Don’t know how to get anyone’s attention in R&D, but here is my Fusilier wish list. Maybe they read this stuff, or maybe one of you guys have super-secret access. I am a VERY happy Grenadier owner - it’s been a fantastic experience and the company and owner community are showing there is a better way. HOWEVER, a daily driver for around town that can ALSO hit some dirt and snow trails would be fantastic, especially for my wife. Here’s my wish list (for her), from the perspective of a Grenadier owner.
So that’s my wish list - I will now spend the next 2 years attempting to brainwash my wife so she thinks this is all her idea. Good luck, Ineos and Magna Steyr - can’t wait to see your next creation! And thank you for the awesome job on the Grenadier!
- Steering - it looks from the press that this will be rack and pinion - please make it tight. The 3.82 turns lock to lock are great for my Grenadier - but the Fusilier needs to be really locked in. It needs to be an easy driving experience.
- Speaking of steering - turning radius - ‘nuff said
- Suspension - make it capable, don’t have body roll, but take out some of the bounce / head toss - think potholes instead of boulders
- Rear door - I love the look of the split door, and it has been great on the Grenadier - but it really cuts down on visibility, and it’s really heavy (the 70 door), even with the piston arm. Pay attention to required close force, for the rear but also for the other doors. When my wife closes a door on the Grenadier (especially the rear doors), I often get the door warning signal because she didn’t close it all the way (and she’s a Montana girl, so no wilting flower)
- Following the visibility point, the Fusilier needs active blind spot monitoring - it will see much more city driving. Also an overhead view for assistance with parallel parking
- Rear leg room - this has me really concerned, especially in the stated specs from the press release. You need 38” - an Audi Q5 spec. BMW X3 is 36.4”, and that’s not enough.
- Lastly, speaking of legs - clearance and door sill height. I think a lot of women would love the Fusilier - think about drivers in the 5’2” - 5’7” range - but also not something where a taller driver has to be a contortionist to get in.
So that’s my wish list - I will now spend the next 2 years attempting to brainwash my wife so she thinks this is all her idea. Good luck, Ineos and Magna Steyr - can’t wait to see your next creation! And thank you for the awesome job on the Grenadier!
