The Ineos Grenadier begins production and will reach its buyers in December

For several months we have been talking about the Ineos Grenadier, an off-roader that aims to reach the market and position itself against the Land Rover and the large off-roaders already on the market. And that is no easy task. But the brand is convinced it can achieve it and has already announced that the first units of this model have already rolled off the production line at the Hambach factory, in France.

This plant, which belonged to Mercedes-Benz until 2020, when it was acquired by Ineos Automotive, has already started production of the model. Although these first vehicles are ready for delivery, manufacturing is being limited by the shortages of materials that the entire industry has been suffering in recent months.

The Ineos project began in 2017 and has not been free of problems and delays. That is why the news of the start of production has been celebrated and the process of delivering the first vehicles to buyers has begun.

As for the specifications of this off-roader, it should be noted that it will be available in two versions. The first is a Utility Wagon, simpler and with more basic features. The other is a Station Wagon, with more equipment. It is available with a 3.0-litre engine from BMW and can be found in both diesel and petrol versions.

The first offers 249 CV of power and a maximum torque of 550 Nm, while the petrol variant offers 286 CV and a maximum torque of 450 Nm. Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox, a two-speed transfer case and four-wheel drive.

In addition, it is prepared for any terrain and features exterior protections and a central differential lock. Inside, you can enjoy Recaro seats and an infotainment system controlled by a 12.3-inch screen and compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.