Land Rover Monthly (UK) September 2023 - Grenadier 'Real World' tested

I am a little bit behind on reading my magazines, (people make me work). Another article in LRM, featuring a green, petrol Fieldmaster.

 

[DCPU]

Thanks for posting.

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[DCPU]

So Ineos is going to fix the wiper blind spot. That sounds like quite a deal engineering wise.

And mention of a recall on the anti roll bars (front and rear?) - "they can get a bit upset at full suspension articulation" - that's the first I've seen on this.

Interesting to note the largely positive responses from crowds at a land rover event.

 

[JonSutton]

Balanced reviews I think. Pretty good job IA, well done for lending one to LRM for a week.

 

[DenisM]

I think it was a fair review and reflects the general good will from Land Rover owners towards the Grenadier which I have witnessed several times.

 

[Voader - Oudersopzwier]

This is one of the better reviews I read in the last month. Finally some real users/enthusiast/pro's that value the Grenadier for what he really is and for what he is build for. The pity or sorry for that he's not build by JLR, well they had there change, but they didn't... And I am happy they didn't.

 

[Tom109]

And mention of a recall on the anti roll bars (front and rear?) - "they can get a bit upset at full suspension articulation" - that's the first I've seen on this.

With the Range Rover Classic and D1 I always installed uprated springs and removed the sway bars. I’ve not seen a Gren long enough to evaluate the suspension, but wonder how it would handle without the anti roll bars? It does appear quite stiff in the articulation department.

 

[DaBull]

I am a little bit behind on reading my magazines, (people make me work). Another article in LRM, featuring a green, petrol Fieldmaster.

Hi Jeremy996, Thanks for posting the review article. I also thought it was very balanced review.
I must admit I feel a bit bad for JLR. It's like some else got their girl friend and I am not sure they will ever get over it. DaBull

 

[ADVAW8S]

Hi Jeremy996, Thanks for posting the review article. I also thought it was very balanced review.
I must admit I feel a bit bad for JLR. It's like some else got their girl friend and I am not sure they will ever get over it. DaBull

You mean Jesse girl?

 

[Ever Pragmatic]

Pretty balanced reviews to be fair. i‘m now in my 6th month of ownership and the steering is second nature, the footrest is comfortable for my 6’4 frame and the window wiper sweep is no worse that a GWagon or 90/110.. Fair play to the LRM lads.

 

[Gaston the Grenadier]

Pretty good review in my opinion; no comparisons with “new” Defender, so the penny’s finally dropped that they’re not competing with each other.

Mind you, on two occasions now I’ve been complemented on my “really tidy Land Rover”. Once their families settle, I’ll tell them where their husbands are….

I drive Plant for a living, so small steering wheels and two way steering are the norm for me, so no issues there.
Likewise the raised footwell “issue”. I’m 6’2” and drove down from Cumbria to Somerset in one hit (apart from a quick pee stop) and didn’t notice any discomfort; like the article mentioned; no different from an old Defender.

 

[Tanters]

I am a little bit behind on reading my magazines, (people make me work). Another article in LRM, featuring a green, petrol Fieldmaster.

Thanks for posting. That’s tomorrows ‘important meeting’ sorted…… hold my calls!!

 

[LHenon]

I am a little bit behind on reading my magazines, (people make me work). Another article in LRM, featuring a green, petrol Fieldmaster.

Thanks a lot for sharing! It's great to read positive feedback from experts in the field of LR The biggest concerns seem to be left footwell and price. Luckily I live in a RHD, for the latter....you should decide as early as possible for the purchase, as the prices increase for the 2024 models!