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

You mean you think he is doing an Elon Musk?

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Originally Posted by 101RRS

The Grenadier seems as if it has been around for so long that they should be into the first update by now, however other than a couple of prototypes has the vehicle actually gone into production as yet - seems like a lot of talk but not much producing.

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Apparently it has...they've began manufacturing a batch for distribution to UK, Australia and Sth Africa for their 'partner agents' and Ineos execs for consumer test drives beginning sometime in August. According to the email, orders for manufacturing slots will open in May...

IF I had to choose between a new Defender and an Ineos Grenadier the Ineos would be streets in front for my choice.
This is the vehicle that JLR should have produced to keep the "Defender" name valid instead of calling its new Discovery 6 a "defender"[bigwhistle]

Must admit i am tempted.

Have just bought a 79 series twin cab which is in the country with mods done, but cant be delivered because they are missing the bracket to attach the number plate (true story & i cant believe they cant get a piece of metal folded up to attach the number plate).

I will wait to see pricing on Grenadier & try to get a test drive.

I do like the New Defenders but then my D5 was fantastic - but wanted to start doing some trips so wanted something a bit more rugged.

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Originally Posted by trout1105

IF I had to choose between a new Defender and an Ineos Grenadier the Ineos would be streets in front for my choice.
This is the vehicle that JLR should have produced to keep the "Defender" name valid instead of calling its new Discovery 6 a "defender"[bigwhistle]

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Land Rover kept telling us that it would be nigh on impossible to upgrade the Defender to meet safety regulations in it's then current format. Maybe that is what they were told by designers who just did not like it. Anyway they have been proven wrong.

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Originally Posted by spudfan

Land Rover kept telling us that it would be nigh on impossible to upgrade the Defender to meet safety regulations in it's then current format. Maybe that is what they were told by designers who just did not like it. Anyway they have been proven wrong.

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Hardly…

In all but loose silhouette this is a completely new vehicle.

Aside from live axles and a chassis it’s nothing like a Defender except slab sided.

Just as coils slid under the Series (shock horror) and then the disco 1 took the chassis and driveline of the RRC, things evolved.

The D3 took the RR airbags to the next level, then an evolution was required. That evolution got the best of the D4 and a loose silhouette of its predecessor.

We have an Ineos on hold, awaiting pricing. Then will decide one of the following:
- Buy the Ineos
- Buy a new Defender
- Walk completely away from another 4wd and get a Tesla Long Range for a daily

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Originally Posted by PhilipA

You mean you think he is doing an Elon Musk?

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I think it will actually come to fruition unlike that other piece of junk.

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Originally Posted by 101RRS

The Grenadier seems as if it has been around for so long that they should be into the first update by now, however other than a couple of prototypes has the vehicle actually gone into production as yet - seems like a lot of talk but not much producing.

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These may be of interest! (or not[wink11])

Ineos Grenadier Documentary – From Design to Production and Driving | Building the Grenadier - YouTube

2023 Grenadier Interior Review. Yes, it is that good! - YouTube

INEOS Grenadier 4x4 production tour - How to build a serious SUV - YouTube

INEOS Grenadier Manufacturing - YouTube

cheers

Hoges

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Originally Posted by chuck

Must admit i am tempted.

Have just bought a 79 series twin cab which is in the country with mods done, but cant be delivered because they are missing the bracket to attach the number plate (true story & i cant believe they cant get a piece of metal folded up to attach the number plate).

I will wait to see pricing on Grenadier & try to get a test drive.

I do like the New Defenders but then my D5 was fantastic - but wanted to start doing some trips so wanted something a bit more rugged.

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Just wondering if a new 79 series incurs the ATO's Lux Car Tax (for consumers not registered as primary producers etc)? That will be an added cost for the IG....based on the rumoured AUD85k+ basic price...

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Originally Posted by Hoges

Just wondering if a new 79 series incurs the ATO's Lux Car Tax (for consumers not registered as primary producers etc)? That will be an added cost for the IG....based on the rumoured AUD85k+ basic price...

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It is hard to imagine that a 79 Series could be considered as a "Luxury" vehicle.