Rolls-Royce has announced that it will add a sports utility vehicle (SUV) to its model line-up, marking a significant move for the BMW-owned luxury carmaker.
The company described the forthcoming vehicle as “a car that offers the luxury of a Rolls-Royce in a vehicle that can cross any terrain”. It will feature a high-bodied design and an all-new aluminium architecture.
Chief executive Torsten Muller-Otvos called the development “another seminal moment in Rolls-Royce’s 111-year journey”. However, the firm has not yet revealed further details, nor a date for when the model will enter production.
At present, Rolls-Royce manufactures three cars: the Phantom sedan, the smaller Ghost, and the Wraith fastback. The announcement comes as rival Bentley, part of the Volkswagen Group, prepares to launch its own SUV, the Bentayga.
