Ineos Grenadier review

Our opinion on the Ineos Grenadier 

The Ineos Grenadier was designed to be a modern-day interpretation of the classic Land Rover, and overall it fits the brief perfectly. It’s bigger in every dimension, which makes it more practical and easier to drive than its inspiration, but prices are higher than first anticipated, so this big 4x4 has some tough rivals to go up against. If all of your driving takes place off the beaten path, then the Ineos Grenadier is just about the best off-roader that you can buy, because it’s virtually unstoppable in the rough. ​

In many ways it’s an impressive achievement for a start-up brand, because the company has produced a seriously capable off-road tool with utility and toughness built in. It’s not without its quirks, however, and as you climb the range in search of more creature comforts, you get further away from the Grenadier’s core strengths.

About the Ineos Grenadier 

Although we refer to Ineos as a start-up brand, it’s only a new arrival in the motoring world. Ineos has actually been in the petrochemical industry for many years, so it’s not just your imagination running wild if you thought the name sounded familiar. The Grenadier itself was the brainchild of the company’s CEO, Jim Ratcliffe, who conceived it in response to the demise of the original Land Rover Defender — a car which he was a big fan of. 

Used - available now

2026 Ineos

Grenadier

20,223 milesAutomaticDiesel3.0L

Cash £39,975

View Grenadier

Much like the old Defender, the Grenadier is focussed far more on being a rugged off-road tool than it is on being plush road-going transport. That being said, it’s certainly priced like a premium car. It’s powered like one, too, as the engine options are a BMW-sourced six-cylinder petrol or a BMW-sourced six-cylinder diesel. Electric and hybrid power aren’t on the menu here.

UK buyers also have two body types to choose from. Here we’re focusing on the standard SUV-shaped variant, but we also have a separate in-depth review of the pick-up-shaped Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster.

Naturally, one of the biggest rivals to the Grenadier is the modern Land Rover Defender and we tested the two cars alongside a Ford Ranger pick-up in a 2023 triple test, that the Defender won. We also examined the Toyota Land Cruiser alongside the Ineos in a 2025 twin test. The Toyota was the victor here, as it offered a better all-round experience for daily use. However, the Grenadier did cope just that bit better when tackling the rough stuff. We’ve also tested the Grenadier individually both off-road and on it, including a 13,000-mile long-term test of a Trialmaster model. 

Ineos Grenadier prices and latest deals

Prices for the Ineos Grenadier start from around £62,500, which gets you behind the wheel of the entry-level Utility or Station Wagon. The difference between the two is that the Utility is more work-focused with five seats and increased cargo space. The Station Wagon, meanwhile, comes with more passenger-focused touches such as comfier seats

However, it’s worth noting that there is a cheaper van-style option in the form of the Grenadier Commercial, but this is a tax-friendly model with only two seats and blacked-out rear windows. It starts from just over £51,000 (ex-VAT).

For around £7,500 extra the Utility and Station Wagons can be upgraded to Trialmaster or Fieldmaster trims that add more kit. The Trialmaster is biased towards off-road use, with extra diff locks and all-terrain tyres, while the Fieldmaster adds alloy wheels and leather trim for more luxury. Either way, you can add option packs to these two so you can have all of the kit that the other trim level comes with.

You can save plenty when you build your perfect Ineos Grenadier through the Auto Express Buy a Car service. We also have a number of used Grenadier models to choose from, and can even help you to sell your car.

15

All models are powered by a choice of two BMW-sourced six-cylinder engines, one petrol and one diesel. Prices are the same for both engine options, but we’d choose the diesel for its greater torque.

There’s body-on-frame construction that contributes to the Grenadier’s hefty kerbweight, while the engines are connected to an eight-speed transmission and a permanent four-wheel drive system with a low-range transfer case and a central diff lock as standard. Trialmaster versions add front and rear mechanical diff locks (which are available optionally on the Fieldmaster), while the Grenadier has a suite of electronic systems that are also designed to help with off-road driving.

Once you’ve experienced the ability of a Grenadier in the rough, then it’s easier to forgive its foibles on tarmac. With the addition of all-terrain tyres, the Ineos is virtually unstoppable because its diffs and electronics optimise drive in all terrain conditions. Wide approach and departure angles plus 264mm of ground clearance help, and there’s an 800mm wading depth on offer.

Selecting low-range gears via the extremely stiff second lever next to the drive shifter on the centre console seems unnecessarily physical when rivals do the same job at the push of a button, but locking the diffs via the buttons in the roof panel is simplicity in itself.

Of particular note is the hill-descent control system, which delivers smooth progress at a set speed. Attempting the same feat in most rivals will see the tyres and ABS juddering away to limit momentum, where the Ineos simply rolls along without hesitation.

Performance, 0-60mph acceleration and top speed

Picking up speed in the Grenadier is likely to take a little longer than you might like, thanks to a delay in throttle response as the gearbox kicks down a couple of ratios to make the most of the torquey six-cylinder under the bonnet. Once the motor is spooled up, the Grenadier delivers surprisingly brisk acceleration for its size and shape, and this is accompanied by a tuneful straight-six soundtrack, along with a corresponding hit to the fuel consumption.

For the best performance, you’ll want to look towards the 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder petrol as this churns out 282bhp and 450Nm of torque. This results in a 0-62mph time of 8.8 seconds, which is pretty reasonable considering this SUV’s size and weight. The diesel engine is also a 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo, and while this produces slightly less power at 249bhp, it offers more torque at 550Nm. This engine is capable of a 9.9-second 0-62mph sprint, while both powertrains offer a top speed of 99mph. Both engines are smooth in their power delivery and offer performance that is more than enough for the Grenadier. 

While the pre-facelift models required a fair amount of wrestling with the steering wheel to keep them in a straight line, Ineos’s upgrades to the steering system mean the car requires less input to keep it from misbehaving. The lane-keeping assistance system helps here, too, as it gently guides the Grenadier back onto the right path, rather than forcibly yanking it from side to side like some other cars’ systems are known to do.

15

Town driving, visibility and parking

The Grenadier’s sheer size and high driving position mean you’ll tower over most of the other cars in town. However, the car’s rearwards visibility is compromised due to its offset rear doors and bulky spare wheel. Thankfully, standard all-round sensors help to reduce any parking-related panic or mishaps.

If you find yourself performing a tricky manoeuvre, you’ll need to put a lot of effort into the steering. While the Grenadier’s turning circle was reduced by a metre following its 2026 update, it’ll still require a very wide bit of road to swing around in a single attempt.

Country road driving and handling

You probably don’t need us to tell you that this enormous off-roader is pretty much the polar opposite of a sports car. While Ineos made improvements to the recirculating ball steering as part of a series of updates in 2026, this setup still feels particularly vague compared to the more traditional rack and pinion system that you’ll find in the vast majority of other cars.

If you push the limits of the Grenadier, then the vagueness of the steering, combined with its kerbweight, shows up its shortcomings. It’s clear that the chassis is designed for off-road use first and foremost.

Motorway driving and long-distance comfort

While it’s slightly unnerving on twistier B-roads, the Grenadier is a surprisingly competent long-distance machine. There’s some road noise at the motorway limit, but not a lot of wind noise considering the car’s bluff front, while the ride on all-terrain tyres doesn’t grumble at the national limit as much as it does in other cars and pick-up trucks that we’ve driven fitted with the same rubber.

The six-cylinder engines are largely unstressed when cruising, so the Grenadier is smoother than the four cylinder-equipped Toyota Land Cruiser, while the seating position is comfortable enough for a long session at the wheel – the raised left-foot rest looks like it might be awkward, but it’s fine once you’re accustomed to it.

“Select off-road mode, and all of the electronics, including the parking sensors, are deactivated, so you can hit the rough stuff with no electronic intervention. The Grenadier truly is astonishing off-road, and while our test route was wet, muddy and slippery, we didn’t need to resort to engaging the diff locks (front, rear and centre) to keep going.” - Dean Gibson, senior test editor.

15

With a pair of 3.0-litre six-cylinder engines to choose from, there isn’t really a fuel-efficient option in the Grenadier line-up. Both petrol and diesel units come with a token stop-start system, but official fuel economy figures of 19.6mpg for the petrol and 26.9mpg for the diesel are nothing to write home about. Select the Grenadier’s off-road modes and the stop-start system is deactivated, which will further impact efficiency.

The diesel will offer better efficiency and performance but when we tested this variant against a Toyota Land Cruiser, we only managed a disappointing 23.2mpg. The four-cylinder Toyota managed 29.8mpg after the same test, which was actually more than its WLTP combined average of 26.4mpg.

Combine the Grenadier’s thirst with its huge 90-litre fuel tank and you can expect a range of around 450 miles, although we found that the car’s digital fuel gauge was very pessimistic, urging us to refuel even when the tank was only down to a quarter of its capacity. The range figure on the trip computer is a more accurate gauge of how much fuel is left.

Insurance groups

Just like the tax bill, insuring the Grenadier will also sting, thanks to a group 50 (out of 50) rating across the board. However, Ineos is keen to point out that features such as the five-part front bumper mean that repair costs should be kept low if damage does occur. In comparison, the Land Rover Defender sits between groups 41 and 50.

Tax

As with many other dedicated 4x4s, high emissions are par for the course with the Grenadier. It sits in the top tax bracket, and list prices in excess of £50,000 means the luxury car tax is very much in play here, too. If you’re a company car driver, you’ll also be looking at pretty severe Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) rates.

Depreciation

The novelty of Ineos as a fresh brand with an all-new car appears to have worn off slightly, as our market data shows that the majority of Grenadiers will retain between 51 to 56 per cent of their initial value after three years or 36,000 miles. However, those who treated themselves to the bespoke Arcane Works variant will only see a pretty dire return of 39 per cent. 

Ill-fated special edition aside, the standard Grenadier line-up holds up reasonably well compared to the Land Rover Defender, as this rival holds on to 52 to 66 per cent after the same period. Of course, hard off-road use will lower those values.

15

The chunky exterior looks that are a cross between an original Land Rover Defender and a Mercedes G-Class are appealing, and this brutish appearance carries over to the utilitarian cabin, too.

The Ineos Grenadier received a facelift in 2026, but this was a mild one that focused mostly on improving the driving experience. However, two of the more obvious visual changes were the inclusion of double-ring daytime running lights, and a new wheel design that was previously an exclusive on the 1924 Edition variant.

Interior and dashboard design

A bank of toggle switches in the roof and the central instrument stack give the Grenadier’s cabin a functional, almost tank-like look. There’s an overload of labels for all the switches, but at least nothing is buried in the main touchscreen. There’s even a diagram overhead confirming the car’s width and height, just in case you need reminding upon entering a multi-storey car park.

As with a Land Rover Defender, the Ineos Grenadier makes a highlight of its functional cabin. The chunky switches and buttons are designed to be used while wearing gloves. In contrast, the rotary dials for the climate control and audio volume are a little shallow even for bare hands to grasp. 

Materials and build quality

Unlike most of its rivals that provided at least some form of plushness within the cabin, the Grenadier’s interior makes no attempt to hide its emphasis on being rugged and ready to take on all terrains. 

There are exposed screw heads on the centre console and hard plastics everywhere, while rubber floor mats and a hose-down interior (thanks to waterproof switches and controls) with drain holes demonstrate the Ineos’s functional character. As of 2026, though, you can opt for carpeting instead of rubber flooring, if you so wish.

Infotainment, sat-nav and stereo

Compared with many modern cars, the Grenadier is refreshing in its simplicity. There’s just one screen, which incorporates the car’s instruments into the section closest to the driver, while the panel ahead of the steering wheel is filled with assorted warning lights – they all illuminate like a Christmas tree when the ignition is turned on, only to disappear once you’re up and running. The iDrive-style controller on the centre console isn’t quite as positive to use as BMW’s original system, and the screen responses can be slow at times.

The screen resolution isn’t quite as sharp as some rivals’, but it shows plenty of information. There’s no built-in nav, but wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included, while the iDrive-style rotary controller and shortcut buttons help with finding your way around the display. Lots of off-road data is recorded, while the Pathfinder GPS system uses waypoints to trace routes which you can then download and share with fellow off-roaders.

“I was grateful for the optional heated front seats. I don’t think I’ve sat on anything hotter; clearly they’re designed to warm through multiple layers of winter clothing, further emphasising the car’s adventurous character.” - Dean Gibson, senior test editor.

15

A boxy body offers good space inside, although cabin access could be better, and the overall packaging is slightly compromised.

Climbing aboard the Ineos is easier up front, courtesy of the large grab handles on the A-pillars. If you need improved access, we’d recommend adding the side runners that double as a step up into the cab.

Dimensions and size

Forgive us for stating the obvious, but the Ineos Grenadier is a very bulky SUV. It isn’t quite as wide as the Land Rover Defender 110 or Toyota Land Cruiser, but it’ll still be a bit of a struggle to navigate your way along a narrow village road or slot it into a bay in a supermarket car park. 

Seats & passenger space

Once you’re behind the wheel, there’s plenty of adjustment, although a large lump in the floor to the left of the brake pedal can make it awkward for some drivers to find a comfortable position. Storage includes medium-sized door bins and a large lockable armrest cubby, while twin cup-holders feature, and there’s a narrow shelf for a phone ahead of the drive selector – although it’s easy for devices to slide out of that shelf when cornering.

Once you’re in the back seats, there’s plenty of head, leg and shoulder space, and the high seating position offers a good view out. There are twin USB sockets in the back (along with two more in the central armrest cubby, both sets comprising one USB-A and one USB-C), but no air vents.

Boot space

Access to the 1,255-litre luggage area is compromised by the 30:70 split barn door arrangement. The smaller door is too narrow to access the boot comfortably, and having the spare wheel hanging on the larger door makes it heavy to open and close. Unlike some cars with barn doors, the Grenadier doesn’t have a lock on the strut to keep the door open, which isn’t ideal if the wind catches it or you’re not parked on level ground.

The car’s tall ride height means there’s a substantial load lip to lift items over. There are floor rails that accommodate adjustable lashing eyes, which will be useful for tying items down to the hard plastic floor. There’s no load cover, so we’d recommend adding rear privacy glass to keep items hidden. The back seats fold in a 60:40 split, but there’s a significant step up from the boot floor with them folded, so loading longer items isn’t as easy as it could be.

Towing

As we’d realistically expect from such a rugged four-wheel drive car, the Grenadier is rated to tow up to 3,500kg braked in both petrol and diesel forms. The majority of Land Rover Defenders can match this figure, as does the Toyota Land Cruiser.

“A real highlight is the Rhino Rack on the roof. The large steel add-on makes space for a roomy iKamper two-man pop-up tent, while bolted to the side is the ‘Bat Wing’ – a huge awning that unfurls through 270 degrees around the side and rear of the car.” - Dean Gibson, senior test editor.

15

Ineos is still a pretty new arrival to the automotive world, but many of the Grenadier’s major components are bought in from already-established firms, so this should offer some peace of mind.

Safety kit is acceptable, although the Grenadier lacks some of the very latest tech. Automatic emergency braking is fitted as standard, along with lane-departure warning and a pre-collision system.

• Best buy: Ineos Grenadier 3.0D Trialmaster

While low running costs will pretty much be a pipe dream if you’re driving around in a Grenadier, we’d still recommend opting for diesel power due to its slightly reduced thirst and superior torque. Investing the extra cash in a Trialmaster model will add a healthy list of additional kit into the mix, too.

Ineos Grenadier alternatives

The obvious rival for the Grenadier is the Land Rover Defender, as that car is the reason why the big Ineos exists. However, these two are very different in character, with the Defender’s air suspension giving it a wider breadth of ability. We think the Grenadier is better off-road, but the Land Rover is far less compromised on it.

Another rival is the Toyota Land Cruiser. As with the Defender, it can’t match the Grenadier off road, but is better on it. The retro-inspired looks are also appealing, while the cabin has a seven-seat layout.

Other options for off-road driving include the latest crop of double-cab pick-ups, such as the Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok. These offer plush interiors at the top of the range, although a long wheelbase and large overhangs mean a Grenadier is still going to be more capable.

Deals on the Grenadier and alternatives

Ineos Grenadier

New in-stock Ineos GrenadierCash £62,495

New Ineos Grenadier

Configure now

Land Rover Defender

New in-stock Land Rover DefenderCash £60,417Avg. savings £3,195

New Land Rover Defender

Configure now

Toyota Land Cruiser

New in-stock Toyota Land Cruiser

New Toyota Land Cruiser

Configure now