Thread: Ineos Grenadier, do you reckon it'll take off?

Originally Posted by NT5224

The new Inneos Quartermaster Ute has been revealed today.

it sits on a 130 wheelbase and is 5 seater with a tub. It looks very similar to a lowered LandRover 130. As such it has a more purposeful stance than most contemporary dual cab utes.

So I wondered how it matched up to the real deal? I went looking for the payload specs, but couldn’t find them in the mass distribution publicity.

Turns out the Grennedier 130 is rated to a tub payload of 760kg, just half that of my Land Rover 130, and significantly less than a Toyota 70 series. I’m really not sure whether such a limited load will attract serious commercial, military or expedition use of the Quartermaster. Does the Quartermaster capture the spirit of the original LandRover 130 but without the performance and practicality?

What do others think?

Alan

Yeah, that's a bit disappointing regarding capacity. I do like the look of it although I'd prefer this as an extra cab with a bigger tub on the back personally but I guess that wouldn't be a big seller.

Prices have also gone up for the station wagon by 13k. Youch.

Originally Posted by Homestar

Yeah, that's a bit disappointing regarding capacity. I do like the look of it although I'd prefer this as an extra cab with a bigger tub on the back personally but I guess that wouldn't be a big seller.

Looks are subjective,but to me it is not that pleasing to the eye.

Being a ladder frame chassis,in Aus,the payload could more than likely be increased,with an upgrade,but that would be expensive due to it probably being a low volume seller.

Being ladderframed, I wonder if the Quartermaster version has the ability to ditch the tray body rear tub and replace it with a tray instead to get a bit more payload...

I am sure that the Ineos Grenadier is capable of carrying more but that puts it outside the current driving licence limits.

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Well the Grenadier has done about 700ks now. Very happy with it. There are many positives, and in comparison with an old Defender it is in a different league. There are a few negatives such as software issues that need sorting. (Inaccurate fuel gauge, A few fault warnings that disappear after a restart) Its got plenty of power for me, and sits on the road nicely. You can have a conversation with the passengers. Even the back seat passengers can be heard. Very slight transfer case noise on overrun and some correction input needed on steering at high speed on really good straight roads. Not noticeable on rougher roads which is most roads in QLD anyway. I does not bump steer at all, and rides over rough bumpy roads amazingly well. The door seals are great at keeping dust out, on my limited testing so far anyway, Paint finish is world class. Lights are really good. I am tall and find the often talked about step in the foot well a bit annoying but I am getting used to it. Its sad that the prices are so high now. I loved the concept and ordered the minute (literally) they opened the online booking. Building a vehicle with such quality parts costs. Brembo brakes, bilstein shocks, recaro seating, BMW, ZF etc, not a lot is in house made and that is expensive. I certainly would not have bought one at the prices they are now and nearly pulled out a couple of times along the way as I was stretched to pay the cost of the car for the price it was.

Is it perfect? no. Does it capture the spirit of adventure that Land Rover stood for until recently? I think it does. Now to have some of those adventures!

Originally Posted by Tins

That payload is no better than a Commodore ute. I wonder if this Quartermaster is some sort of style option, and a "real" one will come later. It sort of flies in the face of what Radcliffe said he wanted.

Comments here from Robert Pepper,

"The INEOS Grenadier ute has been revealed.
The only specification that matters is the payload of 765kg which has been reported in several places. However, the Australian spec sheet shows 832 to 907kg.
That is still a bit light.
It was bad enough with the Jeep Gladiator but at least that could be a short range daytripper.
The Grenadier is meant to be a serious workhorse and long distance tourer.
Not with a sub 800kg payload for a ute it isn't. Even the 907 for the petrol is light.
Disappointed.
And it's $120k plus. For what capability are you paying that money? I can't see it. You can buy a nice new Canter with 37s for that coin or a nicely modified Ranger.
Oh and please don't go on about coils vs leaves. The Defender 130 and Unimog would like a word"

Ranger?I don't think so

Originally Posted by scarry

Comments here from Robert Pepper,


Oh and please don't go on about coils vs leaves. The Defender 130 and Unimog would like a word"

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