Grenadier

[erover82]

Short, but good to hear they continue to give thought to important details and community feedback.

 

[FlyersFan76]

 

[FlyersFan76]

I feel slighted for info on this one. I guess tires were literally the actual message...

Kicking the tyres

The Grenadier needs to take even the toughest terrain in its stride. We’re using a multi-link suspension set-up with separate coils and dampers, so you get maximum traction and articulation, wherever you’re working.

ineosgrenadier.com

Sorry I duplicated that post above. Didn't realize your link was the full video.

 

[rocky]

They're officially calling the old MB Smart car factory home.

Acquisition of Mercedes-Benz Hambach production site | INEOS Group

The site’s location on the German-French border, only 200km from Stuttgart, gives excellent access to supply chains, automotive talent and target markets.

www.ineos.com

 

[chuckc4]

Autoweek Article: https://www.autoweek.com/news/truck... -- High Minus Dormant and 90 Day Non Openers

 

[UnfrozenCaveman]

Interesting ... " But, the Grenadier will still have to differentiate itself from the new Defender, which starts about $10,000 south of the $53,500 mark..."

Ummm, no it doesn't?

I'm still curious about this ... not "making a deposit at the BMW dealer" curious, but curious.

Then again, it's really only a reasonable replacement for our '97SW, so it's unlikely that we actually need one...???

 

[KND]

It would be more than 100,000 $ Canadian once it hits the shore here. That's great since you won't see everyone are driving it like Jeep and future Bronco.

 

[rocky]

I see BMW dealers as the only way for this to hit the marketplace. But will they really want to see it on their lots? It doesn't fit into anything they currently sell.
Wonder if every single unit (at least in the US) will have to be custom ordered and drop shipped to the nearest dealer.

 

[Adam]

I see BMW dealers as the only way for this to hit the marketplace. But will they really want to see it on their lots? It doesn't fit into anything they currently sell.
Wonder if every single unit (at least in the US) will have to be custom ordered and drop shipped to the nearest dealer.

I expect it will be quite a draw - and many will be traded in on X5's.

 

[blueboy]

I see BMW dealers as the only way for this to hit the marketplace. But will they really want to see it on their lots? It doesn't fit into anything they currently sell.
Wonder if every single unit (at least in the US) will have to be custom ordered and drop shipped to the nearest dealer.

It will give BMW something like a G Wagon on the Merc lots. Yes, different vehicles yet the G Wagon is pretty different from what is usually on a Merc lot.

 

[KND]

I see BMW dealers as the only way for this to hit the marketplace. But will they really want to see it on their lots? It doesn't fit into anything they currently sell.
Wonder if every single unit (at least in the US) will have to be custom ordered and drop shipped to the nearest dealer.

Honestly as long as it's not Land Rover/Jaguer group then I'm happy. Too many snubby salemen there. I wore a short with flip flop during summer time, they didn't even talk to me while I wait for them. I bought a X5 and E400 at other dealer instead.

 

[WreckITFrank]

EP7.

https://ineosgrenadier.com/en-gb/explore/the-grenadier-videos-and-stories/building-the-grenadier/prototype-to-production?utm_content=KMI_EN&utm_source=Salesforce&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=BTG_7

 

[RBBailey]

Have they remembered to do an interior?

 

[WreckITFrank]

it seems not as they keep dodging that part...

 

[mgreenspan]

I believe that’s their plan to keep your minds interested and engaged. Actually anticipating it versus showing part of a silhouette for years...

 

[Adam]

I think the priorities thus far have been in the right places. I'm 99% sure there will be seats, a radio and some sort of cladding between me and the metal.

Also - I love seeing the manufacturing site progress. Glad to hear there will be a focus on quality.

 

[rocky]

The persistent dripping water torture of marketing is getting annoying.

 

[TravelinLight]

Just wanting to know where and when to send my deposit.

 

[mgreenspan]

The persistent dripping water torture of marketing is getting annoying.

They started a car company from nothing and are producing a vehicle that enthusiasts want. I’m considering buying one in the US and the UK. I’ve only been annoyed by JLR.

 

[erover82]

The persistent dripping water torture of marketing is getting annoying.

I look at it as good communication with potential customers. We get to follow along the journey, which is quite an undertaking, and they get consistent exposure.