INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon 3.0d Twin-Turbo (249 Hp) 4WD Automatic
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INEOS Grenadier:
The Ineos Grenadier is an off-road utility vehicle designed and produced by Ineos Automotive. It went into production in October 2022. The Grenadier was designed to be a modern replacement for the original Land Rover Defender, with boxy bodywork, a steel ladder chassis, beam axles with long-travel progressive-rate coil spring suspension , and powered by a petrol BMW B58 or diesel BMW B57 inline six turbocharged engine.
Ineos Automotive Ltd was founded by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chairman of the multinational chemicals company Ineos. Ratcliffe came up with the idea of building a replacement for his Land Rover Defender and approached Jaguar Land Rover to buy the tooling to continue production after the original model ceased at Solihull after 67 years in January 2016, but the firm declined. Ratcliffe later decided to initiate a project to design and build a similar vehicle under the codename Project Grenadier....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Station Wagon Overview:
INEOS Grenadier (Station Wagon). With 550 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2775 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.9 s). The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A rugged vehicle built to handle rough terrains and challenging driving conditions. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
The BMW B57 3.0L twin-turbo diesel offers immense low-end torque (550 Nm), ideal for heavy towing and challenging off-road conditions. Its power delivery is robust and reliable, perfectly suited for a utilitarian vehicle.
Fuel Economy
Significantly more fuel-efficient than its petrol counterpart, making it a more economical choice for high mileage users and long expeditions, despite still being a large engine in a heavy vehicle.
Best Use Case:
Heavy towing, extreme off-roading, long-range expeditions, commercial applications, or for those prioritizing fuel range and torque.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unmatched off-road capability and rugged durability
- • Powerful and reliable BMW engines (B58 petrol, B57 diesel)
- • Practical, washable, and highly configurable interior
- • Excellent towing capacity (3500 kg)
- • Classic, utilitarian design with modern engineering
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption, especially for the petrol variant
- • Premium price point for a niche vehicle
- • Limited on-road refinement compared to modern SUVs
- • Large turning circle (13.5m)
- • No official Euro NCAP safety rating
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | INEOS |
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| Model: | Grenadier |
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| Generation: | Station Wagon |
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| Modification (Engine): | 3.0d Twin-Turbo (249 Hp) 4WD Automatic |
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| Start of production: | July, 2022 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Off-road vehicle |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
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| Power: | 249 Hp @ 3250-4200 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 83.2 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 550 Nm @ 1250-3000 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | BMW B57 |
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| Engine displacement: | 2993 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
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| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 16.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
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| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 10.1-11.8 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.9 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11 kg/Hp, 90.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5 kg/Nm, 200.7 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.4 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 2740-2811 |
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| Max. weight: | 3500 |
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| Max. roof load: | 150 kg |
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| Max load: | 689-760 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2035 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1152 l |
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| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 3500 kg |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
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| AdBlue tank: | 17 l |
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| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg |
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| Permitted towbar download: | 150 kg |
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| Size: |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 28.2° |
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| Wading depth: | 800 mm |
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| Length: | 4896 mm |
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| Width: | 1930 mm |
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| Height: | 2036 mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2922 mm |
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| Width including mirrors: | 2146 mm |
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| Front track: | 1645 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1645 mm |
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| Front overhang: | 887 mm |
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| Rear overhang: | 874 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 264 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 13.5 m |
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| Approach angle: | 35.5° |
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| Departure angle: | 36.1° |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 8 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Gearbox type | ZF |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 316 mm |
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| Rear brakes | Disc, 305 mm |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Wheel rims size | 17; 18 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring, Independent multi-link suspension |
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| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension, Coil spring |
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