Rolls-Royce Cullinan vs iCAUR V23

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.

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
VS
iCAUR V23 in South Africa

iCAUR V23

2WD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 519,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 180 Nm ⛽ Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Rolls-Royce Cullinan vs iCAUR V23: the short answer

Cullinan has a modest catalogue-index lead, while V23 remains close.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cullinan V23
Maximum Power Cullinan420 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm V23100 kW
Maximum Torque Cullinan850 Nm @ 1600-4250 rpm V23180 Nm
Engine Size Cullinan6749 cc V23Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Combined Fuel Economy Cullinan5.95 km/l V23Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Ground Clearance Cullinan173 mm V23190 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

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

V23

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

Which One's Right for You?

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

V23

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Cullinan V23
Model Introduced Year 2018 2026
Generation Cullinan Series II, the current evolution of the marque's five-door super-luxury SUV South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 generation.
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 -
Body Style Five-door luxury SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Published
Segment Full-size super-luxury SUV Electric SUV
Vehicle Type Internal-combustion sport utility vehicle Passenger vehicle
Spec Cullinan V23
Length 5355 mm 4220 mm
Width 2000 mm 1915 mm
Height 1835 mm 1845 mm
Wheelbase 3295 mm 2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 173 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 173 mm 165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 l Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space 612 l 372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Kerb Weight 2725 kg 1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3300 kg 2085 kg
Payload Capacity 575 kg 350–650 kg
Towing Capacity 2700 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.6 m 5.9 m
Front Headroom 1064 mm 1020 mm
Rear Headroom 1026 mm 990 mm
Front Legroom 1006 mm 1060 mm
Rear Legroom 1090 mm 970 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cullinan and V23 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: Cullinan 99 vs V23 41.

Efficiency index: Cullinan 28 vs V23 99.

Safety-equipment index: Cullinan 99 vs V23 93.

Practicality index: Cullinan 75 vs V23 60.

Ownership-cover index: Cullinan not separately scored vs V23 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 8 points

Cullinan has a modest catalogue-index lead, while V23 remains close.

Evidence leader 79 /100
Lead 8 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 8 points
71
#2

V23

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 41
Performance 41
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Cullinan +58 Efficiency V23 +71 Safety Cullinan +6 Practicality Cullinan +15

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

V23

Performance 41/100
Efficiency 99/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Rolls-Royce Cullinan leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts vs 71 pts for V23

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cullinan leads. However, V23 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Cullinan vs V23 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.