âThe most luxurious SUV ever madeâ isnât a title that comes overnight. 

Surviving everything from bankruptcy to changing global economies, Rolls-Royce has thrived for over 113 years now. The company has defined not just the automobile industry at its greatest, but luxury itself - so it isnât surprising that eventually, the minds at Derby, England came up with a vehicle thatâs so stuffed with modern luxury goodies that it weighs about three tons.

Still, if you happen to be investment banker royalty, youâd be pleased to know that this special edition Cullinan is worth its weight in gold. Here are a few reasons why.

The Worldâs Greatest Doors

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It all starts from the second you touch the handles - Rolls-Royce has made their passenger doors rear hinged since the first generation Phantom in 2003, and the originalâs bigger sibling is no exception. Open her up and youâll spot a cubbyhole inside the door panel featuring another classic Rolls experience - noticing that thereâs an actual umbrella inside. Two come with each vehicle, and they both cost close to $700. 

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Sit down, sink your feet into $3000 lambswool floor mats, and press a nearby button to shut the door - you donât even need to close it yourself.

Backseat Stargazing

Stepping into a Cullinan at night can be pretty breathtaking if this immersive little trick is switched on. Using a complicated array of fibre optics, all hand soldered by a team of dedicated artisans, an array of stars are displayed on the headliner, or ceiling of your cabin. Whatâs unique about the Black Badge is that every now and then, youâll spot tiny shooting stars dash across your eyes. A lame gimmick if any other brand did this, but with Rolls, it looks simply fabulous⦠while costing $12,000.

An Insane Seating Experience

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Everywhere on the Cullinan Black Badge, youâll spot the infinity loop symbol - and nowhere is this more apparent than right in the back seat. The seats themselves have all the luxury gimmicks youâd expect, but with cooled seats, massage settings, touchscreen panels that fold at the push of a button and a refrigeration unit - with the choice of uncooled liquor or cooled.

Thereâs even champagne flutes and a couple shot glasses, so you can toast to the $18,000 bill.

The Greatest Upholstery In Car Making

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You will find leather on every conceivable surface, as expected, but the thoughtfulness of Rollsâ designers here is subtle and quite brilliant. Even the climate control dials are coated with a layer of stitched leather, making sure that from the moment you step into the car, you rarely touch any other material. 

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Pair this with rear seat leather cushions and complete freedom with customisation, and youâll rarely want to leave this thing. If you come up to Rolls with a unique colour or pattern, theyâll have it for you. No questions asked.

The Engine

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Well, it's not just what meets the eye. After all, to pull a 3-ton beast you need a powerful engine, right? Powering all of this opulence is a 6.7L V12 with 600 horses on tap - a healthy 37 more than the base model. Pair that with a superb all-wheel setup and an 8-speed gearbox, and your chauffeur is sure to enjoy himself too.

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