2024 Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster: Why I'm Buying One!

[@PeterFearon-g8q]

Finally, an American that gets it! What a vehicle , the best if all the best components , quality built .

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

its a utilitarian wagon

[@Zachary-d5k]

Good job Ben, your actually the first person who actually buys a off-roader that’s not a Jeep, bronco, or Toyota products, good job for being different from basically everyone else.😊

[@phantom0456]

To be fair, the vast majority of people cannot afford one of these, so there is that…

[@Zachary-d5k]

@@phantom0456 I guess that’s true but you see a lot of people buying 4Runners and literally nothing else because those cars are more popular and this just came out and no one is reviewing or buying these

[@TheBTG88]

TFL has bought one as well with multiple videos of it going on and off road and will continue to review it for the next year.

[@Zachary-d5k]

@@TheBTG88 yeah I saw those videos

[@Fedgery007]

Ineos doesn’t offer a snorkel on the Grenadier. They offer a raised air intake though…

[@meadmaker4525]

Not to be pedantic, Ben, but it's not technically a snorkel. You don't gain any depth in water wading with it. It's a raised air intake, for when you're going through dusty or sandy environments, so the engine can breathe easier. It faces backward so all that stuff doesn't get blown into it. The Ineos has got SO much more room than the Jeep. There's just no comparison. I would dearly love to have one of these, but I just don't want to mortgage my house to get it. Hope you're able to put one in your stable, though.

[@paulcomrie9534]

What a ridiculous comment. Hysterical how correct your syntax and grammar are. How much time did you spend assembling your “point of correction”?

[@tpresten]

It is true that the snorkel on the Grenadier is not for wading height increase. It is for dust. It gets you above the heavier silica in dusty conditions and also has a Reservoir inside that collects dust before it hits the air filter. I have a Grenadier if that helps qualify my comment.

[@Jay-oq1co]

How’s it not a snorkel if the intake is raised? I thought that’s what a snorkel was

[@tpresten]

The Grenadier has the air intake on the side of the vehicle and this snorkel is hooked to that air intake but not waterproof at the point of contact and I imagine other electrical components and mechanical devices are not waterproofed above the recommended wading depth. It's not like a snorkel on a Jeep or 4Runner can go in water as deep as the top of the snorkel.

[@Jay-oq1co]

@@tpresten thanks

[@SuperTipsLLCs35]

This looks more muscular than the land rover defender

[@tpresten]

I got rid of my Jeep 392 for my Ineos and never looked back. The 392 was nice but I never used the engine power so the Ineos made more sense for my driving style.

[@EastonHB27]

Closest dealer to me is in Chicago 😬. Need to open one in Indy

[@edaddyx2hansonjr436]

The way you were talking about it when you reviewed the other one, I knew you would buy one.

[@keeganmcgilacuddy472]

Keep doing great things Ben!

[@general682002]

Test drove the vehicle, was comfortable to drive since it has Recaro seats. Steering you have to get used to because they are off-road capable as it doesn’t have neutral back to center after turning! Has decent power since it has BMW engine. Overall, I like the old school box as the founder researched well!

[@randyking1715]

It is a great looking vehicle. Have been comparing it to the Lexus GX550 Overtrail. The only item that is concerning for myself is the distance to the dealership should something need repair or maintenance. Very few authorized dealerships in North America.

[@willito1211]

My eldoret blue trialmaster is due for delivery quarter 4 of 2024. I am extremely excited!

[@OverlandGearGuy]

Good stuff Ben, you should really get one, also there are several companies making 3/4 roof racks so you can open the safari window, also a company here in Utah making one the is full length roof rack and can open the Safari Windows -TrailRax

[@yeahman1975]

At the dealer in the west valley city they had alot of the cream color. Not many trialmaster seemed to be alot more of the trial master sold and hold. The choice of tires for the luxury version....I guess I understand why they did it. Maybe for noise reduction and ride quality. But I guess that would be confirmed on a test drive. What did you think? The price is pretty unattainable for alot of people unless its used for a company vehicle. I agree the diesel motor would be a great option. There is a company that I found that already makes "portal axles for the Grenadier". I did a KZbin search for the same

[@ninoloso]

Harry's Garage review was also good. He said it was one mans vision and the world has moved on from the old defender. However, he also mentioned how a basic version for Africa would be good at the right price. This is the first version and it will only get better from here on. 50,000 to 60,000USD for a vehicle with G wagon looks will probably be the sweet spot.

[@khaalifaa84]

I test drove the car and the steering was not an issue.. the car was fun to drive..

[@ShinobiTekken]

Is the BMW engine it in reliable?

[@vincebroady]

I’d love to see a 2-door troopy style grenadier with high roof but this 4-door looks awesome.

[@bogo1992]

I think that model is available in Europe, unfortunately the US never seems to get unique versions of vehicles.

[@ElderStatesman-pi3lc]

YESSSSSS!!!! It was inevitable Ben - resistance is futile. What’s your spec? Off lot or to be built?

[@BenHardyCars]

Still debating

[@ElderStatesman-pi3lc]

I would always say build your own config - but a guy like you with your connections could also go pretty stripped down off lot and do some awesome aftermarket mods to get something probably better. Just get aux power, diff locks and towing - then you can have someone else do something totally out there to it. Wheels, lift, lights, custom slide rails, cargo, roof rack, bumpers, all the toys.

[@tpresten]

My dealer here in Roswell, GA has quite a few for sale and probably has something close to what you would want on the lot. That is why I got mine now and didn't order one. They come off the boat here in Brunswick, GA so they get new ones daily. Build one online and then call them and send it over and see if they have one.

[@akendon7260]

Do they plan to make 2-door? I'll buy one without hesitation.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

like to a smaller cab ute with a 6'.5' box same wheel base

[@akendon7260]

@@youtubecarspottersguide1 Yep, like a 2 door classic defender. Most people actually prefer the 2door.

[@kris856]

4:44 steering wheel look like it was taken from this tiny "smart" car-like toy LOL

[@phantom0456]

It’s cool, but at this price point it ought to have a hell of a lot more power at the very least. If I’m not mistaken, it has a turbo BMW inline six, and from the numbers quoted it’s fairly detuned. Even with markups a Bronco Raptor or 392 Wrangler is cheaper or as expensive, and both are far more powerful. I like the vehicle, but it’s unobtanium for the vast majority of people.

[@anthonyp7008]

$92,000 holy 💩 it’s still a Jeep in the end ,I guess I’m keeping my 2020 ram 1500 till it dies if they keep up with these prices ,people stop paying them what they want ,lower demand = lower price.

[@EastonHB27]

Do you have what vehicle you want next picked out

[@Fedgery007]

This might be the most expensive one I’ve ever heard of…

[@robbamford4134]

An $80k solid axle suv that gets 15mpg? Who’s the stuff for anymore?

[@tpresten]

The stuff is for those of us that have had every car on the planet and want to get back to basics and durability. It is truly amazingly inexpensive for what it is. The frame is like a railroad track.

[@cooperlowery7220]

Cannot believe it is over 65K definitely expensive with so many parts brought over from other manufacturers

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

Is there union Jack on it?

[@tpresten]

The Flag on the passenger side can be chosen if you build one. Mine has a Union jack/ German flag combo badge.

[@th3blackthorn804]

I ordered mine with a 6" roof rack to still utilize the Safari windows...

[@Antiyoutubeyoutubeaccount]

They somehow made the exhaust sound fantastic for an inline 6

[@traviszeigler5167]

To all the people commenting, “ITs ToO ExPenSIVE,” you aren’t their target demographic. They don’t need (and probably don’t want) you to buy one. Neither am I, I love my 4Runner and can’t afford one of these. Would I buy one not if, but because I could afford it, hell yes I would!

[@MattDelovino]

starting at $91k ?!? the one your driving is at + $100k.. looks cool but not for that price point

[@weirdshibainu]

When they get more dealers, they could sell everything they build. These are far superior to anything coming out of the big three or Jeep.

[@AbdullahZiyad54]

Is that Diesel car?

[@volvo_3877]

No

[@justis9244]

No

[@floofy117]

There is a diesel version but it's not available in North America, the rest of the world gets the diesel option

[@amexna]

Ha!! I knew it! You had to have one. So here's my prediction. You bring one home. Your wife drives it. She installs car seats and slaps an "I love my hubby" sticker on the back and you wind up in the LC........or is that your plan after all? BRB, I'm grabbing my popcorn..... 😄

[@tpresten]

The wife will not like the steering is my prediction and hand him the key back (yes she will also not like having to turn a key) .

[@kris856]

4:11 & 6:07 piano black in an off-roader? it is a joke, isn't it

[@HiiImChris]

Now as a very involved subscriber i feel like there could be a reward system where you donate the vehicle graciously to the loyal subscriber. I can be the test to make sure it will work, i want this 1 I like the factory seat covers. Im the type to like preserving things even if its unnecessary

[@BenHardyCars]

I can’t afford that😆☠️

[@NielsDeBoeck]

nice car!!!!!!!!!!!!!🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AlexMousavi]

They need to get rid of the speed warning in the US vehicles ASAP. Seems trivial for something so annoying and not mandated.

[@tpresten]

The dealer sets up the Favorite to disable it when you start the car if it bothers you. It honestly doesn't bother me that much but it does bother some of my passengers so win win. The Hazba Tribe in Africa talks using the same sound so I feel as if I am in Africa whenever I hear it and talk back to it.

[@davidpete4062]

Toe it looks like it's 40 years old

[@ElderStatesman-pi3lc]

You should do a collaboration with someone like Agile Overland or Dirtbox. Both sides would get a jump in subscribers just so we could watch that nonsense, step by step. I think Adrenaline Vans is also working on a Grenadier.

[@mgentile7]

$98k.....LOL..............

[@MississipVol]

One later: “Why I’m selling my Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster”.

[@dinho890i]

98k Wow Rather go for the 250series landcruiser

[@rodsilva80]

for the price, just buy a wrangler

[@tpresten]

It is way better built than the 15 Wranglers I have had. The frame is huge and all the quality is 10x a Jeep.

[@nateisright]

What the heck is a Trial master? A lawyer?

[@tpresten]

A Trial master is a jacket made famous by Belstaf in the UK. The first owners got a jacket with their truck.

[@SaltShack]

“Just like a wrangler” not remotely. If you pay more than $77,000 you bought too much junk. To understand what the Grenadier is and why it’s priced where it is watch the “Dirtbox Overland” review.

[@albertatundra]

I would rather buy something made by Toyota.

[@tpresten]

The seating position and safari tops are not on any other current vehicle and those were the main reasons I chose this. Add the real key start, premium components, electrical system with 2 batteries, utility belt around the outside, front fenders that you can stand on, frame like a railroad track etc and there was not even a choice to be made.

[@mrdobalina3451]

The seat covers are seriously disgusting

[@redstaper2414]

NOT powerful!

[@JasonLaw-z5v]

Too much manual things Needs more automatic features

[@tpresten]

Automatic stuff breaks. They chose manual for simplicity and longevity. This is not a Range Rover as they are currently and that is the reason these exist.

[@kalebanderson6680]

Oh hell yeah this that bmw powered suv