My honest first opinion.

[Halliwell Jones Chester]

So this was my journey today, first real drive at speed for a mid length trip there and back. Massively impressed with it's on road manners, very quiet on the KO2 tyres and zero tracking on the motorway. Experimented with extremely light pressure on the steering wheel to see if it had any pull and there was none.



I know you guys and girls know that I obviously sell them but I'd like to think you'd trust my opinion as I've always been as honest as I possibly can with you all over the past months whilst we've all waited patiently.



I'm honestly shocked by how well this vehicle drives on the road, we've all known for a long period of time how good it is off-road but I can't speak highly enough of how impressed I was with this journey today.



Obviously everyone will feel different things when driving, but for me, I absolutely loved it. I know it may also seem a bit sad, but I felt really special and extremely fortunate to be driving today.



I really do hope you all feel the same when you get to drive your Grenadier. For me though, I really couldn't have asked for anymore

 

[Pipm4000]

Just making me more excited, can’t wait to get mine. What’s the radio like?

 

[Halliwell Jones Chester]

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Just making me more excited, can’t wait to get mine. What’s the radio like?

Being honest, I only listen to talksport so didn't really test it.

 

[Ever Pragmatic]

So this was my journey today, first real drive at speed for a mid length trip there and back. Massively impressed with it's on road manners, very quiet on the KO2 tyres and zero tracking on the motorway. Experimented with extremely light pressure on the steering wheel to see if it had any pull and there was none.



I know you guys and girls know that I obviously sell them but I'd like to think you'd trust my opinion as I've always been as honest as I possibly can with you all over the past months whilst we've all waited patiently.



I'm honestly shocked by how well this vehicle drives on the road, we've all known for a long period of time how good it is off-road but I can't speak highly enough of how impressed I was with this journey today.



Obviously everyone will feel different things when driving, but for me, I absolutely loved it. I know it may also seem a bit sad, but I felt really special and extremely fortunate to be driving today.



I really do hope you all feel the same when you get to drive your Grenadier. For me though, I really couldn't have asked for anymore

What sort of fuel burn did you get? MPG in the 30’s would be sweet on a road trip..

 

[Trialmaster]

So this was my journey today, first real drive at speed for a mid length trip there and back. Massively impressed with it's on road manners, very quiet on the KO2 tyres and zero tracking on the motorway. Experimented with extremely light pressure on the steering wheel to see if it had any pull and there was none.



I know you guys and girls know that I obviously sell them but I'd like to think you'd trust my opinion as I've always been as honest as I possibly can with you all over the past months whilst we've all waited patiently.



I'm honestly shocked by how well this vehicle drives on the road, we've all known for a long period of time how good it is off-road but I can't speak highly enough of how impressed I was with this journey today.



Obviously everyone will feel different things when driving, but for me, I absolutely loved it. I know it may also seem a bit sad, but I felt really special and extremely fortunate to be driving today.



I really do hope you all feel the same when you get to drive your Grenadier. For me though, I really couldn't have asked for anymore

Thanks

Been waiting for words like this, had hoped some of the other lucky owners would share their experiences of the vehicle, but your honest opinion helps dispel any fears. Thanks

 

[Halliwell Jones Chester]

What sort of fuel burn did you get? MPG in the 30’s would be sweet on a road trip..

I was mid 20's but I was trying the acceleration at various speeds plus a brand new engine. Not sure you'll be getting 30's but possibly.

 

[ECrider]

Nice one Steve

 

[Flewks]

I was mid 20's but I was trying the acceleration at various speeds plus a brand new engine. Not sure you'll be getting 30's but possibly.

Petrol or Diesel?

 

[Halliwell Jones Chester]

Diesel @Flewks

 

[Halliwell Jones Chester]

Thanks

Been waiting for words like this, had hoped some of the other lucky owners would share their experiences of the vehicle, but your honest opinion helps dispel any fears. Thanks

I was hoping that the first owners would have posted their impressions too as they would probably carry a little more than mine as some may think I would be naturally biased towards the vehicle.

Totally understandable by the way so I'd take no offence by anyone thinking it.

Looking forward to more people collecting their vehicle and naturally more opinions will come out

 

[Cheshire cat]

Many thanks Steve. Your opinion is highly rated and the fact you wrote something is highly appreciated.

 

[mikemike39]

My G320CDI from 2008 has a 3.0 V6 diesel and gets between 22-25mpg. 22 on the motorway at 80ish and 25 pootling on A roads.

My Diesel Grenadier - let's see. 30 on a run would be remarkable, I'm not expecting that.

Mike

 

[J8hn]

I haven't been far in mine but agree the road holding is surprising good. However, when I first left the garage I found myself under steering on sharp corners and then over compensating to try get back on course, so I would advise a bit of caution on your first road trip. The agent did offer me an accompanied road test as part of the handover, which perhaps I should have accepted!

 

[trobex]

I haven't been far in mine but agree the road holding is surprising good. However, when I first left the garage I found myself under steering on sharp corners and then over compensating to try get back on course, so I would advise a bit of caution on your first road trip. The agent did offer me an accompanied road test as part of the handover, which perhaps I should have accepted!

Haha yes you needed to steer a little early in the PT02 vehicle but you get used to it. So steering remains the same as PT02 by the sounds of it which is ok. Looking forward to any more views you may form with some longer driving sessions!!

 

[bigleonski]

Thanks Steve. A comparison would be great please. As in compared to a Ford Ranger it’s, compared to a 200 Series landcruiser it’s etc.

 

[Shaky]

Thanks Steve. A comparison would be great please. As in compared to a Ford Ranger it’s, compared to a 200 Series landcruiser it’s etc.

What about….compared to a Vauxhall Aguila with a flat tyre ?

 

[DDG]

I haven't been far in mine but agree the road holding is surprising good. However, when I first left the garage I found myself under steering on sharp corners and then over compensating to try get back on course, so I would advise a bit of caution on your first road trip. The agent did offer me an accompanied road test as part of the handover, which perhaps I should have accepted!

Your description makes perfect sense based on the type of steering. I’ve personally not been one bit worried about it’s on road manners. It’s really great though to be reading some first hand accounts. Keep the reviews coming!

 

[Krabby]

I was hoping that the first owners would have posted their impressions too as they would probably carry a little more than mine as some may think I would be naturally biased towards the vehicle.

Totally understandable by the way so I'd take no offence by anyone thinking it.

Looking forward to more people collecting their vehicle and naturally more opinions will come out

How’s the footwell?

 

[bigleonski]

What about….compared to a Vauxhall Aguila with a flat tyre ?

Well if you think people may consider one of those as an alternative to an Iggy, why not? Hey you Brits are a funny lot after all.

 

[Davman]

How’s the footwell?

STOP IT
Don’t go there - we will have our Eeyore forum members starting up again.