Alex, please keep the Grenadier for at least 2 years, preferably 3. Your in-depth analysis of all the "quirks and features" (to quote another KZitemr), is second to none. I would really appreciate your take on long(er) term ownership. Thank you for another excellent video!
@markderoller7645
Ай бұрын
Love that you stood up through the sun roof to point out the drains
@kubi0461
Ай бұрын
I’m drooling at all of those buttons and knobs. I’d love to get those on any vehicle.
@andyorr1597
28 күн бұрын
It’s kind of a cool feeling to stop on the trail and reach up to engage lockers, downhill mode, etc.
@rik999
Ай бұрын
One quick reminder. Medium duty and heavy duty vehicles still use a solid front axle and recirculating ball steering boxes.
@Sylvan_dB
Ай бұрын
And a lot of those don't weigh any more than this Ineos! (E.g. F250)
@naturalLin
Ай бұрын
older g wagon too
@artagain8977
11 күн бұрын
That’s what he said in the video.
@robertwatson8376
Ай бұрын
I loved the multi point turn around- it reminded me of Austin Powers
@LanceEJones
Ай бұрын
Came for this comment; was not disappointed.
@husshardan3511
Ай бұрын
I really wanted to dislike the Grenadier. But now I want one so bad. I love my Wrangler Rubicon - especially since I installed a Bestop Sunrider top which allows me to flip the front open in seconds - but this Grenadier IMO is a bigger, European version of that. Want the solid axles. Want that boxy body! Want it in Magic Mushroom..
@Gripen047
Ай бұрын
I'd say to keep it for 24 months. A lot of other channels that have "long-term" Grenadiers have only kept them for 3 months (TFL) or they are on loan for 6 months (Ronny Dahl). I'd like to see a true long-term so we as viewers (and potential customers) can get to better know what the overall durability, fuel economy, and cost of ownership is of the vehicle. Will the folks in the office still clamor for this vehicle after the novelty has worn off? As the vehicle ages, will other issues crop up like new rattles, electrical issues, mechanical issues?
@user-pg1ud3cs4j
Ай бұрын
Hi from UK, great review. You clearly get it and understand what it is. Closest thing to it in my opinion is the W463 G wagon, after owning both I 100% pick this over my former G wagon . The steering & handling much better on the ones than the GW
@pauld6967
Ай бұрын
Alex's comment about the steering took me back to when I was 16 years old and shopping for my first car. I gave serious consideration to getting a classic that DID NOT have power steering. No boost whatsoever. I thought it would be okay but my father told me how it was for him when that was the normal way for cars. I wisely listened to him and bought a different car but listening to Alex,...I had a wave of nostalgia. I later did get to experience manual steering in the military with the classic Jeep (before the unit switched over to HMMWVs) and the Deuce-and-a-half truck.
@carolhartley4448
Ай бұрын
For me I like power steering, but I only buy cars/suv that the steering is tight, meaning I want to feel how I am steering verses that lose kinda feeling that some vehicles have where you can basically turn with one finger, I've always liked the ,as I call, the tighter steering, if anyone can relate to what I mean, my suv has power steering but it's not that loose feeling that I don't like, definitely want and like to feel my steering
@Rioichi4
Ай бұрын
My first car didnt have power steering! But it was a Geo Metro lol
@pauld6967
Ай бұрын
@@Rioichi4 🙂 I had not thought about the oddball cars. Thanks for reminding me that the Geo brand existed.
@pauld6967
Ай бұрын
@@carolhartley4448 My non-daily driver is over 30 years old and the steering is definitely slack. By that I mean that I can turn the steering wheel a bit in either direction before the tires begin to turn. One of these days I will invest the money to tighten it up to be as close to 1:1 as possible. I don't take it out on the highway these days because it doesn't inspire confidence. Around town at slower speed is okay but not at 55+.
@ctraxler10
Ай бұрын
3k miles on my grenadier and I actually love the steering. People will complain about almost anything, but the steering/return to center issue is completely overblown imo. Now, the turning radius is still abysmal. It’s a barge, but I still love it and wouldn’t change it.
@awdanthony
Ай бұрын
I felt it in my heart when you said “…a little bit to the left, a little bit to the right…” Road tripping in my Ram is a bit tiresome sometimes.
@andyorr1597
28 күн бұрын
I’ve had mine eight months - and I love it. But I’m in the mountains of Colorado so my needs might be different than most. But it plays in the dirt and sand as well as any of my 4x4’s and it dresses up nice for dinner when we go to town. We actually bought a second one before the prices go up.
@fighter835
Ай бұрын
You should definitely keep it longer to see how reliable and durable it is. At least until you hit 40k miles on it. I would love to see all the updates and how this truck ages.
@yuan81
26 күн бұрын
It does look fantastic!
@r2d2hunter38
Ай бұрын
I saw one today in tan and it looked really good. So now I’m here researching them cuz I’ve never heard of them
@jfdoherty3448
Ай бұрын
Another excellent video, Alex!
@michaelbowers5675
Ай бұрын
I was under the impression that the update to be able to turn off the speed warning beeping and have it stay off is being tested in the USA and already rolled out to some owners. No longer will you have to turn off the speed warning beep every time you turn the vehicle on. Will be a few months more until its rolled out to everyone and the testing is completed.
@chublez
Ай бұрын
Esp32 could easily push the button for you. Just saying.
@jesmor3
Ай бұрын
Confirmed
@AAutoBuyersGuide
Ай бұрын
They have confirmed they are working on it, just got an email today about it, however they won't give me any dates at all...
@matthewprather7386
Ай бұрын
Steering: I had a 2018 JL Wrangler. Bad steering ended up causing me to sell it. It was loose. And it had friction. The looseness required a lot of correction magnitude. The friction made it taxing to drive because it took a lot of effort to cancel the looseness and masked the feel needed to tell when the lash had been taken up by hand. The dealer replaced the steering box, the damper, and added a brace, which helped a bit. But they never fixed the friction. Being a first year JL I suspect there was an alignment problem with the steering shaft or the u-joints. Really frustrating because I enjoyed nearly everything else about the Jeep.
@DavesIneosGrenadier
Ай бұрын
The steering in this is nothing like the Jeep steering.
@Pratik2126
Ай бұрын
after such a long time, a professional review on this vehicle. Cheers team keep up the good work.
@abhi4ify
28 күн бұрын
I initially didn't bother to look at it or research about this vehicle but slowly it has grown on me after learning the backstory and what this vehicle intends to do .. Please if you don't need the resale money, try to keep it for 24 months
@dirtandhappiness2023
Ай бұрын
It’s fantastic first effort. They need to address the steering, the weight (it’s SO heavy!), and the engine (needs more power), and the tires (really needs a 35” tire option).
@WestUCoog
Ай бұрын
Nice update.
@rightlanehog3151
Ай бұрын
Alex, Thanks for the practical reminder that I don't want a hole in the roof of my house or the roof of my car. 😉🌧🌦🌨
@DavesIneosGrenadier
Ай бұрын
The safari windows are fantastic. I had mine covered with high quality heat reflective window tinting. Blocks out 96% of the heat and 63% of the light and 99% of the UV. They add 4" to the interior roof height above/ in front of your head as well. I live in a very hot part of Australia and when getting into the vehicle I pop the safari windows up and the cabin is cool in a minute. Skylights in houses are also extremely popular around here with the same tint on them. It is what the tint was initially made for.
@andyorr1597
28 күн бұрын
@@DavesIneosGrenadierten years from now, a good percent of safari window vehicles will be dealing with leaks. Twenty years from now, they all will. Nature of the beast. Rubber seals, direct sunlight and a vibrating surface are, so far, unbeatable opponents.
@aprilsovich7202
3 күн бұрын
Great product explanation! Thank you!
@alexwbakker
27 күн бұрын
You really gotta try the caster adjustment. I've done it to mine and it really solves a lot of the problems.
@redstaper2414
Ай бұрын
Hate the steering for city driving. Great farm car.
@davidsullivan3698
Ай бұрын
Keep it at least 24 months! Good content.
@npero4946
Ай бұрын
I picked up magnetic mesh shades for the safari windows and a windshield shade from SnapShade in Australia.
@ahmedalmulla9402
Ай бұрын
Been riding my grenadier like a mule in the mountains and no problems so far😂
@dcsteel4959
Ай бұрын
simple and straight forward actual review and use for its purpose! thank you
@sentiencepsn2714
Ай бұрын
13:45 Wow. Really surprised by the fuel economy. I’ve got a GX460, and have averaged around 16mpg in mixed city driving, 20 on highways.
@chibbyylol
Ай бұрын
well one is a pretty up to date in tech efficient turbo inline 6 and the other is an undertuned port injection only NA v8 that debuted and was cutting edge in...2006 lol
@baltazarkosa29
Ай бұрын
great decision to leave this car for your Company - it's really fun to spend weekend with!
@chad2886
Ай бұрын
Good update but some opinions on how it pulls and handles the weight of a trailer behind it would've been great
@rogue13131313
Ай бұрын
Unwieldy on the highway?....shoot, try taking a spin in my 1971 International Scout 800b.... changing lanes on its own is a way of life
@ALMX5DP
Ай бұрын
lol I think you mean way of ending life. Unwieldy may not be the best term but I bet it’s not far off if using modern rack and pinion setups is a reference point.
@willito1211
Ай бұрын
You guys should make it the office mascot!!
@willito1211
Ай бұрын
Keep it forever & sell other junk cars you guys probably have
@matthewprather7386
Ай бұрын
Steering gear, not rack. Used to enable large suspension travel without alignment problems.
@matthewprather7386
Ай бұрын
Old joke: How do you make a small fortune building cars.. Start with a large fortune..
@AndresK5Blazer
26 күн бұрын
I really like your property! Please do an update of improvements.
@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow
Ай бұрын
Keep it for a while -- very cool vehicle.
@SaltShack
Ай бұрын
I think there is a little bit of mass hysteria around the steering. I think I’ve been a victim of it as after two months of driving my Grenadier I got into my 2021 200 Land Cruiser and kind of expected it to drive itself but it didn’t take any less correction than my Grenadier and my Grenadier tracks even a little better. Now when correcting the correction is different but not more frequent than the Cruiser. That being said I did install the Eibach Lift Springs and new 255 85/17 Cooper Discoverer ST MAXX tires that I remember noticing a minor improvement from stock. The Land Cruiser is also lifted with OME BP 51 shocks and cooper tires.
@StephenChiles
Ай бұрын
1500 miles on mine - first drive was 400 miles home from delivery. Drove similar to my '09 Rubi. Not a g-wagon luxe mobile, but plenty stable.
@marcusgilliam3269
Ай бұрын
The steering reminds me of the 85 Chevrolet C10 I learned to drive in. There was nearly 2 inches of play in the steering. Not a problem nearly as distracting as other reviewers are claiming. Although, my mom couldn't drive it to save her life so I can understand the viewpoint. I just don't believe it's useful for this purpose built vehicle.
@AAutoBuyersGuide
Ай бұрын
Ours doesn't have "play" in it, it's quite direct, it just has zero feel, doesn't return to center, and requires constant correction.
@marcusgilliam3269
Ай бұрын
@@AAutoBuyersGuide mmmmm... yeah that does not describe the 85 C10.
@Sertsch
Ай бұрын
Did Tommy from TFL force you to tell the Grenadier Pub Story? :D
@labradachig1976
Ай бұрын
I'll be waiting for the redesign with adaptive cruise control.
@icare7151
Ай бұрын
Keep it for at least a year.
@markelliott6105
Ай бұрын
I don’t know what is going on with steering in the US. I’ve done thousands and thousands of miles on freeways and have never experienced, wandering, vagueness or constant correction. It’s really puzzling. Does nobody check wheel alignment? Are the roads really uneven?
@billgreenley4013
Ай бұрын
I have almost 13,000 miles on mine in Iowa. Steering a non-issue. At the beginning I think I had a tendency to over correct, which of course resulted in a lot of input. Really love this vehicle.
@mikefoster7085
Ай бұрын
Some owners have experienced this, I've driven 5 Grenadiers and 2 have had the wandering but this goes with time.
@KevinSmith-qi5yn
16 күн бұрын
Should Ram Re-introduce their SUV version of the Power Wagon? Then we would have a vehicle of each size class to choose from. I find new 2025 2-door Wranglers to be surprisingly small. The Ineos dealer near me has like 100 Grenadiers in their backlot.
@willatkins9686
4 күн бұрын
looks like a gym run!
@JackMcRoberts
Ай бұрын
I got the buzz too, apparently there's "no fix" from the dealer.
@manu144x
Ай бұрын
Are you a king or something, how much land do you have? :))
@DonnaBloch
7 күн бұрын
The drain tube problem is such a BMW problem a
@lcg1968
28 күн бұрын
Same a/c buzz for me but only when it’s on auto
@RichardMillet-RM
Ай бұрын
Seems like an interesting toy for folks with a lot of disposable income 🤔
@bernelnery2191
Ай бұрын
I think you nailed this comment 😂
@ichinichisan
Ай бұрын
I'm sure the Europeans are happy to have the speeding nanny (required or not), given the ubiquity of road cameras that mail out speeding tickets, but, yeah, most Americans aren't going to put up with that! 😂
@dpark189
Ай бұрын
this thing is expensive don't get me wrong, but honestly it's not as expensive as I was expecting. it's cheaper than some pickup trucks these days.
@PoppoFitz
Ай бұрын
I regret letting go of my 1963 Kaiser Jeep Wagoneer!
@markmccall9027
12 күн бұрын
Closest comparison is a Jeep Wrangler. Lol. Not even close.
@peopleschamp7258
Ай бұрын
Ppl say open all the vents in the rear and the fan sound goes away.
@djplonghead5403
Ай бұрын
Hummer 2.0
@WhoDeanyUnchained
29 күн бұрын
I think he's making an earthship
@Silverfox1982
29 күн бұрын
Very trivial, but that Bimmer shifter is still unforgivable. Def a cool wagon tho
@freidrichnietzsche6643
19 күн бұрын
Do the rear seats have heat/AC vents?
@protogenxl
Ай бұрын
Don't Pull the Pin!!!!!
@nodak81
Ай бұрын
I love the idea but just way too pricey.
@naveenthemachine
Ай бұрын
I don’t understand why i never see Alex’s press cars on the road. His office is only 10 mins away from where I live. His office is off Lundy Ave and Trade Zone Blvd. I know because I pass by that area every day.
@chibbyylol
Ай бұрын
He knows about you and has been hiding
@naveenthemachine
Ай бұрын
@@chibbyylol 🤣😂
@kenkozawa9810
Ай бұрын
Naveen Lanza.
@protogenxl
Ай бұрын
@@chibbyylol alex has a full counter surveillance team
@naveenthemachine
Ай бұрын
Geez what do you people think I am? A stalker? 🤣
@codygideon7282
Ай бұрын
How many times can someone say etcetera in 30 minutes?
@arnick2
12 күн бұрын
HATE the center instrument cluster. They say its better for off-road, etc. but it is absolutely awful!!!!! Ask Mini and others car companies how long that specific feature survived or is "desired".
@BenjaminJames-m7z
5 күн бұрын
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@stannovacki2406
Ай бұрын
swell, another vanity project for a gazillionaire.
@mj8495
Ай бұрын
Just look at those fancy wheels 😂
@minniesaab7255
Ай бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@shaananwalsh7513
Ай бұрын
You can’t use the table of contents! It isn’t there. I’ve heard the history a billion times.
@AAutoBuyersGuide
Ай бұрын
We keep trying to re-add it and it's not working for some reason, we're asking YT Support for help, but they are slooooooow
@cadelangemore3114
Күн бұрын
All these automotive channels are so formulaic and predictable. I wish someone could be original.
@AAutoBuyersGuide
Күн бұрын
We could do the next episode in rhyme?
@HarlemGreatest
Ай бұрын
18.5 miles per gallon is horrible 😂
@amanasd26
Ай бұрын
not for a vehicle in this class
@icare7151
Ай бұрын
Needs a programable color HD HUD.
@willswanson2145
Ай бұрын
No it doesn’t.
@icare7151
Ай бұрын
@@willswanson2145 In my opinion after enjoying a HUD in my Lexus, it is a great safety feature keeping one’s eyes forward on the road vs down and ever worse down and to the right to get even basic data of speed, navigation, etc.
@pgilb70
Ай бұрын
Surprised it was just a roof leak not the bmw engine leak . Time will tell.
@gaivoron
Ай бұрын
Wait, it's DOA!
@XXPS60
Ай бұрын
The thing is so butt ugly do you have to wear a bag over your head to drive it? I'd sure hate to be seen in it.............
@ALMX5DP
Ай бұрын
You’re that self conscious when driving a vehicle?
@blegi1245
28 күн бұрын
@@ALMX5DP penile compensation is the primary function of a car to many people.
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