Carexpert.com.au review (Australia)

2023 Ineos Grenadier review

Not only does it live up to the original Land Rover Defender brief, the Grenadier goes above and beyond but it's not perfect.

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image added. @Stu_Barnes

 

[Bushguide]

Sorry to add my opinion but you write real good stuff Les

Not always. Sometimes me make mistake.

 

[stickshifter]

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Wipergate is a non issue, at least to me.

"Wipergate" - outstanding!

 

[Eric]

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Wipergate is a non issue, at least to me.

And that's a RHD

 

[CEMechanic]

Unless wipergate becomes a ‚missed a motorcyclistgate‘ when turning right with low sun blinding you and making the dirty screen totally opaque. They could have done a better job with wipers that would swipe flush against the A-pillar, like on every motor vehicle these days and with this eliminating this unswiped patch.
Just need to stay very cautious and being aware of the blind spot. I guess this is no problem on the Stuart Highway in good weather I have heard….

 

[Tazzieman]

Not always. Sometimes me make mistake.

I married a spellchecker, an old school one

 

[globalgregors]

I married a spellchecker, an old school one

OMG, that’s what happened to Clippy? Well I never…

 

[Shopkeep]

Will be same issue LHD or RHD, wiper arm mounting points are symmetrical. Looks like they need a twin arm or pantograph system to straighten up the blade as it passes vertical and continues slightly further to the edge of the screen, just bending the current arm will mean the blade sits further up the base of the screen when not in use.

 

[Tazzieman]

Will be same issue LHD or RHD, wiper arm mounting points are symmetrical. Looks like they need a twin arm or pantograph system to straighten up the blade as it passes vertical and continues slightly further to the edge of the screen,

Just like this (same on my 928 rear screen) Not sure it could work on a narrow screen , but the engineers are clever , aren't they?
But more bits means mire to go wrong...

 

[Shopkeep]

Just like this (same on my 928 rear screen) Not sure it could work on a narrow screen , but the engineers are clever , aren't they?
But more bits means mire to go wrong...
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Would be sweet if they can also fit a 630bhp air cooled flat 12 when they tinker with the wipers, that would make the steering very interesting.

 

[Tazzieman]

Would be sweet if they can also fit a 630bhp air cooled flat 12 when they tinker with the wipers, that would make the steering very interesting.

Enough room in the cargo area for that. Not sure it could cope with the 1200hp iteration though

 

[Davman]

I contacted my Agent today and asked him what has been the response to all of the media in the last couple of days.

He stated there there has been quite a few enquiries from people coming through in the last few days who have never known about it before - definitely due to the media releases. A considerable jump in the number of enquiries.

It is obviously catching the eyes of quite a few future owners now.

 

[Wayneos]

Enough room in the cargo area for that. Not sure it could cope with the 1200hp iteration though

Chuck the rear seats, mid mount engine, this will solve the RHD foot rest problem!

 

[DaveB]

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Wipergate is a non issue, at least to me.

Agree 100%
What a crock of crap

 

[DaveB]

Unless wipergate becomes a ‚missed a motorcyclistgate‘ when turning right with low sun blinding you and making the dirty screen totally opaque. They could have done a better job with wipers that would swipe flush against the A-pillar, like on every motor vehicle these days and with this eliminating this unswiped patch.
Just need to stay very cautious and being aware of the blind spot. I guess this is no problem on the Stuart Highway in good weather I have heard….

Generally if I can't see clearly I don't turn the corner.
That was the complaint from the journalist, it blocks your view if you need to turn right
So lean forward!

 

[Tazzieman]

Agree 100%
What a crock of crap

It's now surpassed dampergate in comments/hour

 

[grenadierboy]

Grenadier RHD windscreen coverage is exactly same as MB G Wagen professional.

The non-coverage area is a result of a very flat windscreen & the angle of the blade to the wiper arm.

A longer blade will not help.

 

[Rooballer]

Really a nonissue - seems like people are just looking for “showstoppers”, what next…….

 

[globalgregors]

Grenadier RHD windscreen coverage is exactly same as MB G Wagen professional.

The non-coverage area is a result of a very flat windscreen & the angle of the blade to the wiper arm.

A longer blade will not help.


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That’s the cyclone I’m planning fo fit to the Gren…

 

[Logsplitter]

That’s the cyclone I’m planning fo fit to the Gren…

It certainly looks better than the Grenadier cyclone

 

[trobex]

Will be same issue LHD or RHD, wiper arm mounting points are symmetrical. Looks like they need a twin arm or pantograph system to straighten up the blade as it passes vertical and continues slightly further to the edge of the screen, just bending the current arm will mean the blade sits further up the base of the screen when not in use.

So today, in my 05' farm spec Triton tray back... I have wipers that literally cover LEFT TO RIGHT of glass, and almost touch both L&R pillars... 05' farm spec Triton bottom the ladder spec... just saying!