Sir Jim doesn't like the front design?

[BD1]

I am watching the videos on the IG site and in this video it sounds like Sir Jim doesn't like the front design? About the 4:26 min mark:

Ep 12 behind the INEOS Grenadier

The man who made it all possible, see what INEOS Automotive owner Jim Ratcliffe has to say about the vehicle's design, capabilities and its future. Read more.

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My American ears might not be hearing correctly.

Overall, a really nice interview and my first exposure to Sir Jim.

 

[Michael H.]

I’m assuming he was referring to whatever the initial design was, not what it looks like now.

I’d actually be interested to see what the initial design was.

 

[DaveB]

I think the front bumper looks terrible without the roo bar fitted
Talk about leading with your chin

 

[Michael H.]

I think the front bumper looks terrible without the roo bar fitted
Talk about leading with your chin

Hi Dave. Here is a lovely picture of my spec.

 

[trobex]

I added the roo bar to my order after a test drive, for that reason. The non-bar version (I think) looks a little off... like the design had the bar needed to make it whole.

 

[Max]

For some unknown reason, I thought we in OZ are having the extended bumper that I quite like the look of...happy opinions

 

[Tazzieman]

Perhaps he wanted space for the spirit and mixer jerrys?

 

[DaveB]

Hi Dave. Here is a lovely picture of my spec.

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I think it looks better on the light colours than darker
The bumper below looks huge
My vehicle on the right

 

[Tazzieman]

I think it looks better on the light colours than darker
The bumper below looks huge
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[BD1]

Are the plastic vs metal bumpers different sizes?

 

[Michael H.]

I think it looks better on the light colours than darker
The bumper below looks huge
My vehicle on the right
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I think you’ll find that the first picture is not the smaller Aussie spec steel bumper (note the different winch cover).

 

[Michael H.]

Are the plastic vs metal bumpers different sizes?

Yes. The steel bumper is smaller.

 

[Max]

I remember them all talking about the bumper being able to be used as seat and now confused if that was for OZ or not...but we know it is the steel version but which one?

 

[rovie]

I remember them all talking about the bumper being able to be used as seat and now confused if that was for OZ or not...but we know it is the steel version but which one?

Yes, that's right. I was one of them. And I still like it and for me it is useful.

 

[grenadierboy]

Yes. The steel bumper is smaller.

I recall someone measured the two different front bumpers and the non-Euro plastic version is approximately 50mm wider than the metal ROW version

 

[bigleonski]

I recall someone measured the two different front bumpers and the non-Euro plastic version is approximately 50mm wider than the metal ROW version

Sucks to be them then.

 

[DCPU]

I’m assuming he was referring to whatever the initial design was, not what it looks like now.

I’d actually be interested to see what the initial design was.

Maybe this?

 

[Trialmaster]

In the UK we cannot fit a "ROO" bar for legal reasons. Thinking of two extra large "Cibie" spots to break the front down.

 

[Pat-Ard]

Maybe there will be some aftermarket bumpers…

 

[Krabby]

I think it looks better on the light colours than darker
The bumper below looks huge
My vehicle on the right
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I hope we can get the roo bar in NA - it makes the front end look better.

@DaveB - the roo bar on "your" truck shows it wrapping around and down the wheel well, but the recent pics I've seen do not have that. Thoughts?