Americas First Impressions from Colorado

[ Adam ] · Dec 15, 2023

High seat positioning was a hallmark of the defender as well

Loc Nar · Dec 15, 2023

hustlehard285 said:
Definitely feels like it on the road. I can't say whether actual ground clearance is higher, but in the driver's seat, looking down on the road and/or looking across at trucks, it's higher for sure.

Thanks for all the impressions! If you still have the LC, it would be great to see a profile pic of it and your Grenadier parked right behind.

roadfever · Dec 15, 2023

Thanks for your review! All interesting points.

Xrford · Dec 15, 2023

@hustlehard285 can you let us know your payload or take a pic of your payload sticker. Also if possible detail your spec and optional factory accessories. Thanks

ih8mud · Dec 15, 2023

It seems like a lot of people that are buying the IG currently have a 200. I would love to know how many people are keeping their 200? I have a 2010 LX and it's my daily driver and would be swapping that for the IG. Am I the only guy that would be using the IG as a daily driver?

Krabby · Dec 15, 2023

ih8mud said:
Am I the only guy that would be using the IG as a daily driver?

Certainly not - lots of us here seem to be in that boat.

[ Adam ] · Dec 15, 2023

ih8mud said:
Am I the only guy that would be using the IG as a daily driver?

We sold the wifes X4 to CarMax last night - she's taking over the TD6 Disco V. I'll be dailying the Grenadier.

hustlehard285 · Dec 15, 2023

I did a base build. Safari windows, 17" alloy, K02s, weather mats, Leather seats, heated seats, roof bars, tailgate table, hitch

Chadd7 · Dec 15, 2023

Loc Nar said:
Thanks for all the impressions! If you still have the LC, it would be great to see a profile pic of it and your Grenadier parked right behind.

I found this video a while back, which is helpful

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVC14znsiyQ&t=367s

terdrocket · Dec 15, 2023

ih8mud said:
It seems like a lot of people that are buying the IG currently have a 200. I would love to know how many people are keeping their 200? I have a 2010 LX and it's my daily driver and would be swapping that for the IG. Am I the only guy that would be using the IG as a daily driver?

I have a heavily modified 2015 LC200 that I am not getting rid of. It's just too good of a truck to let go.

YellowLab · Dec 15, 2023

hustlehard285 said:
View attachment 7835978

I did a base build. Safari windows, 17" alloy, K02s, weather mats, Leather seats, heated seats, roof bars, tailgate table, hitch

Why does anything automotive labeled 'Made in France' kinda scare me a little

Xrford · Dec 15, 2023

hustlehard285 said:
View attachment 7835978

I did a base build. Safari windows, 17" alloy, K02s, weather mats, Leather seats, heated seats, roof bars, tailgate table, hitch

Thanks, but actually that is not the payload sticker. The payload sticker looks like this

Payload sticker

Cheshire cat · Dec 15, 2023

Chadd7 said:
yikes. did you lower the seat all the way? I'm worried about not feeling grounded when driving twisty roads at 50-60mph. I own a 2014 LC200 btw. stock suspension

60 mph on tight twisty roads is my everyday driving experience and my experience is of a totally grounded vehicle.

Stu_Barnes · Dec 15, 2023

ih8mud said:
It seems like a lot of people that are buying the IG currently have a 200. I would love to know how many people are keeping their 200? I have a 2010 LX and it's my daily driver and would be swapping that for the IG. Am I the only guy that would be using the IG as a daily driver?

Nope. It’s the grocery getting school running city driving interstate tripping off-road adventure everything sauce vehicle for me.

Karearea · Dec 15, 2023

Xrford said:
Thanks, but actually that is not the payload sticker. The payload sticker looks like this

Payload sticker

Seriously?
The total combined payload can not exceed 264kg!
That’s ridiculous
Can’t even load four average (aviation standard) 80kg adults
I’m struggling to believe that sticker

Catpaw4x4 · Dec 15, 2023

Stu_Barnes said:
And we have a negotiated club discount with them as well now.

I’ll post later.

That's AWESOME!!

DrahthHunter · Dec 16, 2023

ih8mud said:
It seems like a lot of people that are buying the IG currently have a 200. I would love to know how many people are keeping their 200? I have a 2010 LX and it's my daily driver and would be swapping that for the IG. Am I the only guy that would be using the IG as a daily driver?

I am coming from LX 570 she is keeping it, and my daily now is a FJ but I will be daily driving the IG

MTNDOG · Dec 16, 2023

Karearea said:
Seriously?
The total combined payload can not exceed 264kg!
That’s ridiculous
Can’t even load four average (aviation standard) 80kg adults
I’m struggling to believe that sticker

If that is a Payload sticker from a Demo, the sticker is wrong, there is a thread somewhere on here that @Stu_Barnes, posted that have the correct numbers.

Found it

Americas - USA Payload Stickers

Hello All, I saw two demo grenadiers during a recent test drive. One was a trial master and the other a field master. I looked at both of their payload stickers and they are showing only around 814lbs? Surely this is some type of mistake. Can anyone confirm? Regards, Kenneth

www.theineosforum.com

thale10 · Dec 16, 2023

Roach said:
Thanks for the review! Your comments, and others, resonated with me and have us hitting pause (again). Time to put this adventure on the back burner. I’ll be checking this thread on occasion and anxious to hear your updates. Best to you on your trek!

Everyone has an opinion but what matters is what you think. It probably won't be a fit for everyone but you need to determine this for yourself. I would recommend driving one before deciding against it. I was planning to get mine without a test drive but a friend got there's and I drove it today. Wow, what a machine! I am picking up the 26th and I am more excited than ever after driving one.

Roach · Dec 16, 2023

thale10 said:
Everyone has an opinion but what matters is what you think. It probably won't be a fit for everyone but you need to determine this for yourself. I would recommend driving one before deciding against it. I was planning to get mine without a test drive but a friend got there's and I drove it today. Wow, what a machine! I am picking up the 26th and I am more excited than ever after driving one.

Great point. For myself I’ve driven the grenadier several times; highway, freeway, city streets, off road. Off road was best but at 80k+ its not much of a city or daily driver (height in public parking, turning radius, blind spots…). At 70mph I didn’t feel as comfortable as I wanted…definitely required more attention. To be fair, “More attention” depends on what you’re coming from (1986 LC, g-wagon, ????).

Many on this forum have some great uses that will test the cars limits…it’s just not me. I’d love to go off road again but realistically it’s less than a few days a year.

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