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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5765   
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It just looks so solid, so well specced and built. Saw it on the Vuelta yesterday. Like it more and more every time, except for the twin spots in the grille. I’d get rid. But I’m even used to the G-Wagen hybrid bonnet and front bumper now. Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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21st Oct 2020 11:20am |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6035  
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^^^^ I agree, it does look good. "purposeful"
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21st Oct 2020 6:49pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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Out & about in London?
 Click image to enlarge Royal Automobile Club (@RoyalAutomobile) Tweeted: The clubhouses are looking spectacular for the festive period after some help from Santa in his @INEOSGrenadier. https://t.co/thyIV5Y9xa https://twitter.com/RoyalAutomobile/status...10369?s=20 |
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3rd Dec 2020 2:37pm |
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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2520  
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Should give it to TFL
If it survives them then it’s a big
That wiper still cracks me up though.....  |
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3rd Dec 2020 3:39pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11240 
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I think the single wiper along with the interior is just a sign of its' prototype nature. Probably just enough to make it useable so that they could use it for the Tour de France and other publicity. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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3rd Dec 2020 4:12pm |
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| Slideywindows Member Since: 09 Sep 2016 Location: North Essex Posts: 1283
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Still not convinced about that front end.....
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3rd Dec 2020 6:01pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3013 
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Front end is a bit Iveco Massif. WARNING.
This post may contain sarcasm. |
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3rd Dec 2020 6:38pm |
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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 1752
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It would be very very easy to remove that grill etc and replace with something that makes it look just like a defender. I’m sure there are lots of aftermarket suppliers that have cad drawings ready to go in production once they launch the grenadier and can see there are sufficient vehicles out there and a trajectory for lots more.
I suspect Ineos had that in mind all the time, knowing if the front end looked too much like a defender they may not win the copyright litigation with JLR. So created the ability for aftermarket suppliers to easily produce a defender front end look once the purchaser has their vehicle. |
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3rd Dec 2020 7:00pm |
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| LandymanStefan Member Since: 30 Aug 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 860 
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I agree with the above. Im sure there will be plenty of aftermarket bumpers and grills for this.
I imagine the chubby bumper is just for crash regulations. Along with the low slung steering guard. |
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3rd Dec 2020 7:58pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018
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I think the IP case revolved exclusively around the images JLR had registered; there was no Grenadier design/shape involved at the time in the case. |
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3rd Dec 2020 8:07pm |
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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2520
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No idea what you are talking about....... 
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3rd Dec 2020 8:37pm |
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| Steve9334 Member Since: 31 Dec 2020 Location: Essex Posts: 1
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Hi all, been reading the Grenadier threads for a while, and watching the vehicles development with great interest.
I currently drive a jeep JK that's done me well for 7 years, offroad, overland trips to the continent, aswell as daily driving. As much as I love the jeeps, I want to replace it with something a bit different. As previously stated, the jeeps are no good for towing or carrying a load (something I do quite often in my line of work), and as the gladiator doesn't seem to be making it's way to the UK, the Grenadier is top of my list. I see a lot of hate towards INEOS for purchasing the hambach plant in france, and dropping plans to build the Grenadier in wales... really guys? Ineos is first and foremost a business, a privately owned one at that. If it wasnt for a billionaire defender enthusiast, the whole project wouldn't exist! We know that designing and manufacturing a niche model from scratch is a risky business, and Ineos should do everything to deliver the Grenadier to the customer as quickly, efficiently and cost effectively as possible, without sacrificing the quality of the end product. If Wales was the best place for manufacturing, then that's where it would have been manufactured! The fact is we are not in the financial meetings and its gotta work from a business point of view! I'd have loved for the vehicle to have been built in the UK, and I'd always back British business, but in this case, I really just want a Grenadier on my driveway in early 2022! Waffle over, thanks for listening, and happy new year! |
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1st Jan 2021 12:06am |
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| RFT Member Since: 13 Nov 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 674 
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In my humble opinion as an English man who has worked in Wales for many years I believe that whilst Wales is led by the last Marxist in power in the UK no sensible business will invest in Wales. Let’s hope the Welsh electorate make a sensible decision on 6th May and the whole of Wales can grow and Welsh decision making is no longer Cardiff centric. 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper
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1st Jan 2021 12:14pm |
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| ChasingOurTrunks Member Since: 19 Aug 2020 Location: Canada Posts: 89 |
New video out from Ineos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m_1lijldw...aign=BTG_7 |
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