INEOS Automotive has introduced the Grenadier Commercial in the UK, a tailored version of the 4X4 that allows owners to reclaim VAT and benefit from lower benefit in kind (BIK) tax rates.
Taking the place of the current two-seat Utility Wagon in the model range, the new Grenadier Commercial boasts a full-length flat floor with a sturdy floor-to-roof cargo barrier behind the two front seats, capable of accommodating a standard 1,200mm x 800mm Euro pallet. Targeted at professionals requiring a 4X4, the vehicle offers a braked 3.5-tonne towing capacity, over 2000 litres of load space, and 5.5 tonnes of winching power for self-recovery or assisting other vehicles.
The Grenadier Commercial will be easily recognisable by its features that qualify it for VAT exemption, including the replacement of rear passenger windows with aluminium panels, blacked-out glazing on the 30:70 split rear doors, and permanently disabled chassis mounting points to prevent the addition of a second row of seats.
"Customers in the UK have been requesting this addition to our model range since we launched in 2022, so we’re pleased to make this available so quickly. The versatility of the Grenadier platform allows this level of modification without any compromise to the driving dynamics or off-road capabilities." George Ratcliffe, Commercial Director, INEOS Automotive
Blending rugged British design with German engineering precision, the INEOS Grenadier is the perfect companion for those needing a hard-working vehicle with modern comfort and refinement. Built on a full box-section ladder frame chassis, it features heavy-duty solid beam axles, a two-speed transfer case, and up to three locking differentials. Power comes from a BMW 3.0-litre turbocharged inline six-cylinder petrol or diesel engine, finely tuned for its application.
Manufacture of the Grenadier Commercial will occur in Hambach, France, at the manufacturing facility INEOS Automotive acquired from Mercedes-Benz in January 2021, with conversion undertaken in the UK by EDC Limited, engineering specialists based in Pontypool.
The body-on-frame construction of the Grenadier offers great versatility for customisation, with production of the five-seat double cab Chassis variant of the Grenadier Quartermaster pick-up aimed at specialist vehicle converters and commercial bodybuilders worldwide set to begin later this month.
Prices for the Grenadier Commercial will start at £51,931 excluding VAT and OTR, with orders opening on 2 May 2024.