OH NO (urban uncut modified Grenadier video)

[DaveB]

I like how tinted the safari windows are
I assume this is standard

 

[tartan shepherd]

Side steps improvement on the IA stock item. Other stuff

 

[BD1]

I had same reaction....I was expecting the new defender stuff which I don't like. Worth watching just for the driving and also a production interior.

I had the same question about color....sometimes it looked like like donny grey with metallic but I think it is black but the reflections/camera give it a grey look....but I could be wrong.

Now I think it Donny Grey. I see some metallic in some closeups like the field master badge.

 

[DaveB]

The steel they used for the steps is far too thin.

Remember they are making them for Urban mall crawling not off road toughness.
They will need to support 160kg fat bastard doing the run to McDonalds and withstand the onslaught of a discarded takeaway coffee cup bouncing up off the tarmac

 

[Tazzieman]

Remember they are making them for Urban mall crawling not off road toughness.
They will need to support 160kg fat bastard doing the run to McDonalds and withstand the onslaught of a discarded takeaway coffee cup bouncing up off the tarmac

When you are called Urban , you know where the demographic lies
Cashed up bogans in our cities are inevitably going to be all over this sort of thing.

 

[Shaky]

Urban have got their hands on one..

unfortunately INEOS seem to be giving them and Kahn vehicles as priority, and not UK off-road/overland aftermarket specialists...

I understand they are volume sellers to the successful chavs, but given the whole ethos of the Grenadier, I'd also like to see it in the hands of people who want to create functional off-road accessories and not just lumps of plastic to stick on the side..

They are probably trying to recreate the fever that influencers and YouTubers created around the Suzuki Jimny. Who would have thought there would have been a 12 month wait at the time on that vehicle. A good vehicle but clearly that was down to cars being pimped and self proclaimed car experts clambering after them.

 

[MileHigh]

If you haven't watched the whole video because the light bar lunacy made you puke in your mouth a bit, you should really take the time to watch the whole thing. The drive it around and I think really give some good perspective on the car. Plus, they have dealt with a lot of LRs and other cars. I think they nailed it, and the bald guy says he is going to order one.

Yes, they aren't my cup of tea, and my first thought is that they are going to try to turn it into a G-wagen pimp-mobile, but I think the design and the intent of the car as being a very stout and real 4x4 will tamp that down a bit on the wilder bits.

The 'review' part of the video makes it worthwhile to watch until the end.

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Tint is good, but I think that I'll need to have a proper black-out panel for my wife's side at least. She's photonphobic.

 

[bigleonski]

When you are called Urban , you know where the demographic lies
Cashed up bogans in our cities are inevitably going to be all over this sort of thing.

I think what we fail to realise is that the cashed up bogan demographic is a far bigger market than our category, and therefore what will ultimately (with the commercial sector) put cold hard cash in Sir J’s pocket and repay his efforts.
We may not like it, but such is life and economics.

 

[Trialmaster]

Urban have got their hands on one..

unfortunately INEOS seem to be giving them and Kahn vehicles as priority, and not UK off-road/overland aftermarket specialists...

I understand they are volume sellers to the successful chavs, but given the whole ethos of the Grenadier, I'd also like to see it in the hands of people who want to create functional off-road accessories and not just lumps of plastic to stick on the side..

Good review and positive vibes. Just gobsmacked, they get to see a production vehicle but not the customers!

 

[Tazzieman]

I think what we fail to realise is that the cashed up bogan demographic is a far bigger market than our category,

True ; I'm just glad I don't have to live amongst it!

 

[DDG]

Urban have got their hands on one..

unfortunately INEOS seem to be giving them and Kahn vehicles as priority, and not UK off-road/overland aftermarket specialists...

I understand they are volume sellers to the successful chavs, but given the whole ethos of the Grenadier, I'd also like to see it in the hands of people who want to create functional off-road accessories and not just lumps of plastic to stick on the side..

I predicted this a long while back. They can’t help themselves to not go after the money crowd. It makes it that much more important for the rest of us to use our grenadiers as intended. As the owner of both a G wagen and a new Defender, I grow tired of all the posing stuff.
On the other hand, the more attention Ineos gets, the better for further development and survival of the grenadier as a platform

 

[DaveB]

If you haven't watched the whole video because the light bar lunacy made you puke in your mouth a bit, you should really take the time to watch the whole thing. The drive it around and I think really give some good perspective on the car. Plus, they have dealt with a lot of LRs and other cars. I think they nailed it, and the bald guy says he is going to order one.

Yes, they aren't my cup of tea, and my first thought is that they are going to try to turn it into a G-wagen pimp-mobile, but I think the design and the intent of the car as being a very stout and real 4x4 will tamp that down a bit on the wilder bits.

The 'review' part of the video makes it worthwhile to watch until the end.

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Tint is good, but I think that I'll need to have a proper black-out panel for my wife's side at least. She's photonphobic.

So what do you do about the light coming in the side window and the windscreen?

 

[ADVAW8S]

Good review and positive vibes. Just gobsmacked, they get to see a production vehicle but not the customers!

At the ned they said in Los would not be happy that he was sitting on the roof. This is a borrow not bit scenario. My gut feeling Ineos let them borrow it to start the process of aftermarket parts. Because they do so much with G wagon, they were able to move quickly with preexisting models.

 

[AnD3rew]

Not sure why OH NO? I like that aftermarket companies will be coming up with stuff. Love their light pod idea and am already tempted. Doubt I will want their sidestep it doesn’t look like a proper rockslider step to me, but seeing some different options for how some might look in the future is fun. I normally poo poo silly cosmetic rear spoilers on 4wds and my head wants to do it with that one too, but I am somewhat ashamed to admit that when they put that one up there I found it hard to dislike the idea.

 

[DenisM]

IMHO.... If the spoiler was functional and minimised dust settling on the rear doors/windows then it may have a purpose...otherwise

 

[MileHigh]

Not sure why OH NO? I like that aftermarket companies will be coming up with stuff. Love their light pod idea and am already tempted. Doubt I will want their sidestep it doesn’t look like a proper rockslider step to me, but seeing some different options for how some might look in the future is fun. I normally poo poo silly cosmetic rear spoilers on 4wds and my head wants to do it with that one too, but I am somewhat ashamed to admit that when they put that one up there I found it hard to dislike the idea.

The two tube gave me the idea that maybe you could have a real rock slider and then pretty easy bolt-on/off second tube. Put it on for easy access around town, but you could take it off other scenarios...

DIdn't someone alude to small steps that attach to the rock sliders, but fold up for clearance?

 

[ADVAW8S]

The two tube gave me the idea that maybe you could have a real rock slider and then pretty easy bolt-on/off second tube. Put it on for easy access around town, but you could take it off other scenarios...

DIdn't someone alude to small steps that attach to the rock sliders, but fold up for clearance?

Here is some for jeeps.

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[bigleonski]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS8XUgpSJks

I really enjoyed that.
And the rear spoiler- no different to standard on a 200 Series LC. I don’t want one though.

Starting to wish I didn’t order the side steps because I think the aftermarket sliders plus step will get there sooner than I thought.

 

[BD1]

I like their enthusiasm

"Goose" .....funny

I can't imagine buying any of their products but he does seem to want to fit the 'DNA' of the Grenadier

Very positive impressions on road

Definitely Donny Grey

It's going to be a long wait

 

[Tazzieman]

So what do you do about the light coming in the side window and the windscreen?

City cars won't even be using high beams!
Poseur value +++
Wait til Urban hack into the puddle lights...hook them up with some techno music .