Back in 2016, Land Rover announced the end of the classic Defender as the world knew it and loved it. When Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a Defender aficionado from Great Britain, learned of that, he tried to persuade Land Rover to keep the Defender going. Failing at that, he tried to buy the rights to make the Defender himself. As the billionaire founder of INEOS, the British chemical company, he apparently has a few billions to spare. Land Rover turned him down. So, as billionaires are won't to do, he got together with a few drinking buddies at a bar in England called the Grenadier, and Sir Jim decided to build his own replacement. But instead of just building one or two for himself, he decided to go into the business, and so the Grenadier was born. When Land Rover saw that his design bore a striking resemblance to classic Defender 110, they sued poor Sir Jim, but lost. I found out about this five years ago, and immediately snagged one of the first reservations. Today, I placed a pre-order for one, which will arrive about December. Below is the precise image of the one I ordered.. I will write more about this later, but I wanted to get this posted today.
This doesn't mean that my Defender is going anywhere anytime soon. My guess is that I will hang onto it until I am convinced I made the Grenadier was the right decision for me and someone makes me an offer I cannot refuse, to compensate for my surrendering a beloved vehicle that bought me so much joy on all my trips with Sonntag, Kessie, Leben, Erde, Donner, and now Annie (aka "Squirt").
Model:Station Wagon
Version:Grenadier Trialmaster Edition
My Grenadier
01 VEHICLE & POWERTRAIN
Engine
BMW 3.0L Turbo Gasoline, Straight-Six Engine$0.00
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Manual Override$0.00
02 EXTERIOR
Body Color
Queen’s Red metallic + ?
Contrast Roof - Scottish White$1,280.00
Contrast Ladder Frame - HALO Red$1,065.00
Wheels
17" Alloy Wheel$735.00
Locking Wheel Nuts$90.00
Tires
BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 Tire$0.00
Options and accessories
Access Ladder$0.00
Safari Windows$2,150.00
Heat Reflective Privacy Glass$525.00
Spare Wheel Lockable Storage Box$350.00
Exterior Utility Belt$0.00
03 INTERIOR
Interior trim
Utility Trim$0.00
Heated Front Seats$535.00
Heavy-duty seat covers
Seat Covers - Front Row *$415.00
Comfort
Nappa Leather Driver's Pack$0.00
Central Stowage Box, Lockable$0.00
Infotainment
Compass with Altimeter$0.00
Flooring
Heavy Duty Utility Flooring with Drain Valves$0.00
Floor Mats
Rubber Floor Mats *$250.00
04 UTILITY
Packs
Rough pack$0.00
Smooth pack$0.00
Off-road
Center Differential Lock$0.00
Differential Locks Front & Rear$0.00
Raised Air Intake $0.00
Cyclone Pre-Cleaner *$395.00
Checker Plates *$330.00
Side Runners *$945.00
LED Light bar *$1,125.00
Winching and towing
Integrated Heavy Duty Winch - 5.5 Tonnes$4,085.00
Recovery Kit *$485.00
Heavy Duty Shovel *$90.00
Class III 2" NAS Tow Hitch and Electrics$800.00
Power
Auxiliary Charge Points$0.00
Auxiliary Battery $0.00
High Load Auxiliary Switch Panel & Electrical Preparation$0.00
Power Take-Off, 400W$0.00
Interior cargo
Interior Utility Rails$0.00
Luggage Net *$60.00
Quick Release Tie-Down Rings *$60.00
Tailgate Table *$395.00
Roof cargo
Roof Rack *$2,000.00
Load Corner Brackets *$165.00
Batwing Side Awning *$995.00
Hi-Lift Jack Mount *$145.00
Lockdown Security Cable *$70.00
Roof Tie-Down Rings *$70.00
Pioneer Accessory Bar$150.00
Safety, Security & Convenience
Anti-Theft Alarm & Immobilizer$0.00
Advanced Anti-Theft Alarm & Immobiliser$0.00
Park Assist Rear (PDC)$0.00
Park Assist Front (PDC)$0.00
Rear-View Camera$0.00
Power Heated Exterior Mirrors$0.00
Heated Windshield Washer Jets$0.00
Smokers' Pack$70.00
Key features
- 17” Steel Wheels
- Raised Air Intake
- Exterior Utility Belt
- Access Ladder
- Interior Utility Rails
- Auxiliary Battery
- High Load Auxiliary Switch Panel & Electrical Preparation
- Compass with Altimeter
- Belstaff Trialmaster Jacket
- Rough Pack
- Differential Locks Front & Rear
- BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 tires
- Smooth Pack
- Rear-View Camera
- Park Assist Front (PDC)
- Power Heated Exterior Mirrors
- Heated Windscreen Washer Jets
- Central Stowage Box, Lockable
- Puddle Lamps & Ambient Door Lighting
- Auxiliary Charge Points
- Advanced Anti-Theft Alarm & Immobilizer
Technical specifications
Dimensions and capability
Length (including full-size spare wheel)191.2 in
Width (including mirrors)84.5 in
Height80.7 in
Wheelbase115.0 in
Ground clearance10.4 in
Wading depth31.5 in
Approach angle36.2 degrees
Departure angle36.1 degrees
Breakover angle28.2 degrees
Permanent 4x4Yes
Transfer caseTwo-speed
Towing capacity7,716 lbs
Fuel Tank 23.8 gallons
Performance
Transmission8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Manual Override
EngineBMW 3.0L Turbo Gasoline, Straight-Six Engine
Engine Power (PS)286
Engine Power (HP)282
Max Torque (Nm)450
Max Torque (lb-ft)332
Warranty & servicing
Base warranty5 years or 60,000 miles
Paint warranty3 years or 60,000 miles
Anti-perforation warranty12 years unlimited mileage
Service intervals1 year
Consumption and emissions §
Fuel consumption - City14 mpg
Fuel consumption - Highway14 mpg
Fuel consumption - Combined14 mpg
CO2 emissions – Combined 633 g/mile