Performance Data Logger	-	Not Available
Rear Diff Lock	-	Not Available
Rear Electric Motor	-	Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	Not Available
Remote Central Locking	-	Smart keyless entry with push start button
Remote Starter	-	Standard
Rev Matching	-	Not Available
Source Model Column	-	magnite
Sport Plus Mode	-	Not Available
Sports Bar	-	Not Available
Tailgate Damper	-	Not Available
Tailgate Lock	-	Not Available
Tow Bar Type	-	Not Available
Trim Level	-	top
Variant Role	-	Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid	-	Not Available
Vehicle To Load	-	Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	-	Smart keyless entry with push start button
Walk Away Lock	-	Standard
Load Bed Length	-	Not Applicable
Load Bed Width	-	Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm	-	Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm	-	Not Applicable
Remote Start	-	Not Available
Air Conditioning	Automatic four-zone climate control	Automatic air conditioning
Accelerator 0 100	-	21 sec
Climate Zones	-	1
Fuel Consumption Combined	-	5.9
Hill Start Assist	-	Standard
Multi Function Steering	-	Standard
Ride Mode Selection	-	Not Available
Steering Mounted Controls	-	Standard
Auto Dimming Irvm	-	Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror	-	Standard
Heads Up Display	-	Not Available
Electric Mirror Folding	-	Electric folding and electric adjustment
Power Mirrors	-	Electric folding and electric adjustment
Rear Defogger	-	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	-	Standard
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	-	Standard
Skid Plates	-	Not Available
Speed Limiter	-	Cruise control with adjustable speed limiter
Tilt Steering	-	Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt
12V Accessory Socket	-	12V power socket
Aero Kit	-	Not Available
Automatic High Beam	-	Not Available
Bottle Holders	-	Front and rear cup holders
Centre Console	-	Standard
Chrome Exterior Highlights	-	Chrome exterior door handles
Chrome Grille	-	Not Available
Common Rail Injection	-	Petrol injection
Digital Speedometer	-	Standard
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	-	Electric folding with side indicator
Engine Warranty	-	6 years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest	-	Not Available
Front Power Outlet	-	12V power socket
Front Wiper	-	Variable intermittent
Front Wipers Type	-	Variable intermittent
Fuel Lid Opener	-	Remote fuel flap release
Glove Box	-	Standard
Glovebox Cooling	-	Not Available
Headlamp Washer	-	Not Available
Headrest Adjustable	-	Standard
Heated Mirrors	-	Not Available
Impact Sensing Door Unlock	-	Impact sensing unlock
Intercooler	-	Not Applicable
Manual Aircon	-	Not Available
Mirror	-	Electric folding
Power Sliding Doors	-	Not Applicable
Power Socket 12v	-	12V power socket
Powered Tailgate	-	Not Available
Reading Lights Rear	-	Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning	-	Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights	-	Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps	-	Not Available
Rear Seat Split	-	60:40 split second row
Rear Wing	-	Roof spoiler
Rearview Mirror Inside	-	Frameless auto dimming mirror
Remote Side Mirror	-	Electric folding
Roof Antenna	-	Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility	-	Not Available
Seat Type	-	Leather two-tone seats
Service Reminder	-	Service intervals: 10,000 km
Side Impact Bars	-	-
Side Steps	-	Not Available
Sonar	-	Rear parking sensors
Speed Alert System	-	Adjustable speed limiter
Stabilizer Bar	-	-
Stabilizer Bar Front	-	-
Stabilizer Bar Rear	-	-
Steering Response	-	Electric power steering
Sub Frame	-	-
Tachometer	-	Standard
Tail Lamps	-	Standard
Telescopic Steering	-	Not Available
Trip Computer	-	Standard
Tyre Repair Kit	-	Not Available
Vanity Mirror	-	Driver and passenger vanity mirrors
Vanity Mirror Illuminated	-	Not Available
Vdc	-	Vehicle Dynamic Control
Voice Command	-	Not Available
Voice Command Support	-	Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination	-	-
Engine Check Warning	-	-
Drag Coefficient	-	-
Roof Load	-	-
Remote Engine Start	-	-
Boot Opener	-	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	-
Headlamp Height Adjust	-	-
Canopy Fitment	-	Not Available
Unlocking	Comfort Access keyless entry	Smart keyless entry with push start
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	-	Driver and passenger front pretensioners with load limiters
Steering Column Adjustment	-	Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt
Door Ajar Warning	-	Door open warning
Lift Gate	-	Manual tailgate
Driver Display	-	7-inch TFT Advanced Drive-Assist Display

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
Length	5355 mm	3995 mm
Width	2000 mm	1758 mm
Height	1835 mm	1571 mm
Wheelbase	3295 mm	2500 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	1007 kg
Towing Capacity	2700 kg	-
Rear Headroom	1026 mm	-
Front Legroom	1006 mm	-
Rear Legroom	1090 mm	-
Ground Clearance (Default)	173 mm	205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	173 mm	-
Boot/Cargo Space	612 l	336 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	3300 kg	1399 kg
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Number of Rows	2 rows	-
Minimum Turning Radius	6.6 m	5 m

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
Engine	6.75-litre V12 petrol	1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Cylinders	12	3
Valves	48	12
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Petrol injection
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type	AWD	Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed	250 km/h	150 km/h
Engine Code	N74B68A	Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout	V	Inline
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	999 cc
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h	5.3 sec	21.0 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	53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque	850 Nm @ 1600-4250 rpm	96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
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	52.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	311.9 Nm/tonne	95.3 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	Magnite
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay compatibility	Standard
Android Auto	Android Auto compatibility	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth wireless technology; rear passengers can pair headphones individually	Standard
Number of Speakers	16	6
Digital Instrument Cluster	SPIRIT digital instrument interface	7-inch TFT
Infotainment System	SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands; independent rear-screen streaming available	8-inch touchscreen with smartphone integration
Infotainment Screen	10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens	8-inch
Touchscreen	10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens	8-inch
USB Ports	USB Type-C ports	Front USB / smartphone integration
Connected Services	-	Smartphone integration
Display Audio	-	8-inch touch screen with smartphone integration
Infotainment Display	-	8-inch touch screen with smartphone integration
Infotainment Screen Size	10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens	8-inch
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	-	Standard
Audio Controls On Steering	-	Standard
Audio Speakers	16	6
FM Radio	-	Standard
Radio	-	Standard
Voice Recognition	-	Not Available
AUX Input	-	Not Available
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	-	Front USB / smartphone integration
Head Up Display	-	Not Available
Multi Information Display	-	7-inch TFT driver display
Navigation System	-	Not Available
Rear Usb	-	Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity	-	Smartphone integration
Voice Control	-	Not Available
Wi-Fi Hotspot	-	Not Available
Audio System	-	6-speaker audio system
Premium Audio	-	Not Available
Audio	-	8-inch touchscreen audio with smartphone integration

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
LED Headlamps	Rolls-Royce LED headlights	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Vertical daytime-running-light treatment	Standard
Fog Lamps	Front fog lamps	LED front fog lights
Roof Rails	No; vehicle not approved for roof loads	Not Available
Headlights	Rolls-Royce LED headlights	LED
Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic glass roof	Not Available
Exterior Colour Options	Emperador Truffle; Crystal Over finish available	See Nissan South Africa Magnite colour selector
Active Exhaust	-	Not Available
Auto Headlights	-	LED bi-projector headlamp
Automatic Headlamps	-	LED bi-projector headlamp
Body Type	-	SUV
Exterior Colour Options	-	6
Headlamps	Rolls-Royce LED headlights	LED
Headlight Type	Rolls-Royce LED headlights	LED
Led Headlights	Rolls-Royce LED headlights	LED
Load Bed Liner	-	Not Available
Fog Lights	-	LED front fog lights
Front Fog Lamps	Front fog lamps	LED front fog lights
Front Fog Lights	-	LED front fog lights
Alloy Wheel Design	-	16" Alloy - 2 Tone Wheel
Daytime Running Lights	Vertical daytime-running-light treatment	Standard
DRL	Vertical daytime-running-light treatment	Standard
Rear Spoiler	-	Standard
Rear Wiper	-	Standard
Rear Spoiler	-	Standard
Body Cladding	-	Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish	-	Chrome exterior door handles
Door Handle Finish	-	Chrome
Electric Blind Sunroof	-	Not Available
Exterior Door Handle Colour	-	Chrome
Exterior Mirror Folding	-	Electric folding
Wing Mirror Type	-	Body-colour electric folding mirrors
Rear Fog Lights	-	Not Available
Roof Type	-	Standard roof
Front Overhang	-	-
Rear Overhang	-	-
Headlamp Levelling	-	LED bi-projector headlamp

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
Wading Depth	540 mm	Not Available
Terrain Modes	Everywhere mode: rough track, gravel, wet grass, mud, snow and sand	Not Available
Locking Differential	No lockable differential	Not Available
4WD System Type	Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering	Not Available
Crawl Control	-	Not Available
Energy Recovery Display	-	Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard	-	Not Available
Ground Clearance Max	-	205 mm
Ground Clearance Min	-	205 mm
Off Road Descent Control	-	Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist	-	Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard	-	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
Approach Angle	-	Not Available
Departure Angle	-	Not Available
Breakover Angle	-	Not Available
Approach Angle Deg	-	Not Available
Breakover Angle Deg	-	Not Available
Departure Angle Deg	-	Not Available
Hill Descent Control	Hill Descent Control	Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle	-	Not Available
Ramp-over Angle	-	Not Available
Recovery Hooks	-	Not Available
Underbody Protection	-	Not Available
Wading Depth Mm	-	Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	-	Not Available

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
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	195/60R16
Front Brake Type	Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes	Disc brakes
Rear Brake Type	Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes	Drum brake
Spare Wheel Type	Full-size matching spare wheel fitted on an exact 2026 commissioned vehicle; mounted inside	Full Size Spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size	22- and 23-inch approved fitments	16
Handbrake Type	Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs	Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	Not Available
Brake Type Front	-	Disc brakes
Brake Type Rear	-	Drum brake
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	-	Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist	-	Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	-	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	-	Standard
Wheel Size Type	-	195/60R16
Wheel Type	-	16" Alloy - 2 Tone Wheel
Auto Brake Hold	-	Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Brake	-	Not Available
Brakes	-	Front disc / rear drum
Cornering Brake Control	-	Not Available
Electric Park Brake	-	Not Available
Front Tyre Width	-	195 mm
Leather Steering Wheel	-	Leather
Parking Brake Type	-	Manual parking brake
Rear Tyre Width	-	195 mm
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	-	Standard
Steering Wheel Trim	-	Leather
Tyre Type	-	Radial
Front Brake Disc Diameter	-	-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	-	-
Tyre Load Index	-	-
Tyre Pressure Display	-	Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type	-	Full Size Spare wheel
Tyre Speed Rating	-	-

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
Front Suspension	Double-wishbone self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers	Mac Pherson strut with Lower Transverse link
Rear Suspension	Five-link self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers	Twin tube telescopic shock absorbe
Front Track Width	-	1536 mm
MagneRide Damping	-	Not Available
Rear Track Width	-	1535 mm
Power Steering	-	Electric Power Steering
Rear Suspension Type	Five-link self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers	Twin tube telescopic shock absorbe
Steering Column	-	Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt
Chassis Material	-	-
Chassis Type	-	-
Front Spring Type	-	MacPherson strut
Rear Axle Type	-	Twin tube telescopic shock absorbe
Shock Absorber Type	-	Twin-tube telescopic shock absorber
Shock Absorbers	-	Twin-tube telescopic shock absorber
Front Anti-Roll Bar	-	-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	-	-
Rear Spring Type	-	Torsion beam / twin-tube shock absorber
Suspension	-	Mac Pherson strut with Lower Transverse link
Front Suspension Type	Double-wishbone self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers	Mac Pherson strut with Lower Transverse link

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
CO2 Emissions	380 g/km	140.15 g/km
Hybrid System Type	-	Not Available
Particulate Filter	-	Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement	-	Unleaded Petrol
CO2 Emissions G Km	-	140.15
Euro Emission Standard	-	-
Fuel Evaporation Control	-	-
Green NCAP Rating	-	Not Available
Idle CO2 Output	-	140.15
Noise Level	-	Not Available
Start Stop System	-	-
Variable Valve Timing	-	-

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
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	Nissan South Africa live Magnite price data, updated March 2026
Pricing Role	Price on application	Current listed price
Price Zar	-	323900 ZAR
Starting Price	-	323900
Starting Price Zar	-	323900

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
Warranty	4 years; regional conditions apply	6 years / 150,000 km
Basic Warranty	4 years; regional conditions apply	6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance	-	Standard
Roadside Assistance	-	Standard
Warranty Kilometers	4 years; regional conditions apply	6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	-	Standard
Warranty Years	4 years; regional conditions apply	6 years / 150,000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	-	Not Available

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
Service Plan	4 years / unlimited km	3 years / 30,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval	-	15 000 km
Service Interval	-	10000
Service Intervals	-	10000
Maintenance Plan	-	3 years / 30,000 km
First Service At	-	10000
Alternator	-	-
Anti-Rust Treatment	-	Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity	-	-
Approx Service Cost	-	-
Battery Warranty	-	Not Available

Spec	Cullinan	Magnite
Real-world City Mileage Min	-	-
Real-world City Mileage Max	-	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	-	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	-	-

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Cullinan leads by 22 points

Cullinan holds a noticeable edge over Magnite, especially in key ownership areas.

Winner 73 /100

Lead 22 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 22 points

Magnite

88% data confidence 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 71 Check Performance 16

Performance 16

Efficiency 65

Safety 71

Practicality 64

Ownership 43

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Cullinan +83 Efficiency Magnite +37 Safety Cullinan +28 Practicality Cullinan +11 Ownership Cullinan +1

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

Magnite

Performance 16/100

Efficiency 65/100

Safety 71/100

Practicality 64/100

Ownership 43/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Rolls-Royce Cullinan wins with 73 pts vs 51 pts for Magnite

In structured scoring, Cullinan emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Magnite 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 Magnite 65. 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, Magnite 71. 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, Magnite 43. 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, Magnite 64. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Cullinan 99, Magnite 16. 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 Magnite in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Cullinan scores 99 vs 16.

Efficiency: Cullinan scores 28 vs 65.

Safety: Cullinan scores 99 vs 71.

Practicality: Cullinan scores 75 vs 64.

Ownership: Cullinan scores 44 vs 43.

Final structured scoring gives Cullinan the advantage in this comparison.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan vs Nissan Magnite

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Nissan Magnite

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)

Cullinan

Magnite

Which One's Right for You?

Cullinan

Magnite

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Cullinan leads by 22 points

Cullinan

Magnite

Cullinan

Magnite

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down