Collecting My INEOS Grenadier from the Dealer. Test Drive & First Impressions.

After 3 LONG years, the day has finally come! In this video, I take you along for the test drive and collection of my INEOS Grenadier from the Dealer.
It was a long day, but in this shortened video, I highlight my comments while driving, some interesting things I discovered, and include some of the conversations with my dealer.
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00:00 Intro
01:41 Chat with Dealer
03:50 Test Drive
06:09 On the Freeway (Noise Check)
08:10 A Walk around the Vehicle
15:48 Time for Paperwork!
16:07 Drive Off (Victory!)
#ineosgrenadier #grenadier

[@Lightning-Cuddy]

Congrats!! I‘m happy with you!🥳😎👍🔥

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks! 😁 - I thought the day would never come!

[@loum.4377]

A big congratulations, I'm looking forward for your reports while I wait for mine.

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

It seemed to take forever, and then suddenly it was here! Your wait will go quicker than you think! Thanks for the congrats.

[@BeowulfHagen]

Looking forward to the future videos.

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks for your comment. Be sure to let me know if you have specific areas of interest of things you'd like to see covered in a future video.

[@peterjack233]

I've got a feildmaster badge and it's just a station wagon...with bull bar,raised air,roof rack,diff locks,tow bar,alloys ko2s...diesel, in aus

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks for your comment - I'm wondering how common this is? I think the dealer is going to sort mine out, but it's interesting to hear your story. Your build sounds great! I love all of the off-road gear, but sadly I'm a city dweller and would just look like I'm posing if I had all of that gear.

[@ArkVogel]

Congrats man!

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks for your comment!

[@GrenadierMichael]

Congratulations. 🎉 Regarding the jack compartment, don’t be gentle, just give it a firm pull. Also, if you don’t want the horn sounding every time you lock or unlock the car, you can change that in Settings. 🙂

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks for your comment! I didn't pull too hard because it's a bad look if I break it on the first day! Your point is well taken, and I'll take that knowledge to heard - of course hoping that I'll never need to use the jack!

[@BryanPike]

Congrats dude! Mine will be here in September.

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks for your comment! With a new car from a new company, I wasn't in such a rush to be the first guy on the block to get mine. September is good and waiting (to me) is a big part of the fun.

[@tdsmith]

Looking forward to your future videos. I really like the color. FWIW: The gross weight of the INEOS Grenadier Trialmaster is approximately 3550 kg (around 7826 lbs). This weight includes the vehicle's total mass when fully loaded with passengers, cargo, and fuel​ The net weight, or curb weight, of the INEOS Grenadier Trialmaster is approximately 5875 lbs (2665 kg). This weight represents the vehicle's total mass without passengers, cargo, or additional equipment but includes all standard equipment and necessary operating consumables such as fuel and fluids

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks for your comment! I appreciate your taking the time to leave it, and there are many interested people watching who will benefit from seeing this information.

[@GSTVCALERO]

Congrats on your new Grenadier, enjoy it in good health. Can you do more content on the different color option I saw inside the dealership, the day you went to pick up the Grenadier, I saw a blue with black hood combination. I thought it looked very nice. Thanks

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks for your comment. I'll see what I can do to come up with something as I expect to be back at the dealer again in about a week.

[@laurencefahey3132]

Congratulations 🥂

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thank you!!

[@TEXAS-GRENADIER]

Congratulations!!!

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thank you!!

[@TEXAS-GRENADIER]

Did you ask them if they can replace the badge?

[@BryanPike]

Yeah Josh... the central arm rests, I think i would wish for too. My last Toyota had those. Kinda indispensable on long rides. I do really like that blue and white.

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm just happy that there's a good armrest on the other side - but really liked the inner arm rest that comes in the Land Rovers.

[@peterjack233]

No American reviews mention all the alloy doors n bonnet,,or the galvanised steel body

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks for you comment! I am just learning this as I tried to stick something magnetic onto a couple of different surfaces and learned this. I don't think it's mentioned over here, but I'll do a little digging. Thanks for pointing this out.

[@markmcc1]

If it doesn't say Fieldmaster, it's not a Fieldmaster, even with all the same options. So, you don't get the jacket and it does impact resale value if you sell it.

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks for your comment. I would agree, but the first thing they did when I pointed it out was look to my window sticker which clearly says "Fieldmaster" on it, so they have a call into INEOS to see what's up. I'll probably hear more later this week.

[@BryanPike]

Are you going to get ceramic coating? I believe I will. I can get 4 coats for $2k including wheels/wheelwells.

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

I probably won't, though now that you have mentioned it I will investigate it. I'm a city boy and my cars are generally well garaged - but curious to know more about ceramic coating. Thanks for your comment!

[@UncleFjester]

Are you able to reach the pedals?

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

LOL - Yeah. The had a "you must be this tall to ride" sign, and I just made it! Thanks for watching!

[@adelalsaweed9235]

🎉

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks!

[@loum.4377]

Did Mossy give you the Leather Jacket?

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

From what I've heard, you get an order form sent to you about 8 weeks after you get your Grenadier. I live in So. Cal, so don't need a jacket like that for the summer! I certainly expect to get one....eventually.

[@Pandora882]

Should say field master on the front

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks for your comment. I pointed it out to the dealer, and he was surprised because my window sticker and VIN say Fieldmaster - so he has a call into INEOS to see what is up. I would agree with you that I'd like to have it replaced.

[@Pandora882]

@@MyAutomobileObsession Don’t forget to get the jacket?? Are you registered for the garment.Also it’s Italian sizing so you may need a size up

[@Jm8126-5]

Door slam on the rear is BS. The lower latch is not aligned with the top latch. That’s what causes the issue.

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks for your comment. I appreciate your clue - sometimes I think the car is too new for the dealer to really know what is what, so I remain patient and fully expect that I will get it resolved the way I want (i.e., not slamming and re-slamming), but it'll just take a week or two since I just got it - want to see if I have other things to report to address them all at once.

[@Jm8126-5]

@@MyAutomobileObsession good luck. Don’t crash it or you’ll need to see me. My shop is an Ineos authorized collision center. European Coachworks of San Marcos.

[@Yoyomanmanholla]

lol that salesman was full of s. Slamming the door doesn’t help with sealing. If it latches it should be sealed.

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks for your comment! I tend to agree with you, but am playing nice with the dealer (for the moment) and sounds like a sensor will most likely need to be replaced.

[@CLewis-ti4hn]

Sales guy is full of it…. Slamming the door is normal. Oh ok.

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Agreed. I just wanted to ask the question and let everyone hear his reply. I think they've been having issues with this rear door sensor (based on comments of others), and a new sensor is likely in my future... Thanks for your comment!

[@DavesIneosGrenadier]

Don't accept the slamming rear door story. My rear door was faulty and the dealer adjusted it and just told me to slam it. After contacting Ineos they told me it was faulty and the sensor needed to be replaced. I went to a different dealer and they replaced the entire rear door mechanism. I haven 't had a problem since. The rear door does not need to be slammed.

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

I really appreciate that you took a moment to comment. I would agree that the slamming the rear door is a bit over the top and if I don't do it, the sensor goes off once I begin driving. I'm just living with things for a couple of weeks and will go back in (they owe me a detail), and we may have a couple things to address at that time. Having your information about the sensor replacement is very helpful! Thanks.

[@Evoque786]

Toyota LC would have made better choice

[@bck0001]

4cyl and in the end not really any cheaper. Not as purpose built either - but not arguing they’re not good in their own right.

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks for your comment. The Land Cruiser is a better choice for many - just not for me. I know, it makes MUCH more sense in many ways, but I really like the Grenadier...

[@Evoque786]

@@MyAutomobileObsession : it’s perfectly reasonable to do a emotional purchase… most Italian cars are totally unreliable but they look great 👍… just don’t take it anywhere far… bmw engines are not reliable

[@markelliott6105]

The moment you shut the door, the dealer turned his back on you and walked off. Along with BS, like the door slamming, it suggests he has no real interest in your Grenadier experience and is going to be hard work going forward.

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks for your comment. I agree that choosing the first year of any new car is a gamble - so I'm aware that I signed up for this. If it all goes wrong, I'll be sure to report on it. (and you can say I told you so... :-)

[@markelliott6105]

@@MyAutomobileObsession I’ve been happily driving a Grenadier since last year so I’m right behind you choosing one. In Australia we’ve enjoyed pretty good support from Ineos and the agents. Unfortunately, for you folks you got the dealer model and I suspect that salesman of yours walked away already only thinking about his next commission. Our agents seem more aligned with the total ownership experience.

[@666dualsport]

Parts will be unobtainable in 5 years, why buy it

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks for your comment. I'm hoping that parts will be available, but it's certainly a gamble that I took. Fingers crossed, they've got the backing to make the Grenadier a success for years to come.

[@user-pg1ud3cs4j]

Don’t worry , they’ll have the parts as all the elements of the car are by the leading manufacturers in each class BMW ,ZF, Brembo, Carraro, Ricaro , BFG Ibach , guessing afew splet wrong but you get the idea. These are tough wagons don’t worry about slamming doors it’s built better than a G Wagon

[@kcw9313]

this ineos employee gives me zero confidence he knows wtf he's talking about lol. going full lock in turns is soccer dad bad practice dude.

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks for your comment! I think it's all still pretty new to these U.S. dealers. I'm giving the benefit of the doubt for now, but again, if I have any serious problem my tune will change rapidly.

[@patient864]

BS salesman

[@MyAutomobileObsession]

Thanks for your comment. I'm pretty sure based on feedback of others that I'll have that rear door sensor replaced. I always try to give benefit of the doubt to the dealer until they prove me wrong.