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benniferj

Member Since: 20 Oct 2016
Location: Basingstoke
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Im trying to give the Grenadier a balanced look in regards to it is very much a step into the unknown and just because it resembles a Land Rover doesn't mean it is in any sort of historical, familiar build kind of way.
I guess what I expect, or hope to see from them is a 'nuts and bolts' vehicle that complies with vehicle legislation and frankly something that I wanted or expected from a Defender revamp. I'd like it to be very reconfigurable, as simple as can be bearing in mind regs really!

What I dont expect is the Grenadier to fall into a price point that works for me, unfortunately, but lets see where they go with that. LR have created something at an outrageously high price point, that doesn't tick any boxes for me at all, so at least Ineos have shown us something that COULD be very good and hopefully proves it is. Insta: @thebenjordan4x4

2nd Jul 2020 4:21pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

Supacat wrote:
Looks really appealing to me:

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Although quite blurry, there's a pic of the interior on the LHS in the background... Darren

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2nd Jul 2020 8:48pm

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green

Well spotted.

3rd Jul 2020 4:09am

MikeJ

Member Since: 04 May 2014
Location: Dorchester, Dorset
Posts: 41

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Fuji White

Supacat wrote:
Looks really appealing to me:

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That looks a lot bigger than the SW. Looks like a longer wheelbase and a longer overhang behind the rear wheels.
That will be a big truck - I reckon it's bigger than the Amarok we have and that's a lot longer than the 110.
Finally a double cab with decent rear seats? I always find them too upright for long trips.

How about a vat qualifying USW (we're calling them "hard tops" now, aren't we

)?
That would be interesting...

Mike

3rd Jul 2020 9:22am

SN

Member Since: 29 Jun 2007
Location: SK6
Posts: 729

Supacat wrote:
Well spotted.

Here's a better grab

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3rd Jul 2020 10:01am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17305

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

MikeJ wrote:
Supacat wrote:
Looks really appealing to me:

Click image to enlarge

That looks a lot bigger than the SW. Looks like a longer wheelbase and a longer overhang behind the rear wheels.
That will be a big truck - I reckon it's bigger than the Amarok we have and that's a lot longer than the 110.
Finally a double cab with decent rear seats? I always find them too upright for long trips.

How about a vat qualifying USW (we're calling them "hard tops" now, aren't we )?
That would be interesting...

Mike

I reckon the wheelbase is about 24" longer than the SW version, if you compare rear wheel positions and sizes, and certainly at first glance it looks as though ti has a great deal going for it. It will however be interesting to see inside since the very thin rear panel directly behind the rear door suggests that the rear seat either must be pretty upright or further forward than you might expect (less legroom). It is I guess a preproduction so may change, but the mere fact it is being shown and is in the line-up is something I find hugely encouraging.

3rd Jul 2020 12:05pm

Swine&Small

Member Since: 20 Mar 2017
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 1223

"What do you expect from the Grenadier?"
A decent trade in price for my Defender ? 1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
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3rd Jul 2020 12:12pm

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

So whilst the issue of the oblong box on the station wagon is potentially solved (although it does seem to still be odd), here's another one on the double cab.

What are these?

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3rd Jul 2020 12:16pm

RFT

Member Since: 13 Nov 2010
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 678

2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Zermatt Silver

Looking really good
The double cab pick up max axle load would be good to know as well as carrying capacity. 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper

3rd Jul 2020 12:26pm

doncarloz

Member Since: 29 Oct 2017
Location: Styria
Posts: 60

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Supacat wrote:
So whilst the issue of the oblong box on the station wagon is potentially solved (although it does seem to still be odd), here's another one on the double cab.

What are these?

Click image to enlarge

Maybe the attachement points for automatically folding sidesteps? ___________________________________
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2017 RRS 3.0 TDV6

3rd Jul 2020 12:34pm

NMBRPL8

Member Since: 07 Jul 2015
Location: Australia
Posts: 144

Cup holders?

3rd Jul 2020 1:01pm

Morepower

Member Since: 08 Jan 2013
Location: Fife, Scotland
Posts: 630

MikeJ wrote:
Supacat wrote:
Looks really appealing to me:

Click image to enlarge

That looks a lot bigger than the SW. Looks like a longer wheelbase and a longer overhang behind the rear wheels.
That will be a big truck - I reckon it's bigger than the Amarok we have and that's a lot longer than the 110.
Finally a double cab with decent rear seats? I always find them too upright for long trips.

How about a vat qualifying USW (we're calling them "hard tops" now, aren't we )?
That would be interesting...

Mike

Excuse me Mike... But the hardtop is still not a commercial vehicle...

If the hype is to be believed then this will carry 1 tonne (so should be vat qualifying)... It doesn't matter how bad it is, It can always get worse...

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3rd Jul 2020 5:54pm

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