Cullinan

Sardinia changes character within the space of a few kilometres: flawless tarmac on the provincial road between Arzachena and Porto Cervo, then a white gravel track dropping towards a hidden cove in Gallura. The Cullinan is the only flagship that moves between those two worlds without asking permission — all-wheel drive, self-levelling air suspension and a commanding driving position that turns even the dusty final stretch to the beach into a triumphal entrance.

Then there is the reality of an island holiday: five genuine seats, a boot that swallows suitcases, beach bags and water-sports kit, and the freedom to go straight from the yacht berthed in the marina to dinner in San Pantaleo without changing cars. If you want space and stage presence in a single body, the category of luxury SUVs for hire in Sardinia reaches its high point here — a theme we explore in our guide to space and comfort without compromising on prestige.

The 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 works like a butler: 571 hp that never once raises its voice. Under acceleration — 0–62 mph in 5.2 seconds — you feel a dense, unbroken surge rather than a shove, while the 8-speed automatic shifts with an almost telepathic discretion. Inside, the noise of the world simply stays outside: on the main road towards Olbia you find yourself conversing in a near-whisper, as if in a library on the move.

The famous "magic carpet ride" is no slogan here: a camera reads the road surface ahead of the wheels and primes the suspension before the imperfection ever arrives. Four-wheel steering shrinks a substantial car through the hairpins above the Pevero and the tight manoeuvres of the harbour. The steering is light, calibrated to accompany rather than attack: you guide it with two fingers and arrive feeling rested.

Our rental range includes the most sought-after expressions of the model. The Black Badge is the Cullinan in evening dress: darkened brightwork, a black Spirit of Ecstasy, and sharper throttle and gearbox calibration. It is the choice for those who want an imposing SUV with an after-dark attitude — made for evening arrivals between Porto Cervo and Baja Sardinia.

The Series II, meanwhile, is the latest evolution: a redesigned front end, an updated cabin and an altogether more contemporary feel. At the quotation stage our concierge will steer you towards the version best suited to your dates and itinerary; in the meantime, you can explore the rest of the range on our Rolls-Royce rental in Sardinia hub, or arrange direct delivery through Rolls-Royce rental in Porto Cervo.