What i have learned about the Grenadier inventory.

[bikesandguitars]

I have the Queens Red Trial Master with cloth interior, no safari windows on 17” steelies. My wife has the Scottish White Field Master, leather, rough pack, safari windows on 18” alloys.

I originally ordered the Field Master that my wife now drives for myself. I wanted safari windows. I thought they were a necessity. But when I went for my test drive before delivery, I realized that the full sized rack would delete the safari windows and they became less of a need. I spend a considerable amount of time off road and wanted the option to carry more gear, gas, water, roof top tent, fly rod case, boat, boxes, etc.

The leather vs cloth issue boils down to use. I prefer the very high quality cloth for how I use the vehicle. The leather is certainly more elegant. My wife loves it.

I spend enough time in my wife’s Field Master to realize the safari windows are like every other car with a sunroof that we’ve owned. We’ll rarely use them. And honestly, with the strength of the sun living at 6,000 feet elevation, I think the safari windows may became an issue in the mid day, summer sun. We’ll see.

As for color, the Queens Red looks great in the field. It’s really grown on me. It looks like fine wine. And just like a good wine, the more you look at it, the more you see. It’s a great color.

My advice to any potential buyer would be, get one soon! They’re all good. Very few people know about this vehicle. Demand will increase and in my opinion, the current starting price of $71,500 US is a bargain. It’s a lot of car for the money.

 

[rovie]

I have the Queens Red Trial Master with cloth interior, no safari windows on 17” steelies. My wife has the Scottish White Field Master, leather, rough pack, safari windows on 18” alloys.

I originally ordered the Field Master that my wife now drives for myself. I wanted safari windows. I thought they were a necessity. But when I went for my test drive before delivery, I realized that the full sized rack would delete the safari windows and they became less of a need. I spend a considerable amount of time off road and wanted the option to carry more gear, gas, water, roof top tent, fly rod case, boat, boxes, etc.

The leather vs cloth issue boils down to use. I prefer the very high quality cloth for how I use the vehicle. The leather is certainly more elegant. My wife loves it.

I spend enough time in my wife’s Field Master to realize the safari windows are like every other car with a sunroof that we’ve owned. We’ll rarely use them. And honestly, with the strength of the sun living at 6,000 feet elevation, I think the safari windows may became an issue in the mid day, summer sun. We’ll see.

As for color, the Queens Red looks great in the field. It’s really grown on me. It looks like fine wine. And just like a good wine, the more you look at it, the more you see. It’s a great color.

My advice to any potential buyer would be, get one soon! They’re all good. Very few people know about this vehicle. Demand will increase and in my opinion, the current starting price of $71,500 US is a bargain. It’s a lot of car for the money.

I agree with you on that!

 

[[ Adam ]]

I spend enough time in my wife’s Field Master to realize the safari windows are like every other car with a sunroof that we’ve owned. We’ll rarely use them. And honestly, with the strength of the sun living at 6,000 feet elevation, I think the safari windows may became an issue in the mid day, summer sun. We’ll see.

Interestingly - I love putting all the windows down and popping hte safari roofs open - especially when its just me. Starting to think a stereo upgrade may be in order for those days.

 

[IslandFalconer]

Since the latest update that has pushed my Grenadier back to a Oct, I have been scouring the dealer sites to see available options. Here are some of my random thoughts.

*so many are base models that are random interiors. As if people had fever dreams when building out their options. For example black and white leather, no heated seats and that's it. As if someone decided, I can only afford a base but I would not be caught dead driving utility seats.

*no I don't want the safari windows. Many of the models do not have safari windows. Again these are ones for sale. One of coolest options and most of inventory does not have them.

* saddle leather. Again non existent, makes me think the percentage of people here in USA do not have the saddle leather.

* one dealer has several trialmasters. But the kicker, they are all on 18. Makes me think the dealer thought the fake rock ring wheels would sell better than the steelies.

* silver and queens red are at bottom of list and the blue shades are at the top. Many of the inventory models are one of the 3 shades of blue. A lot of blue were ordered by people. Queen red is nowhere to be seen. I have found 2. I have found more silver than queen red but again it is in the single digits. Also their are very few with contrasting roofs in general.

My takeaway is those individuals that ordered their grenadier and walked away, were people who was already stretching their budget to get into one. Or they did not want the trialmaster/fieldmaster plate and wanted the built on purpose plate. But then built out something that had one or two things different. Finally, I have some must haves and this is what's make me so picky. One that has surprised me the most is the saddle leather. I didn't realize how much I wanted it until today. I would take a silver or queens red options but none of them have the saddle leather.

People often make strange decisions. I ordered a base. Leather, black, steel wheels A/T tires.Premium sound, Rough Pack No winch.
My regret I didn’t order the compass, I missed it somewhere. Also somehow the Hitch didn’t make it on to my build, but it was on my pre order.
I’m happy with the build, it’s utility but upscale.

 

[pmatusov]

Ordered mine as a rock bottom base model with diff locks and tow hitch.
The single, solitary, regret is not ordering the roof access ladder.
I am super happy of not having safari windows or dual battery setup or leather or factory roof rack.
I like the light blue with white roof paint, but I prefer my vehicles white (when they are not "tijuana rescues").

 

[dreamalaska]

Ordered mine as a rock bottom base model with diff locks and tow hitch.
The single, solitary, regret is not ordering the roof access ladder.
I am super happy of not having safari windows or dual battery setup or leather or factory roof rack.
I like the light blue with white roof paint, but I prefer my vehicles white (when they are not "tijuana rescues").

You shouldn’t regret that. As soon as Leitner has a NA supplier for their stuff you can order their updated ladder that also carries a Jerry can and you’ll be the envy of every kid on the block. Just sayin’

 

[GN4HIR]

I looked through the inventory at Mossy in Houston. Vehicles from $73,100 up to $90,000. What surprised me was the high number without hitches. Also, why would you ever get the black roof in Texas? It is hot as hell here 8 months of the year and the black roof will make the IG an oven. If I'd bought a dark color IG, I would have gotten the roof wrapped in white vinyl to reduce heat. In the end, my must haves were the hitch and lockers with steel wheels.

 

[Tinerfeño]

Just my opinion: If I will order IG it will be as basic as possible (I would like even less gadgets than the basic has) but prepared for off-road so diff locks included. My cars are for going from A to B and for that I really don't need loads of unnecessary equipment. And my keeping period of cars is decades, not years.

Some examples:

• Sunroofs/safari windows may sound nice until they start to leak. Not if, but when.
• And when the car gets older you start to have problems with electric connectors, earth points, wires chafing to body or other wires and electronic controllers begin to fail the repairs are either terribly expensive or in worst case completely impossible (i.e. availability of electronic controllers or components to those). Blue Disco is now 31 years old and I have disconnected feed to rear wiper and washer due to wiring problems. Still my best car by far.

I attended once a car show of special cars arranged by one of my customers. There I found out that the show was intended for teenage boys that didn't understand the building of an off-road car at all. My blue Discovery was there and it has equipment worth over 12000 € (+ lots welding ) but all that is mainly invisible below the body. No shiny painting, taped stripes, racing seats or expensive audio equipment. I remeber one guy looking at the driver's window of Range Rover: "You haven't put effort on the interior". I replied: "Wouldn't help my progress off-road".

 

[RickTok]

I may have over optioned the base model as my truck was a fairly early order and was supposed to be here November/December last year. I wanted all the off road stuff but not the snorkel. Now it's mid-May. Can't find it on any ships. Dealer says it was built and is somewhere between Belgium and Pennsylvania. Donney Grey, white roof, safari windows, rear ladder, red frame, trailer hitch, front and rear lockers, black and white leather seats and saddle leather. Oh where did I go wrong?

 

[Cheshire cat]

Liking the spec

 

[pmatusov]

You shouldn’t regret that. As soon as Leitner has a NA supplier for their stuff you can order their updated ladder that also carries a Jerry can and you’ll be the envy of every kid on the block. Just sayin’

And it doesn't hurt to have met Leitner on the trail - they are close by.
I'd rather buy a well-designed ladder than hack together my own.

 

[Carolinaride]

The one feature I twisted initially about specifying and now enjoy the most - Safari windows.

I agree if for no other reason how open it makes the cockpit feel.

 

[Tjhappel]

I have the Queens Red Trial Master with cloth interior, no safari windows on 17” steelies. My wife has the Scottish White Field Master, leather, rough pack, safari windows on 18” alloys.

I originally ordered the Field Master that my wife now drives for myself. I wanted safari windows. I thought they were a necessity. But when I went for my test drive before delivery, I realized that the full sized rack would delete the safari windows and they became less of a need. I spend a considerable amount of time off road and wanted the option to carry more gear, gas, water, roof top tent, fly rod case, boat, boxes, etc.

The leather vs cloth issue boils down to use. I prefer the very high quality cloth for how I use the vehicle. The leather is certainly more elegant. My wife loves it.

I spend enough time in my wife’s Field Master to realize the safari windows are like every other car with a sunroof that we’ve owned. We’ll rarely use them. And honestly, with the strength of the sun living at 6,000 feet elevation, I think the safari windows may became an issue in the mid day, summer sun. We’ll see.

As for color, the Queens Red looks great in the field. It’s really grown on me. It looks like fine wine. And just like a good wine, the more you look at it, the more you see. It’s a great color.

My advice to any potential buyer would be, get one soon! They’re all good. Very few people know about this vehicle. Demand will increase and in my opinion, the current starting price of $71,500 US is a bargain. It’s a lot of car for the money.

What do you think about the small fuel tank? Seems kinda like major limited range for serious overlanding?

 

[Tjhappel]

Ordered mine as a rock bottom base model with diff locks and tow hitch.
The single, solitary, regret is not ordering the roof access ladder.
I am super happy of not having safari windows or dual battery setup or leather or factory roof rack.
I like the light blue with white roof paint, but I prefer my vehicles white (when they are not "tijuana rescues").

Love the Tj rescues missions! Good one

 

[C64_forever]

"Wouldn't help my progress off-road".

Love this reponse!!

 

[ColoradoMike]

I spend enough time in my wife’s Field Master to realize the safari windows are like every other car with a sunroof that we’ve owned. We’ll rarely use them. And honestly, with the strength of the sun living at 6,000 feet elevation, I think the safari windows may became an issue in the mid day, summer sun. We’ll see.

WE actually LOVE the safari windows! WE run with all the windows and safari windows open as much as we can and for a person that literally had never used a "moon roof" the Safari windows are a must have for us!

 

[Tx246]

I looked through the inventory at Mossy in Houston. Vehicles from $73,100 up to $90,000. What surprised me was the high number without hitches. Also, why would you ever get the black roof in Texas? It is hot as hell here 8 months of the year and the black roof will make the IG an oven. If I'd bought a dark color IG, I would have gotten the roof wrapped in white vinyl to reduce heat. In the end, my must haves were the hitch and lockers with steel wheels.

I am in Houston in ordered the black roof because it looks really cool. I have Eldorat blue. I also have a 95 NAS defender and Arles blue with the white top and thought that’s what I was gonna order until I saw the prototype with the black top, and it definitely has a cool appearance. I also did not order the saddle because it definitely does not go with the interior color configuration. Seen it in person, I just think it looks goofy.

 

[Tx246]

I ordered the Safari windows and had them tinted with a ceramic heat reflective tent. Even though it’s been pretty hot outside over the last month, I have no regrets and it definitely does not make it feel like an oven even with the black roof.

 

[ColoradoMike]

I ordered the Safari windows and had them tinted with a ceramic heat reflective tent. Even though it’s been pretty hot outside over the last month, I have no regrets and it definitely does not make it feel like an oven even with the black roof.

We haven't had an issue with our Safari windows at all yet. Love the Safari windows.

 

[Psignore00]

I am in Houston in ordered the black roof because it looks really cool. I have Eldorat blue.

I did the same thing. I love the color combo, but thought twice because I live in FL and a black roof will just absorb all that heat. It’s not that bad and looks way cooler than the Eldoret blue with white roof.

I also like how it keeps the safari windows camouflaged from the outside at first glance too. You just see an all black roof.