I’ve lived on the road for almost 15 years, and while I’ve traveled to many beautiful countries, I can’t help thinking how much more of the world I’d have explored if I’d chosen a more dependable vehicle. Make no mistake, I love my Vanagon Syncro, but it’s been a colossal money pit, which has meant spending more at the garage and less adventuring. In short, it’s important to do your due diligence when researching your next travel companion, and to avoid enablers (like me) that will encourage you to choose some obscure classic 4WD that will leave you stranded and bankrupt. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of desirable vehicles suitable for backcountry travel, and some that are considered pinnacle overland platforms. Cue the INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster, one of the few modern chassis engineered from the factory specifically for overlanding and rigorously field-tested by the Overland Collective. It was for these reasons and more that it was chosen as an Overland Journal Project Vehicle, with Executive Publisher Scott Brady stating, “I had driven from Cape Town to Djibouti, crossing the continent of Africa and testing the limits of the Grenadier wagon in the process. When the tires hit the Indian Ocean, we had not experienced a single mechanical failure, and there were no error lights on the dash … a few months later, I am now driving the new Quartermaster Trialmaster, but in left-hand drive and on the North American continent. The Quartermaster was a configuration I was particularly fond of, as I have always preferred Wagons for international travel and trucks for North American use” (learn more here). The finished build was so impressive that Scott actually bought it, and it has since become his primary overland rig. Cue today’s low-mileage 2025 INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster Trialmaster Edition (20,400 miles), which boasts premium upgrades and was built professionally by the owner of Roko Vehicles. This turnkey example could be enjoyed as is or serve as a pinnacle platform for a lightweight camper.
From the Seller:
“Let’s face it: INEOS built the vehicle so many of us have been dreaming about for decades. The Grenadier is arguably the ultimate modern tribute to the original Land Rover Defender, capturing the rugged simplicity, mechanical honesty, and unmistakable character that made the Defender an off-road icon. Rather than following the automotive industry’s relentless march toward touchscreens, electronic gimmicks, and increasingly complicated technology, INEOS took a refreshingly different approach. They embraced the fundamentals that made traditional 4x4s legendary: solid front and rear axles, available locking differentials, a factory winch option, and an unapologetic abundance of physical switches, buttons, and mechanical controls. The Grenadier feels purpose-built in a way that few modern vehicles do. But here’s where INEOS really got it right. They managed to preserve that old-school, analog personality without forcing owners to endure the driving experience of a 40-year-old truck. Under the hood sits BMW’s outstanding B58 turbocharged inline-six, paired with the proven ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. It’s a combination that delivers smooth, confident power and surprisingly refined on-road manners, transforming what could have been a purely utilitarian off-roader into something genuinely enjoyable to drive every day. The Quartermaster takes that formula one step further, combining the Grenadier’s exceptional off-road foundation with the added versatility and unmistakable presence of a proper double-cab pickup. In Trialmaster trim, it’s an especially compelling package for anyone who appreciates vehicles engineered with adventure and capability as their primary mission. This specific INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster received some tasteful upgrades which only enhanced the overall experience.”
2025 INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster Trialmaster Edition (Magic Mushroom)
The Quartermaster is fitted with a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six gasoline engine that produces 282 horsepower and 332-pound-feet of torque. A dependable motor is matched with legendary capability thanks to a body-on-frame architecture, 4WD, high and low range, front and rear locking differentials, a raised air intake, solid axles, and intelligent assists. Inside, these rugged backcountry attributes are balanced with driver comforts that include:
- Recaro heated cloth seats
- Climate control
- Power steering, windows, locks, and mirrors
- Cruise control
- Lockable center console storage box
- Door pockets, cup holders, and bottle holders
- Infotainment system with navigation
- Auxiliary Electrical Package (high output)
- Factory dual battery system
- Safari windows
- Compass
- Tow package
- Rear NATO plug for power
- Canvas bed cover
- Rubber mats
- Ceramic tint to front driver and passenger windows and safari windows
- Owl Rosen polarized sun visors
Distinguishing Features
- GP Factor bull bar
- Fox adjustable steering stabilizer
- GP Factor fender plates (Smooth)
- BFGoodrich KO3 34-inch tires (5)
- Agile Off Road aluminum diff skid plates
- Agile OS grab bar with 1-inch ram mount
- GP Factor 12K winch upgrade (uses a custom Come-UP 12.5 winch with synthetic line and a Factor 55 Flat Link E closed winching “hook”
- Baja Designs XL80 lighting (replaces factory Off-Road lights in grille) with amber and clear lenses
- Agile Off-Road Driver Side Grab handle (compatible with Ram components)
- Owl aluminum hood latch handle
- Baja Designs X1 lights mounted to grab handles for side lighting
- Owl outdoor aluminum accessory rail for mounting phones/devices
This 2025 INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster Trialmaster Edition is listed for $86,000 and is currently located in Eastern Massachusetts. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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