Jonathan Hanson Reviews the Grenadier

[Beowulf]

Ineos Grenadier prototype first drive — Exploring Overland

It was a cool, gray November morning when I drove up to the Overland Experts headquarters in North Carolina in a mind-numbingly dull rented Dodge Journey. What awaited me was the furthest thing from dull: no fewer than seven Ineos Grenadier prototypes, here for testing and data recording, and made a

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A nice article on driving the Grenadier

 

[WU7X]

I read his writeup. He seems VERY impressed. Jonathan is still one of the few writers in overlanding who I still fully respect. Personally, I hope that this vehicle doesn't get the Land Cruiser/Land Rover treatment here in the U.S. A functioning and functional vehicle is what I would be after.

 

[toddz69]

I have the utmost respect for Jonathan as well and his review is the only one I've read so far. Next I'll watch/listen to Scott's impressions of it.

Todd Z.

 

[WMcGregs]

Just put down a deposit after this review. I've been eyeing it for awhile. Was originally going to keep my 3rd gen Tacoma and buy a fun sport sedan, but now I'm just going to go all in on this Grenadier. Not even sure what to build on it because its all done for my needs lol.

 

[toddz69]

I listened to Scott and Matt's podcast on it a few days ago - sounds like an interesting rig. I was curious why ExPo/OJ kept stressing that they were the first folks to test it when I imagine Jonathan and other media were all there with them at the same time...

Todd Z.

 

[Scott Brady]

I listened to Scott and Matt's podcast on it a few days ago - sounds like an interesting rig. I was curious why ExPo/OJ kept stressing that they were the first folks to test it when I imagine Jonathan and other media were all there with them at the same time...

Todd Z.

Hey Todd! Always good to see your feedback.

We were the only journalists at the testing center operating in that capacity. Jonathan was there for different, but equally important reasons. He received permission to write about his experience a few weeks after our exclusive drive was published.

It is also important to note that we received no compensation for that drive, and paid for it all on our dime.

 

[toddz69]

Scott - thanks for the clarification and additional information! Much appreciated.

Todd Z.