Grenadier Experience and measurements to L663
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"Last but not least, Ineos is also plotting a larger luxury model. It won’t be a brand-new development but will instead take the form of a heavily upgraded and luxed-up version of the Grenadier."
https://www.motor1.com/news/651424/i...w-models-2030/
https://www.motor1.com/news/651424/i...w-models-2030/
#342
Went out with the kids yesterday for some ‘off reading’ at one of our state parks. Mostly just some fire/access roads but we had fun none the less. Really wanted to spend some time playing with the lockers and engaging low range. Had to stop a few times to re-read the manual but think I have things figured out now. Happy to report that we survived our first major water crossing of 45-60mm! It’s a different experience from the Defender in that regard. I’m also a watch guy and I think the best way to describe it is the Grenadier is more along the lines of a Omega/Rolex mechanical watch while the Defender is more of an Apple/Garmin watch.
Merry Christmas to everyone!
Merry Christmas to everyone!
#343
Thanks for that comparison and analogy As a mechanical watch guy (don't get me started on that LOL) that analogy makes a lot of sense and one I hadn't considered when describing the Defender to friends and family. Here's to happy miles with the new rig!!
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#346
Originally Posted by lightning
l think the Grenadier will last longer with owners as in, a car for life.
These are a great novelty but it's clear Land Rover made the right choice with the new Defender.
#347
The technology comparison of Garmin to defender makes sense. Watch guy and also Fenix 7 owner here. But Grenadier a Rolex….HUGE eye roll. Mechanical. Yes…. That being said I wouldn’t worry about parts regardless of batch size. These trucks were designed with off the shelf stuff from what i understand.
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Yeah, the same people that say the Defender is fancy luxury while the Grenadier is not... I guess the better analogy would be the ND is a digital Tag and the Grenadier is an analog Casio.
Largely parts are off the shelf but I have also read that means some concerns about the BMW sourced engine's durability. It apparently has a lot of plastic accessory parts and was not built for off-roading in mind so they either upgraded it, which means no parts full of shelves, or they didn't which means protential durability problems.
Largely parts are off the shelf but I have also read that means some concerns about the BMW sourced engine's durability. It apparently has a lot of plastic accessory parts and was not built for off-roading in mind so they either upgraded it, which means no parts full of shelves, or they didn't which means protential durability problems.
Last edited by paule; 12-25-2023 at 04:06 PM.
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Seems that I touched a nerve with the watch brand analogy... Maybe it's because I can remember the days of pining for a Rolex Submariner when they were on the back of the National Geographic magazines. Seems to have become more of a status symbol now with their limiting supply strategies. The only Rolex I have now is the no-date Sub. What if we just compare the Grenadier to a Seiko diver?