That’s what I thought too, but car and driver just put up an article saying it’s going to be made in Austria, so they may have moved the factory again?
Ineos Grenadier
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One of the Australian dealers will be Frasers, they are one the biggest of the Harley dealers, but they also do Ducati and Honda.
One of the Australian dealers will be Frasers, they are one the biggest of the Harley dealers, but they also do Ducati and Honda.
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There is a company in Austria who builds vehicles for anyone. Australia used to get its RHD Jeep Grand Cherokees from there. Maybe they were on the shortlist at one stage.
This was posted 3-4 days on CarExpert.
Ineos Grenadier: Hardcore 4x4 in Australia next year from $84,500
Ineos Australia promises extensive 4x4 test drives, remote servicing capability, and enthusiast sales agents in most regions from 2022.
www.carexpert.com.au
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It will have 3rd propulsion option later, Hyundai hydrogen fuel cells powering electric motors
www.news.com.au
Green power for new Ineos Grenadier
The off-road start-up formed in a pub looks set to beat the world’s largest manufacturers by being the first brand to build a four-wheel-drive powered by hydrogen.
www.news.com.au
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Ride the prototype
Its looking better the more we see.
Its looking better the more we see.
Canning Stock with final production prototype May/June. Aussie dust testing didn’t go as planned due to weather. Hopefully they make that up.
Grenadier Will Attempt Arduous Canning Stock Route - https://www.autoweek.com/news/future-cars/a38831139/ineos-grenadier-canning-stock-route-australia/
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Grenadier Will Attempt Arduous Canning Stock Route - https://www.autoweek.com/news/future-cars/a38831139/ineos-grenadier-canning-stock-route-australia/
2022 Ineos Grenadier put through its paces by wild Australian weather - video
Development testing is meant to be tough, but not this tough. Check out the Ineos Grenadier's wild run through South Australia.
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Fingers crossed. This car looks promising. The G wagen is a solid car, and it looks like that only made it halfway. Ineos picked a good reliable engine, and hopefully they built the rest of the car to reflect thatCanning Stock with final production prototype May/June. Aussie dust testing didn’t go as planned due to weather. Hopefully they make that up.
Grenadier Will Attempt Arduous Canning Stock Route - https://www.autoweek.com/news/future-cars/a38831139/ineos-grenadier-canning-stock-route-australia/
2022 Ineos Grenadier put through its paces by wild Australian weather - video
Development testing is meant to be tough, but not this tough. Check out the Ineos Grenadier's wild run through South Australia.
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The Gwagen had its ass handed to it by The Canning.
Actually, from memory, it was shock absorber failures in every GWagen in the group.
Mercedes helicoptered in replacements
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Correct. Merc have since upgraded the standard shock for Australian models. They flew the parts in by plane and pushed them out the door at low level. I dont think commercial choppers would have the range.
My guess is Ineos will be acutely aware the whole wide world is watching and wont want to repeat Mercs effort. But owners get through there in much lesser vehicles and some have done it in 2wd cars with the right tyres and some deflation
I'd be surprised if they didn't make it with their somewhat simplistic suspension. How good the doors will seal afterwards is a good question. I wonder how much tweaking they'll be able to do after the production prototype for what inevitably arises.
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I cannot find evidence of it on the internet, but I have heard it has tested in other rigorous trips around the world with flying colors
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Haven't heard anything about it here. I'm sure if they completed it successfully, it would be all over the news. Maybe it fell to bits and had to be towed out 
In South Australia about 1 year ago
In South Australia about 1 year ago
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Fortunately for them, at least in the USA, it doesn’t have to beat the Land Cruiser, it just has to beat the jeep wrangler or defender.
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Grenadier Trails Australia
Ineos official Australia testing website
mudgudgeon
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Grenadier Trails Australia
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Ineos official Australia testing website
Not quite the Canning, but still some pretty hot rugged isolated country.
Not far from Olympic Dam mining town which regularly sees the highest daily recorded temperatures across the country. 50⁰C (122⁰f) in summer is not uncommon.
Roads would be mostly graded, maintained dirt, not unmaintained track like The Canning
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Want to bring this thread back, see what you guys think about the Grenadier right now, given it is supposed to launch in the USA and be sold this year
My opinion, with competition from the Wrangler, bronco and 4runner, this comes out on top, maybe competing with the bronco for that spot. Here’s why I say that:
Its twin solid axles immediately make it stand out, only competing with the wrangler in that sense. The Grenadier was tested pretty rough, and although from the looks of it that it didn’t finish the canning, it still was able to take on rough conditions all over the world, including other parts of Australia. I doubt a wrangler could do that. I’ve heard the bronco is really strong and capable, and that’s why I say they may be competing to be at the top of the list. The 4runner is the strongest, but it is old, and to be honest, boring compared to the competition. The departure of the Land Cruiser has left a massive hole in the 4x4 market, but rumors say a Land Cruiser is set to return to the USA in coming years. I predict that they will introduce the refreshed prado into the USA when it gets a new generation.
Rumored starting price is 75k in the USA for the Grenadier, which is expensive, but makes sense when you consider the fact it is the companies first vehicle, and it comes with many features in its base form, and when you consider the Land Cruiser 200 was 85k+.
Parts availability for the Grenadier should not be too bad because it has a pretty common BMW engine that it shares with other USA BMW models. Hopefully the rest of the truck is as strong as they say it is. Also, in the USA if you do happen to break down, you can just call AAA. It’s not like Sahara Africa where you are stranded if you break down. Im Interested in the Grenadier because it is in America. If I was in a remote country, I would be skeptical. We will see how it proves itself
I hope it can at least partially fill the hole that the Land Cruiser left, and I hope it can fill the hole that USA 70 series Land Cruiser buyers/wanters have. Seems like the closest to a 70 series type vehicle we will ever get here.
My opinion, with competition from the Wrangler, bronco and 4runner, this comes out on top, maybe competing with the bronco for that spot. Here’s why I say that:
Its twin solid axles immediately make it stand out, only competing with the wrangler in that sense. The Grenadier was tested pretty rough, and although from the looks of it that it didn’t finish the canning, it still was able to take on rough conditions all over the world, including other parts of Australia. I doubt a wrangler could do that. I’ve heard the bronco is really strong and capable, and that’s why I say they may be competing to be at the top of the list. The 4runner is the strongest, but it is old, and to be honest, boring compared to the competition. The departure of the Land Cruiser has left a massive hole in the 4x4 market, but rumors say a Land Cruiser is set to return to the USA in coming years. I predict that they will introduce the refreshed prado into the USA when it gets a new generation.
Rumored starting price is 75k in the USA for the Grenadier, which is expensive, but makes sense when you consider the fact it is the companies first vehicle, and it comes with many features in its base form, and when you consider the Land Cruiser 200 was 85k+.
Parts availability for the Grenadier should not be too bad because it has a pretty common BMW engine that it shares with other USA BMW models. Hopefully the rest of the truck is as strong as they say it is. Also, in the USA if you do happen to break down, you can just call AAA. It’s not like Sahara Africa where you are stranded if you break down. Im Interested in the Grenadier because it is in America. If I was in a remote country, I would be skeptical. We will see how it proves itself
I hope it can at least partially fill the hole that the Land Cruiser left, and I hope it can fill the hole that USA 70 series Land Cruiser buyers/wanters have. Seems like the closest to a 70 series type vehicle we will ever get here.
With Overland Experts in NC:
Lots to like about it, but I will never be in the market for a new SUV again. Let them prove themselves and see where the 2nd hand market goes.
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