Verdict
By most metrics, the Ineos Grenadier isn’t a great car, but it’s one that gets under your skin. Much like the Land Rover Defender that inspired it, the quirks and foibles were frustrating at times, but there’s enough character about the 4×4 that I found it easy to forgive. Considering Ineos’s aim with it, I’d say that’s mission accomplished.
- Mileage: 13,023
- Efficiency: 22.1mpg
We’ve explored the Ineos Grenadier’s off-road potential, and it left us wondering – if you ventured as far off the beaten track as possible, how could this 4×4 support you? Fortunately, Ineos provides a number of accessories to help, and we decked our car to make it even more off-road ready.
The most obvious addition is on the roof: the iKamper two-man tent (£3,350), but before that could be attached, the hefty Rhino Rack (£1,750) had to be bolted into place. This 60kg steel platform clamps into the rain gutters and lets you fit dozens of optional accessories. We added a tent, but you can also securely attach tyres, jerry cans, cycles, tools and even surfboards when using the right mount.
The tent opens up quickly and easily once two latches are released and the clamshell case pops open on its gas struts. The extendable aluminium steps are part of the tent, and once set up there’s a decent amount of room on board. It’s trickier to close it all back up again, ensuring all the fabric and straps are safely tucked away before driving off, and it’s made especially difficult because of the Grenadier’s height. I’ve mentioned before that side steps are a must-have addition for shorter passengers to help them get into the car, but the steps will be equally useful when trying to reach the roof rack.
