Choosing a Color - Grenadier Colors in the Wild

[globalgregors]

I chose MM exactly for the military reason. I plan to apply some strategic applied decals. Maybe a fictional NGO (non profit). Like a “Moose Preservation Society”. One might choose Beaver or other threatened species
So I’m “leaning into it” with the official look.

Pintle mount in the safari window?

 

[Tanters]

Only a slight related issue, whatever body colour you choose, that big (& ugly imo) bumper will look awful once it starts to fade. Hoping the aftermarket world will come up with something for it.

 

[grenadierboy]

Only a slight related issue, whatever body colour you choose, that big (& ugly imo) bumper will look awful once it starts to fade. Hoping the aftermarket world will come up with something for it.

It certainly is ugly (IMHO) and I don't know why it's so wide compared to other 4x4's sold in the EU & UK

 

[DaveB]

Only a slight related issue, whatever body colour you choose, that big (& ugly imo) bumper will look awful once it starts to fade. Hoping the aftermarket world will come up with something for it.

We are getting the 40mm shorter steel bumper with the swing up number plate and a nice roo bar

 

[grenadierboy]

We are getting the 40mm shorter steel bumper with the swing up number plate and a nice roo bar
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Dave - she does look good but, you always show her in the snow - are you a skier and plan on driving her south a lot?

 

[globalgregors]

We are getting the 40mm shorter steel bumper with the swing up number plate and a nice roo bar
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I’m reminded that if anyone is wondering, there is plenty of space behind the flip-up plate for a Factor55-style winch shackle.

 

[DaveB]

Dave - she does look good but, you always show her in the snow - are you a skier and plan on driving her south a lot?

My apologies
No I am not a fan of cold weather

 

[Deleted User Account.]

I’m debating between the silver or light blue with a white roof (classic color). Thoughts?

Only a slight related issue, whatever body colour you choose, that big (& ugly imo) bumper will look awful once it starts to fade. Hoping the aftermarket world will come up with something for it.

Sand it and put bedliner on it. Voila.

 

[DCPU]

It certainly is ugly (IMHO) and I don't know why it's so wide compared to other 4x4's sold in the EU & UK

They don't all have cycling teams to support...

 

[ECrider]

My arse isn't getting any smaller, the wide UK bumper will suit just fine.

 

[Spjnr]

It certainly is ugly (IMHO) and I don't know why it's so wide compared to other 4x4's sold in the EU & UK

Look at the Jeep wrangler Euro spec bumper... exactly the same. Its due to the modular construction of the vehicle. The bumper has to protrude far enough forward to provide for "pedestrian safety" standards.

When designing an amorphous blob like most modern SUVs, that just knits in with the rest of the vehicles front end.. however a squared off design results in it sticking out. (Imagine drawing a curve from above the number plate, to the tip of the bonnet. Fill that void, and you've made a new defender.

The beauty of the Jeep/grenadier design is that 8 bolts pulls the entire bumper off, and you end up with a plethora of aftermarket options that bolt straight on!

 

[Eric]

They don't all have cycling teams to support...
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That's a good idea, strap a dead sheep to the bumper to save carrying in the back.

 

[Eric]

The bumper has to protrude far enough forward to provide for "pedestrian safety"

And lets face it pedestrians are getting bigger

 

[DCPU]

That's a good idea, strap a dead sheep to the bumper to save carrying in the back.

I think there's a competition idea there... "what can you fit on your bumper?"

Who needs a rooftop tent...

 

[Tanters]

We are getting the 40mm shorter steel bumper with the swing up number plate and a nice roo bar
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That does look sweet

 

[Aurans]

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It is the config I chose and saw quite a difference between it and a black on next to it.

The same BB vehicle (072) from the LA event was in Phoenix. Here’s a better look at it from someone’s video. Definitely indigo, not black.

 

[Loc Nar]

I attended the Atlanta Grenadier Experience yesterday and after seeing all the colors, I remained committed to a solid color and thought the silver was the best looking metallic. It really does look like it has shades of blue in there. Beautiful.

As for the solids, my suspicion I would find the Britannia Blue too dark for my taste was confirmed. It was an overcast day, and I just found it to be so dark it made the cool black bits near invisible. My top picks going in were Magic Mushroom, Scottish White, and Sela Green in that order. The Magic Mushroom, of course, captures the military feel well and I only noticed an ever so slight pink hue when viewing the color from a distance. Ultimately though, I liked the White and Green better. The creaminess of the White is classy as hell and it really makes all the black bits pop - the look of checker plating is killer. The Green also looks great, though it is still a shade darker than I would find ideal (what's up with me and my dislike for dark colors?). I think I will go with Scottish White at the end of the day - best for my home base climate (Deep South), will not show trail scars as badly, and is the standard color, which will allow me to put that other color upcharge cost towards accessories.

 

[Cheshire cat]

Just been playing with colours on the configurator. If I hadn't already tied in with DG I would have been very keen on the Mushroom with black roof and red chassis. Not keen on the red chassis with DG but looks great with the light colours. Choices, choices. Just as well I can't change my mind.

 

[Eric]

Just been playing with colours on the configurator. If I hadn't already tied in with DG I would have been very keen on the Mushroom with black roof and red chassis. Not keen on the red chassis with DG but looks great with the light colours. Choices, choices. Just as well I can't change my mind.

My instructions from my wife - "stop looking"

 

[Aurans]

Just been playing with colours on the configurator. If I hadn't already tied in with DG I would have been very keen on the Mushroom with black roof and red chassis. Not keen on the red chassis with DG but looks great with the light colours. Choices, choices. Just as well I can't change my mind.

I think the red looks great with BB as well.