The primary collection manufacturing variations of the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster dual-cab ute have began rolling off the manufacturing line on the firm’s manufacturing facility in Hambach, France.
First buyer deliveries are set to start in Europe in December. Shipments to the Asia Pacific area – which incorporates Australia – in addition to to Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Center East will likely be “following quickly after”. North American gross sales alternatively are set to start in early 2024.
The Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster was revealed earlier this 12 months on the Goodwood Pageant of Velocity. It was developed in tandem with the Grenadier Station Wagon and is constructed on the identical manufacturing line.
The fledging carmaker has additionally introduced a cab-chassis model of the Grenadier Quartermaster will enter manufacturing in 2024, and will likely be geared toward “conversion specialists and business physique builders”.
As beforehand reported, pricing for the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster begins from $110,000 earlier than on-roads and extends to $123,000 earlier than on-roads.
Based mostly on the Grenadier wagon and sharing a lot of its underpinnings, the dual-cab Quartermaster is 545mm longer total – 305mm longer within the wheelbase alone.
The bathtub measures 1564mm lengthy and 1619mm extensive, guaranteeing it may possibly match a regular Euro pallet. The Grenadier’s 3500kg braked towing capability additionally carries over, whereas payload is rated at 832kg.
There are 4 tie-down rings within the tub plus an built-in mounting bar and a 400W energy takeoff.
Ineos additionally says the tailgate measures 1280mm extensive and might assist as much as 225kg.
A spread of equipment is accessible, together with a water-resistant canvas cover, lockable curler tonneau, utility rails, and a roof rack that may assist mounts for important objects like jerry cans and shovels.
Energy comes from the identical 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six petrol and diesel engines because the Grenadier wagon, which might be sourced from BMW. Additionally acquainted are the ZF-sourced eight-speed automated, Brembo brakes, and five-link entrance and rear suspension with stable beam axles sourced from Carraro.
A recirculating ball steering system options, in addition to a centre differential lock and two-speed switch case are commonplace, with locking entrance and rear differentials elective.
“The beginning of manufacturing for our second mannequin line is one other extraordinarily thrilling and essential milestone for Ineos Automotive,” stated CEO Lynn Calder.
“As a part of the ultimate sign-off course of I drove a late prototype in each Spain and the African bush and it’s unbeatable off-road, combining the rugged functionality and refined efficiency of the Station Wagon with the large load bay that may carry an enormous quantity of package and cargo.
“It’s an ideal addition to our mannequin line-up.”
