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Thoughts on the new Ineos Grenadier?
I cannot believe in the 2020 they've chosen an internal combustion engine (on top of that one of BMWs!) instead of an electric one!
They are aiming for an easy repair? With the latest technology? With an auto gearbox? With tonnes of sensors and gadgets?
It should have galvanised chassiss, aluminium body with simple riveted panels for start. And a sealed electric motor without any clutch or gearbox. No more oil, oil seal, coolant, exhaust pipe, etc etc. would be nice. There is a chance it will follow the path of gen4 Jimny.. Keep it simple and reliable.
TrailMaster 2" lift kit
Full floating rear axle conversion, JB underbody guards & recovery points
ORE transfer box HD brackets
T-Max split charge system
X-Shock Dakar ceramic clutch kit & roof rack
Flo-Flex castor polybushes
Kumho KL71 tyres
AVM manual hubs
ORA radius arm guards
Push-fit breathers
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Busta wrote: I think they have the right idea and it potentially could do very well as long as they keep it practical. They shouldn't have any problems trumping the old Defender for comfort, build quality and reliability.
But the price will be too steep for many business users. Working spec Defenders were competitively priced. We paid £18k+vat for a new Defender in 2015.
Trouble is. There isn’t anything on the market for that kind of money these days. A quad cab 4wd Ranger or Hilux will start at around £27k for a base model. Go up a spec or two and they are all £32-36k before options these days.
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300bhpton wrote:
Busta wrote: I think they have the right idea and it potentially could do very well as long as they keep it practical. They shouldn't have any problems trumping the old Defender for comfort, build quality and reliability.
But the price will be too steep for many business users. Working spec Defenders were competitively priced. We paid £18k+vat for a new Defender in 2015.
Trouble is. There isn’t anything on the market for that kind of money these days. A quad cab 4wd Ranger or Hilux will start at around £27k for a base model. Go up a spec or two and they are all £32-36k before options these days.
A quick look at new cars on Autotrader brings up 4wd doublecab D-Max and Navarras for £19k, Rangers for £21k, Hiluxs for £25k.
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HUN wrote: I like the look but that's it..
I cannot believe in the 2020 they've chosen an internal combustion engine (on top of that one of BMWs!) instead of an electric one!
They are aiming for an easy repair? With the latest technology? With an auto gearbox? With tonnes of sensors and gadgets?
It should have galvanised chassiss, aluminium body with simple riveted panels for start. And a sealed electric motor without any clutch or gearbox. No more oil, oil seal, coolant, exhaust pipe, etc etc. would be nice. There is a chance it will follow the path of gen4 Jimny.. Keep it simple and reliable.
But what kind of range will you get towing a mini digger or a load of cattle? Electric vehicles are still, in the main part, a lifestyle choice. They don't cut it in industry. Work vehicles need to keep working all day long.
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Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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