THE Ineos Grenadier is a most welcome addition to the 4x4 vehicle ranks as it is a rugged, go anywhere, off-road capable wagon in a market that is otherwise all going softer. The Grenadier has been a long time coming after delays caused by global issues and product supply limitations, but Australian customers are finally taking delivery of their vehicles and we got to drive a few of them at the local launch.
A quick refresh for anyone unfamiliar with the Ineos name: British billionaire and owner of the Ineos chemical company, Jim Ratcliffe, approached Land Rover when it axed the original Defender and asked if he could buy the rights and tooling to keep building it, but he was turned down. Ratcliffe’s response? Just like a grenadier, he would go on an explosive attack by building his own version of the iconic off-roader … as you do.
The result is a 4x4 wagon with a boxy body that looks like a Defender, but crossed with a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, riding on a ladder
