The Grenadier has already proven popular in North America, with 7,000+ preorders and the US becoming the model’s largest market. . . before a single unit has been delivered. The US and Canada are ideal regions for the Grenadier, which provides a unique combination of capability, capacity (payload and towing), and comfort. Seeing a brand new body-on-frame solid axle vehicle specifically built for overland travelers is a minor miracle. And we are excited about the model, too, as it is the most important new vehicle model to be announced for North American overlanders in decades. At Expedition Portal, we are committed enough to thoroughly test one (unpaid) by crossing Africa with it. With today’s announcement, we could not be more excited to hear that the INEOS Grenadier production begins for the US and Canadian deliveries.
With all of the preorders, INEOS has made it clear that they intend to support those early reservation holders properly and, despite the demand, ensure they deliver to those enthusiasts first. INEOS Grenadier Production begins for North America. . Exciting times indeed!
- Important Announcements:
- First series production Grenadiers for North America have started rolling off INEOS Automotive’s production line.
- More than 7,000 orders have already been placed for the Grenadier in the USA, making it INEOS Automotive’s largest market.
- First customer deliveries to start in November for USA and January 2024 for Canadian buyers.
- Lynn Calder, CEO of INEOS Automotive says: “The start of production for North American vehicles is a significant moment for INEOS Automotive, and for our Hambach plant in particular. We have been ramping up the production rate over the last six months to ensure we can deliver to customers as quickly as possible, while maintaining the world-class quality standards we set for ourselves. With the addition of North America, Hambach is now producing for export to five continents. The Grenadier is truly a car for the world.”Ineosgrenadier.com
Press Release:
London, 22 September 2023 – The first series production Grenadier 4X4s for North America have started rolling off INEOS Automotive’s production line in Hambach, France. With the first US-bound Grenadier – a Belstaff Fieldmaster edition in Scottish White – emerging from the end-of-line Quality Inspection bay yesterday.
More than 7,000 orders have already been placed for the Grenadier in the USA, making it INEOS Automotive’s largest market, with first customer deliveries due to start in November for USA and January 2024 for Canadian buyers.
INEOS Automotive acquired the manufacturing facility at Hambach from Mercedes-Benz in January 2021 and has subsequently invested over €50m with the Grenadier line now including a new semi-automated paintshop, a new fully-automated bodyshop, and a new quality centre.
“The start of production for North American vehicles is a significant moment for INEOS Automotive, and for Hambach plant in particular,” says Lynn Calder, CEO INEOS Automotive. “We have been ramping up the production rate over the last six months to ensure we can deliver to customers as quickly as possible, while maintaining the world-class quality standards we set for ourselves. With the addition of North America, Hambach is now producing for export to five continents. The Grenadier is truly a car for the world.”
Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, INEOS Automotive’s North American team will soon announce its first wave of appointed dealers. The North American retail and service network will join a global footprint for INEOS Automotive across more than 40 markets, with customer deliveries having already started in 20.
Greg Clark, Executive Vice President Americas for INEOS Automotive, said, “We have spent a long time selecting an exceptional team of experienced dealers and are excited that we will soon be able to announce them and begin guiding the Grenadier station wagons home for our customers.” 
About Grenadier
The backbone of the Grenadier is a full box-section ladder frame chassis, with heavy-duty solid beam axles, a two-speed transfer case and up to three locking differentials. It is powered by a BMW 3.0-litre turbo-charged inline six-cylinder petrol engine, which has been extensively revised and recalibrated for this application. Practical features include a 70:30 split rear door, integrated roof bars, pre-wiring for auxiliary lamps and accessories, and a front bumper, fenders and hood to sit on. An ‘open-source’ approach to accessories means owners can tailor the vehicle to their specific requirements.
The interior combines versatility and practicality with the latest technology and exceptional comfort. Its intuitive and functional layout features physical switches that are widely spaced for easy use on the move. A central infotainment screen gives intuitive access to a range of information displays and settings menus. An overhead console provides controls and switches for off-road and auxiliary functions. Hose-out rubber flooring, Recaro seats – available in hard-wearing cloth or leather – and numerous stowage options mean the Grenadier is ready for anything work and life can throw at it.
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INEOS Grenadier Production Begins
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