Clearly built with a singular, peculiar vision to be a new old-fashioned off-roader, it doesn’t break any fresh ground, but the Ineos Grenadier is a breath of fresh air
The pet projects of billionaires tend to be what you’d expect from a group of suspected narcissists whose limitless self-belief might only be matched by their bank accounts. Think about the new space race or the
Ineos went ahead with the Grenadier and, after a few delays – and against all odds – it’s actually kind of wonderful. The first Canadian examples finally arrived at dealerships in 2024. Early models suffered from rubber door seals that wouldn’t stay in place, leaky sunroof windows and a sticky door button. Gregor Hembrough, Ineos’ executive vice-president for the Americas, told me in an interview that those issues have all been fixed.
In a 3 Series sedan, this engine feels strong. In the Grenadier, however, the 281 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque feels merely adequate and, at times, strained. Blame the fact it’s moving around 2.6 tonnes of body-on-frame truck. Getting from a standstill to 100 kilometres an hour takes a leisurely 8.8 seconds, which puts it roughly on par with a Toyota Corolla.
On the highway the Grenadier wanders around like a dog chasing a scent. It requires constant minor corrections to keep it on the straight and narrow.The Ineos Grenadier is a ridiculous machine and yet, I want one despite its many foibles and unreasonable price. I want one despite the fact it’s risky to buy a car from a startup . And I want one even though I live in a city and am not a farmer, explorer, or even someone who drives off the pavement very much.
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